The car is packed 48 states await

[Vanity Plate Bob]

Effects of hi altitude? They should soon wear off.

Have a HAPPY HAPPY

 

[jackfit]

Question and Answer Time

Hi everyone and Seasons Greetings. As we get ready for the holidays, I thought this would be a good time to talk a little about the trip.

I would like to do it through questions from forum members about many different aspects of the 48 state romp.

The subjects could be :

fuel, repairs, logistics, planning, engine data, car wear and tear, mental state , physical conditioning, packing, roads, planing, food and anything else you can think of.

These questions can come from members who I have visited and from others who may be planning a short or long trip.

I have learned quite a bit and would be happy to share some of my experiences in this Q & A way. It will also help me as I start work on the project after the New Year.

I hope the answers will help in your plans.

Remember, your car loves to be driven. Life is too short, weather permitting get off the rear and get into the car.

Jack

PS I am going to post this as a new thread also for members who may not be familiar with this thread.

 

[jackfit]

Neither snow nor sleet nor wind will keep me off the roads

Its fine weather for a sleigh ride. I just put bells on the car and off we go Maine on the coast today at 4 pm

A very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

Remember , on New Years Eve, I will raise a glass and toast all my forum friends

Thanks for letting me be part of your life for a few moments

Jack

 

[Vanity Plate Bob]

Thank U It's been a sleigh.
Great pictures. Have a great 2011

 

[catbert]

Looks great in the snow!

 

[pairofjacks1]

Nice to see old friends

After seeing that car in settings all over the country, it's great to see it all rested and looking good at home for the holidays! I hope you're doing well also, Jack. Thanks for one heck of a story. Have a great New Year and lots of new adventures.

 

[67vet]

Happy New Year to you and everyone else.
Pat and I were glad to be part of your adventure.

Roger

 

[jackfit]

Photos of Trip

Happy New Year to all. I will be posting some pictures of my trip over the next day or so. Just click on this link and it will take you to Photo Bucket . This is # 1 with 101 photos , I will have # 2 later

Let see who can guess the names or screen names of forum members

Jack


Photos of members 1 pictures by jackfit87 - Photobucket

Have fun and if you don't see your photos , just wait and more will come

 

[Toms007]

Jack, thanks for the Christmas card, we really appreciate receiving it. I wish you and yours a wonderful new year. You're always welcome here!

 

[jackfit]

Part number 2

Happy New Years and here are some more pictures.

You can click on link and it will take you to Photo Bucket. Click on the slide show and off you go.

I will try to get part 3 and 4 done by 12 Midnight, that is if I can still see straight after a few toasts Sky Vodka shaken , not stirred , I think .......

Jack

photos members 2 pictures by jackfit87 - Photobucket

 

[jackfit]

Last ride of 2010

Happy New Year

I took my last ride of 2010 at 4 pm Dec 31 . Ram Island Cape Elizabeth in background.

Part 3 and 4 to follow later today

Take some aspirin this morning and drive your car.

Jack

 

[jackfit]

Part number 3

Here is part 3, looks like I may have to do part 4 and 5

These photos are not in order, I still have to do the first few days of trip

They will be next, Hope all had a good NYE and are enjoying themselves , although there are a few " jackapple mambee pambies " who need a pair of gloves or a hat in the northwest, complaining about the cold weather.

Enjoy

photo members 3 pictures by jackfit87 - Photobucket

 

[jackfit]

Part number 4

I hope everyone had a great New Years Day. Me guilty of Sarcasm? Well I 'll be damned, I am sure you all know that I just can't help myself, I have met so many crazy people on my trip, it has been hard to contain myself.

Oh, sorry ,,, just kidding..... You all have made it a trip to remember.

Does anyone know what it will cost to get my car to Europe by boat? I am starting to think about the next trip.....

In the meantime .... enjoy

Jack

photos of members 4 pictures by jackfit87 - Photobucket

 

[jackfit]

Part number 5

Hi, l I would like to unofficially , officially announce

" The Car is packed and Europe awaits "


I will spend the next month or so researching and planning a ride around Europe. If I can make it work, budget , transportation and lodging wise, at the end of that time, I will book transport for my car.

I am leaning towards late August to send car and start trip on Sept 1, 2010. I hope to spend about 4 to 5 weeks on the road.

I know it is crazy, but having put almost 3,000 miles on my car since coming home , it seems that I am not done driving yet.

I will start a new thread soon, but will use this one for a while to gather information. If you have friends abroad and they would like a visit from a wayward corvette guy, let me know.

If you are abroad and are a member of a Corvette Club , or have a Corvette and would like me to stop by........

" Have Car, Will Travel "

Wire

jackpanzica@gmail.com or this thread

Here is the last part, number 5. I hope that I have found pictures of everyone, if not let me know.

Just click on link and then sideshow and enjoy

photos members 5 pictures by jackfit87 - Photobucket

As Alfred E. Newman once said " What , me worry ? "

 

[dreamcruiser]

Are you going to make it to Michigan? Let me know. I am just outside of Detroit. I can take you to a couple of places you might be interested in. Larry Courtney

 

[jackfit]

Last Ride before snow storm

To all my friends in the south, be careful in the snow.

No driving today, but I did go 100 miles yesterday from Cape Elizabeth to Georgetown to visit a friend. It may be the last ride for a while.


Jack

 

[jackfit]

Winter rides

It was 5 degrees out, dry roads , good day for a ride in Maine

Some pictures from today and last winter before paint

Jack

 

[jackfit]

Winter ride Feb 4

I tried very hard not to drive, but today it is 28' and roads are almost dry.

No it is not my house

Drive your car, all you have to do is throw a bucket of water on the wheel wells until you can take it to the car wash.

Here is the photo bucket album

winter ride feb 4 pictures by jackfit87 - Photobucket

And here is a sample

Jack

 

[catbert]

Drive it like it's July!

 

[67vet]

As long as you can see blacktop - you're OK.