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| tjpreul | Route 66 | ||
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One of my goals/plan is to take a Route 66 road trip in my car. I currently could do this in my car, but would prefer this trip after my motor is done. Although a lot of the route has been changed to interstate I still think it would be great. Several historical stops are being recreated. I just really like the idea of how travel used to be. We would take several trips were there wasn't a set destination. The road trip itself was the vacation.
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Posted on: 2011/8/19 3:38
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| bogus | Re: Route 66 | ||
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Just follow major chunks of I-40 and you are there.
 It is a neat road. Many pieces are still there and it feels properly vintage. We stopped at a place called the Jackrabbit Trading Post. Very cool. |
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Posted on: 2011/8/19 4:31
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| JrRifleCoach | Re: Route 66 | ||
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A lot of the original Mother Road still exists in CA to AZ.
Kinda rough in places but I still remember those curves as a kid (1960) riding in Dads 56 Chevy from Detroit to LA. He would never pull over so I could chip off the exposed Turquoise rock from the road construction. And we missed the Giant Squid, Ball of Rubber Bands and other fun stops. So when wifey and I traveled 66 recently, we stopped at every turn in the road! :cheers: |
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Posted on: 2011/8/19 4:37
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| Matatk | Re: Route 66 | ||
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I drive it every day
I'd like to take an old school road trip like that, though, too. I think it would be cool to stop at little diners and shops along the way. I like site seeing at a leisurely pace. Matthew |
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Posted on: 2011/8/19 12:38
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| captmike13 | Re: Route 66 | ||
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We took ole 66 from Oklahoma to Flagstaff AZ. Was a great trip really enjoyed it and would like to do more of the Mother road.
Reason for edit. fixed place of exit from rt 66. |
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Posted on: 2011/8/19 12:48
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I drove the '91 to OK. from Chicago in '09 so I was able to explore bits and pieces of the old road on the way, as it paralleled the interstate. Passed some old abandoned stone roadside motel cottages, cemeteries, etc. and a Missouri mule. It was fun. Here's a couple pics. Have fun!
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Posted on: 2011/8/19 13:03
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| istter1 | Re: Route 66 | ||
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I have done it four times from California to New Mexico where my daughter's family is stationed. Car stopped working every time I saw a sign for a Casino. Made big bucks at Route 66 casino.http://500nations.com/casinos/nmRoute66.asp Click on Casino.. It is close to where my daughter lives.
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| Ultraman | Re: Route 66 | ||
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That is my dream trip I want to do....just after I pick up my new C7 at Bowling Green.....I like to dream big!
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Posted on: 2011/8/19 13:21
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| BillH | Re: Route 66 | ||
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Posted on: 2011/8/19 13:23
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| teebee | Re: Route 66 | ||
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There still are original chunks of the road in many states. Many places are trying to restore and preserve things related to it. I drove on part of it in NM a couple years ago. In '62 we followed it out to AZ, the year my dad worked on a masters degree at ASU. Sounds like a great trip.
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Posted on: 2011/8/19 13:31
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| BillH | Re: Route 66 | ||
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That's kinda like the Lincoln Highway, they even have an association across the country to preserve it. |
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Posted on: 2011/8/19 13:36
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| j3studio | Re: Route 66 | ||
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We've done the whole deal twice, once in 2000 with the big 'ole Chrysler and once in 2005 with the 2003 'vert (I actually wrote a book about that trip and Andy is in it). We're doing it again in 2015, this time a little more slowly than in the past - looking at 250 miles a day or so.
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Posted on: 2011/8/19 15:44
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| Ultraman | Re: Route 66 | ||
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I think that the Lincoln Highway turned into old highway 30 that was a main street through Neb until the Interstate systems came through. Don't quote me on that but I think that is right. I am always on the look out for old highway maps from the 40's and 50's that show the old roads. I even have some Burma Shave signs....... |
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