First Road Trip

[jvandyke]

Got back from first road trip yesterday. About 700 miles. GT was FLAWLESS and very enjoyable. My buddies were on their motorcycles, me in my GT, which was a bit weird. We lucked out on the weather. Mid 70's and total sun so GT wasn't too warm. Only problem was exhaust broke again, in the same spot I had welded about 6 weeks ago so I'm off to see if the guy will weld it again, he should, I paid too much for the job the first time and have already been back once before. So other than being LOUD the second half of the trip, it was perfect.
I got pulled over too! Country road, 67 in a 55, I was going down a big hill, I was very nice and respectful and must have been cute enough for the female sherriff who let me off with a verbal warning. Big sigh.
Went to a HUGE (probably close to 700 cars) car show last night. The GT got some attention and was the ONLY OPEL. I couldn't stay long and didn't get to hang out and chat like I wanted (kids and time limits) but it was fun.

[jvandyke]

proof
http://homepage.mac.com/jvandyke/Car...oAlbum132.html

[newman27]

Sounds like you had a great time. I was just in the UP on vacation a couple weeks ago and passed near the Traverse City area on the way back. You should try to get a picture of your car on the Mackinac Bridge next time out - that would cool! . That stretch between Traverse City and the bridge makes for a nice drive!

[jvandyke]

Originally Posted by newman27 Sounds like you had a great time. I was just in the UP on vacation a couple weeks ago and passed near the Traverse City area on the way back. You should try to get a picture of your car on the Mackinac Bridge next time out - that would cool! . That stretch between Traverse City and the bridge makes for a nice drive!

Yes, it's very nice country. There's a road up there called M 119 between Harbor Springs and the bridge, extreme twisties, almost a mini Tail of the Dragon. M22 from Manistee all the way up the Lelanau Penn. back to Traverse was our main route this year. Very nice.