ROADTRIP! 2,452 Miles in an 1971 IH Travelette

[6.9poweredscout]

Got the title, it'll be in my name tonight!

-Jon

 

[hesutton]

as much as i'd LOVE to stop and say hi, it really doesnt look like i'll be near any part of Kentucky. what highway are you off of.... maybe i can make a special trip....

-Jon

Interstate 65, and 24. And the old US highway 62 runs right infront of my office. If I can't see it on your trip, I hope to see it at the Rally.

Heath

 

[6.9poweredscout]

Just did the title, insurance, and got the plate. now the proud owner of a 1971 IH Travelette!

i'm going to have AAA make a route planner for me tomorrow to see how it works out, i'm thinking of going north through AZ and hitting I-40 and going straight across till i hit I-81.....

-Jon

 

[idi traveler]

Ah man! You wont be coming by where I live.

 

[Alex S]

Hay any updates? how was the trip or have not gone yet? or did i miss a post lol

 

[TWeatherford]

Hay any updates? how was the trip or have not gone yet? or did i miss a post lol

His flight isn't until May 27th.

 

[iverger]

My wife and I drove from Knoxville to San Diego and back a few years ago, had to haul out a 67 Mustang and new trailer. Anyway, we went out the way your returning. Some parts were a little long but the trip, including west texas, it was fascinating drive tough. From the monsterous dairy farms to the "what the hell is that guy doing living way out here" moments. All good.

You'll have a great trip. PM'ed you my info.
Bob

 

[93cc7.3]

if you do use I-70 im 5 mins from the exit for plainfield 15mins west of indy

 

[Alex S]

His flight isn't until May 27th.

ahhhhh ok thx

 

[6.9poweredscout]

yea it's coming up quick! i can't wait!! i'll keep you guys updated if anything changes, i've been hearing about the tornado damage here and there i need to recheck my routes and make sure the roads are still open!

-Jon

 

[Brimmstone]

A doc I know just made the trip from here in Beaumont to Phoenix and back in a little over a day and a half to pick up a race car he bought. He said that one thing he recommended if traveling through West Texas is bring some gas cans because fuel stops are very few and far between.

 

[6.9poweredscout]

I got a 50 gallon tank on it, hopefully it'll be ok.

Thanks
-Jon

 

[idi traveler]

The last time I was on I 10 in west Texas the speed limit was 75 and I'm hearing talk of it being upped to 80. So you can have a heave foot from El Paso to Alpine

 

[6.9poweredscout]

ok guys, one week to go! i'm stoked! i cannot wait! i've decided to take the I-40 route ( http://www.mapquest.com/?version=1.0&hk=4-YGMq9GFL ), i got a route planner from AAA and they mapped out that route as he quickest and highlighted the construction areas. thanks again for the suggestions and help!

-Jon

 

[idi traveler]

Your coming right by my place!