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Started by Kai, 2018-02-18 23:15

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Kai

#15
2018-03-07 23:13
... night cruising in Concord, NC ...
Kai
Hanau/Germany
1954 F100, 347 SBF, 6-speed --> sold
1957 Wagon, 312 YB, 5-speed
1965 Galaxie 500XL, 446 FE, 5-speed --> sold !
1965 F100 SWB, 352FE, 3-speed, soon 331 SBF, 6-speed
1967 Mustang Convertible, 306 SBF, C4
1969 Bronco, 302 SBF, 3-speed

Kai

#16
2018-03-07 23:15
... and finally the first tour ended at Autobarn in Concord, NC after about 1,400mls where we stored the Wagon for a couple of months ... Great people !!!
Kai
Hanau/Germany
1954 F100, 347 SBF, 6-speed --> sold
1957 Wagon, 312 YB, 5-speed
1965 Galaxie 500XL, 446 FE, 5-speed --> sold !
1965 F100 SWB, 352FE, 3-speed, soon 331 SBF, 6-speed
1967 Mustang Convertible, 306 SBF, C4
1969 Bronco, 302 SBF, 3-speed

hiball3985

#17
2018-03-08 10:05
Quote from: Kai on 2018-03-07 23:12
... we met the King ...
Thats great! I was saddened to see the NASCAR team switch to that other brand this year  :005: I have a picture somewhere of my two sons when they were little with Richard and Kyle in the pits at Riverside and Kyle let the kids play with the wagon that hauled the fuel cans. They were always super nice people to talk to.
JIM:
HAPPY HOUR FOR ME IS A GOOD NAP
The universe is made up of electrons, protons, neutrons and morons.
1957 Ranchero
1960 F100 Panel
1966 Mustang

KYBlueOval

#18
2018-03-08 11:45
Quote from: hiball3985 on 2018-03-08 10:05
Thats great! I was saddened to see the NASCAR team switch to that other brand this year  :005: I have a picture somewhere of my two sons when they were little with Richard and Kyle in the pits at Riverside and Kyle let the kids play with the wagon that hauled the fuel cans. They were always super nice people to talk to.

Jim, I sent you a P.M.
John

junior58

#19
2018-03-08 19:24
Perfect way to travel
Steve McKnight
57 Fords International - NZ chapter

Kai

#20
2019-01-28 12:16
After many many more miles the 57 Wagon is now in Texas waiting for us to return for road trip no.6. We have driven 8,800mls back country roads and can't wait to do more. This is soooo much fun.

Kai
Hanau/Germany
1954 F100, 347 SBF, 6-speed --> sold
1957 Wagon, 312 YB, 5-speed
1965 Galaxie 500XL, 446 FE, 5-speed --> sold !
1965 F100 SWB, 352FE, 3-speed, soon 331 SBF, 6-speed
1967 Mustang Convertible, 306 SBF, C4
1969 Bronco, 302 SBF, 3-speed

fdlrc

#21
2019-01-28 17:45
Two things:

First of all, great pictures of your wagon and trip. If you're planning future travels out west you should post it, it would be nice to meet you, even if only for lunch.

I've read your thread on brake booster discussion. What did you end up doing and do you like it? I've been reading up on hydro vs. vacuum boosters. Right now I have 4-wheel Wilwood discs, Wilwood brake and clutch master - manual. Not sure which way to go yet. Do you have pictures of your set-up? Thanks

Other- Original owner of 1974 Bronco

RICH MUISE

#22
2019-01-28 18:26
Yeah, what Les said. If we know where your headed, perhaps some of us would have a chance to meet up with you guys for lunch or local tours. I'm in Amarillo Tx., but I'm guessing from the looks of your last picture crossing into Texas, your deep south.........LOL........no trees like that around here. I'm going to hazard a guess you're headed for the Austin area?
I can do this, I can do this, I, well, maybe

Kai

#23
2019-02-09 02:27
Ha ... the car is in Weatherford right now. And yes, our next trip will only bring as as south as Austin. We'll just do 7 days from/to Weatherford. Stopps are in Waco, Austin and Fredericksburg. It will be all about small country roads, good Texan BBQ, rodeo and some good music. We then plan to be at the Texas Motor Speedway for the NASCAR race and finally get to see a basket ball game in Dallas. Since we run short on vacation already we will the car be trucked to Charlotte. Plan to do the Hot Rod Power Tour a second time. 2018 was sooooo awesome. Especially at 85F and no a/c.

As for the brakes. We did nothing. Still 4 wheel drums and simplex master. I can lock it up if I want. Just need to be sure it is all in good working order. Since we still run the original 312 YB that has about 145hp of the 245hp left we all never be going really fast. I think I passen nobody all those 8,800mls.

Kai
Hanau/Germany
1954 F100, 347 SBF, 6-speed --> sold
1957 Wagon, 312 YB, 5-speed
1965 Galaxie 500XL, 446 FE, 5-speed --> sold !
1965 F100 SWB, 352FE, 3-speed, soon 331 SBF, 6-speed
1967 Mustang Convertible, 306 SBF, C4
1969 Bronco, 302 SBF, 3-speed

RICH MUISE

#24
2019-02-09 11:52
All combined, you are taking the dream roadtrip of a lifetime! Keep us posted.
I can do this, I can do this, I, well, maybe

Kai

#25
2019-02-10 03:05
You bet, Rich. This has been our dream for many years and now we are doing it. This is soooo cool. And the old Ford - except for a broken z-bar - has never failed. Just changing the oil and using the expensive gas with some led additive.

However, the flip side is that we are fighting the insurance fight again. Not easy for a non-US person to legally own and drive a car in the US.
Kai
Hanau/Germany
1954 F100, 347 SBF, 6-speed --> sold
1957 Wagon, 312 YB, 5-speed
1965 Galaxie 500XL, 446 FE, 5-speed --> sold !
1965 F100 SWB, 352FE, 3-speed, soon 331 SBF, 6-speed
1967 Mustang Convertible, 306 SBF, C4
1969 Bronco, 302 SBF, 3-speed

gasman826

#26
2019-02-10 09:17
Will a Germany insurance company insure it?  When I travel to Europe, I have to buy specific health care for travel.  If I drive my car out of the US, again, a special rider policy.  Just a thought.

See you in Concord in what...117 days.

hiball3985

#27
2019-02-10 09:24
I'm so jealous  :003:
JIM:
HAPPY HOUR FOR ME IS A GOOD NAP
The universe is made up of electrons, protons, neutrons and morons.
1957 Ranchero
1960 F100 Panel
1966 Mustang

Kai

#28
2019-02-10 13:41
@Gasman ... no, German insurance companies will not insure a car registered in the US. It must be a US insurance company. I am with State Farm right now. Interestingly in Germany the insurance company does not require you to have a license to get insurance. Only the driver of the car must have one. Different rules in the US.

Kai
Hanau/Germany
1954 F100, 347 SBF, 6-speed --> sold
1957 Wagon, 312 YB, 5-speed
1965 Galaxie 500XL, 446 FE, 5-speed --> sold !
1965 F100 SWB, 352FE, 3-speed, soon 331 SBF, 6-speed
1967 Mustang Convertible, 306 SBF, C4
1969 Bronco, 302 SBF, 3-speed

gasman826

#29
2019-02-10 16:35
Interesting...so how are other international citizens registering, licensing, and insuring their vehicles.  There are several Power Tour and Woodward Dream Cruise international participants that have vehicles in the US.  There are also Drag Week participants that import their vehicles.
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