Daves1940Buick56S Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 This will be an ongoing blog about a trip that I am taking going from Rockville MD to Charlotte NC and return. Leaving on 6 July. Likely return 10 July. I decided since that National got cancelled I would make to trip anyway! There are some car museums there, but I really wanted to see how the car will do on a long distance run. I will post comments and pics, hopefully near real time. First post will be on 5 July about the prep for the trip. Cheers, Dave 9 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 @Daves1940Buick56S Without posting it here, I just wonder if you have you settled on the route you will take? Avoiding highways? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 Hello Dave, I live in Glen Burnie MD. Small world! I'm following your thread! One day I will take my Buick on a southern route road trip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daves1940Buick56S Posted July 1, 2021 Author Share Posted July 1, 2021 Thanks! Jack, yes I will be doing US highways and State roads. Going down US 15 most of the way, then avoiding Winston-Salem/Greensboro by using NC 49. Going to break it up into 2 days each way. Cheers, Dave 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daves1940Buick56S Posted July 6, 2021 Author Share Posted July 6, 2021 Well a couple of issues came up at home and I had to delay my trip....by 1 day. Will post the "prologue" tomorrow. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 Hope all is okay! looking forward to your posts... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daves1940Buick56S Posted July 7, 2021 Author Share Posted July 7, 2021 Prologue 6 July Well it's on for tomorrow! The car is 90% packed. All this is for the car! Clothes will go into the back seat. Sorry for the huuuuge photo size. I appears my quick resizing SW has fled the scene. Ready to go Well that is it on photos for this post. Looks like it will be > 93 degrees tmw so that will be a good test. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daves1940Buick56S Posted July 7, 2021 Author Share Posted July 7, 2021 Prologue 2 Had to show this. Ben, my copilot for the trip, torquing down the front wheels (did a front brake job last week and it drastically improved things). Same guy doing the same thing 5 yrs ago (11 then, 16 now and driving!) So I think we are set. Probably brought too many car parts but since this is the first long trip I am being cautious. Weather will be hot tomorrow, cooler and rain on Thurs once we get closer to Concord. Wish us luck! Cheers, Dave 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 It's a BUICK. You will be fine. Ben 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingrudy Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 Best of luck, but it looks like you are well prepared. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daves1940Buick56S Posted July 7, 2021 Author Share Posted July 7, 2021 (edited) Day 1. 7 July 2021 10:40 am start. 2 pm in Orange Va. Incredibly hot. 93 plus. Car is running ok so but we are 2 puddles. Edited July 9, 2021 by Daves1940Buick56S (see edit history) 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38Buick 80C Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 Dave, Let me know if you need anything while in Charlotte. I'm traveling for work tomorrow (assuming the storm doesn't cancel my flights). but parts, tools, lift, or local names and resources are all at your disposal if needed. just let me know. Be safe and enjoy the trip. Sounds like you are staying in Concord (where I live) Dinner recommendations: Carolina Ale house is good as is Bad Daddy's Burgers. Nothing fancy but good food and drink. Razoo's is kinda fun if you like Cajun For Ice cream (technically Custard) go to Andy's it's a chain but not a huge one. A bit out of Concord The Best BBQ in the Charlotte Metro is Midwood smokehouse, unfortunately there is not one in Concord. The one on Central ave is the original but parking is tough. the one in Birkdale village is more friendly to parking a 80 year old car. Get the platter so you can have the pork, ribs and brisket (and either sausage or chicken or double up on one of the 3 i noted as your fourth). The smoked wings are pretty good too. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daves1940Buick56S Posted July 8, 2021 Author Share Posted July 8, 2021 (edited) Brian: Thanks for the offer! Sorry to miss you this time, once my copilot heard you used to work for NASCAR he wanted to meet you! Anyhow, we will be in Concord until Sat AM. Thanks for the BBQ recommendation, will check it out tomorrow night! Cheers Dave PS I have a film of the 1940 Daytona Beach Beach/Road Race. My grandfather had it and I got it when he passed on. My grandfather thru the Daytona Exchange Club was one of the sponsors and was friends with Bill France for many years. Who should I speak to at the NASCAR museum about this? Edited July 8, 2021 by Daves1940Buick56S (see edit history) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daves1940Buick56S Posted July 8, 2021 Author Share Posted July 8, 2021 Day 1 Final We got into Roxbury NC a little after 6 pm after a run of over 200 miles this afternoon. Total mileage for the day about 320 miles. Route was MD 28 to US 15 South, following all the way to intersection US 360 South at Wylliesville VA, following that to US 501 and into Roxboro. The car ran perfectly. Considering how hot it was today I was worried but nary a hiccup. Tomorrow will be a run thru the remains of the storm into Concord. Pics to follow 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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38Buick 80C Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 8 hours ago, Daves1940Buick56S said: Brian: Thanks for the offer! Sorry to miss you this time, once my copilot heard you used to work for NASCAR he wanted to meet you! Anyhow, we will be in Concord until Sat AM. Thanks for the BBQ recommendation, will check it out tomorrow night! Cheers Dave PS I have a film of the 1940 Daytona Beach Beach/Road Race. My grandfather had it and I got it when he passed on. My grandfather thru the Daytona Exchange Club was one of the sponsors and was friends with Bill France for many years. Who should I speak to at the NASCAR museum about this? I will be back in Concord tonight, so around Friday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38Buick 80C Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 As for the film I don't know specifically but I will see if I can get a name and PM it to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daves1940Buick56S Posted July 8, 2021 Author Share Posted July 8, 2021 Got it Brian, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daves1940Buick56S Posted July 8, 2021 Author Share Posted July 8, 2021 (edited) Day 2. 8 July 2021 Arrived safely in Concord, NC about 2:30 pm. 135 miles. Lots of rain but no car issues other than wipers sluggish at times. Dont know if it is the wiper motor or boost pump. Both have been replaced but the wiper motor was several years ago. No matter will troubleshoot after we get home. Toured the Mustang Museum, pretty nice. More pics to follow later tonite. Edited July 9, 2021 by Daves1940Buick56S (see edit history) 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daves1940Buick56S Posted July 9, 2021 Author Share Posted July 9, 2021 Mustang Museum 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daves1940Buick56S Posted July 9, 2021 Author Share Posted July 9, 2021 Dinner 11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Daves1940Buick56S Posted July 10, 2021 Author Share Posted July 10, 2021 Day 3. 9 July 2021 Went to NASCAR Hall of Fame. Pretty nice. Afterwords stopped by Brian DePouli's for a visit 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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38Buick 80C Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 Dave, Thanks for stopping by!! Glad you and Ben are having a great trip! All the best my friend!! BD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38Buick 80C Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 @Pete Phillips Are you following this? Be a fun article for the Bugle. Maybe get Ben to write his thoughts and combine with Dave's as this is an epic father son trip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daves1940Buick56S Posted July 10, 2021 Author Share Posted July 10, 2021 Brian - Ben is actually the son of a neighbor. He loves old cars and started helping me work on them when he was 10. We probably want to wait on any article until we see how the second part of the drive goes lol! 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38Buick 80C Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 1 hour ago, Daves1940Buick56S said: Brian - Ben is actually the son of a neighbor. He loves old cars and started helping me work on them when he was 10. We probably want to wait on any article until we see how the second part of the drive goes lol! oops! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38Buick 80C Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 at least some one younger than me is interested in these old cars... 🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuickBob49 Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 Great story. When I was sixteen, I started helping a neighbor lady down the street with her 1949 Super 51. At some point, she gave up driving and asked me if I wanted to purchase the car. I did. I've owned it since 1978. My first car! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daves1940Buick56S Posted July 11, 2021 Author Share Posted July 11, 2021 Day 4. 10 July 2021 Maintenance checks. We do this at the start of each day. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daves1940Buick56S Posted July 11, 2021 Author Share Posted July 11, 2021 Day 4 Final. Drove 250 miles from Charlotte/Kannapolis to Charlottesville VA. Route was I84 to US29 at Greensboro to C-ville. No issues encountered other than some with the pilot lol! 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daves1940Buick56S Posted July 11, 2021 Author Share Posted July 11, 2021 Ben drove the last hour. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 And it looks like you never had to use your dash-top A/C unit? Lol..great story. Thanks for posting it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 On 7/8/2021 at 4:32 PM, Daves1940Buick56S said: Lots of rain but no car issues other than wipers sluggish at times. Rain-X 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daves1940Buick56S Posted July 11, 2021 Author Share Posted July 11, 2021 John: Oh yeah we used it! Whenever we hit a town or something where the going was slow on it came. At 55 mph it doesn't do much so we turn it off to save power draw. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daves1940Buick56S Posted July 11, 2021 Author Share Posted July 11, 2021 Day 5 The Last Day. 11 July 2021 We left Charlottesville a bit after 11 and got home a little after 3. 145 miles total for the day. Will do final trip stats in another entry. 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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