old-tank Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 Use the forum search feature (BCA General ... texas road warriors) to find some of our previous (mis)adventures. It all started 11 years ago (http://forums.aaca.org/topic/71039-on-the-way-to-batavia/?hl=batavia). This should serve as fair warning to anybody in our way north of Texas and an invitation to other drivers from Texas to join the fun. There are no caravans, schedules or other requirements; just a bunch of independent contractors that sometimes end up at the same place. Also, participants should save up for gas and oil (we're driving Buicks after all) and stock up on sliced Barbeque Brisket and Fajitas...if gas prices go up any more consider baloney sandwiches. We will leave 7-24 and drive 400-450 miles a day in our 1955 model 63. Just a few things to do. Willie 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jscheib Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 We'll be waiting for you, and sending out warnings. Be on the look out for horse and buggy travelers, if you get off the Interstates. For a change, I will be leaving the same day, but arriving that same day. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Eaton Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 I would love to be part of that adventure......however my plans are uncertain as to what route I will be taking. My wife decided this week she was not going and I am talking to a couple of friend to see if they want to go. If that does not work out, I may go to Indiana and pick-up my brother.....so my route is uncertain. Second issue.......cold brew in Pennsylvania, they have state liquor stores but you can only buy beer there by the case, if you want a 6 pack, you must go to a bar. People more familiar with the state liquor laws may want to jump in and set us straight......however you may want to stock up before getting into the state. I know this is an important issue because many Buick repairs do not get done without something cold. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1939_Buick Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 (edited) If anyone is driving back from Allentown to Texas, interested in hitching a ride. Anywhere in Texas or cities/states to the north are OK. I can hire a rental car to DFW if needed. I have a flight out of Dallas Fort Worth airport (DFW) back to Australia on Wednesday Aug 3rd at 22:00 (10:00pm). Will have some '39 parts that I have purchased since BCA Flint 2003, that are stored at a friends place Flint-Lansing area. I will be taking a rental car from the Flint-Lansing area to Allentown. I am currently working out my detailed plans: hotels, rental cars & flights within USA Edited July 2, 2016 by 1939_Buick (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
50jetback Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 7 hours ago, Barney Eaton said: ......cold brew in Pennsylvania, they have state liquor stores but you can only buy beer there by the case, if you want a 6 pack, you must go to a bar. How's that a problem? Here it's the cheapest way to purchase - by the case, slab, carton or block!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBloomberg Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 39 Buick, We are not going to make the trip to Allentown this year but I am probably the closest BCA member to DFW airport. You are welcome to come by here and stay for a day or two and I can easily shuttle you to your flight. I would enjoy your company. Chuck Bloomberg 941 Harber Ave. Grapevine, TX 76051 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NTX5467 Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 Barney, "importing" beer in the needed quantities MIGHT be termed "bootlegging". Perhaps you might need some rear air shocks? NTX5467 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 Any of you coming through St. Louis? I'm looking for a caravan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Stoneberg Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 I am but I am just passing through not he way to Evansville to spend a few nights. I am in the process of getting my A/C working so me and my wife don't have to sweat all over the new upolsetry in our 1960 Buick. Replaced the rear wheel bearings that were grinding coffee and putting that dark sludge in the rear end. The stuff that came out of there looked like it never had been changed. Just because the car had 40 K miles in 56 years, doesn't mean you should change the fluids. Looking forward to getting on the road again and seeing some friends up there. I guess I am going to have to bring my own beer. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NTX5467 Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 16 hours ago, Smartin said: Any of you coming through St. Louis? I'm looking for a caravan. (Barney! More trunk space!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NTX5467 Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 On 7/1/2016 at 4:36 PM, old-tank said: . Also, participants should save up for gas and oil (we're driving Buicks after all) and stock up on sliced Barbeque Brisket and Fajitas...if gas prices go up any more consider baloney sandwiches. Willie "Don't forget about the SPAM"!! As they used to say on tv. And "real sugar" Dr. Peppers at 10-2-4. NTX5467 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted July 3, 2016 Author Share Posted July 3, 2016 Willis, that car in your avatar should hold adequate beer for a day or two. I only pretend to eat Spam and Vegemite at the forum meetings. Willie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jscheib Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 As I am originally from eastern PA, near Allentown, I was trying to arrange a return to an appropriate Forum "Breakfast", but scheduling did not work out. My main purpose was to get everyone to have a bit of Scrapple, or what I would say is SPAM, WITHOUT THE CAN. Now, if I can spare some time in the next two weeks, I will try to post a list of restaurants that offer scrapple on the menu. Try it. Especially good with apple butter, but possible not so good for your cholesterol. John 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booreatta Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 21 hours ago, Smartin said: Any of you coming through St. Louis? I'm looking for a caravan. We will be going thru St. Louis just unsure of the day. Most likely the 24th Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Shaw Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 (edited) Having worked for a company in Ivyland PA & visited many times, I have tried Scrapple & I can assure everyone that SPAM is much better. I think only the natives in and near PA like to eat that stuff... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scrapple Whereas, many people worldwide continue to eat SPAM from a can; especially those in Hawaii. We went to the SPAM Museum on our way to the national meet in Rochester MN. It is one of the coolest museums of it's kind. http://www.spam.com/museum Edited July 5, 2016 by Mark Shaw (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jscheib Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 Mark, Don't scare the guests away. Concentrate on the wonderful seasoning mentioned, not the "meat" content. I think the Spam has a bit more ham. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Shaw Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 (edited) John, Just trying to keep them informed...; especially what they would be eating. Edited July 5, 2016 by Mark Shaw (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
50jetback Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 (edited) On 4/07/2016 at 5:08 AM, old-tank said: I only pretend to eat Spam and Vegemite at the forum meetings. Willie I knew that Willie!! Play this once or twice and it will stay in your head all the way to Allentown. Edited July 6, 2016 by 50jetback (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted July 6, 2016 Author Share Posted July 6, 2016 (edited) It seems that all cultures eat disgusting stuff made from ingredients that would be illegal to put into dog food. My German relatives made Panas and borrowed Tamales and Menudo from the local Mexicans. None is heart healthy. Here is my contribution to songs "stuck in your head": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wiro-ZqkUMc Pay back! Willie Edited July 6, 2016 by old-tank (see edit history) 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 I like it, Willie. Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Stoneberg Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 A/C fixed Blowing 41 degrees out the vent. Almost cold enough o hang meat or your favorite meat subsitute. On to the front wheel bearings, they both looked like they had never been changed. One side was bad bad bad, so they are both getting changed. I may make it to Allentown.... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 On July 6, 2016 at 0:43 PM, old-tank said: It seems that all cultures eat disgusting stuff made from ingredients that would be illegal to put into dog food. My German relatives made Panas and borrowed Tamales and Menudo from the local Mexicans. None is heart healthy. Here is my contribution to songs "stuck in your head": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wiro-ZqkUMc Pay back! Willie Putt, Putt Putt. I have a 39 John Deere A and know that sound well. Dandy Dave! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Stoneberg Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 (edited) I have the 1960 Buick Electra ready to go. A/C is blowing 41 degree air at m e, the CD player has 10 CDs loaded up, tools and extra parts are put together and will go in the trunk tonight when the sun is behind the garage. Dee is washing clothes for a Wednesday morning drive to Little Rock. Just because the car looked rather plain along the side, I had the car pin striped. Just a single line to accent the line that was already there. Faded away at the rear quarter panel. With a little luck it will make the car go faster. Edited July 18, 2016 by Bill Stoneberg (see edit history) 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jscheib Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 Bill, Is that part of your auto-pilot system. If not, it is still attractive. John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NTX5467 Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 That pin stripe which fades on the "turn" is pretty neat! Or did it "blow away" in the wind? Y'all have a safe and enjoyable adventure to and from Allentown! NTX5467 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NTX5467 Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 (Is "vegemite" in the same food group as "alemite"??) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick5563 Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 I am SOOOO looking forward to this year's National. I need to be immersed in old cars and old friends. I want to meet Matt Whitaker and Bob Beck. I want to see all of you guys I consider family. Even the ones I haven't met yet. Heads up... if any of you D-bags talks politics, I WILL walk away. (Probably after calling you an idiot, regardless of affiliation). Time to have some fun and catch up with my brothers and sisters. I'm ready. Wagon got the oil changed today and hit 90 on Mopac. Cold AC, too. Leaving next Monday. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Mike, what route are you taking? I am launching Tuesday headed East sans caravan. Would love to meet up and ride your bumper. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick5563 Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Heading out Monday. Probably headed through Tennessee, so I can drop the Woodster off in DC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted July 19, 2016 Author Share Posted July 19, 2016 20 hours ago, NTX5467 said: (Is "vegemite" in the same food group as "alemite"??) Looked up "alemite" and they make dispensing tools that would be appropriate for vegemite? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NTX5467 Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 1 hour ago, old-tank said: Looked up "alemite" and they make dispensing tools that would be appropriate for vegemite? I was thinking of "alemite" from the Stewart-Warner "car food" group. Including the "CD-2" variation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Stoneberg Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Its Early Wednesday morning and we are fixing to leave. Next stop Breakfast Tacos and then to Little Rock. Traveling early to beat the heat. See you all on down the road. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
50jetback Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 12 hours ago, old-tank said: Looked up "alemite" and they make dispensing tools that would be appropriate for vegemite? Mr Earl would have used an alemite gun when he used the vegemite I gave him to grease up one of those 54's!!! So Willie - what tune is it going to be all the way to Allantown - happy little vegemites or that putt, putt, putt of the John Deere? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Stoneberg Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Made it to Little Rock but not without some excitement. Last tank of gas I bought at 2 pm I started the car and both hot light and oil pressure light came on and would not go off quickly. Parked the car opened the hood and waited. I had checked the oil and I it was almost full and coolest was good too. To see if it would start I added another quart of oil to see if that would help. I don't know if it was that or the rest we gave the car but it ran after that. I can't believe the oil would thin out that much as I am using 20 w 50. Anyway I went 500 miles on 38 gallons of Premium. 13.1 with ACgoing full blast. More tomorrow... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted July 20, 2016 Author Share Posted July 20, 2016 ~$100 for gas, not bad. A few years ago I was using $120 per day, driving less miles, with better mileage and 87 octane. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Stoneberg Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Made it to Evansville Indiana today. Going to spend some time here. Things i have discovered this trip.. My odometer reads 10 % more then actual milage. In southern Illinois on I 57, there is no gas and no food till Marion. Roadwork sucks. The cost of premium is 50 cents a galllon more then midgrade. My car wont run on midgrade in this heat. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxBuicks Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Bill, I am enjoying your posts. Be safe and keep posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted July 23, 2016 Author Share Posted July 23, 2016 The 55 Century is loaded. Liftoff tomorrow am from near San Antonio...next planned stop Baton Rouge. We're taking the southern option from the map apps which might be cooler. The main problem is Houston is in my way. Willie 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick5563 Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 My drivability problem reared it's head again today. I am going to steal the fuel tank and carb off of my convertible tomorrow, and if that doesn't fix it, I will be driving the F-250. I'm leaving Monday, one way or another. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booreatta Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 well not from Texas but we are leaving Kansas tomarrow morning and we wont stop till Indianapolis. Driving the Select 60 just hope the AC runs cool all the way. Everybody please drive safe and don't run over any politicians. Mike they don't want any F-250 In PA next week. They might think you are bringing more S*** 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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