"Live" from our Southwestern Swing - Page 16

Larry Hill · 10-12-2011, 03:30 PM

More downhill.

That sign that you can't read says the Pony Express Route.

A '58 Mercury Montclair?? seen in Payson, AZ.

Larry Hill · 10-12-2011, 03:38 PM

More downhill.

Cactus!!

More cactus--This is right outside the motorhome door where we were pulled off getting the brakes cooled down.

This is looking down the hill where we were pulled off and didn't know whenever we started back down if we were going to have brakes again.

Larry Hill · 10-12-2011, 03:44 PM

Here we are back on the road and everything working ok!!

This is Al Corda's rig where we pulled off to check the brakes again before we started down another 6% grade.

The most of the rest of the photos are of the rest of the trip into Phoenix. A lot are shots of the saquaro (sp) cactus along the way. They were just amazing! Some of them were 20-30' tall.

Larry Hill · 10-12-2011, 03:50 PM

Mark Yacavone · 10-12-2011, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmcarter

I've heard the better route for pulling is to continue on to Flagstaff on I-40 and then go south on I-17...sounds like there may be some merit to that. Ever notice steep grade warnings seldom read more than 6% and you just know that's not right when smoke is boiling off the brakes despite your jake brake, downshifting, etc???

X2 on Toby's pics....spent many years in the Pacific Northwest, great memories, including the 195 mile relay race from Mt Hood to Seaside OR....well, the party at the end of the run was fun anyway.

Best of luck Larry and Patsy, if I don't get in at Vegas I'll stop by your shop when I'm in Kentucky this winter and say hello.

Jim, You still have to come down about 5500' on the interstate . You DO have a few runaway ramps though...
Time of day is the big consideration as to when you want to hit downtown Phoenix.

Larry Hill · 10-12-2011, 03:55 PM

The tower from the old Beeline Dragway.

Larry Hill · 10-12-2011, 04:00 PM

Along the interstate in Phoenix.

At dinner last night with Mike and Paula Cotten at the San Satini Flats.

Mike Mingo and Al Corda

Me and Larry

Al and Mike

Larry Hill · 10-12-2011, 05:13 PM

Well we are in and parked with waterfront property. Thanks to Mike and Paula and Redman for getting us a great spot. We are up by the fence and not headed in toward the lake. We heard great stories about how Chuck Rayburn was parked here a few years ago headed in toward the lake and somehow his truck ended up in the lake!

We are about set up and ready to take a tour and figure out how to get around here. Come on by to see us if you are here!

Larry Hill · 10-12-2011, 11:48 PM

Here are a few shots from today:

This is the holding lot waiting to get in and parked.

Looking back toward the starting line.

This is taken from my easy chair in our pits looking down on the lake.

Looking the other direction toward the track and the mountains.

Mr. Toby Lang F/SA

Larry Hill · 10-12-2011, 11:59 PM

Getting the track ready for racing.

Making sure there aren't any bumps on the starting line!

10-12-2011, 03:30 PM	#151
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,660 Likes: 1,949 Liked 10,812 Times in 2,247 Posts	Re: "Live" from our Southwestern Swing More downhill. That sign that you can't read says the Pony Express Route. A '58 Mercury Montclair?? seen in Payson, AZ. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

10-12-2011, 03:38 PM	#152
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,660 Likes: 1,949 Liked 10,812 Times in 2,247 Posts	Re: "Live" from our Southwestern Swing More downhill. Cactus!! More cactus--This is right outside the motorhome door where we were pulled off getting the brakes cooled down. This is looking down the hill where we were pulled off and didn't know whenever we started back down if we were going to have brakes again. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

10-12-2011, 03:44 PM	#153
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,660 Likes: 1,949 Liked 10,812 Times in 2,247 Posts	Re: "Live" from our Southwestern Swing Here we are back on the road and everything working ok!! This is Al Corda's rig where we pulled off to check the brakes again before we started down another 6% grade. The most of the rest of the photos are of the rest of the trip into Phoenix. A lot are shots of the saquaro (sp) cactus along the way. They were just amazing! Some of them were 20-30' tall. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

10-12-2011, 03:50 PM	#154
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,660 Likes: 1,949 Liked 10,812 Times in 2,247 Posts	Re: "Live" from our Southwestern Swing __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

10-12-2011, 03:55 PM	#156
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,660 Likes: 1,949 Liked 10,812 Times in 2,247 Posts	Re: "Live" from our Southwestern Swing The tower from the old Beeline Dragway. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

10-12-2011, 04:00 PM	#157
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,660 Likes: 1,949 Liked 10,812 Times in 2,247 Posts	Re: "Live" from our Southwestern Swing Along the interstate in Phoenix. At dinner last night with Mike and Paula Cotten at the San Satini Flats. Mike Mingo and Al Corda Me and Larry Al and Mike __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

10-12-2011, 05:13 PM	#158
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,660 Likes: 1,949 Liked 10,812 Times in 2,247 Posts	Re: "Live" from our Southwestern Swing Well we are in and parked with waterfront property. Thanks to Mike and Paula and Redman for getting us a great spot. We are up by the fence and not headed in toward the lake. We heard great stories about how Chuck Rayburn was parked here a few years ago headed in toward the lake and somehow his truck ended up in the lake! We are about set up and ready to take a tour and figure out how to get around here. Come on by to see us if you are here! __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

10-12-2011, 11:48 PM	#159
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,660 Likes: 1,949 Liked 10,812 Times in 2,247 Posts	Re: "Live" from our Southwestern Swing Here are a few shots from today: This is the holding lot waiting to get in and parked. Looking back toward the starting line. This is taken from my easy chair in our pits looking down on the lake. Looking the other direction toward the track and the mountains. Mr. Toby Lang F/SA __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

10-12-2011, 11:59 PM	#160
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,660 Likes: 1,949 Liked 10,812 Times in 2,247 Posts	Re: "Live" from our Southwestern Swing Getting the track ready for racing. Making sure there aren't any bumps on the starting line! __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817