JohnD1956 Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 (edited) Sat, July 5th, 2014 13 days till ignition. Edited August 11, 2014 by JohnD1956 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dship Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 With my 92 Riv having a fried tranny, I have "failure to launch"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Dave,What's the latest info on your car?Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thriller Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 JD - I know you are planning on moving quickly. What route are you planning on taking and when? Our present plan is leaving Sunday, July 20, heading south to Fargo, then west, spending the first night in western ND, then Coeur D'Alene, ID and pull into Portland on Tuesday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Shaw Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Derek, What Buick or Buicks are you bringing? Remember, I have some prewar car parts for you to take back home.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted July 6, 2014 Author Share Posted July 6, 2014 JD - I know you are planning on moving quickly... .I'm afraid we will be a bit south of your route Derek. I'm riding with Ed ( summer67) and we will be missing Ted and Trina Sweet, and Ken ( KAD36) who could not make the trip this time. We have a stop west of Cleveland for dinner with some BCA friends who also cannot make the trip. Then we travel west on Rt 80 to Reno, and make a right, with a "stop when we can go no further" plan, hoping to arrive in Susanville CA. by Monday night. Tuesday AM to Dan Cook's place and Tuesday evening in Portland. Eleven states in 4 1/2 days. Linda files out to Portland Wednesday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted July 6, 2014 Author Share Posted July 6, 2014 With my 92 Riv having a fried tranny, I have "failure to launch"!Damn shame too. But hey, you still have the Reatta! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dship Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 John...Hauling home and fixing the Riv depleted travel funds I had saved for 2014 BCA meets...but there's always next year.Ed...Riv arrived a 9:30am (EDT) today (Sunday)...she's wicked dirty but now safe on my property. Tranny fix takes place week after next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUICK RACER Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 I'm afraid we will be a bit south of your route Derek. I'm riding with Ed ( summer67) and we will be missing Ted and Trina Sweet, and Ken ( KAD36) who could not make the trip this time. We have a stop west of Cleveland for dinner with some BCA friends who also cannot make the trip. Then we travel west on Rt 80 to Reno, and make a right, with a "stop when we can go no further" plan, hoping to arrive in Susanville CA. by Monday night. Tuesday AM to Dan Cook's place and Tuesday evening in Portland. Eleven states in 4 1/2 days. Linda files out to Portland Wednesday. How far west of Cleveland? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted July 7, 2014 Author Share Posted July 7, 2014 Elyria, OH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 Been there and done that route. Hope it is as Enjoyable and Memorable a trip for all of you venturing as it was for me last year. Dandy Dave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted July 17, 2014 Author Share Posted July 17, 2014 (edited) Thursday, July 17, 2014 21 hours till departure. Checking the last minute details... Awe screw it, I just wanna go! Edited August 11, 2014 by JohnD1956 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick5563 Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Drive safe NE. EE'sSee y'all there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Be careful to all of my friends! Drive safe and no partying until you reach Portland!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted July 18, 2014 Author Share Posted July 18, 2014 We'll see about that Matt... Sorry you won't be with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wildcat465 Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Drive safe boys. Looking to see you all there.Heartland Hooligans hitting the road Sat. AM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted July 18, 2014 Author Share Posted July 18, 2014 (edited) Friday, July 18, 2014 Thanks for the good luck posts folks. 1 hour till go... go...go...!!! Edited August 11, 2014 by JohnD1956 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 (edited) 3....2....1.....0. Ignition. Blastoff. Have a good trip to the Moon and back JD. We will be watching. Dandy Dave! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcDg9JFkS6Y Edited July 18, 2014 by Dandy Dave (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted July 18, 2014 Author Share Posted July 18, 2014 (edited) Fri: July 18, 2014 Ya hoo. Hit the road exactly as planned. See ya all soon. Edited August 11, 2014 by JohnD1956 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thriller Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Drive safe boys. Looking to see you all there.Heartland Hooligans hitting the road Sat. AM.Taking your time, or getting there early? We leave Sunday morning with a late Tuesday arrival. Of course, we are driving modern, so that may help. See you soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 John,Keep the 'shiny side up and the greasy side down' and post daily if you can. We will leave tomorrow am and may chase you down.Willie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted July 19, 2014 Author Share Posted July 19, 2014 (edited) Saturday, July 18, 2014Just crossed into Indiana. Had a good dinner last nite with good Buick friends Bill and Mollye: They took us to Mutt and Jeffs tavern for the perch special. Great dinner and better times with good friends. Thanks guys. Edited August 11, 2014 by JohnD1956 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest my3buicks Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 John, what are you traveling in? I saw a green 67 Skylark conv yesterday when I was on the road to above Buffalo yesterday. Also saw a tan 75 LeSabre conv and a gorgeous 96ish Roadmaster on the trip. In my mind I had them all heading to the national lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted July 19, 2014 Author Share Posted July 19, 2014 (edited) 7/19/14We are in Ed's green 67 skylark convertible. Passed right through buffalo some time between 3 - 4 pm Edited August 11, 2014 by JohnD1956 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted July 19, 2014 Author Share Posted July 19, 2014 (edited) 7/19/14Moving into Illinois. Picking up some cloud cover. Roads seem very busy for a Saturday. Edited August 11, 2014 by JohnD1956 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest my3buicks Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 I saw you then!!!!!!! I figured the way the backend was down it was loaded for a long trip. 67's are notorious for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Glad you are making good time. Be safe my friends! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted July 19, 2014 Author Share Posted July 19, 2014 (edited) 7/19 14Keith, thats funny. We waved to KAD36 When we passed his office, & you saw us instead! What a coincidence! Anyhow we are 80+ miles into Iowa. Shooting for anyplace west of Des Moines tonite. And real gas is only 3.69 per gallon. Imagine that! Averaging 17 mpg on ethanol up to now. Back to ya-all later Edited August 11, 2014 by JohnD1956 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted July 20, 2014 Author Share Posted July 20, 2014 (edited) 7/20/14 12:30 AMCrossed over to Nebraska an hour ago and found a hotel for the night. Over 800 miles today and planning the same for tomorrow. Back at it bright and early so will update when i can. Edited August 13, 2014 by JohnD1956 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted July 20, 2014 Author Share Posted July 20, 2014 (edited) Sunday: 7/20/14 6:30 AMWhat the??? Its time to hit the road already? Edited August 11, 2014 by JohnD1956 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 What the??? Its time to hit the rosd already.[/QUOT Long days, short nights! Brings back memories of my working days. Be safe, John. Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 Them ol' boys are crazy...or thirsty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Redwind89 Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 It's a combo of both. Are you still on schedule? Keep driving safe and I'll see you in a month or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 Ouch! Another 450 miles planned today. Youse guys aren't traveling with women I take it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted July 20, 2014 Author Share Posted July 20, 2014 (edited) 7/20 14: mid afternoon:35 miles from Wyoming border. NEBRASKA was pleasant till North Platt. Then it got HOT. HOT. HOT. Had to slow down a bit to keep it at 215* But all in all, its a good time and an experience I wont forget Edited August 11, 2014 by JohnD1956 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted July 20, 2014 Author Share Posted July 20, 2014 (edited) 7/20/14 approx. 4: pmCrossed into Wyoming a little while ago. Headed for the Utah border but its getting late. I misread the signs on the last post and we were 60 miles from Wyoming then, not 35. We need to get there on time to help " Mikey" get offda plane! And offer up a brewski! Anyway, the temp has dropped a bit . Think its in the low 90's so were upping the speed again. 2 more days of this. Edited August 11, 2014 by JohnD1956 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick5563 Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 Y'all are kicking booty, JD! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 35 miles from Wyoming border. NEBRASKAwas pleasant till North Platt. Then it got HOT. HOT. HOT. Had tp slow down a bit to keep it at 215* But all in all, its a good time and an experience I wont forget On top of the heat , that "flat" I-80 in NE is uphill going west. All the way. Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAD36 Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Way to go JD - sorry to miss riding wing with you guys this year - next year looks more doable. It will give me just enough excuse time to fix that rust hole in my fender and that horrid paint job the night before leaving for South Bend last year! Travel safe - sounds like fun!Here some shots of Eds 67 from last years trip doing what it does best....will be following your progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted July 21, 2014 Author Share Posted July 21, 2014 (edited) 7/20/14 11:30 PM ( Approx)Arrived Evanston WY. 14 hr day, 905 miles. Whew! I am F-ing tired. 681 miles to our next stop. Then Tuesday should be another 9 hr drive to arrive. I must say you are completely correct Ben. Uphill all the way in Nebraska. But the torture in Nebraska was well worth it when we got to Wyoming! That rt 80 is a drop dead gorgeous ride!!! I have a few pictures to sort through ( 631 so far) many of which are to be deleted. But I hope to go back and add some photos to these posts after I get a few moments. Hope everyones trip is safe and enjoyable. Looking forward to see you all in a few long days.Signing off for now Edited August 11, 2014 by JohnD1956 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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