Just got back from a 6300 mile trip in my 56 312 powered TBird. Only problem was a regulator that went sour and a rear main seal that started to leak. Car is basically stock (but with a C4 Trans). Averaged 14 MPG (ran around 70 mph on the highways. Very happy with the car. Been gone 39 days. Car climbed the Sierra-Nevada's and Rockies with no problems. All with an engine mileage unknown. And this was the second coast to coast trip with the car.

Went from NJ to Oregon, down the coast to San Jose (55/57 TBird show) and then to Reno for Hot August Nights (great scene). On way back stopped at Des Moines for another 55/57 TBird show and then home. Stopped at Mt Rushmore, Yellowstone, Crazy Horse, Mt Hood (Oregon) and other tourist spots. Also went go-carting at Miller Motorsports in Utah.

54 Victoria 312;  48 Ford Conv 302, 56 Bird 312
Forever Ford
Midland Park, NJ

good on you, Paul! Glad you are driving them!

BTW did you have Air on the Bird?

       A  L  A  N   F  R  A  K  E  S   ~  Tulsa, OK    

Glad to hear that you had a great, extensive trip, Paul!

It's always nice to see the older stuff on the road rather than being towed on a trailer to some show.

I think that seeing them on the road says a lot about the owner, what they're about, and how talented they are!

SALUTE!

NoShortcuts
a.k.a. Charlie Brown
near Syracuse, New York

Way to go Paul.Was Pauline also along?

  Dennis in Lititz PA

For most of the trip, no. Due to things at home, she flew to San Jose and rode to Reno with me then flew home. She came to Des Moines with a friend who trailered his car and then rode home wth me.



54 Victoria 312;  48 Ford Conv 302, 56 Bird 312
Forever Ford
Midland Park, NJ