Hiting the road for CEMA and Route 66

ChgrSteve67 · June 03, 2011, 03:40:13 PM

What a long 5 years its been since the 40th in MI.

Well I'm finally ready to hit the road and tomorrow morning the wife and I will be heading out. The rain mother nature is going to give me is not the send off I had hoped for but it will definately test my weather stripping.

I plan to hit Alburn Hills MI on Friday the 10th around afternoon time. Between now and then I have just over 2700 miles to cover and a few friends to meet up with along the way.

I have created a blog site and hope to be able to update it along the way at night when I stop for the evening.
http://chgrsteve67.blogspot.com/

Look forward to seeing the power tour guys at CEMA. Be sure you introduce yourself.

-Steve

68X426 · June 03, 2011, 03:59:02 PM

May all your miles be exciting and safe.

GPULLER · June 03, 2011, 04:37:29 PM

Have fun Steve, remember to call when your in Minnesota.

ChgrSteve67 · June 03, 2011, 04:40:29 PM

Your on the list friends to visit.

GPULLER · June 03, 2011, 04:46:22 PM

Quote from: ChgrSteve67 on June 03, 2011, 04:40:29 PM
Your on the list friends to visit.

tan top · June 03, 2011, 05:13:02 PM

have a good & safe trip !!

looking forward to seeing any pictures & stuff when you return

twodko · June 03, 2011, 06:16:17 PM

Have a great time you two and come home safe.

bakerhillpins · June 03, 2011, 08:35:57 PM

WOW, what a classic adventure. I am terribly envious.

Will be great to follow along through your blog. Enjoy your trip.

FlatbackFanatic · June 03, 2011, 11:51:45 PM

Have a great trip. Good luck!! We'll be reading and watching.

Dans 68 · June 04, 2011, 01:59:03 AM

Have a great time! I'll check your blog and learn to live vicariously....

Dan

moparstuart · June 04, 2011, 07:21:19 AM

what is the route your taking

ChgrSteve67 · June 04, 2011, 11:54:17 PM

This is basicly my route to CEMA this year.

Route 2 CEMA

Got into Salt lake City Utah a bit ago and will be heading out for SD in the morning.
-Steve

moparstuart · June 05, 2011, 08:00:59 AM

looks like fun

A383Wing · June 05, 2011, 03:59:02 PM

Quote from: ChgrSteve67 on June 03, 2011, 04:40:29 PM
Your on the list friends to visit.

guess I didn't make "The All Important List"

ChgrSteve67 · June 05, 2011, 11:26:42 PM

Quote from: A383Wing on June 05, 2011, 03:59:02 PM
Quote from: ChgrSteve67 on June 03, 2011, 04:40:29 PM
Your on the list friends to visit.

guess I didn't make "The All Important List"

You were invited to come along but you said Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo.
Since Washington in not on the way...........

Hey I bought you a shot glass today so that has to count for something.

Dans 68 · June 05, 2011, 11:43:55 PM

Quote from: ChgrSteve67 on June 05, 2011, 11:26:42 PM
...Hey I bought you a shot glass today so that has to count for something.

Now you've started it.

I'll take a little keepsake from Mt. Rushmore. Last time I was there I was 10 and heading for summer vacation with the Grandparents in Minneapolis.

Dan

GPULLER · June 06, 2011, 08:24:51 AM

Still thinking you'll be in Minnesota on Thursday? I'm planning on taking the day off, so call anytime you get close.

nvrbdn · June 06, 2011, 11:43:37 AM

have a great trip steve. supposed to have some sunny days for travel here in the midwest.

if ya hit st.louis area i got a free room for ya.

ChgrSteve67 · June 06, 2011, 11:03:48 PM

Quote from: GPULLER on June 06, 2011, 08:24:51 AM
Still thinking you'll be in Minnesota on Thursday? I'm planning on taking the day off, so call anytime you get close.

We are tearing up the roads. Since we left a day earlier to beat a storm in CA we are going to be cruising through Tuesday afternoon.

See you tomorrow at the grill GPULLER
Sorry about messing up your day off.

Wife will probably get a full day to shop at the Mall of America.

Quote from: nvrbdn on June 06, 2011, 11:43:37 AM
have a great trip steve. supposed to have some sunny days for travel here in the midwest. if ya hit st.louis area i got a free room for ya.

I would like to hook up on our way through

PM Me your number and we will work something out.

-Steve (Blog updated)

PocketThunder · June 07, 2011, 01:04:18 PM

Are you staying the night near the Mall of America?
What time will you be at the MOA?
Paul

ChgrSteve67 · June 07, 2011, 10:06:55 PM

Yep walking distance

We will probably head over around 8-9 am

sent you a PM

GPULLER · June 08, 2011, 08:17:02 AM

Quote from: ChgrSteve67 on June 07, 2011, 10:06:55 PM
Yep walking distance

We will probably head over around 8-9 am

sent you a PM

Sounds like you made it to the cities OK. Was hearing of roads buckling in the Twin Cities from the heat. Hopefully you steered clear of them and kept the Charger in one piece.
Was good to meet and visit with you and Marie yesterday. Anytime your in Minnesota again call.
Thanks again for the souvenirs, the kids were fighting over the baseball!

Reed

moparstuart · June 08, 2011, 03:48:02 PM

if you come back thru kansas city PM me

ChgrSteve67 · June 08, 2011, 07:30:31 PM

Quote from: GPULLER on June 08, 2011, 08:17:02 AM
Sounds like you made it to the cities OK. Was hearing of roads buckling in the Twin Cities from the heat.

We saw one piece of road pushed up and a local transportation truck had it coned off to close that lane of the freeway.

In CA its not uncommon to have the road buckle due to severe heat

Bob T · June 10, 2011, 03:08:04 PM

Sounds like a great trip so far Steve, really enjoying your blog and travel pics.
Getting over to the U.S.A and doing the Route 66 trip amongst other things is well up on mine and my Wife's must do lists

Happy trails

71ChallengeHer · June 10, 2011, 08:47:53 PM

Sounds like fun. Driving Route 66 in my Challenger is on my bucket list.

ChgrSteve67 · June 13, 2011, 09:19:58 PM

I had the pleasure of meeting Jim (nvrbdn) at the Gateway Classic Cars Showroom today. Its a building with a hundred or so cars on consignment and area with antique items for sale

There was only 1 Charger in the place a only few other Mopars, there were lots of Camaros, Mustanges and Corvettes

Thanks again Jim for hanging out after you got off work to meet up with us.

-Steve

hemi-hampton · June 13, 2011, 09:50:32 PM

Did you get any pics at CEMA?

LEON.

nvrbdn · June 13, 2011, 10:04:35 PM

nice meeting both of you

hope the arch visit went smooth also. drive safe.

ChgrSteve67 · June 13, 2011, 10:29:54 PM

Sorry I posted the link in my blog but forgot the thread

CEMA Pics

Dans 68 · June 13, 2011, 10:32:16 PM

Quote from: hemi-hampton on June 13, 2011, 09:50:32 PM
Did you get any pics at CEMA? LEON.

You need to read Steve's blog to get the good stuff. http://s416.photobucket.com/albums/pp248/MPR67/CEMA2011/?albumview=slideshow

Dan

68X426 · June 13, 2011, 10:36:03 PM

Thanks Steve, the blog and pics are great.

ODZKing · June 14, 2011, 02:18:56 PM

This will be my favorite for quite some time.

tan top · June 14, 2011, 02:27:59 PM

Quote from: 68X426 on June 13, 2011, 10:36:03 PM
Thanks Steve, the blog and pics are great.

great stuff ! thanks for sharing

GPULLER · June 14, 2011, 03:42:42 PM

Quote from: ODZKing on June 14, 2011, 02:18:56 PM
This will be my favorite for quite some time.

Because of the sweet smart car in the background??

hemi-hampton · June 14, 2011, 08:48:06 PM

Looks like we took alot of the same Pics. I met the guy in the orange shirt while I was there, Talked to him for awhile & met his wife. Think he was Mark Gibson the Gauge Doc. Is that a buddy of yours? Here's my Favorite Pic. My Buddy's high option fully loaded 69 Roadrunner that took 2nd place in 1960-69 musclecar class.

nvrbdn · June 21, 2011, 08:23:36 AM

hey steve and marie, wow, i just got caught up on the blog today. great trip and excellant pic's. looks like you two had a blast.

ChgrSteve67 · June 22, 2011, 12:53:34 AM

We did Jim, Its great to be home again.
We had a great time on the road and met a lot of great people such as yourself.

Now the work of cleaning up and fixing what I broke will begin.

I ran over a rock today that I though I would easily clear and it hit the exhaust pretty hard. I think I now have and exhaust leak. Charger also needs a bath and a oil change. Trailer is going to take a little more work to repair.

Over all the problems durring the trip were very minor and I'm so proud that the Charger did almost everything asked of it and got My Wife and I home safe and sound. The trip also pointed out some weak points in my rebuild that I will be revisiting again.

I'm hoping to get the Charger cleaned up and fixed for the car show Saturday to hook up with some board members.

-Steve

GPULLER · June 22, 2011, 08:30:04 AM

Good to hear you are home Steve. Never had a doubt the car would make it, like you said you've rebuilt almost every thing on the car. Did the rear door of the trailer hold the rest of the trip?
I think you should leave the car "as is" from the trip, take the car and trailer to the show.

ChgrSteve67 · June 22, 2011, 10:52:18 AM

After my road repair on the trailer it held togher for the rest of the trip. I need to find the exhaust leak on the car and change the oil. I took the Charger and trailer to the same show last year and people did not have much interest in it.

I think I need to get off my ass and go to the store and put some food in the house.

ODZKing · June 22, 2011, 11:23:52 AM

Oh yeah, it's fun to travel but always great to be home ... safely.
It was wonderful spending time with you and Marie.
Next venture ... we gotta get you to Carlisle one year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ChgrSteve67 · June 22, 2011, 05:09:42 PM

If we do I think I will ship the Charger to you rather than drive it across the US.

We will also see what is going to happen for the 50th.

ChgrSteve67 · June 23, 2011, 10:42:50 PM

Here are a few pics of the Charger on the Mother road.

76charger · June 24, 2011, 02:22:17 PM

Very nice blog.

I also got a pic of my charger in front of the Chrysler museum. Its my favorite picture I have of my Charger. I blew mine up to poster size and it is on the wall of my living room.

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