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| Route 66 info for Dwayne Jacobson. [message #193231] |
Mon, 17 December 2012 20:28  |
Carl S.
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Dwayne,
I know you are planning another 'rolling rally', this time on Route 66. I'm posting this here in case anyone else is interested. There is 'part one' of a series of articles, on route 66, in the Jan. issue of "Trailer Life". They have also featured a book, "The Route 66 Encyclopedia" by Jim Hinckley, available on Amazon.com. It looks like both could provide you with lots of information landmarks and stops and could be used as a travel guide.
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles, Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
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| Re: [GMCnet] Route 66 info for Dwayne Jacobson. [message #193246 is a reply to message #193231] |
Mon, 17 December 2012 22:46  |
Kudzu
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I did the entire Route in 1999 via motorcycle. I know there have been
some improvements along the way since then. It is an interesting and
worthwhile trip.
I'd be happy to add any insight if needed.
Dan in NC
1976 Eleganza II
On 12/17/2012 9:28 PM, Carl Stouffer wrote:
> Dwayne,
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> I know you are planning another 'rolling rally', this time on Route 66. I'm posting this here in case anyone else is interested. There is 'part one' of a series of articles, on route 66, in the Jan. issue of "Trailer Life". They have also featured a book, "The Route 66 Encyclopedia" by Jim Hinckley, available on Amazon.com. It looks like both could provide you with lots of information landmarks and stops and could be used as a travel guide.
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| Re: Route 66 info for Dwayne Jacobson. [message #193270 is a reply to message #193231] |
Tue, 18 December 2012 08:58 |
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Matt Colie
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| Carl S. wrote on Mon, 17 December 2012 21:28 |
Dwayne,
I know you are planning another 'rolling rally', this time on Route 66.<snip>
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On our way to the Balloon Fiesta, we ran all of RT66 we could find. We picked it up in Joplin IL, and had a grand time of it. It was great even when the navigator (me) lead the driver (Mary) down 3 1/2 miles of 9 foot wide Pre-1937 pavement in Miami OK. You could afford to miss this section, there wasn't much to see. There is a lot to see elsewhere and much will be missed if you travel the interstate.
That was 2008 and I had done a lot of research (some standing at book store shelves) and we worked with the guide book "EZ 66". It is wire bound so it handles easily. It is designed to be as convenient going East or West.
EZ66 RT66 Guide For Travelers ISBN 0-9709951-4-8 (19$us @ Amazon)
The author (Jerry McClanahan) maintains an update page at http://mcjerry66.com/ez66.php that contains current news of changes.
Our copy has been loaned more than a few times.
Someday, maybe will run the Albuquerque - west.
Nice to have dreams.....
Matt
Matt & Mary Colie - Chaumière -'73 Glacier 23 - Members GMCMI, GMCGL, GMCES
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| Re: [GMCnet] Route 66 info for Dwayne Jacobson. [message #193273 is a reply to message #193270] |
Tue, 18 December 2012 09:18 |
powerjon
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Several good online guides out there. This is probably the best.
See:
http://www.historic66.com
JR Wright
78 Buskirk Stretch
Michigan
On Dec 18, 2012, at 9:58 AM, Matt Colie <matt7323tze@gmail.com> wrote:
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> Carl S. wrote on Mon, 17 December 2012 21:28
>> Dwayne,
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>> I know you are planning another 'rolling rally', this time on Route 66.<snip>
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> On our way to the Balloon Fiesta, we ran all of RT66 we could find. We picked it up in Joplin IL, and had a grand time of it. It was great even when the navigator (me) lead the driver (Mary) down 3 1/2 miles of 9 foot wide Pre-1937 pavement in Miami OK. You could afford to miss this section, there wasn't much to see. There is a lot to see elsewhere and much will be missed if you travel the interstate.
>
> That was 2008 and I had done a lot of research (some standing at book store shelves) and we worked with the guide book "EZ 66". It is wire bound so it handles easily. It is designed to be as convenient going East or West.
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> EZ66 RT66 Guide For Travelers ISBN 0-9709951-4-8 (19$us @ Amazon)
> The author (Jerry McClanahan) maintains an update page at http://mcjerry66.com/ez66.php that contains current news of changes.
>
> Our copy has been loaned more than a few times.
> Someday, maybe will run the Albuquerque - west.
> Nice to have dreams.....
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> Matt
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> '73 Glacier 23 Chaumière (say show-me-air) Just about as stock as you will find
> SE Michigan - Twixt A2 and Detroit
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| Re: Route 66 info for Dwayne Jacobson. [message #193277 is a reply to message #193231] |
Tue, 18 December 2012 10:29 |
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Before we bought the GMC I had often thought about making this run in our 65 2+2 Mustang. Now, I am thinking the GMC will be the best way to travel. Either the Mustang or the Vdub will be in tow. When I was a child, 1960, my parents took us to California, much of the trip was on this hiway. My father videoed everything while raising his kids. Used to embarras us. Now, I am glad that he did. Much of his filming was done along this route, with his brand new 8 mm camera.
The convention next Fall is in Branson. That is not far off 66, south and east of Joplin. Some may want to travel 66 coming and or going. We are thinking about just getting on and heading west after the convention. Or, hooking up with Dwayne when he travels across on it.
Dan
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| Re: [GMCnet] Route 66 info for Dwayne Jacobson. [message #193282 is a reply to message #193277] |
Tue, 18 December 2012 14:06 |
Dwayne
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Hi Dan
Would love to have you along. I am getting lots of info sent regarding the
Route. What I need is info on Major and mInor
GMC Conventions, Rally's so we could schedule our travel in between or
being able to join in.
Merry Christmas
Dwayne and Sharon Jacobson
White Rock
77 Kingsley
On Tue, Dec 18, 2012 at 8:29 AM, Dan Gregg <gregg_dan@hotmail.com> wrote:
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> Before we bought the GMC I had often thought about making this run in our
> 65 2+2 Mustang. Now, I am thinking the GMC will be the best way to travel.
> Either the Mustang or the Vdub will be in tow. When I was a child, 1960, my
> parents took us to California, much of the trip was on this hiway. My
> father videoed everything while raising his kids. Used to embarras us. Now,
> I am glad that he did. Much of his filming was done along this route, with
> his brand new 8 mm camera.
> The convention next Fall is in Branson. That is not far off 66, south and
> east of Joplin. Some may want to travel 66 coming and or going. We are
> thinking about just getting on and heading west after the convention. Or,
> hooking up with Dwayne when he travels across on it.
> Dan
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> Dan & Teri Gregg
> Dexter, Mo.
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> http://danandteri.blogspot.com/
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| Re: [GMCnet] Route 66 info for Dwayne Jacobson. [message #193283 is a reply to message #193282] |
Tue, 18 December 2012 14:14 |
James Hupy
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Dwayne, There is a lot of interest in the 66 roller. I have people in the
Gmc community ask about it on a daily basis. It is going to be a really,
really big shew. Perhaps the associations can plan their events on our
travel plans, not the other way around. (vbg )
Jim Hupy
Salem, Or
78 Gmc Royale 403
On Dec 18, 2012 12:06 PM, "Dwayne Jacobson" <dwayne@havenproperties.ca>
wrote:
> Hi Dan
>
> Would love to have you along. I am getting lots of info sent regarding the
> Route. What I need is info on Major and mInor
> GMC Conventions, Rally's so we could schedule our travel in between or
> being able to join in.
> Merry Christmas
> Dwayne and Sharon Jacobson
> White Rock
> 77 Kingsley
>
> On Tue, Dec 18, 2012 at 8:29 AM, Dan Gregg <gregg_dan@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> >
> >
> > Before we bought the GMC I had often thought about making this run in our
> > 65 2+2 Mustang. Now, I am thinking the GMC will be the best way to
> travel.
> > Either the Mustang or the Vdub will be in tow. When I was a child, 1960,
> my
> > parents took us to California, much of the trip was on this hiway. My
> > father videoed everything while raising his kids. Used to embarras us.
> Now,
> > I am glad that he did. Much of his filming was done along this route,
> with
> > his brand new 8 mm camera.
> > The convention next Fall is in Branson. That is not far off 66, south and
> > east of Joplin. Some may want to travel 66 coming and or going. We are
> > thinking about just getting on and heading west after the convention. Or,
> > hooking up with Dwayne when he travels across on it.
> > Dan
> > --
> > Dan & Teri Gregg
> > Dexter, Mo.
> >
> > http://danandteri.blogspot.com/
> >
> >
> >
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> Dwayne Jacobson
> Haven Properties
> Ph: 604-538-3823 Ext 22
> Fax: 604-538-5845
> Cell: 604-644-8090
> dwayne@havenproperties.ca
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| Re: Route 66 info for Dwayne Jacobson. [message #193308 is a reply to message #193231] |
Tue, 18 December 2012 21:56 |
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WD0AFQ
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Dwayne, the only one I know along this route is the convention at Branson in September. When we make our trip we will just jump on over at Joplin and head to California. Am not planning to get on any narrow parts of it like Matt did though. Might park the GMC and drive the narrow part. We have no real plans yet as we are still performing our part time work with the courts.
Dan
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