Re: IML: End Of The World Rod Run, Long Beach, Washington State

["Dan" <sunup@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks Eric for your post. Although mine is not road ready yet, your story 
motivates me. I can only imagine how enjoyable it will be to drive on the 
open road. Someone on here said driving our big cars is like riding on a 
cloud. I can't wait!

Great post.

Dan Collins 67 CC 2dr
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From: "Eric" <gearhead@xxxxxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Friday, October 06, 2006 11:38 AM
Subject: IML: End Of The World Rod Run, Long Beach, Washington State


> Hi All,
> Finally, I have a moment to write about a trip I took in my '64 Crown 
> Coupe last month. I went to the End of the World Rod Run and met Clint and 
> Laurie Carter in Ilwaco, Washington, owners of the Imperial Schooner 
> Diner, and owners of a 1959 Crown Sedan with an impressive list of 
> optional equipment, and a striking black and white 1965 Crown Coupe.
>
> I have heard of this event for years but never got around to going. Thanks 
> go to the Carters for mentioning the event to the list. It was pretty 
> impressive. The whole peninsula from Chinook to Oysterville is a virtual 
> car show as the main event car show in Long Beach is limited to 250 cars. 
> Aside from the Carters' cars, I had the only Imperial that I saw. I did 
> come across a very low mileage '71 Chrysler Newport Royal coupe, a perfect 
> dusty rose '64 Chrysler 300, a '57 Plymouth station wagon, and I briefly 
> met Jon Carson while he was driving his pristine '61 Chrysler Newport 
> station wagon at the Slow Drag Race in Ilwaco. Jon pointed me to the 
> Imperial Schooner Diner where I met the Carters and ordered up a great 
> plate of local oysters prepared in an impressive array of optional styles, 
> and from where I watched the Slow Drag line up as well as overlooking the 
> boats in the pier. Imperials and schooners at the Imperial Schooner! It's 
> aptly named and a tasty stop.
>
> Before my trip, I did some trip planning through the MS Streets & Trips 
> program. It showed an optional route that I had never taken before and 
> provided a 20 mile savings. The map showed a winding road through Jewell, 
> Oregon, ending up in Astoria. I thought what the heck, I'll try something 
> new from the usual highway I take. This turned out to be one of the most 
> fun roads I've ever been on. Miles of undulating, 2 lane blacktop with 
> banked and unbanked curves, pastural and mountainous viewpoints, and just 
> about zero traffic. It was a treat for me and my 340HP, TorsionAired road 
> eater.
>
> I have to agree with Ron, if possible one should use their Imperial as 
> intended. I've had maladies that were quickly remedied on the road and 
> made for good story telling fodder once the destination was reached, and 
> this rekindles an appreciation of the car.
>
> The Carters have a really fun Imperial motif with their diner, making it 
> the Imperial outpost on the Northwest coast. Their menu is replete with 
> Imperial monickers and I heard of future plans for an Imperial Salon in 
> one exclusive section of their restaurant. I highly recommend making the 
> trip if you're in the Northwest. Thanks, again, Clint and Laurie, for 
> reminding the list of this event.
>
> Eric Ruud
> Portland, Oregon
>
> 1964 Imperial Crown Coupe
> 1969 Dodge A-108 8 Door HiTop Van
> ___________________________________________________________________________
> Date: Fri, 06 Oct 2006 11:00:03 -0600
> From: Ron M <rfm10@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> I would encourage everyone to do a long road trip in an old car.  It
> lets you get to know the car as well as being a true adventure.  When I
> bought my 68 convert. I flew to Miami, had new tires put on her and
> within 4 hours of first seeing her I was headed north on the start of a
> 2500 miles trip. One is very attentive in a such a situation, listening
> to her, feeling her movements and responses.  It turned out to be a
> wonderful trip other than the pouring rain from tropical storm Arlene
> for the first 1600 miles.  The only car trouble was an overheat when a
> loose clamp on the lower radiator hose allowed too much water to drip
> out, easily fixed with a screwdriver and a gallon of  antifreeze.  A
> little knowledge, a handful of tools, a AAA card and a visa will take
> you a long way.
>
>
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