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Planning any roads trips for 2021?
Any long trips planned for 2021?
Thinking of going on a trip of about 1000 miles or so, heading up North from NY in my 72. Screw COVID. Since I installed the Tremec 5 speed it opened up a new world to me for travel with this car… Far from my first GTO, but back in the days when I did have my first 68 and then a 70, traffic wasn’t moving along at a steady 80 mph and faster like it does today…. My 72 is stock low compression 400 with a 5 speed and 3.55 rear. It’s a 100% numbers matching car, but it turning into a resto mod…. (Nothing that can’t be reversed, no parts lost). Its running well enough to be a daily driver. More of concern leaving it places possibly unattended then any mechanical issues. Can’t replace these cars at the drop of hat like a run of the mill SUV…. Took a trip to upstate New York a few months ago, about 500 miles… Was a total blast, open roads and great scenery…. Anyone else think / planning a road trip?? |
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From where?
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Always loved the air extractor in the 72 fenders!
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We usually do a few road trips a year, the beer virus hasn't stopped us from doing that. None of them are ever set in stone but one I look forward to doing every year, twice a year, is cruising Rt 66 and visiting all the little towns. |
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I have signed up for the GTOAA Nationals in Wisconsin - 2072 miles if I drive straight there.
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1977 Black Trans Am 180 HP Auto, essentially base model T/A. I'm the original owner, purchased May 7, 1977. Shut it off Shut it off Buddy, I just shut your Prius down... |
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I've been thinking of taking my 71 to NYC to check out the new World Trade Center, and the 9/11 memorials. That's about 500 miles round trip, about 8 hours of driving total. Not bad at all.
I really want to drive the 71 to the southern most tip of Key West, but idk if that'll happen. That's about 1700 miles one way, about 28 hours of driving.
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"Those poor souls have made the fatal mistake of surrounding us. Now we can fire in any direction" 1970 Trans Am RAIII 4 speed 1971 Trans Am 5.3 LM7 1977 Trans Am W72 Y82 1987 Grand National |
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I'm moving to Cape Coral Jan 19th from White Lake NY using a 22ft rental truck towing my 77 T/A,then flying back to get my 79 Bonneville to drive back .1362 miles..
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1977 Trans Am,400 4 speed,numbers matching car 1979 Bonneville ,1 owner car... 1997 Trans Am convertible,LT1/auto. |
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Thinking about attending the GTOAA meet too. But I'll be towing a travel trailer instead of a race car like OMT.
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Yes, we have 2021 travel plans.
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Actually I will be towing my streetcar.
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I usually do a few 200 mile road trips a year to shows in Md & Pa. Hopefully that happens in 21
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Chris D 69 GTO Liberty Blue/dark blue T400, 9" w 3.50s, 3905lbs 461, 850 Holley, T2, KRE 310s, Comp HR288 w 165s, RA manifolds, 11.60@114, 1.58/60 The spare: 467, 850 Holley, T2, Edelbrock Dport 310cfm w RA manifolds, HFT 245/251D .561/.594L, 11.59@ 114, 1.57/ 60' |
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Maybe try and get a table at Raos, although that'll never happen lol
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https://rumble.com/vcajxb-this-happe...g-6mA3AeRhYGJs And thats nothing new....., trust me... |
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But yeah, I guess I should just stay home.
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"Those poor souls have made the fatal mistake of surrounding us. Now we can fire in any direction" 1970 Trans Am RAIII 4 speed 1971 Trans Am 5.3 LM7 1977 Trans Am W72 Y82 1987 Grand National |
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At the very least, please leave the classic behind if you want to see the Freedom tower and 9/11 memorial. How would you ever be able to relax while walking around?! I'm an optimist, but anytime I take a vehicle into the city from NJ, I take out everything from the car I can't live without. Things are definitely stressed in the city these days. |
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You guys gotta live a little. I'm not worried about my personal protection, I have that covered. The car will be safe in a (somewhat) secure garage, and I get to explore this great country of ours. If I can't venture 4 hours from home, what will I do 30 hours from home?
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"Those poor souls have made the fatal mistake of surrounding us. Now we can fire in any direction" 1970 Trans Am RAIII 4 speed 1971 Trans Am 5.3 LM7 1977 Trans Am W72 Y82 1987 Grand National |
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