Roughing It On An Epic Road Trip

[CC Rider]

Thanks guys.

If it were an AZ car, the interior would probably be dry rotted. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/haha.gif[/img]

[CC Rider]

I think the Impala was safe last night.

[markinnaples]

Love the updates. WV is beautiful if you get off the highways and off the beaten paths, and KY is as well. Best of luck on your trip.

[Verne_Frantz]

Great story! That's the way to enjoy a car. Memories with your son also that you will never forget.

Verne [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

[watk69]

this is so heartwarming to see. Someday my Son and I are going to have to &quot;un&quot; trailer queen the 69 Z and do this very same thing.......starting from Flagstaff

[CC Rider]

Thanks everyone!

We made it to Springfield, MO and are staying at the Lamplight Inn, cheap but nice place. I can keep an eye on the car here.

We started out running from a nasty looking storm in Frankfort, KY today. To avoid rush hour in Louisville, we stopped and are at a Cracker Barrel. Afterwards, we knocked off serious mileage through Indiana and Illinois. The first attached photo is of a used car lot with a a needy Grand Prix for sale. The others are of St Louis, MO. Bryan took some more with my camera, which I will post when we return.

Impala is still knocking down 17 MPG, and now I would like to find an air filter for it. Not clogged, but time for replacement. It's actually loosening up and running better. Rides so smooth too.

Tomorrow we head to OKC driving on Rt66. This should be awesome!



Needy green Grand Prix for sale in Mt Vernon, IL





At a rest stop somewhere in Indiana, Facebook said we were in the United States.



Removed that stupid steering wheel wrap, now my hands stay clean!



At the motel.

[Bill Pritchard]

Springfield MO.....nice town.....Marilee's cousin owns a pharmacy there, right on old Rt. 66!

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If you need anything from a pharmacy before you head out, stop in and say hello to Jeff. He has a 1940's vintage Chevy stake bed truck parked in the lot in front of the store to draw attention.

[CC Rider]

Thanks Bill. Trying to locate where I can jump on Historic RT 66 from the motel.

[John]

.... You guys can sing along with Dinah Shore [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/flag.gif[/img]

See the USA in your Chevrolet

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[CC Rider]

Yup, that song has been a mind worm.

Made it to Mustang, OK and visited a friend. Had a great time driving on Rt. 66. Bryan took most of the photos which I will post when I return home.

Impala was still doing great until I arrived here at the motel. A brake line from the master cylinder to the distribution block on the frame ruptured. NO BRAKES. This may have been a sign, as it DID happen on the parking lot instead of on the road and there is an O'Reilly next door and a NAPA across the street. I also have AAA.

Anyway, got about 1/2 hour until these places open. I could repair this myself if I were home, but I didn't bring that many tools.

My navigator and photographer hard at work



Most of the OK scenery



Lunch/dinner at the Rock Cafe



Stroud, OK


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