People will gripe if you bring a new car. People will gripe if you have a classic cause they may not like your paint choice, wheel choice, engine choice and so on. The rule to this is you will not make everyone happy with what you build. Bring what you want, enjoy the scenery cause it is your car, your choice and your vacation. Also, if someone has something negative to say then they are not much of a car guy/gal anyway so their opinion does not matter. Hope to see you on the trip.
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We like to drive vintage cars for the tour and long hauled multiple times each in the 71 cuda, 57 Dodge, and 66 Gran Sport. We did drive the new Challenger one year, for us it was just not the same. Maybe as I get older the late model will have more appeal for ride quality, etc. However, anything’s better than not going! Get out there and enjoy it!Jim & Cathy North Mankato, MN Long Haulers '04,07,08,09,10,11,12,13,14,18,21Short Haul '05,'15,'17,’19 WST '14,'15,'16,'17,’18
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'86 Monte SS (sold) ~ HRPT 2015, '17, '18 ~ Long Hauler
'73 Dodge Coronet Wagon ~ ‘19 Long Hauler
79 Trans Am project
’90 Chevy 454 SS
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Originally posted by a_d_a_m View PostDrive the ramp truck!!!
When it's all said and done the only thing that matters is what you like and what you like doing! Don't worry about everyone else it's all about being together and enjoying the week.Last edited by Andy4639; January 8, 2018, 04:17 AM.Retirement is better than I thought!
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Thanks for all the replies. We will be there in one vehicle or the other........2018 Long Hauler
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1971 Cutlass Convertible, top down all the way!!! This will be the 12th year being topless! Maybe next year something a little older....Donna
Williamston, MI
Long Haul 2007,2008,2009,2010,2011 2012,2013,2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021
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Originally posted by BluLightning View PostIn all seriousness, drive whatever you feel like. I used to drive a newer (2002) truck but now I'm driving an old car. Someday, I hope to bring my really old car.R n T 88MCSS LS2 6Spd (2013)
Long Hauler 2011,12,14,15,16,17,18, 21, 22
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That's what's going into the '87 C10 SWB Stepside as we speak...................2018 Long Hauler
1965 Chevy C10 SWB Stepside
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I'm sure the truck bed will be loaded up.........2018 Long Hauler
1965 Chevy C10 SWB Stepside
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I have NO PROBLEM with anyone driving the tour in a newer car, or even a brand new one, as long as it's a cool car. I mean come on, don't bring your mom's Camry :lol:
In all seriousness, for me, it's about the challenge and the thrill of rolling in a 30-40+ year old ride. I don't believe I would have enjoyed the tours I did as much as I did without my 65 Mustang (vs say a brand new one). You get treated a little different, you get more attention... it just adds to an already awesome thing.
Someday, when it gets older, I might take the 2011 Mustang we bought brand new, but as long as my old stuff still rolls, it's Plan A or nothing.
Mid 70's and 80's stuff is finally starting to be acceptable and with a lower stance, a few changes here and there, the right wheels, there's some pretty sweet rides out there.
Also for the OP, there's A LOT of 73-87 C10s on the tour, they're awesome trucks and you'll fit right in if the 58 isn't ready.Last edited by Jesse James 80; January 9, 2018, 12:06 PM.1967 Chevrolet C10 SWB - 350/700R/3.73
1965 Ford Mustang - 289/T5/3.25
1968 Pontiac Firebird - Project Rusty Chicken
2014 HRPT Short Haul; 2015, 2016, & 2018 HRPT Long Hauler
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