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09-05-2022, 11:03 AM | #21 |
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Re: Blue Ridge Parkway/ Skyline Drive
Well the car is back together with 2 weeks to spare! Rear end rebuilt (after much drama). I am really glad I did that because I found the driveshaft bearing was completely trashed in addition to the bad axle. That wouldn't have lasted much longer.. All 4 brakes rebuilt and new cast iron drums by Randy Gross. 4 new Stipes shocks and rebuilt springs. It amazes me how nice this car stops and handles now. I dare say it is comfortable.
Now I just have to put together my spares and tools.
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09-05-2022, 11:34 AM | #22 | |
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Since you'll be using the new brakes a lot on the Parkway, be prepared (bring with you what you will need) to adjust the brakes a few times. Have fun!
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09-05-2022, 02:55 PM | #23 |
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I was planning on joining you on the parkway for a few hundred miles but took a wrong turn and ended up in Arizona. Should be able to find my way back to North Carolina sometime in January.
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09-05-2022, 11:30 PM | #24 |
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You will find the Parkway closed from Bent Mountain in Roanoke County to where it crosses 460. It has been closed for quite a while. I don’t know why. So plan on passing through Roanoke. Roanoke area is probably the least attractive section of the parkway, anyway. I am in Roanoke, and can help you if you get into a bind. My number is (540) 493-8756. I am notoriously bad about carrying my phone, so leave a message. My uncle was the administrator of the Parkway his last few years in the service. Call if you need anything.
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09-06-2022, 04:25 AM | #25 | |
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There is a small zoo and a “man made star” on Mill Mountain as well. All of this is a just a few miles away from Market Square in downtown Roanoke. Market Square is historic, and plenty of local flavor restaurants reside there. If you reach Roanoke on a weekend, there may be a festival of some sort going on. If you are interested in trains, the Transportation Museum is also nearby. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Last edited by shew01; 09-06-2022 at 05:02 AM. |
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09-06-2022, 06:51 AM | #26 | |
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09-06-2022, 07:24 AM | #27 |
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Had a friend that passed untimely many years ago. He knew his days were numbered. His last request was to make a drive on that parkway! That’s how impressionable it can be.
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09-06-2022, 09:13 AM | #28 |
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I forgot in Asheville, check out the Biltmore house, it’ll take a day but worth it.
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09-06-2022, 03:54 PM | #29 |
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09-06-2022, 07:53 PM | #30 |
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Originally Posted by History View Post I forgot in Asheville, check out the Biltmore house, it’ll take a day but worth it. Agreed.' Ditto - I drove over there in my Tudor back in the mid-70s, when I lived in West Asheville. My dad followed in his old VW Bug, just in case..... |
09-06-2022, 10:40 PM | #31 |
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My wife and I toured on highways parallel to and near the Blue Ridge/ Skyline Drive in a totally stock 31 Tudor. It amazed me how fit the Model A is for touring the west N.C. and east Tn mountains.
Very rarely had to downshift even on steep downgrades and could usually make it up fairly steep grades in third. This with a somewhat marginal engine. I am convinced that the 3.78 differential is a great one for the mountains. Grandfather Mountain was a real challenge but we got up there w/o problems. Just make sure you don’t stop! We also toured the same mountain routes in my 73 Std Beetle. It did well but could be cranky in very cold weather. The Model A and Beetle — two great mountain cars! |
09-07-2022, 04:21 AM | #32 |
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October is peak leaf season. Gorgeous drives will be on display very soon.
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09-07-2022, 08:06 AM | #33 |
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Hopefully you can use this for inspiration to go the distance.....
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09-07-2022, 09:21 AM | #34 | |
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09-07-2022, 10:16 AM | #35 |
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After all this discussion, it is 'required' to post pictures of your adventures for the rest of us 'land locked' types......Looking forward to it !
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09-07-2022, 08:13 PM | #36 |
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It should be a beautiful time for your drive.
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09-08-2022, 08:32 PM | #37 |
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Make sure to stop at Meadows of Dan and Mabry Mill just past Fancy Gap, VA. Visit Nancy’s Candy Company and watch them make amazing truffles. (And you can buy a few as well)
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09-10-2022, 09:37 AM | #38 | |
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A lot of people (including me) use that section of Parkway as a Roanoke bypass when heading south from Central Virginia down toward Hillsville/Galax/Floyd areas. For whatever reason, the National Park Service allowed condominium and apartment construction backing right up to the Parkway, so it's not in fact a very scenic section unless you like swingsets, barbeque grills, and trash cans. The Parkway would be a wonderful ride in a Model A. I've done it end to end on antique motorcycles with a 45 MPH top speed and there's nothing dangerous about it. Lannis |
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09-10-2022, 09:39 AM | #39 | |
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09-18-2022, 06:20 AM | #40 |
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Well it looks like the weather is going to be great along the parkway this week. She's all secure in the trailer and we're headed to Waynesboro. The fun starts tomorrow. Wish us luck!
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