I would definitely do a day by day detailed thread on the trip. Help keep me occupied on the wee drive. If the border were open I would consider driving though the states if just to save on fuel cost. But crossing over even if open might be difficult when ferrying a older car that's not mine.
I've done the drive twice before, each way (USA and Canada) once to van and back by motorcycle. So I do know what I'm up against. Yes, it's FAR!
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65 Laurentian post, 67 Grande Parisienne 4 door HT.
Jim tells me we can get a 10 day trip permit but we would have to transfer into your name. When you get back to Ontario and I call you can say what car you talking about?
and here I thought you put a garage door on the bedroom!!! Should be thinking ahead.....
If I put a garage door on the bedroom I would need 2 bedrooms and a ramp for that Pontiac. When the kids were still home and had started driving we had 6 vehicles plus the motorhome in the garage and driveway. Everyone had there spot and it worked well. Only one that couldn't get out when they wanted to was the motorhome.
Yeah, you don't do the Dakotas for scenery. Minnesota is a whole different story, it's gorgeous. However, I still say the northwest Ontario drive is one of the best. We bought a Roadmaster in Thunder Bay around 2002. I flew there and drove it home. I still love to remember that 500 mile drive.
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1966 Strato Chief 2 door, 427 4 speed, 45,000 original miles
1966 Grande Parisienne, 396 1 of 23 factory air cars
'64 Parisienne CS "barn find" - last on the road in '86 ... Owner Protection Plan booklet, original paint, original near-mint aqua interior, original aqua GM floor mats, original 283, factory posi, and original rust.
I would definitely do a day by day detailed thread on the trip. Help keep me occupied on the wee drive. If the border were open I would consider driving though the states if just to save on fuel cost. But crossing over even if open might be difficult when ferrying a older car that's not mine.
I've done the drive twice before, each way (USA and Canada) once to van and back by motorcycle. So I do know what I'm up against. Yes, it's FAR!
This is a CP thing and think it will always be a CP thing! James and I did about 900 Km per day on our road trip to the East. Members were open arms..open doors. Believe me Mark..it will be 1 unreal trip!!!! These guys think your a brother they lost and never met! Just can't say enough about the hospitality of members of this site!! Will have the three S's ready 4 u. Stop. steer and start! Also looking forward to meeting the "ARTIST" of parts restoration! Your threads r unreal!
I'm anxious. And thanks for the kind words Jim, and it's because of you that this is coming together well for Kevin. The plan would be to meet as many good members as possible along the route as per CP tradition, and the invites from the guys so far is very heartening.
I really need something like this right now, a challenge to myself. I'm a pretty good endurance driver, and can pull off 16 hour stints by myself with one 20 minute nap at about 3/4 of the way in, and about 8 stop and stretches. But that is in a modern car with a great seat. The Strato Bucket will get a good test. For fun I'm making up a list of travel must haves for inside the car right now.
What are the things that you'd need for a vintage car marathon?
You guys might laugh or shake your head, but about the top of my list...Extra Strength Tylenol.
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Well Mark if you have a little extra time I would say enjoy the trip with some shorter days and smell the roses along the way. Members will probably have someplace to show you something interesting in their area.
Can install before leaving...but that voids the warranty.....