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william_smith · 02-06-2025, 12:52 AM

Howdy fellas,

August 20th I will be hitting the road from Southern CA to Dearborn MI & back for Old Car Festival in my 14' Touring, Setting aside 40-45 days to do this trip without any rush. I did this trip following RT 66 last year in my 31' Coupe, however this years route will differ as my T is comfortable at 30-35 MPH and freeways are a no-go. Also avoiding wolf creek pass as it kicked my behind last year. I believe RT 66 may be the preferred route for much of the route however what do you guys recommend? I am open to suggestions and if any of ya'll may be along the route I would enjoy meeting fellow T guys along the way.

Estimating ~200 miles per day, Some of the first initial days getting up and over the mountains and the divide may result in fewer miles however after NM I should be able to cover an easy 200+ miles daily. Somewhat stock engine besides a touring cam and high compression head. Also running rocky mountains and a Ruckstell. I will be celebrating my 26th Birthday while on the road so if there is any must see stops to make I am open to recommendations.

I may be uploading my current route however there will likely be revisions.

-William Smith
Smith's Antique Auto

02-06-2025, 12:52 AM	#1
william_smith Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Southern California Posts: 7	1914 Cross Country Road Trip to Dearborn Howdy fellas, August 20th I will be hitting the road from Southern CA to Dearborn MI & back for Old Car Festival in my 14' Touring, Setting aside 40-45 days to do this trip without any rush. I did this trip following RT 66 last year in my 31' Coupe, however this years route will differ as my T is comfortable at 30-35 MPH and freeways are a no-go. Also avoiding wolf creek pass as it kicked my behind last year. I believe RT 66 may be the preferred route for much of the route however what do you guys recommend? I am open to suggestions and if any of ya'll may be along the route I would enjoy meeting fellow T guys along the way. Estimating ~200 miles per day, Some of the first initial days getting up and over the mountains and the divide may result in fewer miles however after NM I should be able to cover an easy 200+ miles daily. Somewhat stock engine besides a touring cam and high compression head. Also running rocky mountains and a Ruckstell. I will be celebrating my 26th Birthday while on the road so if there is any must see stops to make I am open to recommendations. I may be uploading my current route however there will likely be revisions. -William Smith Smith's Antique Auto