MikeStang 247 Report post Posted January 11, 2016 Well the dates and Routes have been released and registration is open. I will be signing up today and am planning on trying to make the Long Haul Club for my very first Power Tour. It will end up being about 2,000 miles round trip for me :-) I ffigure with the tour starting in my back yard and the 1st 3 legs being in Louisiana and Texas this will be my best chance of making it ALL the way Is anyone else doing the tour? I have 2 other friends who are Joining me for at least 2 legs of the run. 8 Jacksonel, alexitom, JefferyPt and 5 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SM69Mach 68 Report post Posted January 11, 2016 Certainly on my bucket list to do, but looks to be a bit far for me this year. Good luck and have a great time! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969vert 55 Report post Posted January 12, 2016 royal purple is 6 miles from my house...might have to dust off the convertible and check it out.. By the way still have not finished the console install yet...Mikestang Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeStang 247 Report post Posted January 12, 2016 LMAO...Wow Vert you still haven't bolted that thing in HaHa... I need to rework mine a bit to pretty it up...Will prob take it out and rebuild it better haha. You should come make a few legs with us man Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bryonbush 85 Report post Posted January 14, 2016 might have to do it this year even if its just from Dallas to OK. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MN69Grande 203 Report post Posted January 14, 2016 I just saw the route yesterday. Unfortunately it's a little to far for me as I still need to break in and tune the new motor (since the last one imploded during last years PT). But I recommend anyone who can go does go. The most fun I've had in a long time, even with the car self destructing. Everyone on the tour is great and you see things you don't normally see at other shows. I am thinking about going to Summer Nationals in Milwaukee though. I've started to build my 2016 Car Show calendar... Dreaming of warm weather already. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeStang 247 Report post Posted January 19, 2016 MN Come on Out we can tune it on the drive :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bryonbush 85 Report post Posted January 23, 2016 i have to say i've been watching youtube videos of the tour and pretty excited about it. Looks like a lot of low speed driving though which means ill have to get my electric fans wired up and on par before i go. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MN69Grande 203 Report post Posted January 25, 2016 i have to say i've been watching youtube videos of the tour and pretty excited about it. Looks like a lot of low speed driving though which means ill have to get my electric fans wired up and on par before i go. That would be important. Sometimes the lines into venues get long and you idle for quite some time. Also last year we went through Chicago land with a TON of stop and go traffic (also watch out for the @$$clowns cutting you off all the time, not a lot of respect for old cars). The tour is a test on a lot of cars (mine failed). But even with the troubles it was so worth it. I went with a buddy of mine and we could stop looking at everything and talking to great people. We were so tired at the end of everyday. But yes I would say make sure your car is ready for some days of hard driving. There are some places where you will get to go fast. In fact it's very possible my motor problems were caused trying to keep up with a vette in southern Illinois. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeStang 247 Report post Posted January 25, 2016 Exactly why I added and OD Transmission... I like to roll smooth and steady at 80-90 if I need to hehe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bryonbush 85 Report post Posted January 26, 2016 this year there would have to be highways with the routes or it would take a year to get from Dallas to OKC going the back way. so i have new brakes, tires, engine, trans and suspension so hopefully im good. just wondering what others bring for tools and supplies. what do yall do to get ready? the most ive ever gone was about 1.5 hours one way non stop but that was all highway. no issues but this is a little different. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trinitys 134 Report post Posted March 6, 2016 I just saw the rout too and seriously considering it! I know my wife wants to go to Pennsylvania this summer though. I have a conference in June id have to check dates on. I could pick it up in Houston. I'll need to see if I can get the cooling system under control though. Driving through Texas in the heat of June with NO AC also sounds like fun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bryonbush 85 Report post Posted March 7, 2016 trinity: im there with ya with no AC in a convertible. Im thinking that leaving early enough in the morning will help out... and at least its not in Aug/Sept. ive started a thread on VMF about this and there is a few guys coming from San Antonio/Austin that are going. were going from Dallas to OKC to Kansas. if weather and everything else is good, we'll continue on. but judging by your vehicle set up you have listed, should be a comfortable ride. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trinitys 134 Report post Posted March 8, 2016 I'mout. I just realized this is the same week my work is sending me to the national NFPA conference in Las Vegas. That's ok though, I'm not really ready. I need to work on my cooling system and am planning to start a coil over front end suspension project. I'll just wait for the next one that starts close. I'll have to swing by VMF....its been a long time since i showed my face around there....pictures....we'll need pictures ;). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeStang 247 Report post Posted June 10, 2016 So who all will be doing the HRPT this year? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bryonbush 85 Report post Posted June 10, 2016 im going! picking up my dad at DFW on the 14th, doing our registration and hanging out there for a little bit. staying at the house for the night then heading north on the 15th. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MN69Grande 203 Report post Posted June 12, 2016 I'm jealous of you guys have fun! I'm already watching all the youtube videos with envy. Maybe next year. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ronaldsono 0 Report post Posted September 21, 2016 hmmm interesting.....now if youll excuse me, I must go pull up the tour schedule to check out the dates and route, I may ride out for part of it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
