Off to ontario!

[northernz]

Thanks for the info, that sounds like a great drive! My brother who is accompanying me wants to go south of Chicago and across and I am very tempted! However, a possible wrench in the works has appeared. Mike at Whitehead has informed me that the car will probably NOT be ready to go Monday! AAARRRRGGGGGHHH! The flights are booked! Not happy.

I'll update the thread when I know for sure what's happening.

Frustrated in Edmonton.

[grannyknot]

Mark, that is great news, unfortunately I won't be able to make a Monday due to work.

I was looking forward to meeting you and giving you a proper send off.

Oh well, looking forward to the pics and remember to bring at least one spare oil filter with you for that crucial first oil change.

Chris

[Patcon]

I third the Badlands - Montana route. The badlands are amazing and in Montana at the time I don't believe they had a posted speed limit. Was following a Convertible LeBaron with the top down at triple digits. Went by a state trooper. He didn't bat an eye...

[northernz]

The trooper probably thought it was Jon Voight driving the LeBaron! Thanks for the thought Chris, I'm guessing you didn't see my last post, what are you doing Tuesday? I'm really not sure what's going to happen in the next couple of days, I know Mike doesn't want to hand the car over til he's completely satisfied with it, which of course I can't complain about but I'm kind of committed to coming bacvk next week sooo.... I guess we'll see!

[240260280z]

Give Montana regards from my Blue 77.... point of origin.

[takayuki]

I would love to see this car in person once its back in edmonton!

[northernz]

Okay all is well! The car is at the bodyshop today for final wet sand and polish, Mike will finish up trim and any last details Fridayand Saturday if necessary, appraiser will be at Whitehead on Monday morning to get a new agreed value for my insurance company and then we're off! Going to take the advice from you guys and head down to the Interstate south of Chicago and then over to South Dakota, Montana and back up into Canada through Glacier Park.  

One question I have regarding toll Highways,  how does a visitor pay the tolls? Is there a cash/credit lane or do I need a pass?  Really looking forward to the adventure! I may take my ipad along and post some pictures along the way. Thanks for the route advice from everyone, looking forward to it!

[Hank240]

Mark - I was at Whtehead's this morning and your baby is most definitely at Florida Garage for the wet sand and polish. I was hoping to meet you and watch you roll away in the sweet Z but won't be around next week due to work. Safe travels and enjoy the reborn Z.

 

cheers

[northernz]

Thanks Hank! It's been a long haul and I can't quite believe it's almost over! Mike has discovered a driveline vibration over 80 (Kmh or Mph he didn't say!) that will need to be sorted before departure. He also said I will be very happy with the power the motor is developing! Too bad we couldn't meet, thanks for the thought though!

[grannyknot]

When you get a final,   actual,    for real this time,   definite notification to pick up the car, let us know,

I'll see if I can skip off work.

Chris

[Marty Rogan]

Okay all is well! The car is at the bodyshop today for final wet sand and polish, Mike will finish up trim and any last details Fridayand Saturday if necessary, appraiser will be at Whitehead on Monday morning to get a new agreed value for my insurance company and then we're off! Going to take the advice from you guys and head down to the Interstate south of Chicago and then over to South Dakota, Montana and back up into Canada through Glacier Park.  

One question I have regarding toll Highways,  how does a visitor pay the tolls? Is there a cash/credit lane or do I need a pass?  Really looking forward to the adventure! I may take my ipad along and post some pictures along the way. Thanks for the route advice from everyone, looking forward to it!

Mark,

 

In Illinois there is a cash lane.  You will pay twice the toll, but you don't have to have an I-Pass.  I believe Indiana and Ohio have cash booths as well. 

 

I live in a NW suburb of Chicago, if, heaven forbid you have car trouble in this area.  I even have a car trailer that I could pick you up with.  

 

I will PM you my cell number.

 

Marty

[240260280z]

I think you could drive on highways all the way across Canada w/o a toll.

 

Land of the Free  .... and high taxes