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**Ryan** · 10-03-2012, 10:20 AM

We arrived at Boston's Logan Airport a few minutes earlier than scheduled, but the Good General was already there in his '54 Ford waiting on us. He scooped Norm and me up and before we knew it, we were standing in front of his shop waiting for his ...

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ROBERT JAM · 10-03-2012, 10:35 AM

cant wait for the next installment of the" road trip wars"!

**hrm2k** · 10-03-2012, 10:39 AM

So after waiting to hear and wondering if you guys made it home, you are going to turn into a 2 part series ? that is just mean !!!!!
The cars did look really good.....much better than I expected.

Tom davison · 10-03-2012, 10:41 AM

May you get happier with each mile. Where are you?

**pinkynoegg** · 10-03-2012, 10:43 AM

good to see that yall got over the little hurdles along the way

**pumpman** · 10-03-2012, 10:43 AM

Good luck boss, she looks pretty damn nice from what I can see. By the way, you have bigger stones than me taking a 2000 cruise in something that's been sitting for awhile.

PUMPKINHEAD · 10-03-2012, 10:47 AM

Looking forward to the next installment.

BTW- I miss being able to find real pizza so easily. If you're looking for some damn good pizza like that when you get back home, try Dom's Pizza in Cedar Park......AUTHENTIC!

**zman** · 10-03-2012, 10:49 AM

Someone that has been PM'ing me for help on their Nailhead just took the A/C off of theirs, Maybe we can persuade them to sell it to Norm.

-Brent- · 10-03-2012, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Ryan

Norm looked at me, shrugged his shoulders, and mutter something along the lines of, “The goddamned thing doesn’t have a/c either.”

HAHAHA! This is the best line I've read, anywhere, in a while. Sorry to laugh at your expense, Norm.

**gmstuff** · 10-03-2012, 10:51 AM

Baltimore has a shady district...

typo41 · 10-03-2012, 10:53 AM

No AC, oh well,,, but boy are they purdy....

**general gow** · 10-03-2012, 10:55 AM

Sometimes I forget that the time I spent with you guys wasn't your whole adventure. It's such a strange experience to have a few scenes together as the movies of our lives intersect on the same screen for a few moments.

I'm really glad I could help in the small way that I did. It feels good to use the space for something other than filling it with my own junk. This garage should be a crossroads for weary hot rod travelers. It's what I have it for. "Fill the space with friends and memories," someone told me, "they're the most valuable possessions you have." Sage advice from an anonymous wise man. Someday I hope I can impose on you in Austin. But it isn't why I did it. I did it for what was left behind when the Buicks rolled out of here. And it's way more valuable than any car could ever be.

**OL 55** · 10-03-2012, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by general gow

I'm really glad I could help in the small way that I did. It feels good to use the space for something other than filling it with my own junk. This garage should be a crossroads for weary hot rod travelers. It's what I have it for. "Fill the space with friends and memories," someone told me, "they're the most valuable possessions you have." Sage advice from an anonymous wise man. Someday I hope I can impose on you in Austin. But it isn't why I did it. I did it for what was left behind when the Buicks rolled out of here. And it's way more valuable than any car could ever be.

Well said Mark, well said.

**Ryan** · 10-03-2012, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by general gow

Sometimes I forget that the time I spent with you guys wasn't your whole adventure. It's such a strange experience to have a few scenes together as the movies of our lives intersect on the same screen for a few moments.

I'm really glad I could help in the small way that I did. It feels good to use the space for something other than filling it with my own junk. This garage should be a crossroads for weary hot rod travelers. It's what I have it for. "Fill the space with friends and memories," someone told me, "they're the most valuable possessions you have." Sage advice from an anonymous wise man. Someday I hope I can impose on you in Austin. But it isn't why I did it. I did it for what was left behind when the Buicks rolled out of here. And it's way more valuable than any car could ever be.

You've got this whole "Mahayana" thing going on man... And I like it.

**NoSurf** · 10-03-2012, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by general gow

Sometimes I forget that the time I spent with you guys wasn't your whole adventure. It's such a strange experience to have a few scenes together as the movies of our lives intersect on the same screen for a few moments.

I'm really glad I could help in the small way that I did. It feels good to use the space for something other than filling it with my own junk. This garage should be a crossroads for weary hot rod travelers. It's what I have it for. "Fill the space with friends and memories," someone told me, "they're the most valuable possessions you have." Sage advice from an anonymous wise man. Someday I hope I can impose on you in Austin. But it isn't why I did it. I did it for what was left behind when the Buicks rolled out of here. And it's way more valuable than any car could ever be.

Well said brother.

100% Matt · 10-03-2012, 01:28 PM

One of the best posts I've ever read here....Mark your a ruler and I'm glad to call you a friend

Quote:

Originally Posted by general gow

Sometimes I forget that the time I spent with you guys wasn't your whole adventure. It's such a strange experience to have a few scenes together as the movies of our lives intersect on the same screen for a few moments.

I'm really glad I could help in the small way that I did. It feels good to use the space for something other than filling it with my own junk. This garage should be a crossroads for weary hot rod travelers. It's what I have it for. "Fill the space with friends and memories," someone told me, "they're the most valuable possessions you have." Sage advice from an anonymous wise man. Someday I hope I can impose on you in Austin. But it isn't why I did it. I did it for what was left behind when the Buicks rolled out of here. And it's way more valuable than any car could ever be.

**Flowmeister** · 10-03-2012, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by general gow

Sometimes I forget that the time I spent with you guys wasn't your whole adventure. It's such a strange experience to have a few scenes together as the movies of our lives intersect on the same screen for a few moments.

I'm really glad I could help in the small way that I did. It feels good to use the space for something other than filling it with my own junk. This garage should be a crossroads for weary hot rod travelers. It's what I have it for. "Fill the space with friends and memories," someone told me, "they're the most valuable possessions you have." Sage advice from an anonymous wise man. Someday I hope I can impose on you in Austin. But it isn't why I did it. I did it for what was left behind when the Buicks rolled out of here. And it's way more valuable than any car could ever be.

This is a very profound post.
Salt of the earth kind of stuff.
There are a lot of facets to this Epic road trip!

**daddy_o's_diner** · 10-03-2012, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by general gow

Sometimes I forget that the time I spent with you guys wasn't your whole adventure. It's such a strange experience to have a few scenes together as the movies of our lives intersect on the same screen for a few moments.

I'm really glad I could help in the small way that I did. It feels good to use the space for something other than filling it with my own junk. This garage should be a crossroads for weary hot rod travelers. It's what I have it for. "Fill the space with friends and memories," someone told me, "they're the most valuable possessions you have." Sage advice from an anonymous wise man. Someday I hope I can impose on you in Austin. But it isn't why I did it. I did it for what was left behind when the Buicks rolled out of here. And it's way more valuable than any car could ever be.

It is OK to have a man-crush on Mark, right???

Glad you all made it hime safe and can't wait to hear the rest of the story.

.

**mctim64** · 10-03-2012, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daddy_o's_diner

It is OK to have a man-crush on Mark, right???

He's a good guy but.....

lol

Irish Mike · 10-03-2012, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by general gow

But it isn't why I did it. I did it for what was left behind when the Buicks rolled out of here.

Oil spots?

10-03-2012, 10:20 AM	#1
Ryan Administrator Join Date: Jan 1995 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 13,624	Road Trip Revival: Part 3 We arrived at Boston's Logan Airport a few minutes earlier than scheduled, but the Good General was already there in his '54 Ford waiting on us. He scooped Norm and me up and before we knew it, we were standing in front of his shop waiting for his ... To read the rest of this blog entry from The Jalopy Journal, click here. Last edited by Ryan; 10-03-2012 at 12:00 PM.

10-03-2012, 10:35 AM	#2
ROBERT JAM Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: RED LODGE MT 59068 Posts: 655	Re: Road Trip Revival: Part 3 cant wait for the next installment of the" road trip wars"! __________________ Hot rods are driven!! 32 ford (hemi power),28 roadster (flathead power)

10-03-2012, 10:39 AM	#3
hrm2k Alliance Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Parkville MD Posts: 2,873	Re: Road Trip Revival: Part 3 So after waiting to hear and wondering if you guys made it home, you are going to turn into a 2 part series ? that is just mean !!!!! The cars did look really good.....much better than I expected. __________________ you know you want to buy my car http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=801248

10-03-2012, 10:41 AM	#4
Tom davison Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 2,062	Re: Road Trip Revival: Part 3 May you get happier with each mile. Where are you? __________________ www.tomdavisonart.com

10-03-2012, 10:43 AM	#5
pinkynoegg Alliance Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: College Station, Texas Posts: 889	Re: Road Trip Revival: Part 3 good to see that yall got over the little hurdles along the way __________________ When in doubt, chop it

10-03-2012, 10:43 AM	#6
pumpman Alliance Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Union Pier Mi Posts: 1,447	Re: Road Trip Revival: Part 3 Good luck boss, she looks pretty damn nice from what I can see. By the way, you have bigger stones than me taking a 2000 cruise in something that's been sitting for awhile. __________________ Still smokin tires and cigars

10-03-2012, 10:47 AM	#7
PUMPKINHEAD Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: TX....someday by the ocean in California Posts: 414	Re: Road Trip Revival: Part 3 Looking forward to the next installment. BTW- I miss being able to find real pizza so easily. If you're looking for some damn good pizza like that when you get back home, try Dom's Pizza in Cedar Park......AUTHENTIC!

10-03-2012, 10:49 AM	#8
zman Alliance Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Garner, NC Posts: 16,484	Re: Road Trip Revival: Part 3 Someone that has been PM'ing me for help on their Nailhead just took the A/C off of theirs, Maybe we can persuade them to sell it to Norm. __________________ I have gotten grief for pointing out that the white, speckled stuff on chicken shit is still chicken shit. I will continue to do so... Chili Phil

10-03-2012, 10:51 AM	#10
gmstuff Alliance Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Elkridge MD Posts: 233	Re: Road Trip Revival: Part 3 Baltimore has a shady district...

10-03-2012, 10:53 AM	#11
typo41 Grenade Inspector Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Mentone Beach, California Posts: 124	Re: Road Trip Revival: Part 3 No AC, oh well,,, but boy are they purdy.... __________________ AKA Anthony Huntimer - Huntimer Photography Home of the World's Fastest Calendar

10-03-2012, 10:55 AM	#12
general gow Alliance Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Taunton, MA Posts: 5,445	Re: Road Trip Revival: Part 3 Sometimes I forget that the time I spent with you guys wasn't your whole adventure. It's such a strange experience to have a few scenes together as the movies of our lives intersect on the same screen for a few moments. I'm really glad I could help in the small way that I did. It feels good to use the space for something other than filling it with my own junk. This garage should be a crossroads for weary hot rod travelers. It's what I have it for. "Fill the space with friends and memories," someone told me, "they're the most valuable possessions you have." Sage advice from an anonymous wise man. Someday I hope I can impose on you in Austin. But it isn't why I did it. I did it for what was left behind when the Buicks rolled out of here. And it's way more valuable than any car could ever be.

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