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Posted by: VegasRacer Mar 14 2021, 08:13 PM

The 17th edition of the traveling party known as the Route 66 Classic is ON !
The dates are Wednesday June 23 to Sunday June 27.
The starting location is Santa Fe, New Mexico.


This first post will be updated as more details are available. Please keep checking back.

Volunteers are sought to help plan the Car Show, Awards, Vendor SWAG, T-shirts, Tour Routes, etc.



Tues. 22 - Las Vegas Caravan.
Kingman hook-up. - 10:00 am
https://www.scaloabq.com/ and https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotel-rooms.32066.html?iata=00171890&ssob=BLBWI0003G&cid=BLBWI0003G:yext:website:32066 in Albuquerque.


Wed. 23 - Rendezvous in https://www.santafe.org/, NM.
Our host hotel will be the https://elreycourt.com/. Tell them you are with the 'http://914world.com/'.
Explore Downtown Plaza, Shopping, Canyon Road, Museums, Georgia O'Keeffe.

Las Vegas is an hour away. The early birds will go there for dinner.
*(Vegas drive begins at 4:20 pm. Departure time for all other drives is 9:14 am.)


Thurs. 24 - Jemez Mountain Trail.
https://www.nps.gov/band/index.htm. https://lanl.gov/museum/. Lunch in Los Alamos.
Return route adds Valles Caldera, Jemez Springs and Coronado Monument.
Dinner Plans: TBD

* The Bradbury Museum is still closed and may not reopen by June.
Plan B - The Route remains the same, only the flow is different.
Lunch will be at the https://www.bosquebrewing.com/ on the Rio Grande in Bernalillo.


Fri. 25 - Grand Tour. Carson National Forest.
Wheeler Peak, Earthship Biotecture, Rio Grande Bridge.
Lunch in Taos. Pizza Party Picnic Dinner at El Rey Court.

*(thanks to @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=20670 for help with the route plans.)


Sat 26 - Caravan on the Turquoise Trail. "Visit https://www.theroute-66.com/gallup.html#attractions, New Mexico" and have lunch.
Drive through the https://www.nps.gov/pefo/index.htm then on to Winslow, AZ. "Standing on a corner . . . "
--> Make your hotel reservation NOW at http://laposada.org/ <--
Gourmet Awards Banquet at 7pm in http://www.theturquoiseroom.net/. Cocktails at 6.
Dress to Impress. Costumes Encouraged. There will be a special prize for the best outfit.


Sun. 27 - Off to your next adventure. This one is done.
If you want to follow me, I am going to continue on Rt. 66 West. (Flagstaff, Williams, Kingman, Oatman.)
I will cross into Needles*, California before turning north for home. *(where the event started last year.)

"Take a right at the light, keep goin' straight until night, and then, boy, you're on your own"

Posted by: VegasRacer Mar 14 2021, 08:13 PM

Road Warriors, Rugged Individualist, Party People and Hardcore 914 Fanatics:
*( A indicates Dinner at The Turquoise Room in Winslow on Saturday night.)

914 Ranch - Joe. Florida. GT4.
VegasRacer - John. Elvira.
worn - Warren. Wisconsin. 914.
914 teener - Gallup, Winslow.
914-300Hemi and Michelle - Ravi.
michael7810 and Debbie - Hotel Hacienda and Spa.
brant - not yet known
Ferg -
Gint and Sharon -
SKL1 - Saturday. Mid-engine Porsche.
Mayne and Brother - Wed. Thurs. Jeremy and 911.
Larmo63 - Lawrence. Tail Dragger.
JRust - Jamie. Oregon. Doubtful.
AZBanks and Son - Eric and Nathan. Thurs. pm.
Tonyooc and Kathy - trying for Winslow.
RiqueMar and Helena - Enrique is making the Awards.
Front yard mechanic - Bill. Friday. Taos. Ya ta hey
stevend914 - St. Louis. Tour planner. Thurs. pm.
Sean Connery - mystery guest.
76-914 - Kent.
ClayPerrine and Betty - Trailering from Texas.
burton73 - Bob and Mark. 997 or 928.
olympicblue73 - Santa Fe
zipedadoo - Gallup

Posted by: 914_teener Mar 15 2021, 08:27 AM

Probably some of the most beautiful country you will ever see.


The gorge bridge is unbelievable.

Posted by: 914-300Hemi Mar 15 2021, 09:08 PM

Sounds fun. Put me down as tentative. I need to get the 914 out of the mechanical purgatory to make this drive.

Posted by: michael7810 Mar 16 2021, 07:53 AM

Add Debbie and I to the list.

Posted by: brant Mar 16 2021, 10:58 AM

John,

put my name on the list.
I may not make it to the winslow portion of the trip
but not yet known.
brant

Posted by: Ferg Mar 16 2021, 11:10 AM

Put me down as well!

Posted by: Gint Mar 16 2021, 05:05 PM

How could we say no? I'm sure Shar will want to go. IN

Posted by: RiqueMar Mar 16 2021, 05:13 PM

I'm not sure if I'll make it, but happy to sponsor the trophies. Please PM me if I can help.

Posted by: VegasRacer Mar 16 2021, 05:56 PM

Our base of operations in Santa Fe will be the iconic https://elreycourt.com/
1862 Cerrillos Rd., Santa Fe, NM 87505 (505) 982-1931
This renovated travelers oasis was built in 1936 on old Route 66.

When you call and make your reservation, say you are with the 'Porsche 914 Group'.
Our block of rooms is being held until April 23rd. After that, you are on your own.
Pets are welcome. Breakfast only on the weekends. Didn't ask about trailer parking.

We will have the picnic area for our Friday Night Pizza Party.

Posted by: VegasRacer Mar 16 2021, 09:31 PM

Battlefield Map.

Posted by: SKL1 Mar 16 2021, 09:46 PM

Might try and make the Saturday portion driving up from Scottsdale. Might not be a 914, but it will be a Porsche and mid-engined...

Posted by: Mayne Mar 17 2021, 07:04 AM

I’ll try my best to make this, at least for Wednesday-Thursday. Should be done with the 5-lug swap and new tires by then. I’ll persuade my brother to tag along with his 69 911.

Posted by: Larmo63 Mar 17 2021, 09:02 AM

I'm in if tail draggers are welcome and won't be laughed at.

Posted by: JRust Mar 17 2021, 09:30 AM

I'm in John. May have one of the kiddos with me but not sure of that

Posted by: 914_teener Mar 17 2021, 11:47 AM

Ah....Canyon De Chelly through the Navajo Nation....nice.

That'd be my approach plan as well.

Posted by: AZBanks Mar 17 2021, 07:31 PM

Reservations are made. I guess I better get the oil leaks fixed ASAP.

My son Nathan and I will be joining you. He's old enough to do the driving this time.
I might even let him do some of it.

Posted by: VegasRacer Mar 18 2021, 12:12 AM

The last time I saw De Chelly and Bandelier was almost 40 years ago.
Back then I thought backpacking in for a couple of days was the thing to do.
This time I probably won't even leave the parking lot.

Posted by: MoveQik Mar 18 2021, 04:39 PM

I'm a maybe...we have trips weekends before and after. Not sure I can pull this one off as well.

Posted by: 914-300Hemi Mar 18 2021, 09:10 PM

Hotel booked
Michelle and I are definitely going. Very excited.

Posted by: Tonyooc Mar 18 2021, 09:30 PM

The wife and I will probably attend. We'll need a little more time to decide.

Posted by: VegasRacer Mar 18 2021, 10:32 PM

If you want to order one of these wearable souvenirs, please post on the http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=352250

Posted by: Tonyooc Mar 19 2021, 07:57 AM

The wife's name is Kathy. If you want to add to the list .
Thanks Jon

Posted by: RiqueMar Mar 19 2021, 11:10 AM

Put us down, Enrique and Helena.

Posted by: SharonG Mar 19 2021, 03:11 PM

Hotel booked!

Posted by: michael7810 Mar 20 2021, 04:56 PM

Hotel Santa Fe Hacienda and Spa booked Tues-Sat ('cause I need to make this wife friendly).

Posted by: Front yard mechanic Mar 20 2021, 06:09 PM

I'll be trying my best to have my car driveable by June and hope to drive up from Albuquerque to attend the Taos/ gorge run . Please save me a culture sensitive cap. Ya ta hey Bill

Posted by: 914-300Hemi Mar 20 2021, 08:43 PM

Remember
Sat 26 - Caravan on the Turquoise Trail. Visit the Petrified Forest National Park then on to Winslow, AZ.
--> Make your hotel reservation NOW at La Posada. <--
Gourmet Awards Banquet at 7pm in The Turquoise Room. Cocktails at 6. beer3.gif wine.gif Dress to Impress.

Posted by: AZBanks Mar 24 2021, 10:44 PM

Nathan and I(Eric) will be arriving sometime late Thursday.

Posted by: MoveQik Mar 25 2021, 05:56 PM

Looks like I will meet up with you guys in Winslow for the night. Maybe I'll drive over to Holbrook and meet up with you guys there and blast into Winslow with you.


Looking forward to it! Thanks for organizing JP!

Posted by: stevend914 Mar 29 2021, 11:31 AM

I'll leave stl on Wed and arrive Thur afternoon and join in the Fri & Sat drives and dinner in Winslow.

Posted by: Elvira Apr 2 2021, 07:15 PM

I have been informed warned that there will be a Special Mystery Guest joining us in Santa Fe.

Posted by: 914 Ranch Apr 13 2021, 12:33 AM

Made my reservations at the El Rey this morning. See all y'all in June. Gosh it will be good to put some smiles on some faces...



Only reason I'm coming, probably gunna see the Santa Monica pier too.

Oh, when is Taco Tuesday???

I now have reservations for the La Posada also.

Posted by: VegasRacer Apr 16 2021, 10:43 AM

NOTICE: Our block of rooms at the El Rey Court in Santa Fe are only being held for 7 more days. Get your reservation in now.
The same applies for La Posada in Winslow.

Please check the first post in this thread for updated information and more complete details.

Also, let me know if things are correct on the attendance list.

Thank you and see you soon.


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Posted by: Chris914n6 Apr 17 2021, 12:56 PM

66 days til roadtrip!

I got the car out of storage, drove it around the block, then made a to do list only a page long...

Posted by: Tonyooc Apr 20 2021, 09:00 AM

Hotel booked. Hopefully we don't have to cancel, there are alot of moving parts to make this work for us.

Posted by: brant Apr 20 2021, 09:11 AM

I just pulled the oil lines from the motor to the front cooler...

need to get to wrenching...

Posted by: 76-914 Apr 21 2021, 03:17 PM

Booked!

Posted by: Mayne Apr 23 2021, 06:57 AM

Booked for Wednesday night. Five lug swap almost done, rear calipers out for PMB magic, then new tires for the cookie cutters. If it still runs after all that, I’ll make it!

Posted by: Chris914n6 Apr 25 2021, 05:25 PM

The El Ray at $700+ with no cancellations and no refunds doesn't fit my reality...

...so looking at options I see Cottonwood Court Motel within walking distance and a bit nicer Lamplighter Inn a short drive.

Good choice/bad choice/options?

Posted by: Mayne Apr 25 2021, 06:16 PM

Wow, I had to double check my reservation! $159 with 48 hour cancellation. Are you sure you got the right hotel? Regardless, plenty of options in Santa Fe, just don't get too close to the plaza for a decent price.

Posted by: Chris914n6 Apr 25 2021, 07:38 PM

x3 nights.
Just ran it again from the link. Total: $623.35 so it dropped from a couple days ago, or I wrote it down wrong (edit $725 for 2 beds, since I usually event travel alone I plan to split the room)
"Policies:
Check-in After 4:00 PM Check-out Before 12:00 PM
Room 1 Queen
Guarantee Policy
Our casita is your casita. Our $10 nightly amenity fee includes parking in our dedicated lots, WiFi accessible across the property, use of our Lobby + Lawn common areas, and complimentary drip coffee + tea in the lobby by request. A valid credit card is required for a non-refundable deposit at time of booking.
Cancel Policy
Reservations are non-cancellable and non-refundable. "

Posted by: VegasRacer Apr 25 2021, 08:15 PM

Should have booked earlier when we had the block of rooms without those stipulations.

Posted by: Chris914n6 Apr 25 2021, 08:44 PM

Is that something I need to call in for as it's always been on the website.

Doing it your way means more work when I have to cancel

Posted by: VegasRacer Apr 25 2021, 09:13 PM

Yes. It was.
Discounted group rates and rooms in the same area for the special people in The Porsche Club.
NLA. Limited time offer, expired April 23rd.

Posted by: 76-914 Apr 26 2021, 10:24 AM

@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=481 John, what was the group rate? I booked on the 21st and was charged $159 per?

Posted by: VegasRacer Apr 26 2021, 10:39 AM

The group rate was 15% off the regular price.

$159 for a standard Queen sounds correct.
My reservation says $179 for a King.


P.S. - I had some guest at the bar yesterday who knew the property.
They said it had been nicely renovated and the grounds are wonderful.

Posted by: Chris914n6 May 2 2021, 02:09 AM

Anyone else doing some lite wrenching this weekend?

Posted by: 76-914 May 2 2021, 07:43 AM

Posted by: brant May 2 2021, 08:00 AM

No pics

But I did replace the oil lines in the rocker (AN12)
Yesterday. Hope to test drive today before our rain /snow starts back up

Posted by: mgp4591 May 2 2021, 03:43 PM

Chris, is that your VQ35?

Posted by: AZBanks May 3 2021, 01:29 PM

Yes, A couple more bolts and the engine will be out. Fixing oil leaks in the engine and transmission.

Posted by: Chris914n6 May 3 2021, 10:02 PM

That's the original vq30. Pulled the intake to do valve cover gaskets because they leak on my driveway like a VW
Flushed some dried coolant grit out of the passages and scored scaly-rust free steel bypass tubes at the PAP today, so I'm optimistic the cooling issue will be resolved. But then the cooling system is all new too. Last drive a week before got only a little high.
The vq35 swap will be practically starting from scratch, but I am taking measurements of the adapter plate while it's this far apart. Going to try to mate it to that WRX trans.

Posted by: VegasRacer May 6 2021, 10:10 PM

YES. There will be a Vegas Caravan to the event. Isn't there always?!


We leave Las Vegas on Tuesday morning June 22nd.
A hook-up can be scheduled in Kingman, (or wherever) to pick up random travelers.
LMK what works for anybody who is interested in participating ? ?

Banzai I-40 run to Albuquerque, NM. Finish with Route 66 in Old Town.
Dinner at https://www.scaloabq.com/ restaurant. (on Rt. 66. Owned by a friend)

I will be staying at the Best Western Airport Albuquerque Inn Suites Hotel.
2400 Yale Blvd SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106.
$90 including taxes and a full breakfast.


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Posted by: 76-914 May 7 2021, 08:20 AM

John, I'd like to hook up with ya'll in Kingman or Needles. Kingman is about 4.5 hours for me. Ya'll are much closer to Kingman than I. What would be your ETA in Kingman?

Posted by: VegasRacer May 7 2021, 09:17 AM

How does 10:00 am PST sound for a big truck stop breakfast in Kingman ?
We then have 6 1/2 hours of driving plus one time zone to our destination.

I will buy dinner in Albuquerque, if my friends don't pick up the bill.

Posted by: 76-914 May 7 2021, 09:49 AM

That's doable. See you there.

Posted by: scottthephotog May 7 2021, 11:21 AM

Booked the hotel for my wife and I back on April 23. Seeing the post about no cancellation made me concerned as they said you could cancel as long as it was 48 hours out when I made the reservation over the phone. I just double checked the email and it does say: "Reservations must be cancelled by 3pm local time, 24 hours or more prior to scheduled arrival to avoid a penalty of one night's room and tax. Penalty for early departure may also apply."

So that's really strange @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=431 that you aren't able to cancel your reservation.

Posted by: RiqueMar May 7 2021, 12:13 PM

Well.... 914 or no-914 myself and Helena are officially booked!

Posted by: Chris914n6 May 7 2021, 01:21 PM

Other way around, I didn't book as the website said I couldn't get my money back if I couldn't make it. @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=22667

I should have the 914 back together in a week then it will decide my plans.

Tentatively looking to split a room for El Rey, need to hundy-pinch if I'm going to make all 3 events this year.

Posted by: mgp4591 May 7 2021, 01:33 PM

How are the head gaskets holding up? I was impressed with how it ran until it gets hot... wanna trade builds??

Posted by: Chris914n6 May 7 2021, 01:56 PM

No signs of a head gasket leak. Only 20k miles on the motor and they are the metal layer type so unlikely anyways.

Might still have been bleeding air out of the system. The Celica rad doesn't have the cool inline bleeder that the original Corrado rad did. @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=14748

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Posted by: 76-914 May 10 2021, 07:19 PM

Sweet!

Posted by: JRust May 11 2021, 10:27 AM

Its over 900 miles & 15 hours one way driving. I think I am going to just fly to Vegas. Then I either snag an open seat. Get a cheap rental. Or go on Turo to get a Boxster for the weekend

Posted by: AZBanks May 11 2021, 05:33 PM

My flat tow bar arrived today. Towing the NARP from Phoenix to Payson where I will drop off my middle son for a training camp and the tow vehicle. My oldest and I will drive the NARP from there.

I really need to finish the AC system and fix the oil leaks before then.

Posted by: 73-914 May 11 2021, 05:49 PM

Nice pic of a "Hack"

Posted by: Chris914n6 May 11 2021, 08:12 PM

I guess I could drive you around for a change

Got the trans resealed today. So far I'm on schedule to have it all back in the car T-40.

I'm planning to do the whole shebang... 33 hours of driving.

You might want to fly to Santa Fe for the main drives/sightseeing and ride back. Day 1 & 2 from Vegas is all highway and a nice dinner @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=129

Posted by: VegasRacer May 11 2021, 09:29 PM

I looks like we are now up to 25 for the Banquet in Winslow, plus a handful that will be Santa Fe only.

Please check the first post for updates, details, additions and changes.


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Posted by: warpig May 11 2021, 09:40 PM

Not going to make until next year but, I really, really want a hat!!!

Posted by: RiqueMar May 12 2021, 08:31 AM

Clearly, I misunderstood the original post, and booked in Santa Fe through Sunday.

For any late additions, please don't make the same mistake I did - Saturday night hotel is in Winslow, AZ!

Posted by: 914 Ranch May 12 2021, 11:47 AM

Just got off the phone with the hotel in Winslow and got my reservations straighten out. Now I'm all set to go Coast to Coast with stops for Ribs going to and from. Going to go see my Stepmother and sister while in Ca. See y'all on the 26th...

Posted by: 914_teener May 12 2021, 02:59 PM

Add 1 for dinner with me John if possible.


Sadly I can't make it to NM this trip. Finding a good contractor for remodling is difficult at best but I found a good electrical guy for the Prescott house, so I am stuck in Prescott on the 22nd to the 23rd and I'll meet ya'll in Winslow and try and make it to the Petrified Forrest and the drive into Winslow on Sat.

Bringing a P car which is different than most have here, and a really funny story about it. I'm gonna keep it mute for now. It's a good cocktail story.

So sorry I'm gonna miss Las Vegas NM. It is a really cool little town... my Dad grew up there and is truly the original Old West or Wild West town. The drive from Santa Fe is a taste of wide open expanse of Pinon (insert tilde) forrest you'll ever see. The Gorge Bridge is spectacular. A walk across is in order to fully experience it.

Looking forward to seeing old friends and hopefully some new ones.

Posted by: VegasRacer May 13 2021, 09:45 PM

The 26th in Winslow is correct @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=19611
We are also looking forward to seeing you from the 23rd to 25th in Santa Fe.

Posted by: 914 Ranch May 14 2021, 03:14 PM

My bad, See ya in Santa Fe.

Posted by: 914_teener May 14 2021, 04:54 PM

Reservation made in Winslow.... we'll watch the Super Chief flyby.


Se ya'll there.

Posted by: JRust May 16 2021, 09:49 AM

Sadly I don't think this year is in the cards for me. Thought timing wise was good as I have a trade show in Vegas the following week. When I get down to it. Coming in Wednesday to join you guys. I'd end up being gone from home for 9 days. So I am 90% sure I am not going to make it. I'd try to make it & join you all Saturday. Just to damn far a drive from Vegas for a one day turn around. So just wanted to keep you all in the loop. While there is still an outside chance I make it for part of it. Odds are not looking good

Posted by: euro911 May 16 2021, 11:37 AM

Like Jamie, I won't be able to make it this year either ... Too many irons in the fire, and having a road-worthy 914 in time isn't on the main burner.

Maybe next year

Posted by: ClayPerrine May 16 2021, 04:58 PM

DAMN....

I was looking forward to meeting some of you reprobates.

Clay

Posted by: burton73 May 16 2021, 06:03 PM

Going to be coming with my bud Mark and we will be in a mid-year water cooled Red Targa 997 or and maybe my 86.5 928 if that would be OK with you guys as my 6, number 41 is still in interior shop with Dale

Bob Burton Bob B

Posted by: VegasRacer May 25 2021, 01:33 AM

ACHTUNG ! !

Thirty Day Notice.


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Posted by: forrestkhaag May 25 2021, 08:34 PM

Please recap the schedule for the no-mask 66 drive. I made the 66 in years past but let the 914 go to a new driver / see

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1971-porsche-914-6-11/

still looking for a drive with Porsche people.




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Posted by: 914_teener May 25 2021, 09:32 PM

I.ll be driving the Mogollon Marauder. I.ll try and get with you guys near Gallup on the way to Winslow.

Posted by: VegasRacer May 25 2021, 10:00 PM

Wed. 23 - Rendezvous in Santa Fe, NM. Dinner in Las Vegas.
Thurs. 24 - Jemez Mountain Trail Drive. Los Alamos. Bernalillo.
Fri. 25 - Grand Tour. Carson National Forest. Rio Grande Bridge. Taos.
Sat 26 - Caravan to Winslow, AZ. Banquet Dinner at La Posada.

Posted by: VegasRacer May 31 2021, 06:10 PM

What are you doing to get ready?


I reinstated my lapsed AAA membership.
Was approved for a Chevron credit card to reduce the cost of gas.


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Posted by: worn May 31 2021, 06:54 PM

I am fixing a few oil leaks. Bled the brakes for new hydraulic fluid. Gonna Rainex the windshield. Only have headers on the 3.2. Deciding on the route. Kansas, Nebraska, or Texas for making up my eastwards travel. I think I want to skirt the Rockies, but that isn’t the true 66. Reservations are made. I really hope my back cooperates. I actually like the stock seats. Wish Slits were coming...

Posted by: ClayPerrine Jun 1 2021, 06:40 AM

If you go through Texas you may catch up to us in Amarillo.

Clay

Posted by: Gint Jun 1 2021, 08:57 PM

Thread "highlighted" for your viewing pleasure.

Posted by: 914-300Hemi Jun 1 2021, 09:41 PM

Hoping to get the 914 from the shop but if I can’t then it will be the 911.
I will change the oil and fill up the gas.

Posted by: TROJANMAN Jun 1 2021, 10:15 PM

Thinking about attending this event with the ghost of Slits......

He wants to know if Clay still needs a step ladder to get into a 914.

Posted by: AZBanks Jun 2 2021, 12:24 AM

I'm going big on my preparations. I created a thread about the new AC system I am putting in.

Posted by: VegasRacer Jun 2 2021, 12:53 AM

Greg. @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=1753
What a treat to see you posting here. How are you my friend?

Posted by: ClayPerrine Jun 2 2021, 05:53 AM

(For the ghost of Slits)

If the ghost of Slits shows up, I am going to beat the sheet out of him.

Posted by: Chris914n6 Jun 2 2021, 10:43 AM

If you do that he will be naked, then you will need to be banned for showing offensive content

Posted by: RiqueMar Jun 2 2021, 03:35 PM

Hi All - Might have a work event that will interfere with me going (will still be making the trophies).

Would anyone be interested in a room at a reduced rate? Standard with King-bed, let me know here or send me a PM.

Posted by: ClayPerrine Jun 3 2021, 02:31 AM

:-( I was looking forward to meeting you and talking about your 3.6 conversion.

Clay

Posted by: RiqueMar Jun 3 2021, 10:11 PM

Hey @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=1143

Not completely set each way, just trying to forecast out a few weeks. I unfortunately won't have my car ready, though the wiring is all but done after recently taking it to a mechanic, so I have to contemplate a fly-in/fly-out and rental car.

Posted by: Chris914n6 Jun 4 2021, 01:19 PM

Unfortunately reality kicked in. I have too much going on at the home front to be gone this long.

Have fun post lots of pics

Posted by: 76-914 Jun 7 2021, 10:09 PM

I was lucky today. I took Kugel in for an alignment and "Road Force wheel balancing" in preparation for Rt66. Rather than wait 2 hours I walked down to my favorite hardware store and killed a little time there. When I returned they told me that they couldn't balance the wheels because they were afraid they'd damage the center caps. I returned home and removed the center caps so I could drop off the wheels back off to them in the morning. When I removed the wheels I found the r front outer bearing was kaput. I replaced inner/outer & races. That would not have been a fun thing to do in AX or NM.

Posted by: VegasRacer Jun 8 2021, 11:55 AM

Not to give anything away, but I got to see a preview of the trophies that @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=9478 is making.

What can I say? That boy has skills.





You are going to want to take home some of this hardware.

Posted by: ValcoOscar Jun 8 2021, 01:16 PM

@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=481

How about ME

John

I'm IN for a little swag. PM me an address so I can ship next week.

O

Posted by: VegasRacer Jun 8 2021, 02:31 PM

Congratulations @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=16669 You've got the job.
We would rather have YOU at the event, but we sure aren't going to turn down FREE stuff.

Posted by: brant Jun 8 2021, 09:31 PM

Good catch!

Posted by: MoveQik Jun 11 2021, 02:47 PM

Well bummer. I was hoping to meet up with you all in Winslow but looks like a no-go for me. Drive safe!

Posted by: 914_teener Jun 11 2021, 04:07 PM

I was in the parking lot........and where is everybody?

Posted by: 914_teener Jun 12 2021, 08:37 PM

Some pics from my advance camp in Prescott Az.

Some pretty nice cars at the town square.

Posted by: 914_teener Jun 12 2021, 08:39 PM

Nice 911...mostly ass dragers there and all were 2000 or later. I saw one 987.2 a Boxster S.

Posted by: 914_teener Jun 12 2021, 08:43 PM

Check out the spider web cracking on the PCCB rotors.

Scary looking....I.m told they are fine...really?

Posted by: worn Jun 12 2021, 10:03 PM

I am starting to think about what I oughta bring. Couple quarts of oil. A few tools. Maybe a clean shirt? If I get started on Tuesday, can I catch up wit youse guys on Thursday? Maybe I ought to pm my cell phone number. New phone for me! Old one crushed in a car door... just what I wanted. Plan to navigate using a paper road atlas. Ah mesiour! Such a thing, it has not been done!

Posted by: 914_teener Jun 13 2021, 12:47 PM

Sorry you can.t make it Mike.

Posted by: 914_teener Jun 13 2021, 01:12 PM

Another prolouge post:

It would appear that BJ has lost his Johnson.......bar.



For those of you that are old enough....these molded "big guys" were made for advertisement purposes all over the mid-west and western US. This particular one has held several things in his hands including as you might of guessed a rifle, a muffler, video games...quite a roadside history. You may remember them near a Phillips 66 station.....hence the story on R66.

Posted by: 76-914 Jun 13 2021, 03:39 PM

JP still uses paper maps, too! Some of us are leaving the west on Tuesday also. T minus 9 days.

Posted by: VegasRacer Jun 13 2021, 09:05 PM

Yes he does.

I become stupid, lost and lazy when I go on vacation in the Cayman.
I can't even find my way back to the hotel after dinner without help from the GPS.


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Posted by: VegasRacer Jun 13 2021, 10:41 PM

To avoid congestion in metro Kingman, how about a few miles east on I-40 at exit 66.
The Iron Skillet in the https://www.truckstopsandservices.com/location_details.php?id=2214, 970 S Blake Ranch Rd. @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=9964


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Posted by: 76-914 Jun 14 2021, 06:58 AM

Sounds good to me.

Posted by: michael7810 Jun 14 2021, 09:56 AM

Look for a white 944 on I-40. Deb and I are leaving Camp Verde around 10. BIL is following us to SF so we’ll be doing the speed limit…you might catch us

Posted by: Mayne Jun 14 2021, 10:14 AM

Yesterday I did a third shakedown drive, going about 40 miles. I had been struggling with a weak battery and found that the ground strap from the trans to body was barely attached. Gave the contacts a good cleaning and bolted it back down. Hopefully that'll help.

Temps are a bit on the warm side in NM.

Posted by: AZBanks Jun 14 2021, 10:41 AM

I am in a mad scramble to get the car back together and registered in time to meet everyone in NM.

Posted by: VegasRacer Jun 14 2021, 07:51 PM

Aren't we 24 hours ahead of you?
We are driving up on Tuesday and staying in Albuquerque.

Posted by: worn Jun 14 2021, 09:15 PM

Maybe I gonna have to push off on Monday. Are you all staying in Santa Fe on Wednesday night? Right now I am trying to decide when to cut west and when to drive south. Maybe go through Colorado Springs. I have been doing yard work to get used to the heat. Near freezing through the end of May and then the 90s.

Posted by: VegasRacer Jun 14 2021, 09:28 PM

YES. All the dates and locations are in the first post of this thread.

I am getting to Santa Fe early on Wednesday to explore. Many others will be arriving throughout the day and evening. (dinner in Vegas,)
Thursday at 9:14 am is the first drive. Some have said they will not get there until Thursday evening.
Sill more will show up on Friday or even only Saturday in Winslow. (A few will not caravan with the group to Winslow.)


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Posted by: 914-300Hemi Jun 14 2021, 09:43 PM

Sounds good John. See you there at 10am

Posted by: VegasRacer Jun 14 2021, 09:59 PM

Excellent Ravi.

Party of four. A booth by the window please.

Posted by: michael7810 Jun 15 2021, 06:11 AM

Nope- we're driving to SF on Tuesday.

Posted by: 76-914 Jun 15 2021, 07:55 AM

Looking forward to meeting your wife and seeing you again my friend.

Posted by: VegasRacer Jun 15 2021, 09:48 AM

Fabulous. Fabulous. Fabulous.

In exactly one week from right now I finally get to begin my first real road trip / vacation in waaay too looong.

First stop: Albuquerque.


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Posted by: RiqueMar Jun 15 2021, 03:08 PM

Received the first parts of the trophies yesterday, very excited to show everyone!

Still trying to see if I can make it. Believe I have a route to fly-in and fly-out, just trying to figure out rental cars as opposed to driving. If anyone has a Turo / Rental contact in the area, it would be greatly appreciated.

Posted by: VegasRacer Jun 15 2021, 05:48 PM

If anybody wants my number it is 7 oh 234 oh 34 oh 5 Feel free to text me yours.


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Posted by: 76-914 Jun 15 2021, 06:17 PM

I still have it. You probably still have mine. If not LMK.

Posted by: VegasRacer Jun 15 2021, 07:22 PM

Yup. I've still got yours. I also have another fun photo to add.



NOTE: All of my superfluous pictures will reflect our approximate location a week in advance.

Posted by: VegasRacer Jun 16 2021, 09:47 AM

What will those crazy Americans think of next. https://www.roadunraveled.com/blog/singing-road-route-66-new-mexico/

Posted by: VegasRacer Jun 16 2021, 10:16 AM

I received a PM question about my dress to impress, costumes encouraged request.

It can be interpreted any way you want. I am simply trying to encourage everyone to have fun.
Black tie attire is allowed, but not expected. Dress up, dress down, dress out. Just put some thought into it.
Whatever will make the other diners envious or terrified of our little party.

Posted by: RARE 6 Jun 16 2021, 12:39 PM

NOTE: All of my superfluous pictures will reflect our approximate location a week in advance.
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We'll be there in spirit, but up in the Black Hills of SD with fellow old Land Cruiser enthusiasts that weekend. Pictures from our last time along Route 66, about five years ago.

Posted by: RiqueMar Jun 16 2021, 01:11 PM

We are officially in!

I'm hoping to get some good photography and video of the event. Any chance attendees will have room for myself +1 during the drives on Thursday / Friday? Happy to cover fuel and/or beer expenses.

Excited to see everyone

Posted by: ClayPerrine Jun 16 2021, 03:21 PM

We have @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=21113 coming up from ABQ to participate. Anyone going to have an open seat for him to ride????


Clay

Posted by: RiqueMar Jun 16 2021, 03:45 PM

@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=1143 - I'll be heading up from ABQ to Santa Fe around 6-6:30 if that helps.

Posted by: ClayPerrine Jun 16 2021, 03:48 PM

He will need a seat for the tours.

Clay

Posted by: RiqueMar Jun 16 2021, 03:52 PM

Happy to be a backup, and fit anyone else for that matter.

Posted by: 914_teener Jun 16 2021, 04:02 PM

I.ll be in Gallup on Saturday to drive into Winslow I.ll have the Macan there as an open seat and possible tail vehicle.

I won.t make it to ABQ.

Posted by: brant Jun 16 2021, 04:35 PM

I should have one open seat.

Posted by: VegasRacer Jun 17 2021, 12:48 AM

Thanks @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=16669 The big box FULL of 914 goodies has arrived.


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Posted by: Tonyooc Jun 17 2021, 09:28 AM

Plans have changed again so I had to cancel my reservation. We still might try and meet up with everyone in Winslow but no way to tell yet.

Posted by: ValcoOscar Jun 17 2021, 09:34 AM

Hey Tony-


You two decided to stay in Fullerton?

Oscar

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Posted by: Tonyooc Jun 17 2021, 03:38 PM

No, were still leaving it just got pushed back a few days or a week.

Posted by: 76-914 Jun 17 2021, 05:59 PM

Tell me that is on one of our routes.

Posted by: VegasRacer Jun 17 2021, 09:16 PM

The Jemez Mountain Trail Drive will take us near the Bisti/De-Na-Zin Wilderness.
To get much closer I suggest a horse or a helicopter.


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Posted by: 914-300Hemi Jun 17 2021, 09:48 PM

We will have a couple of seats available. We decided to bring the Cayenne because the 914 still in the shop and couldn’t get parts in time for the 911 for the maintenance items.

Posted by: VegasRacer Jun 17 2021, 10:43 PM

Rio Grande.



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Posted by: VegasRacer Jun 18 2021, 08:46 AM

earthship biotecture


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Posted by: VegasRacer Jun 18 2021, 10:59 AM

Bridge.


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Posted by: VegasRacer Jun 18 2021, 11:00 AM

Taos Pueblo.


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Posted by: ClayPerrine Jun 18 2021, 02:52 PM

I am so going to be on the lookout for these two.....

Posted by: 914-300Hemi Jun 18 2021, 10:20 PM

John
Those are some amazing photos.

Posted by: VegasRacer Jun 19 2021, 01:29 AM

. . . . and now, some actual information.

People are joining our group at various times, days and locations. A few have sent me PM's on where and when they can best jump in.
Hopefully this approximate schedule will help.

Tuesday. 10:00 am. Breakfast at Iron Skillet in Kingman.
8:00 pm. Dinner at Scalo in Albuquerque.

Wednesday. 1:00 pm. Check in at El Rey Court in Santa Fe.
4:20 pm. Depart for dinner in Las Vegas.
9:14 pm. Return to El Rey Court.

Thursday. 9:14 am. Depart for Jemez Trail drive.
1:00 pm. Lunch at Bosque Brewing Co. in Bernalillo.
4:20 pm. Return to El Rey Court.

Friday. 9:14 am. Depart for Grand Tour.
1:00 pm. Lunch at Taos Plaza. Parking at Our Lady of Guadalupe.
4:20 pm. Return to El Rey Court.
7:47 pm. Pizza Party at El Rey Court.

Saturday. 7:47 am. Caravan departure.
1:00 pm. Lunch in Gallup. *(The Vegas caravan will be stopping for gas in Gallup on Tuesday. We will select a lunch location and it will be posted then.
It will be some place on Rt.66. )
4:20 pm. Arrive at La Posada in Winslow.
7:00:pm. Dinner in The Turquoise Room.

Sunday. 9:14 am. Depart for the final leg.
1:00 pm. Lunch at Mr. D'z Diner in Kingman.
4:20 pm.


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Posted by: VegasRacer Jun 19 2021, 03:32 AM

The Gemini Giant is on Route 66 . . . . . in Illinois.
*(We are headed the opposite direction.)

Posted by: 914 Ranch Jun 19 2021, 06:24 AM

I'm leaving tomorrow AM for a coffee and cars with the PCA in New Smyrna Beach just because it happens next to the Atlantic which will give me a Coast to Coast as I am going to see family the CA . The next thing I'm looking for is the picture thread as I will have pictures tomorrow.
Clay @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=1143 , I am going to stop by Tyler's in Amarillo for Ribs but I have no idea when. I'll PM you guys my phone number.
Can anyone help with getting the Photo thread going?

Posted by: VegasRacer Jun 19 2021, 11:00 AM

Classic.



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Posted by: VegasRacer Jun 19 2021, 11:01 AM

Turquoise Trail.


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Posted by: VegasRacer Jun 19 2021, 02:23 PM

Petrified Forest.


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Posted by: SharonG Jun 19 2021, 03:38 PM

You’re the best travel planner JP.

Posted by: VegasRacer Jun 19 2021, 03:39 PM

tree house


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Posted by: ClayPerrine Jun 19 2021, 04:00 PM

We will be hitting Amarillo sometime between 11am and noon on Wednesday.

Clay

Posted by: Big Len Jun 19 2021, 04:38 PM

This is going to be amazing. Good luck and post pics.

Posted by: VegasRacer Jun 19 2021, 06:34 PM

La Posada.


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Posted by: ClayPerrine Jun 19 2021, 09:22 PM

What is it afraid of???

Posted by: VegasRacer Jun 19 2021, 10:06 PM

Us at the Banquet.


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Posted by: 914 Ranch Jun 20 2021, 12:34 AM

I'll be in Santa Fe by noon Wednesday.

Posted by: VegasRacer Jun 20 2021, 01:20 AM

GT4 Joe, @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=19611 . Take the Scandia Crest Road. Hwy 536 / 165. between Albuquerque and Santa Fe.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFGLM5H7QpA

thanks @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=20880

Posted by: VegasRacer Jun 20 2021, 02:03 AM

It's tighter than anything we will be doing on the tours.









You like tight, Don't Cha ? ? ?

Posted by: VegasRacer Jun 20 2021, 08:14 AM

Our happy tribe will be fractured on Sunday. Many will turn back east to head home.
Some will follow me west for more Route 66 adventures. Next is Flagstaff.


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Posted by: VegasRacer Jun 20 2021, 10:32 AM

. . . . and Seligman.


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Posted by: VegasRacer Jun 20 2021, 11:11 AM

There has been a schedule / time change.

The Saturday Caravan from Santa Fe to Winslow, previously advertised with a 9:14 am departure, will leave at 7:47 am.


Fair Warning.

Please be ready on time, or even early.
Trust me. It will be worth it.
You can sleep in on Sunday.

Posted by: 76-914 Jun 20 2021, 12:04 PM

Make it 9:14 EST

Posted by: VegasRacer Jun 20 2021, 12:29 PM

Lunch at Mr. D'z in Kingman has become a tradition.


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Posted by: VegasRacer Jun 20 2021, 02:30 PM

The blast into Oatman is always good for a rush.


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Posted by: VegasRacer Jun 20 2021, 07:04 PM

I will cross into California and make it a four state tour. I will bow out in Needles and head back home to Nevada.






I will leave it for others to find the End of the Trail this time.

Posted by: ClayPerrine Jun 20 2021, 07:15 PM

Why the time change?

Clay

Posted by: VegasRacer Jun 20 2021, 07:35 PM

We have a lot of ground to cover, wonderful places to visit and roadside attractions to check out.
We need the extra time if we are going to be able to travel on Route 66 when available, instead of all Intestate.
After three days in Santa Fe, I want to see more stuff.
It will be nice for everyone to explore La Posada and go Stand on the Corner in Winslow.

If anyone wants to leave later, you can easily catch up by lunch in Gallup.
Just skip the Turquoise Trail and stay on the main highway with all the semis.

Posted by: VegasRacer Jun 20 2021, 10:38 PM

Paul @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=222 and T.C. @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=1623 have taught us what belongs at the top of the page.


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Posted by: ClayPerrine Jun 21 2021, 05:47 AM

She's gonna end up with sunburned nipples.

Posted by: worn Jun 21 2021, 08:22 AM

Pushing off from Madison this morning. Maybe get to Omaha, depending on how things go. Not a big fan of 12 hr driving stints. The computer says 1300 miles to go. See you later,
Warren

Posted by: AZBanks Jun 21 2021, 09:39 AM

George Straight will be proud if you make it before noon.

Posted by: burton73 Jun 21 2021, 03:11 PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egMWlD3fLJ8

Lyrics
Get your motor runnin'
Head out on the highway
Lookin' for adventure
And whatever comes our way
Yeah, darlin', go make it happen
Take the world in a love embrace
Fire all of your guns at once and
Explode into space
I like smoke and lightnin'
Heavy metal thunder
Racin' with the wind
And the feelin' that I'm under
Yeah, darlin', go make it happen
Take the world in a love embrace
Fire all of your guns at once and
Explode into space
Like a true nature's child
We were born, born to be wild
We can climb so high
I never wanna die
Born to be wild, Born to be wild my Brothers Bob B Burton

Posted by: VegasRacer Jun 21 2021, 04:06 PM

A really good road trip with my dads puke green Plymouth Fury III.


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Posted by: worn Jun 21 2021, 04:39 PM

Get your motor running....

Here I am holed up for the night just short of Omaha. Longest daylight of the year, but I stopped early. I don't have a lot of disc material around L3-L5, and I was getting a twinge of sciatica.

Posted by: worn Jun 21 2021, 05:38 PM

Yeah, the perfect wedding ballad.

Posted by: VegasRacer Jun 21 2021, 06:21 PM

Hey Joe. @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=19611 Meet us at our hotel on Wednesday morning 9 to 10 am ish. One block off Route 66.
Best Western Airport Albuquerque Inn Suites Hotel. 2400 Yale Blvd SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106.

Anybody / Everybody else is invite to join our initial assault on Santa Fe.

Posted by: worn Jun 21 2021, 07:09 PM

Dah da dahna da da da da da nbe dah yah

Hey Joe, where you going with that....

My Radio is only AM, so maybe tomorrow I will get the ear buds tuned to Jimi. Crossing Nebraska and Kansas.

Posted by: 914 Ranch Jun 22 2021, 05:12 AM

Amarillo this morning.

Posted by: 914 Ranch Jun 22 2021, 05:21 AM

Sunday morning at New Smyrna Beach in Florida.



It's been a long 2 days.

Posted by: ClayPerrine Jun 22 2021, 06:17 AM

Departure time is scheduled for 06:00 tomorrow morning.

Amarillo before noon.

Santa Fe before 4pm.

Pictures will be posted.

Clay

Posted by: burton73 Jun 22 2021, 08:16 AM

Well we are on our way at 8.30 today Tues from where the West Coast Route66 begins or the ends. First stop is a night in Las Vegas The Venetian. Wend on to the Grand Canyon and then on to meet up on Thurs.

Guards Red 997 Targa ready and so are we.


See you soon if all goes well. I have not been on a long road trip for 40 years. 40 years ago, I drove a 69 Jag XKE from Chicago to Los Angeles Route 66

Best Bob Burton/ Bob B and Mark S.

Posted by: AZBanks Jun 22 2021, 12:02 PM

Sometimes you run out of time and have to farm out the work.

I dropped the NARP off at Don Jackson Enterprises this morning so he can tune it and get it to pass emissions. If he has time, he'll clean up some of the nasty birds nest of wiring some previous owner inflicted on the car and then maybe he'll find time to wrap up the final details on the AC.

As long as he gets it to pass emissions, I'll be happy.

We will be leaving Phx early Thursday morning and will see you all some time later in the evening.

Posted by: MoveQik Jun 22 2021, 02:57 PM

Just a heads up, we currently have over two dozen wild fires burning here in AZ. Below is the best site I've found to track highway closures. So far, you guys should be unaffected but keep an eye out and travel safe!

https://www.az511.com/

Posted by: michael7810 Jun 22 2021, 04:14 PM

Deb and I made it to Santa Fe at 430. I-40 from Flagstaff was boring as hell and had a few 1-lane sections but traffic moved well.

Posted by: worn Jun 22 2021, 04:19 PM

Thanks for the tip. Pretty much what my wife said on the phone. I got to Hugoton KS today, and am a bit ahead so far. Thank god i put in the tall gears. I copied your under the car oil cooler from your original build thread. So farso good. The geezer behind the wheel overheated some though.
Never saw such vast piles of food before in my life. Huge grain silos, huge cow silos, fields of wheat. Then there are oil wells, windmills and ethanol plants. This is one rich nation taken as a whole.
See you tomorrow, God willing. I have a sound that i think is an exhaust leak. Car is too hot to get near right now though. Wind is running about 30 knots, making steering kinda interesting. Found my side view mirror folded back, so i reset it. Next semi with a cow trailer on it blasted the thing flat against the door. Like closing with two dozen Escalades at 140 mph, and they have all their windows rolled down dragging wind. Regular trailers had no effect. I learned to swerve away as they approached. Like the Warren Zevon album, Learning to Flinch.

Posted by: AZBanks Jun 22 2021, 05:51 PM

Thanks Michael. That site may save me from taking a really long detour. Several of the closures effect routes I am considering.

I am going up through Payson. I'm trying to decide if I want to head north on 377 to I40 or head east on 260, 61 and 53 through the Zuni nation. I've been across I40 several times in the past and I'm thinking a change of scenery could be fun but I am also nervous about being so far off the beaten path in a 50 year old car.

Posted by: 914_teener Jun 22 2021, 07:09 PM

I.m in Prescott...don.t know what day you are leaving....I.m leaving Friday. 1-17 then through Sedona to I.40. The roads through the Zuni Nation are pretty remote. You can PM me if you like.

Posted by: 914 Ranch Jun 22 2021, 07:46 PM

So I'm cleaning the mud off the GT4 and keep hearing some noise coming from across the parking lot. It's time for a break and I go over to investigate and find out that there is a bar 60' from where I have been working. I go in and check it out and they have 7 different kinds of tequila I have never heard of.
I'm going back for a second shot.
The girl looks great oh and so does the bartender.

Posted by: MoveQik Jun 22 2021, 10:39 PM

True! I was thinking of the crew coming from NM....not really people heading up from Phx. Travel safe!

Posted by: Elvira Jun 23 2021, 08:31 AM

Lunch in Gallup on Saturday will be a dine and dash affair. We hope to arrive after noon and be back on the road by 1:00.

Meet the caravan at the Route 66 Diner. It is near the cross street Boardman on Rt. 66, next to KFC.

Lunch will come from the collection of fast food chains, all in a row on this same block.

Posted by: Olympicblue73 Jun 23 2021, 11:17 AM

Good morning everyone. About an hour ago, I went to the El Rey Court and nobody was there other than the Cayman GT4. When is everyone arriving? I’m having lunch and then I’ll check back. Thank you!

Cian

Posted by: worn Jun 23 2021, 12:49 PM

I just rolled in a bit hot and a bit sore, but here.

Posted by: mgp4591 Jun 23 2021, 01:45 PM

Great looking car! And understandably sore... Weren't you in a yellow one in Flagstaff a few years ago?

Posted by: 914_teener Jun 23 2021, 02:31 PM

Nomination for the Iron Butt award!

Posted by: Elvira Jun 23 2021, 03:29 PM

The Las Vegas caravan has arrived.

We will be heading out @5 o'clock to drive to dinner in Vegas, NM.
I will post our chosen food location when we get there and figure it out, for those who want to join us later. Sharon and Betty.

Posted by: AZBanks Jun 23 2021, 03:46 PM

NARP passed emissions and is now registered. I have several things to finish up tonight but we will hit the road early tomorrow morning.

Looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow evening.

Posted by: worn Jun 23 2021, 05:14 PM

Congratulations. I hate last minute snags.

Posted by: worn Jun 23 2021, 05:16 PM

I brought a white and orange 76, made up to look like a creamsicle. On jack stands at present till the welding is done. Some repairs to longitudinal box sections needed.

Posted by: worn Jun 23 2021, 05:38 PM

If I could put time in a bottle...think about this forming grain by grain, through all the seasons. My geologist friend would then tell me it was a recent formation - less than a billion years for sure.
Preview shows John’s neat desert picture just fine with all of the layers. But not when it gets added.

Posted by: AZBanks Jun 24 2021, 03:12 PM

Yeah me too!!!!! Especially when it means I've got to pull an all-nighter dropping the engine, replacing the woodruff key that sheared off(because I did something stupid several months ago), fixing the clutch tube, and putting it all back together.

Time for a quick shower, a nap, and then we are hitting the road.

Posted by: michael7810 Jun 24 2021, 04:00 PM

Best of luck. You are way braver than me.

Posted by: AZBanks Jun 25 2021, 02:43 AM

We made it!!!






What time is everyone getting together Friday Morning? I'm guessing 9:14

Posted by: DRPHIL914 Jun 25 2021, 06:15 AM

this is why we dont drink tequila, after a few shots they all look good- #coyoteugly

Posted by: 76-914 Jun 26 2021, 11:04 PM

Here's to you JP. A lot of work went into this and I want to thank you, John, and all those involved. That was just you John, right? Actually JP does better w/o our input. And, JP always creates classy shirts/hats for the Rt66 Events.

Posted by: 914-300Hemi Jun 28 2021, 08:22 AM

Made it home last night. 2,300 miles, 40 hours seat time in 6 days.
We had a wonderful time meeting old and new friends.
Thank you JP for putting it together and picking great hotels and tours.

Posted by: 76-914 Jun 28 2021, 10:02 AM

Ditto here. 2400 miles of driving bliss with the "usual suspects" and a few new faces as well. John put together one Great Event, again. Home Sweet Home looks good too.

Posted by: AZBanks Jun 28 2021, 10:43 AM

Another note of thanks to John for putting together a great event. Nathan and I had an awesome time. We enjoyed meeting all of you and offer our warmest thanks to everyone who helped get NARP started and on the road.

Posted by: VegasRacer Jun 28 2021, 11:04 AM

Thank you all so very much for making this a fantastic event.
I loved that people exercised the freedom to jump in / out as their schedules allowed.
We had 30 people and 20 cars. Half of the vehicles were 914's

Special thanks to @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=9478 for the Awards and @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=16669 for the hats, shirts, bags and key fobs.

I haven't finished unpacking yet, but I am ready to do it again.
Next year we start at La Posada in Winslow.


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Posted by: Big Len Jun 28 2021, 11:31 AM

Checked the Pic uploader twice a day. Great job putting this together and looked to be a fantastic ride.

Posted by: SharonG Jun 28 2021, 04:35 PM

Thanks @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=481 for a great event. It was excellent to see everyone!

Posted by: worn Jun 28 2021, 07:27 PM

You said it! Thanks John! This morning found me climbing to Monarch Pass over 11,000 feet very close to last night’s snow line. Covering some of the best driving in my life. Now I am in east central Nebraska. The car has been great to drive but after eight straight days I have had enough. Home should come tomorrow and then I probably won’t drive for a week!
Every single person i met during this event was kind and generous. How lucky I am. Thanks.
Warren

Posted by: Front yard mechanic Jun 28 2021, 08:06 PM

Thanks for including us in the Taos run we enjoyed the group and the awesome 914s already thinking about next year

Posted by: 914_teener Jun 29 2021, 08:48 AM

Thanks John for organizing..it was nice meeting people after a year or so.

La Posada next year, I'm in.

Chaco Canyon?

Posted by: burton73 Jun 29 2021, 11:30 AM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtEM-_UCRaU&t=23s

I want to thank John for this great trip and everyone that was there, you made it very special to me. I think that my buddie mark with his water-cooled Targa 4 AWD could keep up with Johns 3.0 914-6 in 115-degree heat. These where the most challenging twisty I have ever been on and the guys in the red Targa ( Me and Mark for the last 50 years) where raised on Mulholland for our jamming. Johns car was almost mounted by a Donkey as we saw the donkey sign. Incredible handling with these cars. Our car had no idea what we were going to experience and I am glade that Mark S had lots of hours with a teacher at Porsche experience in his car. I have video of the jamming but it is too big to get on here for me

Bob Burton on board as Bob B

Posted by: 914 Ranch Jul 1 2021, 07:15 PM

Took a picture of the Pacific Ocean today on the way to lunch in Hermosa Beach. Unless something exciting happens on the way home the next picture will be when I get home.