[11th Indian]

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??

[higgenslake]

NORWALK

[11th Indian]

From where?

[1965gp]

Always loved the air extractor in the 72 fenders!

[Formulajones]

Originally Posted by 11th Indian

Any long trips planned for 2021?

Since I installed the Tremec 5 speed it opened up a new world to me for travel with this car…

Amazing how the overdrives completely transform the car and the driving experience isn't it?

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.

[Old Man Taylor]

I have signed up for the GTOAA Nationals in Wisconsin - 2072 miles if I drive straight there.

[77 TRASHCAN]

Originally Posted by Formulajones

Amazing how the overdrives completely transform the car and the driving experience isn't it?

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.

If you get as far as Oklahoma on 66, let me know!!!

[72projectbird]

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.

[firebirdcrazy1959]

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..

[OG68]

Thinking about attending the GTOAA meet too. But I'll be towing a travel trailer instead of a race car like OMT.

[Half-Inch Stud]

Yes, we have 2021 travel plans.

[11th Indian]

Originally Posted by 72projectbird

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.

I would avoid taking your classic to down town Manhattan. Actually i would avoid NYC at all costs....

[Old Man Taylor]

Originally Posted by OG68

Thinking about attending the GTOAA meet too. But I'll be towing a travel trailer instead of a race car like OMT.

Actually I will be towing my streetcar.

[OCMDGTO]

I usually do a few 200 mile road trips a year to shows in Md & Pa. Hopefully that happens in 21

[72projectbird]

Originally Posted by 11th Indian

I would avoid taking your classic to down town Manhattan. Actually i would avoid NYC at all costs....

Yeah, nyc isn't fun to navigate, but I think it'll be fun.

Maybe try and get a table at Raos, although that'll never happen lol

[11th Indian]

Originally Posted by 72projectbird

Yeah, nyc isn't fun to navigate, but I think it'll be fun.

Maybe try and get a table at Raos, although that'll never happen lol

Nothing to do with traffic, parking or navigation...

https://rumble.com/vcajxb-this-happe...g-6mA3AeRhYGJs

And thats nothing new....., trust me...

[Formulajones]

Originally Posted by 77 TRASHCAN

If you get as far as Oklahoma on 66, let me know!!!

Will do

[72projectbird]

Originally Posted by 11th Indian

Nothing to do with traffic, parking or navigation...

https://rumble.com/vcajxb-this-happe...g-6mA3AeRhYGJs

And thats nothing new....., trust me...

I've been before.

But yeah, I guess I should just stay home.

[stuta]

Originally Posted by 72projectbird

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.

I would agree with 11thIndian.
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.

[72projectbird]

Originally Posted by stuta

I would agree with 11thIndian.
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.

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?