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gouldie · 04-03-2007, 10:30 AM

may 5th my friends and i will be taking a road trip from daytona to massachusetts. my 67 and my mustang will be the two vehicles making the journey. now my truck is pretty much all original, i rebuilt the carb a couple months ago, replaced the fuel pump, cap, rotor, wires, spark plugs and 4 new tires. just about everything else is from 67.

now i'm not dumb and i know things will break. i have a decent amount of money saved and a credit card so hopefully this will be enough to cover anything that breaks.

my questions are what are some cool places to visit not to far off 95 (1-2 hours) to just hang out and have a good time?

and when i break down would anyone be willing to give a hand to help fix it?

there's going to be 4 of us, all car guys, with a decent tool set and an extra vehicle to go to parts stores so it wont be much.

-chris

cdowns · 04-03-2007, 11:02 AM

its a good time of year to go up there. TRAFFIC IS NUTS!!. you could check out englishtown drag stip in new jersey they have racin there 4or5days a week weekends are best

Hooker · 04-03-2007, 11:08 AM

Should check out River street in Savannah!!!!! It is a good time!

centsless · 04-03-2007, 12:53 PM

I am right off of 95 in MD around exit 80. If you need anything in this area, call me. I will pm my cell #.

gouldie · 04-03-2007, 11:00 PM

thanks guys,

also if there are any local car shows post them up and when they are. we're gonna take the whole week to make the trip so if there's any post em up.

thanks,

-chris

jbboater · 04-04-2007, 05:54 PM

i can't vouch for it but i hear it's great. I'll find out this year!

Mansfield '07
May 12-13, 2007 - Mansfield, Massachusetts
48th Annual swap meet, New England's oldest & largest. At the Tweeter Center for the Performing Arts. Sunday car show (thru 1970, no judging). Call (508) 947-6600 (before 10pm).

mnunn454 · 04-04-2007, 07:19 PM

When you're in the RI area (just South of Mass), suggest detouring through Newport. It'll add an hour or so, and you may be itching by then to complete your trip (Tourist season here really doesn't get started 'till a bit later). A trip around Newport's Ocean Drive is beautiful. Some area houses date to the 1700's. Mansions are nice too. Adjacent island called "Jamestown" has [IMO] the prettiest coastal spot called "Beaver Tail". Right on the rocky coast, lighthouse, etc. (Avatar to the left was taken there. You can't see it but the Newport bridge is there visible just over the bed.)

Don't expect warm weather though. Spring doesn't spring here 'till mid May or after. Stays cooler along the coast because of the cold water.

Email me at mnunn454@cox.net and I'll send you my phone number should you get in the area and need it.

gouldie · 04-04-2007, 11:05 PM

i'm from mass so i'm used to the cold weather. i've never been through newport though. and the car show at the tweeter sounds like a good place to end the trip.

thanks,

chris

04-03-2007, 10:30 AM	#1
gouldie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: daytona beach Posts: 101	going from florida to mass may 5th my friends and i will be taking a road trip from daytona to massachusetts. my 67 and my mustang will be the two vehicles making the journey. now my truck is pretty much all original, i rebuilt the carb a couple months ago, replaced the fuel pump, cap, rotor, wires, spark plugs and 4 new tires. just about everything else is from 67. now i'm not dumb and i know things will break. i have a decent amount of money saved and a credit card so hopefully this will be enough to cover anything that breaks. my questions are what are some cool places to visit not to far off 95 (1-2 hours) to just hang out and have a good time? and when i break down would anyone be willing to give a hand to help fix it? there's going to be 4 of us, all car guys, with a decent tool set and an extra vehicle to go to parts stores so it wont be much. -chris __________________ 67 c10 250 I6 3 on the tree no options air ride, paint and big block coming within the next 23 years 2001 mustang gt for going fast

04-03-2007, 11:02 AM	#2
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: going from florida to mass its a good time of year to go up there. TRAFFIC IS NUTS!!. you could check out englishtown drag stip in new jersey they have racin there 4or5days a week weekends are best __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

04-03-2007, 11:08 AM	#3
Hooker aka TEX-TOY Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 127	Re: going from florida to mass Should check out River street in Savannah!!!!! It is a good time! __________________ 1969 Chevy C10 SWB w/ disk brakes and soon to be lowered with spindles and springs!!!! Getting a paint job like a Army Chinook Helicopter!!!! HOOKERS RULE!! BRAND NEW WIFE BOUGHT IT FOR ME AS A WEDDING GIFT!!! SHE IS THE BOMB!!!!!!

04-03-2007, 12:53 PM	#4
centsless sufficiently talented fool Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Forest Hill, MD Posts: 2,231	Re: going from florida to mass I am right off of 95 in MD around exit 80. If you need anything in this area, call me. I will pm my cell #. __________________ "it's impossible to be surrounded by idiots when you are part of the circle" 2003 Suburban 2002 Pontiac Montana 1981 Corvette 1966 Impala Convertible Click here to support the board

04-03-2007, 11:00 PM	#5
gouldie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: daytona beach Posts: 101	Re: going from florida to mass thanks guys, also if there are any local car shows post them up and when they are. we're gonna take the whole week to make the trip so if there's any post em up. thanks, -chris __________________ 67 c10 250 I6 3 on the tree no options air ride, paint and big block coming within the next 23 years 2001 mustang gt for going fast Last edited by gouldie; 04-03-2007 at 11:05 PM.

04-04-2007, 05:54 PM	#6
jbboater New Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: RI Posts: 50	Re: going from florida to mass i can't vouch for it but i hear it's great. I'll find out this year! Mansfield '07 May 12-13, 2007 - Mansfield, Massachusetts 48th Annual swap meet, New England's oldest & largest. At the Tweeter Center for the Performing Arts. Sunday car show (thru 1970, no judging). Call (508) 947-6600 (before 10pm). __________________ 1968 SWB Fleetside ~In Progress~ Plans: Disc Swap 454 Turbo 400 Lots of body work!! 2004 Victory Vegas Arlen Ness (My Bike) I guess you could say this is my second childhood.

04-04-2007, 07:19 PM	#7
mnunn454 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 602	Re: going from florida to mass When you're in the RI area (just South of Mass), suggest detouring through Newport. It'll add an hour or so, and you may be itching by then to complete your trip (Tourist season here really doesn't get started 'till a bit later). A trip around Newport's Ocean Drive is beautiful. Some area houses date to the 1700's. Mansions are nice too. Adjacent island called "Jamestown" has [IMO] the prettiest coastal spot called "Beaver Tail". Right on the rocky coast, lighthouse, etc. (Avatar to the left was taken there. You can't see it but the Newport bridge is there visible just over the bed.) Don't expect warm weather though. Spring doesn't spring here 'till mid May or after. Stays cooler along the coast because of the cold water. Email me at mnunn454@cox.net and I'll send you my phone number should you get in the area and need it. __________________ 69 C-10 SWB Fleetside 454/TH400 (For Sale) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ct=1299&cat=12 70 El Camino 454 TH700 29 Model A 4-DR Sedan Deluxe Last edited by mnunn454; 04-04-2007 at 07:21 PM.

04-04-2007, 11:05 PM	#8
gouldie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: daytona beach Posts: 101	Re: going from florida to mass i'm from mass so i'm used to the cold weather. i've never been through newport though. and the car show at the tweeter sounds like a good place to end the trip. thanks, chris __________________ 67 c10 250 I6 3 on the tree no options air ride, paint and big block coming within the next 23 years 2001 mustang gt for going fast



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