Route 66 Road Trip Advice?
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Route 66 Road Trip Advice?
I'm going to be taking the vette on a trip from Texas to L.A. and back starting in less than 2 weeks and just wanted to see if you guys had any words of wisdom before I embark on this trip. I'm going to make sure the vette is freshened up (oil change, inspection, etc.) before the trip and that I have all the necessities in case of an emergency. I've never had a problem with my car and I am constantly putting 400 miles in a weekend on her and she's my daily driver so she's always kept maintained. Going to be hitting route 66 and I have a few places on the way that I would like to see but any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Looking forward to a great trip in an amazing car 
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Sounds like a fun road trip. My suggestion would be to keep an eye on the news this time of year in the southwest, specifically northeastern (and southeast) AZ.
We have two huge (hundreds of thousands of acres) burning out of control in wildfires along the eastern half of the state. Because of the winds the forest service has no prediction of when they might be contained (not out, but surrounded). Roads are being closed depending on proximity and many small towns are already evacuated or in preparation for it.
I-40 and other major AZ state highways could be effected by the fires.
Check AZ511 for AZ highway conditions (scroll down to the bottom of the list for fire restricted roadways)...
http://www.az511.gov/adot/files/
We have two huge (hundreds of thousands of acres) burning out of control in wildfires along the eastern half of the state. Because of the winds the forest service has no prediction of when they might be contained (not out, but surrounded). Roads are being closed depending on proximity and many small towns are already evacuated or in preparation for it.
I-40 and other major AZ state highways could be effected by the fires.
Check AZ511 for AZ highway conditions (scroll down to the bottom of the list for fire restricted roadways)...
http://www.az511.gov/adot/files/
Last edited by hotwheels57; Jun 6, 2011 at 11:48 AM.
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Sounds like a great trip.
Not much to do to the car, As far as the trip, While going through AZ be sure to stop in Oatman, It is an old western town where the burros come down everyday looking for handouts, Have some carrots with you. Also if you have never seen the Grand Canyon.. You must see it...
Mr.Bill
Not much to do to the car, As far as the trip, While going through AZ be sure to stop in Oatman, It is an old western town where the burros come down everyday looking for handouts, Have some carrots with you. Also if you have never seen the Grand Canyon.. You must see it...
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The Route 66 Museum in Clinton, Oklahoma is well worth your time. www.route66.org/index2.htm
Lucille's in Weatherford, Oklahoma is a good place to eat. I have never been able to eat everything on my plate there (large portions, not bad food).
Lucille's in Weatherford, Oklahoma is a good place to eat. I have never been able to eat everything on my plate there (large portions, not bad food).
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St. Jude Donor '14
I did The Route in my '69 with a buddy some years back...amazing trip. I won't do the touristy thing - plenty of maps for that - but I would say don't hesitate to let folks know you're "Doin' The Route" 
Take your time and stop often. Best memory of mine from the trip was pulling into Tucumcari (spelled wrong for sure) NM right at dusk with all the neon
Take your time and stop often. Best memory of mine from the trip was pulling into Tucumcari (spelled wrong for sure) NM right at dusk with all the neon
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Your spelling is actually pretty damn good or you just got lucky. I'd be most careful going through West-Texas! We took a trip to Chicago last summer and ran into some UNUSUALLY STRANGE law enforcement folks out in them parts. Long story but would be a great beginning to a Stephen King novel. I'm just glad to have made it out of there alive and w/o any "violations."
If you like spicy food then must try some of the New Mexico Grn. and/or Red Chili. - not like Tx. chile and is much better than AZ & CA versions of similar styles.
My wife and I brought a log book along with us to document a lot of the interseting and fun stories/experiences that occured along our 3,500 miles journey. It'll be great to open again sometime down the road for some good laughs.
