My 4,000 mile road trip in the Boogie Van from TX to NC to OH to GA to Giddings TX lo

I have officially lost my mind I am like one of those crazy car salesmen guys who try to get you to come down and buy a car before they put the straight jacket on me crazy lol


Here is the deal starting the 1st of July I am going to be bumming all over the east coast taking pictures and hitting up car shows. If you want pics of your ride or some shots for your companys website while we are on the road let me know I need to make gas/hotel money so i am cheap this trip lol.

Here are our already scheduled stops:

July 3rd-5th Heavy Rebel weekend Winston Salem N.C www.HeavyRebel.net

July 6th-8th Razor Graphics Fredericksburg V.A just hanging out

July 10-12th 12th GoodGuys PPG Nationals Columbus OH www.good-guys.com

July 14th-16th National Corvair Convention Jacksonville Fl

July 17th-19th Southeast Showdown Lawrenceville GA www.southeastshowdown.com

July 25 Billetproof TX Giddings TX www.billetproof.com


So the in between dates i will be traveling(not trailering) the van so if you want some pics or know of a car/bike that a magazine would becrazy to not want to feature hit me up, and we will see what we can do.

Special thanks:
Kirk for hooking me up with the Columbus Gig that made this trip happen

Kevin and Darren from razor Graphics for the Paint on the Van, and a place to sleep while in V.A

Mike Tidwell for getting the van running like it should because if it has more than one carb I am a danger with a screwdriver.

The Hellions for being my brothers, and just generally always helping out.

........and last but not least all the builders/owners/magazines that without you I would just be shooting happy little trees you make my work what it is and if I ever forget that kick my butt lol

 

Ahhh, the life of the 'unemployed'!
I'm jealous, need an assistant?

 

sounds like a great trip

 

awesome. I will be watching the blog for updates!

 

In north GA there is a place called Old Car City. It's in White, GA off I-75. He has a ton of cars sitting rotting in the woods behind his business. He takes people on tours thru the back. That would make a kinda neat stop for some photos of rusty rotting old cars When your headed down, If you need any assistance in GA you can contact me and I'll do what I can for ya.

 

No doubt! 4000 mile road trip in the Boogie Van; It dosent get much cooler than that. . .

 

Good luck John, looks a great road trip.

 

Yea I am already getting the why did you pick a road trip in July your van has no A/C lol

 

I was thinking of taking 20 into Georgia from Texas instead of going down 10 and up. Anyone live along that route that can give me any reason not to?

 

sound like a good roadtrip. keep us posted.

 

I-20 thru Mississippi is a continuous whoop-de-do from one end of the state to the other. It's like a motocross track. Make sure your shocks are up to it.

 

What exactly is a Boogie Van, in your case?

 

No S***!

Probably one of the most annoying stretches of road I've been on. Ever.


Sounds fun John. Taking your dog? I drive Houston to Va. a couple times a year and take one of my dogs every time. He loves to travel and doesn't complain. Road trips with mans best friend rule!


Have fun.


Mark

 

Yes Kustom T Dogg will go as far as the first leg to N.C, but then go back with Jacy to Houston since she has to work.


Here is a Boogie Van for those who dont know

 

I will be spending a few days in greenville during my trip so if anything is going on let me know.

 

I'm sort of on the way. If you are in N.C. you have to come close to me to get to Columbus. Check your map, I'm in Williamstown WV (right on Rt77 as it crosses into Ohio).

You do nice work and I'd pay for a pic of my crappy bike and pick up dinner if it's worth the effort. (if I'm off work, unfortunatly I'm employed)

 

Hey man!
Always loved your photography, so from that standpoint, I can't wait to see the trip! With your talent, you shouldn't have any trouble picking up work! Good luck and have fun!

Spike

 

We'll have to make plans while you are in GA.

 

Yea I will be spending quite a bit of time in the Greenville/Atlanta areas

 

I loved your stuff at roundup but i spent all my cash on car parts. I promise to come prepared to billetproof! Safe fun travels to you!

 

If you end up coming through Raleigh let me know, I'll get you some BBQ.

 

HaHa my mom lives in Lexington I have had way to much bbq

 

If all goes well I will sell everything b the time I get to billetproof lol

 

My folks live in Lexington, too!

Oh, and 20 through Alabama has a bunch of 55mph stuff... 'specially around B'ham.

 

is there such a thing?

 

Yup there is.

 

Blasphemy. Well unless it's that mustard stuff. YUCK!

 

Sounds like a lot of fun. I'll see you at Goodguys in Columbus. Let me know if you are coming further north in Ohio for any reason (Canton), I could show you around some shops and stuff.

 

HaHa yea I am driving the van so it wont bother me to bad two speed powerglide and a 6cyl on a rolling brick doesnt make for alot of high speed action lol