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Old 08-20-2014, 04:41 PM   #1
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Will be driving T thru Bluefield va on Hwy 52 to williamson Wv to the Ohio Jam,looking on map I could take 119 over to Charleston or take 52 all way to Huntington,pick up Hwy 2 can't tell on map how to get from Charleston to 35 without getting on freeway,anyone know that area? Thanks
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Old 08-20-2014, 06:29 PM   #2
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I usually plan some trips by using "gogglemaps.com"

It gives the directions from point A to point B, and miles for each road.
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I usually plan some trips by using "gogglemaps.com"

It gives the directions from point A to point B, and miles for each road.
Thanks Tom I've did that but its hard to tell with all the roads around there,guess have to play it by ear!
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From Charleston, WV you would take Route 60 west to Saint Albans, WV (approx 12 miles). There you would pick up Route 35 / 817 (older parts of 35 removed from the US highway system are called 817 in this area) to Point Pleasant, WV (approx 46 miles) . At Point Pleasant you will cross the Ohio River and be on Route 35 in Ohio to your destination.

Beware that the section of Route 35 from Saint Albans to Point Pleasant contains a 14 mile section of 2-lane highway that has a lot of semi-truck traffic and is considered one of the most dangerous roads in this area! Several deaths have occured this year in accidents involving tractor-trailers on that 14 mile stretch. I would consider Route 62 as a substitute for that section. It is a 2-lane road on the opposite side of the Kanawha River and has very littlle commercial traffic. You could easily pick up Route 62 at my hometown of Winfield, WV (15 miles from Saint Albans on 35 /817) by crossing the bridge over the river to Eleanor (named for Eleanor Roosevelt). It is a lot safer way to Point Pleasant in an old car! I usually take this route when I take my '34 to Columbus, Ohio for the Goodguy's car show. Be safe and enjoy the trip!

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Listen to Jim (Hot Rod Grille). He knows that area as well as anyone, I know.
He's been an "A" Model man for longer than I care to remember.
We started, at about the same time, in the Charleston, West Virginia area, over fifty years ago.
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Old 08-21-2014, 02:14 PM   #6
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Thanks fellows. I agree about rt35 I have driven Mdl a thru there several times!will take your advise and take Rt 60. Mdl T is a lot slower than my A just want to stay on less traveled roads, Mabe I will see you guys coming thru.
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Listen to Jim (Hot Rod Grille). He knows that area as well as anyone, I know.
He's been an "A" Model man for longer than I care to remember.
We started, at about the same time, in the Charleston, West Virginia area, over fifty years ago.
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Old 08-21-2014, 06:07 PM   #8
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Thanks Brent Hey I told a friend to give you a call ,he needs a top put on I think 35-37 Chevy sedan
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Thanks Brent Hey I told a friend to give you a call ,he needs a top put on I think 35-37 Chevy sedan
I spoke with him. Thanks!!
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Thanks fellows. I agree about rt35 I have driven Mdl a thru there several times!will take your advise and take Rt 60. Mdl T is a lot slower than my A just want to stay on less traveled roads, Mabe I will see you guys coming thru.

Hey Randall,

If you will PM me with your travel schedule and the approximate time that you will be in my area, I'll make plans to meet you for a root beer float at the soda fountain in The Hot Rod Grille Garage. I'm within sight of the bridge between Winfield and Eleanor that I suggested you use to reach Route 62 for the alternate (safer) route to Point Pleasant. Hope to see you!

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With a name like, WILLIAMSON,W.V, must be a NICE place. Wunder how many BILLS there are in the phone book??
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Bet them there hills and hollars are full!!LOL
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Stopes by the hot rod grill and had my first root beer float. Turns out Jim knew a friend of mine Garry Jarvis and also my bro and nephew. What a small world. Had a great visit and enjoyed looking at all the cool stuff Jim has collected over the years Thanks again. Randall Tonda
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That is a great looking T.
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Stopes by the hot rod grill and had my first root beer float. Turns out Jim knew a friend of mine Garry Jarvis and also my bro and nephew. What a small world. Had a great visit and enjoyed looking at all the cool stuff Jim has collected over the years Thanks again. Randall Tonda

We had a great visit from Randall & Tonda Strickland and Michael & Sue Westervelt at the soda fountain in The Hot Rod Grille Garage! It was fun to present the Stricklands with their very first root beer float while sharing Sue's stories of her days as a soda jerk years ago. Great to meet such friendly "Ford Barner's" and I look forward to stopping for a visit when I am in their neighborhood. Here are a couple of pics from their visit.

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Great story !
It's good to see that experiences, like this, still go on.
Thanks for sharing !
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Old 08-30-2014, 05:20 PM   #17
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I'm still trying to get down to that root beer keg-gettin' thirsty, too. One of these days...
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Hey Jeff,

Your root beer float is still waiting! Our big car show is coming up in Charleston on October 1st-5th. Would love to see you there. Check it out at www.charlestonwvcarshow.com and let me know if you can make it. I'll save a good spot for you next to my car.

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