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Title: Drive from Alabama to Loves Park illinois & Stampede
Post by: Scott Hamilton on May 17, 2013, 04:34:44 PM
OK- Here are my plans on driving up for the Stampede.
Leaving the 29th from Madison Alabama traveling to Memphis TN and then to Cape Girardeau or St. Louis for the first stop.  HWY 55
on the 30th..  to Loves Park Illinois....
Then the start of the Stampede the 31st with all the gang.
 
Would LOVE to meet up with folks on the drive up....
It's going to be fun!!
Title: Re: Drive from Alabama to Loves Park illinois
Post by: 78squirewagon on May 21, 2013, 06:43:24 AM
Karen, Meesha and I will be there on the 31st for sure. Not sure if we will get to stay past that because of work but it will be fun to meet up with you guys again
Title: Re: Drive from Alabama to Loves Park illinois
Post by: bbobcat75 on May 21, 2013, 07:11:09 AM
WOULD LOVE TO DO THE STAMPEDE BUT ITS THE SAME WEEK AS MY WIFES B-DAY!!
HAVE FUN GUYS AND WILL MEET UP ONE OF THESE TIMES!! PLUS ITS A LONG TRIP FOR ME FROM SW FL!!!
 
 
Title: Re: Drive from Alabama to Loves Park illinois
Post by: 78squirewagon on May 22, 2013, 06:30:31 AM
If anyone wants to come in a day early (July 30th) and drive up to Milwaukee/West Allis WI (about an hour or so north of Loves Park) the Stampede will be on the Racing Round Up show again. Karen and I will buy the pizza's and soda's. The show is from 6pm-7:30pm) so you would have plenty of time to get back to your hotel in IL
Just let me know.
 
Mark
Title: Re: Drive from Alabama to Loves Park illinois
Post by: DreamBean on June 16, 2013, 01:34:06 AM
Scott, Thanks for the heads up. Not sure when we are headed out. Just know that I have to make a stop somewhere on RT 66. Just don't know where yet.
Title: Re: Drive from Alabama to Loves Park illinois
Post by: Scott Hamilton on July 14, 2013, 10:44:40 AM
OK guys... I have a project at work that will be delaying my stampede departure 1 day... (I'm hoping this is the ONLY delay)..

I'm leaving now the 30th from Alabama to arrive in Loves Park late into the afternoon/evening on the 31st... Won't miss any of the Stampede but might miss some folks drive up together.

Looking forward to the RIDE!!
:)
Title: Re: Drive from Alabama to Loves Park illinois
Post by: Scott Hamilton on July 25, 2013, 10:32:47 PM
I have my electric fan, electric choke and water, volts and oil pressure gauges installed and working for the stampede. My son and I will be making the ride while the wife and daughter stay behind and take care of the animals.

Taking i40 to i24 to i57 to i74 to US51...

Staying overnight somewhere between Cape Girardeau and Springfield- will wing it.

Looking forward to the ride... it's almost here!
Title: Re: Drive from Alabama to Loves Park illinois
Post by: Fred Morgan on July 26, 2013, 08:06:34 PM
Just in case any interest. Go west on eye 40 over bridge to West Memphis look to left there is a yellow Maverick sitting in a field.  Fred   :)
Title: Re: Drive from Alabama to Loves Park illinois
Post by: flash041 on July 28, 2013, 07:28:35 PM
Not to late for you to come Fred.. Jim Madison has Pintos for you to drive.
Title: Drive from Alabama to Loves Park illinois
Post by: Scott Hamilton on July 29, 2013, 03:55:18 PM
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Almost ready to leave....  :D


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Title: Drive from Alabama to Loves Park illinois
Post by: Scott Hamilton on July 29, 2013, 03:57:12 PM
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Title: Re: Drive from Alabama to Loves Park illinois
Post by: Fred Morgan on July 29, 2013, 05:31:35 PM
Dave you do make it tempting to hop on airliner. Scott I see your just about ready. More info if need when you head east on eye-40 over river turn right then another right brown building on river is information center free maps and all. Norm don't let that happen to you ! LOL   Fred   :)
Title: Drive from Alabama to Loves Park illinois
Post by: Scott Hamilton on July 29, 2013, 09:35:20 PM
Ouch.. Fred...  Playing with the police man...  Good thing it was a warning...Seri ous oops! ... Don't want to follow in Dick's footsteps... Getting a ticket on the Stampede.. Dave the sherif will bust me fore sure..


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Title: Drive from Alabama to Loves Park illinois
Post by: Scott Hamilton on July 30, 2013, 01:39:10 PM
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In Kentucky.. 


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Title: Drive from Alabama to Loves Park illinois
Post by: Scott Hamilton on July 30, 2013, 09:46:41 PM
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Met Buford Jacob. Mrpinto73 today in Jackson MO- Great guy and fantastic pinto! He also has an 80 that is being worked... Sweet ride....




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Title: Drive from Alabama to Loves Park illinois
Post by: Scott Hamilton on July 30, 2013, 09:48:36 PM
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I have known Terry Schriber (sp) for a long time but this was the first time we met in person and I got to see his garage. Tercin is his forum name, he has a fox body mustang, vw bug and a recently acquired 40s truck. You remember the motor max toys that were created? - they used his car- yup the one behind him there. He also had a pinto shifter I have never seen before... Really good people. Terry is.


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Title: Drive from Alabama to Loves Park illinois
Post by: Scott Hamilton on July 31, 2013, 11:47:48 AM
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Visited fast lane classic cars. Fantastic cars!
Title: Drive from Alabama to Loves Park illinois
Post by: Reddog on July 31, 2013, 12:27:35 PM
Keep sending the updates Scott! Love that Gold pinto with the cowl induction hood! Your car looks like my runabout used to on road trips! Makes me wish mine was a hatch! We will see you all Saturday. Brent
Title: Drive from Alabama to Loves Park illinois
Post by: Reddog on July 31, 2013, 02:06:50 PM
Man! I wish I would have taken off work this week and made the whole stampede!
Title: Drive from Alabama to Loves Park illinois
Post by: Reddog on July 31, 2013, 02:08:50 PM
I am obviously challenged when it comes to posting pictures!
Title: Drive from Alabama to Loves Park illinois
Post by: Scott Hamilton on July 31, 2013, 02:17:17 PM
They look good... Missed you on this trip..
Title: Re: Drive from Alabama to Loves Park illinois
Post by: r4pinto on July 31, 2013, 03:28:39 PM
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I want that garage
Title: Drive from Alabama to Loves Park illinois
Post by: Scott Hamilton on July 31, 2013, 04:54:36 PM
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Alabama boy sees something very intresting!
Title: Drive from Alabama to Loves Park illinois
Post by: Scott Hamilton on July 31, 2013, 08:36:40 PM
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We are here!  Already drove around a race track just after a live event.. Having a blast
Title: Drive from Alabama to Loves Park illinois
Post by: Scott Hamilton on August 01, 2013, 08:00:27 AM
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Starting the stampede
Title: Drive from Alabama to Loves Park illinois
Post by: Reddog on August 01, 2013, 08:07:07 AM
Awesome!!! We are jealous!!! Hope y'all have a great drive, be careful!
Title: Re: Drive from Alabama to Loves Park illinois
Post by: 74 PintoWagon on August 01, 2013, 08:47:13 AM
Looks like it's gonna be fun.
Title: Drive from Alabama to Loves Park illinois
Post by: Reddog on August 01, 2013, 12:08:59 PM
Hey Scott, we saw your son tending bar! Does he let his patrons run a tab?
Title: Drive from Alabama to Loves Park illinois
Post by: Reddog on August 01, 2013, 05:20:50 PM
I lost the live feed this afternoon but I trust you guys are still having a blast!
Title: Drive from Alabama to Loves Park illinois
Post by: Scott Hamilton on August 01, 2013, 07:16:22 PM
Hey dog,  he's a natural!

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Here is Snake Alley we all rode on... It's the crookedest road in existence...

At the second hotel now...
Title: Drive from Alabama to Loves Park illinois
Post by: Reddog on August 01, 2013, 09:05:02 PM
Wow! What a road! How many cars are there? We are planning to be in Memphis by 9:30-10:00 on Saturday. This will e the first real road trip for the pinto, never been further than about 25 miles away, should be fun.
Title: Drive from Alabama to Loves Park illinois
Post by: Scott Hamilton on August 01, 2013, 10:04:24 PM
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Forgot to post a pick of my son at antique archeology on the first day... :)

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All the pintos there... That's Norm holding the iPad streaming to ustream....
Title: Drive from Alabama to Loves Park illinois & Stampede
Post by: Scott Hamilton on August 03, 2013, 07:27:13 AM
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Met Mark Navara (bigred77) at the last hotel. He was sporting a incredible 351 (was 427) Pinto.. Sweet ride!
Title: Drive from Alabama to Loves Park illinois & Stampede
Post by: Scott Hamilton on August 03, 2013, 07:29:39 AM
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Scenic photo op next to miss river
Title: Drive from Alabama to Loves Park illinois & Stampede
Post by: Reddog on August 03, 2013, 10:34:31 AM
Hey Scott, we are here in Memphis! Only 2 wrong turns! It's raining. See y'all soon.
Title: Re: Drive from Alabama to Loves Park illinois & Stampede
Post by: Tercin on August 03, 2013, 09:50:27 PM
Looks like you guys are having fun, glad I got to see you in Festus

Title: Drive from Alabama to Loves Park illinois & Stampede
Post by: Scott Hamilton on August 03, 2013, 10:17:53 PM
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Quick stop at the parts house this morning to pick up wiper blades...

Met Buford and his wife in the trail of years state park. He road with us for a good while with his fantastic pinto...

Brent (RedDog) and crew showed up at the entrance to the drag racing.. He has a must see pinto. Great aftermarket air setup- cool seats and the headliner was reall neat... Did I mention the v8 that was "hiding" under his hood?  Wish I had taken pictures... Several others did.. Watch for them...  Lost track of Brent when we pulled out of the drag racing venue... It was all hurried and we had to move fast. Sorry if I missed you at the end Brent...
Title: Drive from Alabama to Loves Park illinois & Stampede
Post by: Scott Hamilton on August 03, 2013, 10:26:54 PM
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Tommy and Sherri showed up at the second hotel for the rest of the trip. Tommy was there at the beginning of the meets and stampedes... Tommy (dream beam) and Sherri are quality folks..

Now... Tommy has something to share with all of us... His new air conditioning system... It actually works great! It's called R.P.C.D...

http://youtu.be/kw8EhLnbyTQ
Title: Drive from Alabama to Loves Park illinois & Stampede
Post by: Scott Hamilton on August 11, 2013, 10:17:47 AM
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Road hard, put away wet...

Had a little carb trouble close to Cornth MS but she finally made it home late this Friday evening..  More in Norm's thread...

Had a stand up time- would recommend this event to anyone reading. - More in another thread...

Signing off-  good ride!
Title: Re: Drive from Alabama to Loves Park illinois & Stampede
Post by: Norman Bagi on August 11, 2013, 07:43:53 PM
Scott great job detailing the trip, Keep em coming.
 
Norm
 
Title: Re: Drive from Alabama to Loves Park illinois & Stampede
Post by: From_Jonah on August 11, 2013, 11:55:36 PM
Scott- I know this is an old thread but I didn't know there was anyone else on here from Alabama! I'm in Blountsville. About an hour south of Madison.
Title: Re: Drive from Alabama to Loves Park illinois & Stampede
Post by: Scott Hamilton on August 12, 2013, 01:29:49 PM
Jonah,

Check out the Member Map on the site- there are a few of us in Dixie. Come up and see me anytime- PM me, for specifics. Let's keep the you'all flowing!

:)
Title: Re: Drive from Alabama to Loves Park illinois & Stampede
Post by: From_Jonah on August 13, 2013, 05:11:02 PM
Jonah,

Check out the Member Map on the site- there are a few of us in Dixie. Come up and see me anytime- PM me, for specifics. Let's keep the you'all flowing!

:)

Cool! I didn't even know. I'll definitely come up sometime!
Title: Drive from Alabama to Loves Park illinois & Stampede
Post by: Reddog on August 17, 2013, 04:11:26 PM
Hey Jonah, there's even one next door in Ms! Just met Scott and his son on the Stampede along with a bunch of other great folks! This is a great group of people to be associated with! If you ever come through ms send us a message, we are in Florence, just south of Jackson. Brent and Tammy