2014 Good Guys Texas road trip

[glassman]

Hey all, we got back in a couple of weeks ago. Eight days of driving, lots of wet weather, lots of good people, lots of great cars. All and all, a memorable experience (mostly good haha).

I highly recommend this trip for those that enjoy ALL aspects of cars. Whether your into showing, touring, racing or what ever, this trip had a little bit of everything. We went to quite a few musuems, collections (some of which we were asked politely to not take any pictures, which we respected), restaurants. And did a bit of "parking lot partying".

My trip could of been a little better, hood came unlatched (again!! EFF), developed a shimmy in NV, the a/c never really blew cold (more like almost cool), the headers wore thru in Texas so my computer said, "HEY, go full rich", hence the gas issues on the way home. And a few other inconviences...but hey, nothing ventured, nothing gained....so now the car comes apart again. Mini-tubs, four-linky, computer relocation, different accessories package, hose a/c relocation, and hopefully the rims.

And now pics....

So we left pleasanton on thursday the 25th...
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leaving Carson City NV headin to Ely NV..
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[glassman]

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[glassman]

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I think one of my guages was malfunctioning???
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Miller Motorsports Museum (sick stuff if your a Cobra fan...or GT40 or Mustang...
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[glassman]

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[glassman]

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These cars look familar
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"Distraction" and "Mayhem" in Minden NB, this museum is unbelievable...
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[glassman]

Some lamination separation for us glass guys...
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[glassman]

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Yes, this is a pin collection. I dont collect pins, but i love weird sh!t.
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Nice rear here....

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Smith Speedway Museum, a must stop,,see even for non car folk....just incredible. I took i think 150 or so pics from this place. Here are a few:
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[glassman]

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Even crushing cones in the parking garage.....
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"teammustanggirls"/courtney and Rob from Hot Rod
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Legen's Hot Rods' 55

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Kicker Car Audio, they fed us one good dinner and gave us nice parting gifts...
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In Oklahoma, nice and sunny.....
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Friday at Texas Motor Speedway taking the cover shot for the Goodguys Gazette....now this was fun...
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[glassman]

And how my trip wrapped up:

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Ran outa gas, was getting 400 to 450 miles per tank, this was at 260....thanks to the headers more or less.

But made it home, safe and sound. 4100 miles later. Kool thing is, now that shes in the garage, kinda used, not feeling well. I still want to go out and drive....i guess that what this is mostly about for me. Driving. I like building, car shows, car shopping, polishing/waxing, But I LOVE DRIVING!!! Shifting, getting slideways, the rush of the accelerating, the sound of the engine, the squealing of the tires at 90 around a bend at the track....so all and all, if you like to drive, meet nice people, see things ya just cant on a regular basis...then this trip is for you....Man, i LOVE this country, were soooo blessed to be able to do this.....:flag2:

Cheers, hope y'all enjoyed it....Mike A

[Rick D]

Nice write up Mike, thanks for taking us on the journey with you!!

Great pictures and stories. Sorry it ended on a not so good note but that's hot rodding!!

What are going to use for the 4 link?? Also did you ever get one of the carbon hoods from Anvil?

[glassman]

Not sure yet, still making decisions. Found one other issue on that tank, the VDO wasn't clocked right by Ricks either so we couldnt get the gas guage right for the longest time (sweep hitting a baffle pretty far back), finally fixed it yesterday, i hope.

[tubbed69]

Mike,thanks for sharing the pics,I bet it was a fun time.:thankyou:

[chichirone]

Mike, great pics of your trip. The sights, museums and stops sound like a blast. I agree with you 100%, the best part is the drive. The camaraderie of those on the road with you is a lot of fun as well. Thanks for sharing. Makes me want to do Power Tour in 2015.

PS: let's see some pics of those headers...and all the new stuff you are doing to the car once you get it underway.