Well I got many miles under my belt in a choped 40 pickup and seams like everyone is giving you good advice and one thing I would like to share is, Check your spare for air, lug wrench fits the lugs and the jack will get the car up and off the ground safely. Nothing worst then a flat on the car and one in the trunk. Now CONGRATULATION on your new career @ Sakowski Motors and your new home later wayne
Everything is going smooth so far. Headed to check out the Grand Canyon, then to Phoenix today! -Ryan
It looks like your dog is enjoying the view looking out the window at Utah . Good luck on your journey!
Drive safe. I'm headed from Houston to New Orleans myself on Thursday. I'll keep an eye out for you. I don't know what your plans are for NYE in the Big Easy but if you need some pointers feel free to PM me. John-
Blam just rolled out with Maggie on their way east.. Great to meet new people and a awesome lil pup....Anyone who can help on his trip be sure to hit him up he's a cool fella.. After a few of the Sinners came by for some Pollo asada..white definition- marinated chicken. haha.. we hung out told a few stories and enjoyed Blam and Maggies company.. You always have a place here in Phx!
Blam is heading into Las Cruzes, New Mexico and needs an alignment. Give me a call if anyone knows of an alignment shop that works on old cars. Then to Austin around Wed night. Wil Blam's cell is 208 919 0236 www.sakowskimotors.com
If for some reason to make your way to Charlotte before you get to Wilmington you can count on a meal and a shower if you need it. That's awesome!!! Safe travels and happy new year!
Hey Blam Here is the surf from the last 10 days... and the lakester is about ready to drive! <center> </center>
I think Blam said he was trying to be in New Orleans for new years so that would be a good get together right there!
Let me start by saying thanks again to Kurtis and his family for taking me in for the night. I gotta say i'm a little jelous of the set up they got down there in Phoenix. Good weather, great dudes, cool cars, quite the set-up. i'm changing up my plans a little bit, wasn't able to get an alignment here in Las Cruces, my pass. tie-rod is pretty gnarly, i was't able to get ahold of one before i left, i thought i'd be ok but my tires are looking pretty grim, so i'm gonna try and shoot for Austin sometime tomorrow and try and figure something out there, because it seems like there is a bit more going on there, in the car biz. in the mean time here are some pics from earlier today, i can't get my Grand Canyon pictures to load for some reason but i'll post those as soon as i can. here is my traveling partner: I talked to the old timer that lived here. Some old hippy biker dude, had some pretty cool stuff this old ford convertable, a 35 international p/u, 40 chevy, 28 chevy coupe, and a couple others. 56 Lincoln for sale on the side of the highway. figured i'd keep this theme going. here's one for the ladies, haha. -Ryan
Blam, Looks like you and Maggie are having an excellent trip. Glad to hear that you are doing O.K for so far. Best of luck for the front end alignment. 41 Dave
Well I ended up getting too sketched out to drive to Austin so I'm in el paso, at some grungey motel. I tried doing a little road side alignment but I don't think it's happenin, the little scissor Jack and lack of Jack stands or blocks got me a little scared to be hanging out under there for too long. If anyone knows of any decent/affordable shops here who can hook me up with an alignment, let me know! Thanks, -Ryan
Jeez, cross country........in a 60 Pontiac..........New Year's in NOLA?!?! Somebody freakin pinch me.
Cool another car guy coming to Wilmington.. I dont live there, but I'm there every weekend. You will love Wilmington it's got a little so-cal austinish vibe to it, food is cool the beach is nice. Crime was stated before, humm never really seen it or experienced it?? I don't know??? I'm waiting on the next shindig sakowskimotors throws so's I can drive my F100 out and finally talk to people with the same interests..
Cool trip and great photos. Be safe and have fun! Looking forward to updates. Hope someone can help you out with the front end.
Blam is in El Paso with some worn tires. We have a bro takin him some used radials right now but was looking to get him from Austin to Wilmington on some better rubber... I have him covered to austin but need a Austin Local to help out a brother to his final destination... my cell 480 710 3537.. Kurtis.... I beleive Blam's number is already posted on here
Ryan, I can't help you out much from back home, but if you need some cash wired to ya to get you by for the rest of the trip let me know.
Hey man... I gotcha covered on this one. Blam's crashing at my house for the night here in Hutto, and my friend runs/owns a 1 man 50's style tire shop up in Georgetown. Cheapest rubber in Texas! Sounds like he'll be at my place by around 1am-ish Thursday morning. I've got tools and we have a couple of alignment shops around here that can help if needed. My bro works at the Ford dealer in Georgetown if we need access to serious equipment and techs. Lookin' forward to havin' ya Blam! Maggie too! -Chris If anyone needs to call me, (512) 818-5745
Blam..Really awesome of all of the help on your trip.. And that beagle dog is the greatest too!! Give Maggie a scratch on the neck from me!! Keep on Blam and be careful!! John
Man im really jealus of you getting to take a cool road trip like your doing in an old car.I have made a few of them myself in old cars ,and sometimes it can be just what the doctor ordered to clear your head.Thanks for the pics and taking us along on the trip.Very cool ...
:Blam blew one of the new radials ON THE REAR of the car that were just put on by the tire shop! Just East of El Paso. He is on the side of The 10, can barely see the El Paso lights, wherever that puts him. All the tire stores are closed I think. He said some cool Hambers from El Paso are getting in touch, but just in case give a hand if you happen to be driving by on your way to Austin with a trailer Blam's cell 208 919 0236 Wil www.sakowskimotors.com
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