73 is the best number.
Considering that the Interstate Highway System wasn't even proposed until 1956, cars from 1929 had to contend with what were essentially cart paths and some pretty rough conditions. Travelling along a smooth highway should hopefully be easy on the old girl.
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That sounds like an epic trip! I envy you for the opportunity to take it.
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Day or two early forMarauder meet? Peddles? Etc?...Originally Posted by Curless
SO, I have a good friend and customer that has asked me to join him on an INSANE journey...
He bought a 1929 Model A convertible pickup, in California... YEP, we are going to drive it from Cali to Michigan! I fly out the 26th to San Diego, hop in this truck, and roll out! 2400 miles in a car the was built 88 years ago, with no heater, no windows, no wipers, no a/c, no cruise... hell you can't even charge a cell phone in it! I'm going to document the entire trip on my facebook page as we go.
It's crazy, it's going to take at least 6 days (if everything goes right... haha) to make it back. Just imagine the sights, the looks we will get, the questions at gas stations (every 100 miles).
My trip to Florida was wild but this will be one for the books!
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Tune, KYB's, JLT, FlowMaster 42441, Res Delete, New BFG's, 8 coats of zymoil Titanium
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2004 CV HPP Silver Birch, 93,000 miles. Son's DD, 18 Chrome Wheels w 235/265 front/back Nitto tires (thank you Lowndex!)
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Maybe we could roll out and protect your ride? Fed like.
2003 300A Black, #4918 of 7838, 17,400 Miles
Tune, KYB's, JLT, FlowMaster 42441, Res Delete, New BFG's, 8 coats of zymoil Titanium
2003 300B Silver Birch, #21 of 419, 29,800 miles
Tune, JLT, FlowMaster 42441 Res Delete, New Nitto 235/255 Bigcarsforever dead peddle & custom SRP peddles, 5 coats Zymoil Titanium, Addco front and rear sway bars, KYBs, 1/2 inch coil cut, Sparta Watts link and Control Arms, Carfixer alignment.
2003 CV Sport Matador Red, 19,280 Miles, DD, Curless Full Service Royal flush, Marto Tune, 18 Chrome Wheels w 235/265 front/back Nitto tires, NEW OEM Sport Springs -1 coil & Monroe Severe Duty (front) shocks, Addco front and rear sway bars, KYB rear Shocks, Carfixer Alignment.
2004 CV HPP Silver Birch, 93,000 miles. Son's DD, 18 Chrome Wheels w 235/265 front/back Nitto tires (thank you Lowndex!)
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I thought about that, you are over 8 hours away... I don't have time to arrange that kind of trip. I'm getting to Cali at noon on Sunday, going over the car Sunday afternoon, loading up and heading out by 6 a.m. Monday. Just not enough time to make the 8 hour trip each way.
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I mentioned this to a co-worker who loves old cars and here is his response.
This happens more often than you think. My friends went from San Francisco to New York in 1985 in three 1902-1903 Oldsmobile's. It took 6 weeks. I wish I was there. We may drive the 1930 Franklin to Yellowstone in June. Last year we drove it to Lincoln Nebraska and back (Minnesota).
Good luck on your trip.
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U-tube has a lot of videos on this vehicle.
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That sounds like a cool trip, how can I find your facebook page? I'd love to follow along for the ride!
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Curless Auto Repair is on there as well, then you can check out all of our projects!
#2941 300A
4.10's, carbon clutches
Marty O Tune
Curless Cure
Widened Wheels
Dead Pedal
Eaton Swapped
Bar tender and maker of:
Christmas in a cup
The "Bucket of South Haven Iced Tea"
One Legged Lesbian Kickboxer
Cocka Two
Autobahn Marauder
Cool, I gave your Auto Repair page a like and send you a friend request.
2003 Black 300A Dark Charcoal, #499 of 6978 built 06/04/02
3.88 gears, dual fuel propane conversion.
2003 Silver 300B Light Flint, #166 of 417 built 04/22/03
TCE/Wilwood big brake kit, SW headers and cats, Flowmaster mufflers
1999 Lincoln Town Car Signature Series Touring Sedan
Dual exhaust, dual fuel propane conversion
2009 Pontiac G8 GT Sport Package
Holden HSV GTS body kit, dual fuel propane conversion
Previously: 2003 Audi A6 Avant | 1999 Ford Fairlane AU
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You may be TOO CRAZY to attend Louisville. Louisville may not be CRAZY enough for you. I`ll have my eye on you. You crazy azz Yankees! That's one long, ruff, trip, good luck with it.
It was an honor to have
my ASS kicked by you!
Rest In Peace!
Paul T. Casey
Senior Member
Oh I will be there! Is your supercharged car coming?
#2941 300A
4.10's, carbon clutches
Marty O Tune
Curless Cure
Widened Wheels
Dead Pedal
Eaton Swapped
Bar tender and maker of:
Christmas in a cup
The "Bucket of South Haven Iced Tea"
One Legged Lesbian Kickboxer
Cocka Two
Everything Marauder, LEDs & HI
Have a safe trip and GOOD LUCK!
I'd suggest a spare gas can...... but that's just me
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Do to some unexpected body work. The supercharge got pushed back. We should be there boostless with straight body panels. Yet another year without. It sux to be me right now.
It was an honor to have
my ASS kicked by you!
Rest In Peace!
Paul T. Casey
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It sounds like you are going to have an awesome adventure! I hope you have lots of fun! And don't forget your full rain suit and rubbers. Looking forward to seeing you in Louisville!
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