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Hawkrod 'RoadKill' Cross Country Trip 2022

I know Tom got the car new & owned it through the 70's, 80's 90's & sometime in the early 2000's he sold it on Ebay & Aruzza bought it & put the Ball Stud Hemi in the car... Cool car with cool history, cool engine with cool history, not sure they belong together... I'd rather see Tom's car as Tom kept it... & the Ball Stud Hemi would be cool in practically any Mopar from that time frame..

Yes, Aruzza built the engine for Tom as it was the ONLY one still existant. The factory only made a couple of prototypes and Tom got a hold of the only one left plus some extra parts was the story I heard.

At the time (2006) I was under the impression that Tom still owned the car as he was there with the car that was on display. I did hear that he sold it not too long after that.
 
Yes, Aruzza built the engine for Tom as it was the ONLY one still existant. The factory only made a couple of prototypes and Tom got a hold of the only one left plus some extra parts was the story I heard.

At the time (2006) I was under the impression that Tom still owned the car as he was there with the car that was on display. I did hear that he sold it not too long after that.
Definitely Aruzza bought the car before they installed the engine...
 
Yesterday we went back West (a little bit) because we did not want to miss the Gilmore Museum. It did not disappoint. Of course I was drawn to the muscle cars, but there is so much more to view there.
A few selected pictures from there:
An interesting and very, very rare bubble top for an early Corvette.
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Bill Mitchell's personalized 76 Corvette.
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I thought this Rolls Royce was stunning
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And yes, a turbine car again!
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I wouldn't mind adding this to my Road Runner collection!
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They had a nice selection of muscle cars.
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More from the Gilmore Museum:
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I have always like 70 Ford Torinos. I got a ride in one by my sisters boyfriend when I was about 14. I think that kicked off my liking of muscle cars and I guess I have a soft spot for them due to that memory. This was has a 428 Cobra Jet.
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Another car I thought was cool. Note the window in the middle to protect the rear passengers can be rolled up or down!
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A neat car with some stainless steel parts to compliment the rest of the car.
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I love the 340 'Cudas, and this one in Sassy Grass Green looked really good.
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We have only done half of the Ford Museum - we have to do Greenfield Village tomorrow. The museum is so vast with so much stuff there is no way we could do both in a day.
Of course there are cars and trucks.
Presidential cars...
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Cars from the 20s and 30s. This one looks like it was chopped from the factory...
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Old trucks...
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Racing cars, including NASCAR
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And one of the more beautiful old race cars in my opinion...
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But there is so much more to the Ford Museum. There is a whole section on steam power, and how it industrialized the country. Included in other sections were some of the machinery that was used, like old drill presses, lathes, etc.
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Then there was an entire section on how agriculture became modernized through machines
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Plus airplanes and how they developed
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And trains too. This is the biggest model steam locomotive ever built. They built like 60 of then, but then diesel ones took over.
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Another old train that looked neat due to the brass on it
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Each of the above sections has lots of examples, plus development descriptions as time went on. You could easily spend a few days here to really thoroughly explore each section.

For now, time to chill out and have a cold beverage!
 
We have only done half of the Ford Museum - we have to do Greenfield Village tomorrow. The museum is so vast with so much stuff there is no way we could do both in a day.
Of course there are cars and trucks.
Presidential cars...
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Cars from the 20s and 30s. This one looks like it was chopped from the factory...
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Old trucks...
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Racing cars, including NASCAR
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And one of the more beautiful old race cars in my opinion...
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But there is so much more to the Ford Museum. There is a whole section on steam power, and how it industrialized the country. Included in other sections were some of the machinery that was used, like old drill presses, lathes, etc.View attachment 1302372

Then there was an entire section on how agriculture became modernized through machines
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Plus airplanes and how they developed
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And trains too. This is the biggest model steam locomotive ever built. They built like 60 of then, but then diesel ones took over.
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Another old train that looked neat due to the brass on it
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Each of the above sections has lots of examples, plus development descriptions as time went on. You could easily spend a few days here to really thoroughly explore each section.

For now, time to chill out and have a cold beverage!
Make sure to check out Ohio George Montgomery's 33 Willys Gasser. It has its own display that was custom made for it. Well worth looking at. I can't wait to see it for myself. George showed me pictures of it last time I stopped by. We've been friends for years, he's a remarkable man.
 
@HawkRod this is absolute magic - what a fantastic way to spend your time, in a bad *** car with friends. I love that you documented so much for us to enjoy and of course, for yourself to look back on. Brilliant stuff my friend, I'll go back through this thread a lot I just know it!
 
Today we visited Greenfield Village. Henry Ford opened it in 1929, and he liked to have original buildings dismantled and brought in. The village has the original buildings from the Wright brothers, from Edison's complex, from Firestone, and more. Along with that, it has lots of original equipment and machines. It is another astounding museum well worth visiting.

Machine shop at Edison's place
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Manufacturing building
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Edison's lab
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It is hard to fully appreciate the site in pictures. It is not a museum, per se, but a working village from the past. They even drive around Model Ts in the site!

Cool place - glad we took the time to check it out!
 
Wow Hawk Rod, What a trip this has been. Talk about making memories this has been a fantastic journey to have the privilege to follow along and see all the pictures. Thank you,thank you and thank you for sharing this with us.
 
I remembered visiting Greenfield Village on a school trip. That means it has been open a looooong time.
 
Wow Hawk Rod, What a trip this has been. Talk about making memories this has been a fantastic journey to have the privilege to follow along and see all the pictures. Thank you,thank you and thank you for sharing this with us.
Thanks.

Our trip is about over. Today we visited the Air Force Museum in Dayton, OH. I have poor service tonight or I would post up some pictures. The place is HUGE and ASTOUNDING. Definitely a must see if you are in the area. Even better, it is free!

Tonight we are camping for our final night. We have about 6 hours driving in the car to get home. Once I do and get settled, I'll post some pictures of the Air Force Museum, plus add some "statistics" from our trip.
 
Thanks.

Our trip is about over. Today we visited the Air Force Museum in Dayton, OH. I have poor service tonight or I would post up some pictures. The place is HUGE and ASTOUNDING. Definitely a must see if you are in the area. Even better, it is free!

Tonight we are camping for our final night. We have about 6 hours driving in the car to get home. Once I do and get settled, I'll post some pictures of the Air Force Museum, plus add some "statistics" from our trip.
Dayum, and I'm in Norwalk for the Spring Nationals. You were 25 min from me. I'd of taken you up on that beer.
 
Dayum, and I'm in Norwalk for the Spring Nationals. You were 25 min from me. I'd of taken you up on that beer.
We are not that far apart. I'll be glad to buy you a beer on another trip or occasion. Maybe Carlisle?
 
Here are some pictures from the Air Force Museum in Dayton. The place is really big and oh so cool. You really need a couple of days to check it out.
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More from the Air Force Museum:
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We safely arrived back home yesterday afternoon, so our trip is now officially over. Once I get settled and get some numbers crunched, I'll post some trip numbers and statistics for those of you that may be interested.

Thanks for following along with the trip!

Hawk
 
More from the Air Force Museum:
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We safely arrived back home yesterday afternoon, so our trip is now officially over. Once I get settled and get some numbers crunched, I'll post some trip numbers and statistics for those of you that may be interested.

Thanks for following along with the trip!

Hawk

Thank you for your time and energy to make this wonderful trip happen. Thank you for taking us along and sharing these wonderful memories with us.
I am really looking forward to reading your numbers breakdown and your summary of how the RR performed and any other information from the drivers seat. Again thank you so much for taking everyone along with you.
 
Yes Hawk, thank you for sharing your adventure. It was great to follow along. If you ever want that "Roadkill" turned into the Queen (or King) of the ball just let me know. I think I know just how to do that!!
Thanks again Hawk, and look forward to seeing you in person again, shortly.
 
Wow. I have never seen an ME262 in person. Adding this to my list ! Thanks.
 
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