[540 Olds]

Apologies for posting on this section, but I know it gets most views. I am heading to Long Beach on Aug 4 to pickup a suburban and drive back to Gainesville Texas. If anyone has parts they need moved, I’ll help if I can. Not sure exact route yet; probably I-15 to I-40 to Amarillo, then Wichita Falls, or possibly southern route through Lubbock… there’s also slight/slim chance of stopping in Rye, CO
This just popped up today, or I would have posted sooner.

 

[Stokerboats]

Apologies for posting on this section, but I know it gets most views. I am heading to Long Beach on Aug 4 to pickup a suburban and drive back to Gainesville Texas. If anyone has parts they need moved, I’ll help if I can. Not sure exact route yet; probably I-15 to I-40 to Amarillo, then Wichita Falls, or possibly southern route through Lubbock… there’s also slight/slim chance of stopping in Rye, CO
This just popped up today, or I would have posted sooner.

nice drive

 

[WHT/73]

That’s very nice of you! Safe travels!

 

[MFortie]

FYI

Did the I40 run from Flagstaff through Amarillo (on to OKC) and back in June. Lot’s of truck traffic and road construction. Poor road conditions in AZ & NM. Much better in TX (and OK). Be patient 😉...

 

[540 Olds]

Ya… I-40 is “like a box o’ chocolates”…. I’ve been delayed a day; won’t get to California til Thursday..

 

[Stokerboats]

BTW, use a radar detector.

 

[Pete 67]

BTW, use a radar detector.

Radar detectors are like using drum brakes these days....much better options available. I don't usually advocate for modern technology, but Google maps or "Waze" on your smartphone both give you real time listings where the highway patrol are hanging out along your route.

I just completed a 3800 mile road trip though 16 states without being pulled over....not for lack of trying, I probably averaged 80+MPH on the freeways. My GF/navigator was able to keep me informed & the cops were usually in the exact spots listed on the apps. Give it a try, it really works.

 

[c4racer]

Does google maps list that when you have traffic on?

 

[Pete 67]

Does google maps list that when you have traffic on?

The Navigator just informed the speed trap info pops up when you click the "directions" button in the app.

 

[540 Olds]

Got home yesterday at 4pm. MFortie was right about I-40 roads...almost embarrassing in many areas; makes me wonder where all that "infrastructure" money is going?? Anyway, non-eventful drive, suburban ran great and is extremely clean for 22 year old, 195K miles. You can tell it's a 454 by watching the gas gage move!! Gas was 4.69 in California and came down rapidly in AZ, NM, and then 2.70 in Texas.

I gotta get those CA tags off before I get shot at in TX.!!

Mr Moderator; you can move thread this or delete now..... thanks

 

[540 Olds]

Aso,,,since i don't know how to EDIT..

PETE 67; Good tip on "WAZE" app. Had warnings for cars on side of road AND POLICE...very handy, although everyone was doing 80-85.

 

[WHT/73]

Aso,,,since i don't know how to EDIT..

PETE 67; Good tip on "WAZE" app. Had warnings for cars on side of road AND POLICE...very handy, although everyone was doing 80-85.

I love WAZE!

 

[c4racer]

The Navigator just informed the speed trap info pops up when you click the "directions" button in the app.

good tip!