*** CRUISE RT 66??? ***
#1
09-14-2008, 02:54 AM
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*** CRUISE RT 66??? ***
I know life "gets in the way" ... I'm not sure I could even make the entire trek ... but if I and a few others set up plans for a leisurely cruising tour of RT 66 from Chicagoland to California, are you interested in participating for all or part of the festivities?
This would take place in the September/October 2009 timeframe. I know that is the fall with school and other activities back in session, but this timeframe is ideal in terms of "cooler" temps...we wouldn't be dealing with sweltering heat in the southern states.... And, we wouldn't be at the "peak" of the summer driving/vacation season....
We'd start in Chicagoland, with a Saturday gathering in the Elgin IL area, perhaps something similar to the Chitown Gathering we had this year on July 26 in Elgin:
http://pics.projectmonte.com/album/12498
Then, we could start out that night...or early Sunday morning...and take a few days to get to CA so we could take in all we could along RT 66 without feeling too rushed.
Heck, I'm not sure which MC I'd drive...perhaps the '76.... But, that aside, life is too short ... and I want to do this before it's "too late" ... and I'm curious to know if much interest is in doing something like this with a group of people and awesome vehicles.... I'm posting this initially to a few select boards...and, if interest is good and we get plans together, will open it up to others....
Cort:34swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve&pacemaker
WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort
"Take my way, it's the highway, that's the best" ... John Mayer ... 'Route 66'
This would take place in the September/October 2009 timeframe. I know that is the fall with school and other activities back in session, but this timeframe is ideal in terms of "cooler" temps...we wouldn't be dealing with sweltering heat in the southern states.... And, we wouldn't be at the "peak" of the summer driving/vacation season....
We'd start in Chicagoland, with a Saturday gathering in the Elgin IL area, perhaps something similar to the Chitown Gathering we had this year on July 26 in Elgin:
http://pics.projectmonte.com/album/12498
Then, we could start out that night...or early Sunday morning...and take a few days to get to CA so we could take in all we could along RT 66 without feeling too rushed.
Heck, I'm not sure which MC I'd drive...perhaps the '76.... But, that aside, life is too short ... and I want to do this before it's "too late" ... and I'm curious to know if much interest is in doing something like this with a group of people and awesome vehicles.... I'm posting this initially to a few select boards...and, if interest is good and we get plans together, will open it up to others....
Cort:34swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve&pacemaker
WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort
"Take my way, it's the highway, that's the best" ... John Mayer ... 'Route 66'
#2
09-14-2008, 02:39 PM
RE: *** CRUISE RT 66??? ***
I would love to, I've never done any sort of group thing with my car. The only problem is the fact that I'm stuck here in Wyoming and paying my way through school with no debt means I need to try and save some gas.
#3
09-14-2008, 05:20 PM
RE: *** CRUISE RT 66??? ***
i've looked into route 66. you can run a good portion of it, but alot of it they just put another set of lanes beside and made an interstate out of it 
which is good economic planning but it took away the ability to run it the way its mean't to be run. it would be a fun run to make, for what you can do of it. i'm sure you already knew all of this. i wish i could join you for a leg of the trip, it would be fun. i think arizona still has all the original roads intactso that would be a good leg
which is good economic planning but it took away the ability to run it the way its mean't to be run. it would be a fun run to make, for what you can do of it. i'm sure you already knew all of this. i wish i could join you for a leg of the trip, it would be fun. i think arizona still has all the original roads intactso that would be a good leg
#4
09-15-2008, 01:28 AM
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RE: *** CRUISE RT 66??? ***
G_B, I can certainly understand that....
Cowboy...yep, I already knew that ... which is why I'm looking to make this happen now
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Cort:34swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve&pacemaker
WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort
"Someday tomorrow will smile" ... Oak Ridge Boys ... 'Dream On'
Cowboy...yep, I already knew that ... which is why I'm looking to make this happen now
.Cort:34swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve&pacemaker
WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort
"Someday tomorrow will smile" ... Oak Ridge Boys ... 'Dream On'
#5
09-29-2008, 01:45 AM
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RE: *** CRUISE RT 66??? ***
Anyone else interested?
In the coming weeks, I will begin to work out an "itinerary" of sorts.
From several links that Bob and Dennis (ChevyTalk.org) and a few others have forwarded to me, I have sent requests for brochures and information from the IL portion of RT 66...and will work from there across the states.
Cort | 35swm | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker
WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort
"I knew she was a jewel in disguise" ... Kathy Mattea ... '455 Rocket'
In the coming weeks, I will begin to work out an "itinerary" of sorts.
From several links that Bob and Dennis (ChevyTalk.org) and a few others have forwarded to me, I have sent requests for brochures and information from the IL portion of RT 66...and will work from there across the states.
Cort | 35swm | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker
WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort
"I knew she was a jewel in disguise" ... Kathy Mattea ... '455 Rocket'
#6
09-29-2008, 05:04 AM
RE: *** CRUISE RT 66??? ***
Hi `Cort, its great to read that some members are
Living/Driving their `Dreams
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I wish I was in the position to be involved with a planned trip like that,
but I have other obligations. Maybe in my future.
Look forward to reading how the trip goes for you & others.
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#8
10-01-2008, 01:30 AM
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RE: *** CRUISE RT 66??? ***
Sorry the timing isn't right for some of you....
And, yes, I know this SEEMS like a LONG way off, but in a way, it isn't.
You do NOT have to go the entire trip...you can join us for as long or as short a time/distance as you want/are able....
Also, I personally do not care what anyone drives during the trip. I think it'd be neat just to take the route....
Cort | 35swm | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker
WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort
"The sun is on my side and takes me for a ride" ... Natasha Bedingfield ... 'Pocket Full Of Sunshine'
And, yes, I know this SEEMS like a LONG way off, but in a way, it isn't.
You do NOT have to go the entire trip...you can join us for as long or as short a time/distance as you want/are able....
Also, I personally do not care what anyone drives during the trip. I think it'd be neat just to take the route....
Cort | 35swm | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker
WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort
"The sun is on my side and takes me for a ride" ... Natasha Bedingfield ... 'Pocket Full Of Sunshine'