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Kennuck · 04-15-2014, 05:03 PM

Nice looking truck and a great adventure. I'm in for the ride!

freezmcnally · 04-15-2014, 05:03 PM

hackberry.

**67 cst swb** · 04-15-2014, 05:06 PM

I see you stayed at South Point. You were about a mile away from me.
Truck looks great.
Safe travels.
Enjoy!

59bones · 04-15-2014, 05:23 PM

Man I dig your truck. Looks great in all red. Good luck on your trip!

freezmcnally · 04-16-2014, 12:41 AM

940 pm Tuesday April 15th
not having great service here at the Grand Canyon and I'm having trouble posting pics, soooo after a morning hike, we will be driving to Winslow Arizona arriving in the afternoon and staying 2 nights.
at that point I will get some more pics up

thanks for all the comments!!!

**allchevy58** · 04-16-2014, 12:49 AM

Sounds like you're having a good time, ENJOY!

Average Joe · 04-16-2014, 12:59 AM

Very cool trip. Thanx for posting pics. Enjoy the ride

*dajn* · 04-16-2014, 01:03 AM

That pickup is definitely top ten in my book. I hope you had a good time. Godspeed sir. Beautiful pickup

Low Elco · 04-16-2014, 01:06 PM

Don't forget to stand on the corner!

**Ol Blue K20** · 04-16-2014, 01:16 PM

Keep posting, I'm enjoying the ride...safe travels to ya...

Rich916 · 04-16-2014, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Low Elco

Don't forget to stand on the corner!

Yes, we need pics or it never happend!

bruceman1968 · 04-16-2014, 01:59 PM

A pic like this would be so cool!

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**67 cst swb** · 04-16-2014, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rich916

Yes, we need pics or it never happend!

That is hilarious!!!!!!!!!!!

cigar- · 04-16-2014, 04:19 PM

Ok...now I am REALLY jealous!

1 - You're on the trip of a lifetime.
2 - You're in your new truck that is REALLY cool looking.
3 - Your wife is along and doesn't mind the trip.
4 - You have your best friend with you
5 - You're in one my most favorite parts of this country and the best time of the year.

Have yourselves a ball! I am with you in spirit every bit of every mile. WooHoo!!!!

JasonLS1 · 04-16-2014, 04:48 PM

When passing thru Gallup, good place to eat is Earl's, Panz Alegra, Jerry's Cafe. There are some gas stations between Winslow and gallup so no worries there.

Also you can get on the frontage road, good ol Rt 66 at Continental Divide exit, it's about 20 miles east of Gallup and can stay on that all the way past laguna up to exit 117, lot of good stops for pics as well. But I'd only drive those roads during daytime, if passing thru at night just stay on I40.

Any questions feel free to ask

freezmcnally · 04-16-2014, 04:52 PM

you guys are great. thanks! yes we will get a pic JUST like that !
also we will pick up 66 whenever we can. thanks for the heads-up on Gallup info!

cigar- · 04-16-2014, 05:18 PM

Also....you're coming up on a little town called Grants. It's a bit east of Gallup. If you happen to be in that area around mealtime (any of the three standard meals), drop in to a place on the east side of town.

It's off the interstate on old 66. The town is a dusty shadow of what it once was back 60 and more years ago long before President Eisenhower signed the Interstate Highway Act. Look for a little place called "El Cafecito" on the north side of the street. It's got great "new Mexican" food. Its not like Mexican food you'd get in other areas of the country. If you like tasty and hot, ask for the "special" green sauce the owner makes up for himself. It's not too hot but real tasty.

Make sure you have some fresh sopapillas and honey !!!!!!

freezmcnally · 04-16-2014, 07:10 PM

more pics from yesterday!
we went screaming by a junkyard and i thought to myself, i wonder if they have an OE steering wheel for this thing. soooooo. flipped around and went back. no wheel, but the owner was nice. we paid 5 bucks for 'admission' and went in to look around. the owner said he only has 'quality' junk

freezmcnally · 04-16-2014, 07:24 PM

cruising across the desert along Route 66 between hackberry and seligman, we decided to stretch our legs. and yes we were reading all the burma shave signs! if you dont know who the signs belong to, you haven't driven far enough!

slowcpe · 04-16-2014, 07:55 PM

Sweet! Looks like y'all are having fun so far.

freezmcnally · 04-17-2014, 12:17 AM

stop in seligman for lunch at the snow cap. Highly recommend the Chorizo burger and chocolate malt! the entire inside of the ordering area is filled with business cards.

Sklptrljay · 04-17-2014, 12:35 AM

Awesome, I'm jealous.

Hmm....my wife is from Arizona, maybe I can talk her into doing something like this.

Happy trails brother.

freezmcnally · 04-17-2014, 12:49 AM

Made it to the Grand Canyon…no problems. one brake fade on the highway, but i guess thats 4 wheel drum brakes for you!
we stayed in the mastic lodges. cozy. nothing fancy and does the job.
we went for a 2 hour hike before heading out to the 'corner of winslow arizona'

freezmcnally · 04-17-2014, 12:57 AM

finally arrived today to la posada. this place is awesome and i would highly recommend it to anyone. its very romantic and you can sit outside in 8 acres of garden area to watch the trains come by. there is also some very cool scrap metal art such as 'jolly' the camel. rather fitting that today is wednesday (hump day!)
i have to wait for my wife to download 'the cooler' photos off of her camera. but for now these iPhone pics will have to do!

71swb4x4 · 04-17-2014, 01:14 AM

Great pictures. I am happy to see you are taking time to enjoy the trip. You are a lucky man!

04-15-2014, 05:03 PM	#26
Kennuck Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Dresden, Ontario Posts: 647	Re: Cross Country...or Bust? 'THE' trip! Nice looking truck and a great adventure. I'm in for the ride! __________________ 1970 Short Wide 5.3 4L60E BlackBear tune 3:73 gears, Boyd's Tank 2.5 / 4 drop 5 lug disc brakes Vintage Air 18x8 Ridlers 255/55 frt. 18x9.5 275/60 rear

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67 cst swb Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 2,281	Re: Cross Country...or Bust? 'THE' trip! I see you stayed at South Point. You were about a mile away from me. Truck looks great. Safe travels. Enjoy! __________________ My Trucks: 1967 Chevrolet Short Wide Box 327 TH350 9" w/3.90 gears paint will be White - Current Project 1967 Chevrolet Custom LWB 283 TH400 3.73 Posi, no-AC, no-PS, no-PB, bench-seat, small-window - mostly orig driver 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB originally a 327 TH400 3.73 Posi AC PS PB, had Buddy Buckets, Small Window - parts truck 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB, 283 MT 3.73 had Buddy Buckets, Panoramic Window - parts truck 2001 Chevrolet 3500 2WD Crew Cab Dually 8.1L Allison White 2002 Chevrolet 1500HD 4x4 Crew Cab 6.0L 4L80E Red

04-15-2014, 05:23 PM	#29
59bones Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Elgin Illinois Posts: 142	Re: Cross Country...or Bust? 'THE' trip! Man I dig your truck. Looks great in all red. Good luck on your trip!

04-16-2014, 12:41 AM	#30
freezmcnally Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: arkansas Posts: 186	Re: Cross Country...or Bust? 'THE' trip! 940 pm Tuesday April 15th not having great service here at the Grand Canyon and I'm having trouble posting pics, soooo after a morning hike, we will be driving to Winslow Arizona arriving in the afternoon and staying 2 nights. at that point I will get some more pics up thanks for all the comments!!! __________________ Every new beginning comes from some other beginnings end

04-16-2014, 12:49 AM	#31
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04-16-2014, 12:59 AM	#32
Average Joe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 1,352	Re: Cross Country...or Bust? 'THE' trip! Very cool trip. Thanx for posting pics. Enjoy the ride __________________ 1967 C10 Suburban 454/TH400/3.07's An Average Joe and His 'Burb: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=775843

04-16-2014, 01:03 AM	#33
dajn Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Ogilvie Minnesota Posts: 461	Re: Cross Country...or Bust? 'THE' trip! That pickup is definitely top ten in my book. I hope you had a good time. Godspeed sir. Beautiful pickup

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04-16-2014, 04:19 PM	#39
cigar- Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: simi valley, ca Posts: 106	Re: Cross Country...or Bust? 'THE' trip! Ok...now I am REALLY jealous! 1 - You're on the trip of a lifetime. 2 - You're in your new truck that is REALLY cool looking. 3 - Your wife is along and doesn't mind the trip. 4 - You have your best friend with you 5 - You're in one my most favorite parts of this country and the best time of the year. Have yourselves a ball! I am with you in spirit every bit of every mile. WooHoo!!!!

04-16-2014, 04:48 PM	#40
JasonLS1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Gallup, NM Posts: 102	Re: Cross Country...or Bust? 'THE' trip! When passing thru Gallup, good place to eat is Earl's, Panz Alegra, Jerry's Cafe. There are some gas stations between Winslow and gallup so no worries there. Also you can get on the frontage road, good ol Rt 66 at Continental Divide exit, it's about 20 miles east of Gallup and can stay on that all the way past laguna up to exit 117, lot of good stops for pics as well. But I'd only drive those roads during daytime, if passing thru at night just stay on I40. Any questions feel free to ask __________________ 70 Chevelle \| 71 Camaro RS/SS \| 71 K20 \| 98 TransAm \| 10 Ducati 848

04-16-2014, 04:52 PM	#41
freezmcnally Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: arkansas Posts: 186	Re: Cross Country...or Bust? 'THE' trip! you guys are great. thanks! yes we will get a pic JUST like that ! also we will pick up 66 whenever we can. thanks for the heads-up on Gallup info! __________________ Every new beginning comes from some other beginnings end

04-16-2014, 05:18 PM	#42
cigar- Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: simi valley, ca Posts: 106	Re: Cross Country...or Bust? 'THE' trip! Also....you're coming up on a little town called Grants. It's a bit east of Gallup. If you happen to be in that area around mealtime (any of the three standard meals), drop in to a place on the east side of town. It's off the interstate on old 66. The town is a dusty shadow of what it once was back 60 and more years ago long before President Eisenhower signed the Interstate Highway Act. Look for a little place called "El Cafecito" on the north side of the street. It's got great "new Mexican" food. Its not like Mexican food you'd get in other areas of the country. If you like tasty and hot, ask for the "special" green sauce the owner makes up for himself. It's not too hot but real tasty. Make sure you have some fresh sopapillas and honey !!!!!!



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04-16-2014, 07:10 PM	#43
freezmcnally Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: arkansas Posts: 186	Re: Cross Country...or Bust? 'THE' trip! more pics from yesterday! we went screaming by a junkyard and i thought to myself, i wonder if they have an OE steering wheel for this thing. soooooo. flipped around and went back. no wheel, but the owner was nice. we paid 5 bucks for 'admission' and went in to look around. the owner said he only has 'quality' junk Attached Images __________________ Every new beginning comes from some other beginnings end

04-16-2014, 07:24 PM	#44
freezmcnally Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: arkansas Posts: 186	Re: Cross Country...or Bust? 'THE' trip! cruising across the desert along Route 66 between hackberry and seligman, we decided to stretch our legs. and yes we were reading all the burma shave signs! if you dont know who the signs belong to, you haven't driven far enough! Attached Images __________________ Every new beginning comes from some other beginnings end

04-16-2014, 07:55 PM	#45
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04-17-2014, 12:17 AM	#46
freezmcnally Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: arkansas Posts: 186	Re: Cross Country...or Bust? 'THE' trip! stop in seligman for lunch at the snow cap. Highly recommend the Chorizo burger and chocolate malt! the entire inside of the ordering area is filled with business cards. Attached Images __________________ Every new beginning comes from some other beginnings end

04-17-2014, 12:35 AM	#47
Sklptrljay Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Stillwater, Oklahoma Posts: 874	Re: Cross Country...or Bust? 'THE' trip! Awesome, I'm jealous. Hmm....my wife is from Arizona, maybe I can talk her into doing something like this. Happy trails brother.

04-17-2014, 12:49 AM	#48
freezmcnally Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: arkansas Posts: 186	Re: Cross Country...or Bust? 'THE' trip! Made it to the Grand Canyon…no problems. one brake fade on the highway, but i guess thats 4 wheel drum brakes for you! we stayed in the mastic lodges. cozy. nothing fancy and does the job. we went for a 2 hour hike before heading out to the 'corner of winslow arizona' Attached Images __________________ Every new beginning comes from some other beginnings end

04-17-2014, 12:57 AM	#49
freezmcnally Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: arkansas Posts: 186	Re: Cross Country...or Bust? 'THE' trip! finally arrived today to la posada. this place is awesome and i would highly recommend it to anyone. its very romantic and you can sit outside in 8 acres of garden area to watch the trains come by. there is also some very cool scrap metal art such as 'jolly' the camel. rather fitting that today is wednesday (hump day!) i have to wait for my wife to download 'the cooler' photos off of her camera. but for now these iPhone pics will have to do! Attached Images __________________ Every new beginning comes from some other beginnings end

04-17-2014, 01:14 AM	#50
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