2nd chance

Welcome to the Big Boy Club neighbor, good luck on adventure.

Viking24

Alrighty then. Now hunkered down at a motel just north of Springfield Missouri. Easily the worst road conditions I think I've ever experienced.


Let's see... car have never driven before with bald summer tires no visibility, coated in ice, semis whizzing by at 60 miles an hour.

Was completely sideways twice. a Christmas miracle I actually managed to get off the highway in one piece.
May go for that U-Haul option after all.

cadyshac

Glad you and the vette are safe. Wait it out, roads will improve, stay safe.

98Gambler

Wow glad you are safe. I just watched a video on l70 in MO of a huge pileup. Well you will have a story to tell. Safe travels on the rest of your adventure driving home.

jimijam

Keep your eyes on the road, man. Here's some road music for you.

doomi

Road conditions have been horrible in Kansas City the last couple days. And several times in the last couple months.

I'm glad you're hunkered down by Springfield for the moment.

vett_guy

OMFG! Dude.....you really want to wreck your new car!!! U-Haul it and just return the truck and trailer when the conditions improve....then drive off into the sunset...well...into the sunrise I guess since you're driving East.

Viking24

That's what you get when ***** > brains.

Does anyone know if you can even get a vet on a U-Haul car trailer? Doesn't look like there's much clearance for tow straps either.

jimijam

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...l-trailer.html
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...r-trailer.html
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...l-trailer.html

pics
https://www.google.com/search?q=corv...w=1366&bih=598

Viking24

And we're back on the road, roads are about 95% clear and making good time


Remind me not to do this again. seriously though short of the trauma of last night, what a nice car to drive. So far no regrets on the purchase.

ShagVette

Just take it slow and watch out for others not seeing you.

At least it's a trip you'll never forget!

Viking24

Ice still on mirrors from ice storm
Roads are significantly better the further north of Springfield. Made it to downtown St. Louis in about 2.5 hours. Looks like clear sailing onto Indianapolis and then to Cleveland. Hoping to make it to at least Erie, hopefully buffalo tonight.

Thanks again to you all for keeping me company!

cmonkey713

Just watch the conditions and stop if you nee to. Stay Safe!

jimijam

Weather report from Indy to Buffalo is a go today and tonight.

Rapid Fred

Vette_Guy just headed out of Chadds Ford PA with the Atomic C6. I expect him to have a much less "eventful" trip than the aptly-named Viking

Here he is taking delivery in lovely weather that I hope stays for him through Charleston



You can tell who's heading south by the choice of clothes...

Viking24

Never been so jealous of shorts!


Stopping in Cleveland....roads are dry and fast.

2nd chance

Your only 18 hrs away from the granite state

Viking24

So close yet so far...

Viking24

Made it as far as Erie PA...that's all I've got in the tank for today. Speaking of which, averaged just about 27mpg for the trip. Impressive for a 500hp car I'd say.

Hoping to check out niagra falls on the way through buffalo tommorow.

vett_guy

Glad to see you're clear of the storm and safe!

As you can see in the picture above I took possession of my "new to me" C6 from Fred today. I just rolled into Charleston about a half hour ago, what a great car it is Fred!