Reunion Road Trip

[chalkys_explorer]

I don't want this to just be about me, everyone needs to chip in their "road trip" stories.

Day. 1, Dad and I got up early and packed the car and our gear. Pulled out of Oregon City at 10:30am and hit I-84E. Headed north and stopped in Spokane to have a look at a sad 86 2A we heard about. got some food and kept goin. Stopped for the night in Massoula, MT. 587 miles today. Today's average speed, 71.49 mph, MPG = 24.27

Heading for Dickinson, ND tomorrow and hope to meet up with Boardmaster in Billings, MT.

[SchoolBoy]

Go man, GO...and try to get better gas milage...dad says "HI"

[svobud]

I was wondering if you're were gonna have a co-pilot for that epic journey. Did you get the VIN on the 2A in Spokane?

[boardmaster]

I can't remember if I got the vin from that one or not. Bob Tweedy gave me a heads up about this car a couple of months ago. IIRC, the owner will not part it out but he wants $1500 for it as is. I believe Fastest4d has the vin and some pictures that Fastmonkeywheels took and sent him.

[boardmaster]

And I will be hitting the road shortly this morning. Hit the bank to cash my cheque when they open, pay my buddy his share and then I'm gone. Will see you Chalky sometime this afternoon. The Wine Gums Are A Coming. Till Later everyone, Jason

[SVOeric]

See ya shortly!!!

[svono50]

So far, so good! Not bad MPG considering your average speed IMHO. Looks like we may have a ringer in the "longest drive" category, eh?

[thomp22]

That slick new paint prolly added a mpg or so... Keep her coming, will see ya in Kentucky.. You will know when you enter KY, you get a Free suspension check all the way to Richmond!! Stop at the "Welcome Visitor Center" for a complimentary Mouth Piece!

[boardmaster]

All packed and hitting the road, see ya in Kentucky.

[Gator]

Damnit....i love road-trips and Thursday (the day im leavin) cant get here soon enough !!

[svono50]

Damnit....i love road-trips and Thursday (the day im leavin) cant get here soon enough !!

You ain't kiddn'!! 9:30am CST Thursday I will be hitting the trail, too.

[Ken Potter]

All you guys be careful out there. I may not be able to go but I'm with you in spirit.

Have fun and watch out for the idiots on the road.

Oh yeah we'll need some pics of course...

[svono50]

<snip>Oh yeah we'll need some pics of course...

Just remember, pics for Ken only! Ken get's no videos as part of punishment for not attending this year

[chalkys_explorer]

Day 2: Missoulla, MT to Dickinson, ND. Good trouble free day, car ran like a champ!! Stopped in Deer Lodge to visit the Montana Motor Museum. Everything from 1916 Model T's to a '71 Hemi Cuda AAR. Some really cool cars.

Thought I would try an experiment so I added a bottle of 104 Octane boost to a tank of fuel. MPG dropped by 6mpg!!! I am now using the second bottle i bought as a bi-wing support

todays stats. Mile travelled:678. Avg. Speed:77.02mph Avg. MPG:25.96, best MPG 28.74

[Pat_in_L.A.]

Mitch and I gave you enough of a head start. We're leaving Wednesday morning.