Pete M Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 My folks are thinking of seeing california later this fall. My pop has strong concerns about doing a trip that would see him away from home and living in a trailer for a month or more. So, in addition to several other possiblities (like flying out and renting an RV), one plan would include me driving the Durango/trailer out to LA for them and picking them up at the airport, then the 3 of us head north seeing the sights and I would drop them off at some other airport (portland? denver?) to fly back while I spend yet another week driving the trailer back. 100 hours of driving. eek. Of course the plus side is that this would give me the opportunity to see more of you guys/gals. maybe visit some more junkyards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatslug87 Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 YES!! There are several of us in the San Francisco Bay Area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglescout526 Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 Hell yes!! @Pirate_Staz and I will get as many MJ's together and plan to meet in one area for ya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatslug87 Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 If you come to my house, you'll see four in one place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 I'd love to see ya comin through WI! There are a few of is within a few hours of each other in WI and MN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJCARENA Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 I would like to meet you in Phoenix with Eaglescout526 and Pirate_Staz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krustyballer16 Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 Wooooooow!Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglescout526 Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 Oh damn, so caught up in meeting ya. That's hell of a trip Pete. But think of the adventure it will be along the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted January 17, 2020 Author Share Posted January 17, 2020 44 minutes ago, 89 MJ said: I'd love to see ya comin through WI! There are a few of is within a few hours of each other in WI and MN. IF (and that's a big if) I was to swing by Michigan on the tail end we might be able to make it happen. no promises though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amsuco Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 That's a trip that everyone should drive once. ONCE. Keep us updated. I'm pretty close to STL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minuit Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 I think you should do it. That's easy for me to say, NOT being the one planning a 6k mile trip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High2by Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 Trip of a lifetime right there! I've never taken a road trip where I needed to have an oil change or two and a tire rotation done before I made it back home. EPIC!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustEmptyEveryPocket Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 I see you driving I-70 through Missouri. I live in the middle of the stretch and maybe 3 miles off the interstate. Could easily offer you a room for the night and a good meal. Plus a look at my DD comanche and all my project jeeps. If you do this trip (and want to stop by), PM me and we can figure it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derf Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 Stop and say hi as you swing through Denver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derf Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 Also, Denver west on I-70 to US-191 up to I-15 to Salt Lake City is a far more interesting drive than up I-25 to I-80. Besides, that takes you right next to Moab, which is interesting to see even if you don't stop to go Jeeping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted January 17, 2020 Author Share Posted January 17, 2020 I threw that map together in a hurry. Yup, Moab is preferred route. Been there a few times. Beautiful country. I drove to Denver last year. there's a bunch of guys in the area so we should plan on another get together. I'm not a stranger to long crazy trips. I drove to Denver and Detroit and back to Atlanta just last year (4k miles and I slept in the back of the Durango). and then there's the ultra crazy Me/dog/Jeep trip to Moab in 05 (I think). Nothing like hitting the road in a custom, home built Jeep before car GPS units or reliable cell coverage was a thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High2by Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 My trip to Moab in '13 was awesome. Would love to go back one day... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derf Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 35 minutes ago, Pete M said: I threw that map together in a hurry. Yup, Moab is preferred route. Been there a few times. Beautiful country. I drove to Denver last year. there's a bunch of guys in the area so we should plan on another get together. I'm not above long crazy trips. I drove to Denver and Detroit and back to Atlanta just last year. and then there's the ultra crazy Me/dog/Jeep trip to Moab in 05 (I think). Nothing like hitting the road in a home built Jeep before car GPS units or reliable cell coverage was a thing. Always up for a few beers with other addicts. I grew up doing road trips with the folks and I love driving all over the place when I can. I learned how to navigate long before GPS even existed and I love finding my own way and enjoying the drive. I'm thinking that when my silver truck is on tons and 40s, I'll be building up my red one with a diesel on like 31's or 33's and turn it into a road trip truck, maybe dragging a popup or small camper, doing a tour of the US. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnj92131 Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 Pete, Pick your parents up at San Diego, not L.A. San Diego is refreshingly different from Los Angeles, much more tourist friendly and frankly more interesting. Remember, I grew up in Southern California. Next your map is too small to see exactly why your are going up I-5 in central California. But I-5 out of L.A. is not tourist friendly trip. Perhaps you are planning to visit Yosemite National park? I would suggest you take U.S. 101 or the Pacific Coast Hwy out of L.A. to California State Highway 1. Right up the edge of the California coast. Spectacular drive. I can offer more specific suggestions if you are interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
500 MJ Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 2 minutes ago, johnj92131 said: I would suggest you take U.S. 101 or the Pacific Coast Hwy out of L.A. to California State Highway 1. Right up the edge of the California coast. Spectacular drive. If you drive the PCH, you'll need a good jam to accompany you... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schardein Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 My place is always open if the route brings you this way again. I trailered my CJ out to Tahoe last year and did the Rubicon Trail. Great junkyards in Denver, Salt Lake City, and Reno. I've also explored several good ones in the Phoenix area on a different trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglescout526 Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 1 hour ago, schardein said: I've also explored several good ones in the Phoenix area on a different trip. When was this? I can't seem to find any junk yard that doesn't have a picked over XJ or have any Jeeps at all. Only place I can find that has any Jeep is AMC salvage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted January 17, 2020 Author Share Posted January 17, 2020 6 hours ago, johnj92131 said: Pete, Pick your parents up at San Diego, not L.A. San Diego is refreshingly different from Los Angeles, much more tourist friendly and frankly more interesting. Remember, I grew up in Southern California. Next your map is too small to see exactly why your are going up I-5 in central California. But I-5 out of L.A. is not tourist friendly trip. Perhaps you are planning to visit Yosemite National park? I would suggest you take U.S. 101 or the Pacific Coast Hwy out of L.A. to California State Highway 1. Right up the edge of the California coast. Spectacular drive. I can offer more specific suggestions if you are interested. I'm all ears. as I said, I just threw that map together. the southern most destination is actually Disneyland. I know the General Sherman tree and Yosemite is on his list. as is lots of coast-side driving. Probably SanFran too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 Sounds like a great road trip, but you have the wrong brand of vehicle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schardein Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 3 hours ago, eaglescout526 said: When was this? I can't seem to find any junk yard that doesn't have a picked over XJ or have any Jeeps at all. Only place I can find that has any Jeep is AMC salvage. This would have been about 3 years ago, I think. I didn't find a lot of Jeeps, but I did find a 91 XJ with a column shifter and the 120mph "police" cluster. Since I flew in, all I had a was couple screwdrivers and a 1/4" set, or I would have pulled the column also. Best I can remember, this was the Pull-N-Save in Glendale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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