New York to San Francisco via Lincoln Highway

Post by **MikeV** » Wed Oct 11, 2023 3:00 pm

Speedway Motors Museum of American Speed has a 1924 Model T Touring Car that represents the 10,000,000th Model T. In June of 1924 Ford Motor company drove the 10,000,000th car from New York to San Francisco via the Lincoln Highway. The car in the Museum has made the trip twice, once on the 50th anniversary and once on the 75th anniversary! The Museum of American Speed is planning to drive the car again in June of 2024 for the 100th anniversary! Exact dates still to be determined. We would invite local Model T enthusiasts and clubs to meet us along the way and tour along for a portion of the way each day. Should be a lot of fun. We will have more details in the near future, just putting this out to see if there is any interest.

Post by **Arbs** » Wed Oct 11, 2023 6:38 pm

I love the idea of meeting up for a day trip. When you have more details, let me know. My club is based right around the Lincoln highway in PA. I'll check their interest too.

Post by **DHort** » Wed Oct 11, 2023 6:42 pm

I think it follows Hwy 30 in Illinois and has a speed limit of 55mph. That is how I drove to Detroit a few years ago. Would be fun to join.

Post by **WayneJ** » Thu Oct 12, 2023 7:25 pm

The Lincoln Hwy is Rt 31 when passes through Batavia, IL (a block from my house). In Geneva, IL the Lincoln Hyw becomes Rt 38 (Rosevelt Road). We have fair number of Model Ters in the area. I would join for a day.

Post by **JBog** » Thu Oct 12, 2023 9:12 pm

Myself and some others live in Cheyenne, and you'll come right through the downtown!

Post by **Art M** » Thu Oct 12, 2023 9:41 pm

Rt 30 travels through Ohio for about 250 miles. I suspect there are some members in our club as well as in neighboring clubs who would like to join the group for at least part of a day.

Please let us know well in advance the over night places and dates so that we can plan.

Art Mirtes

Jim M. · Post by **Jim M.** » Thu Oct 12, 2023 10:04 pm

I'd gladly run along from Gettysburg to Chambersburg!

Post by **Charlie B in N.J.** » Thu Oct 12, 2023 10:08 pm

Wonder if they ever put up that plaque on the building in N.Y. City where the highway was supposed to start? Somewhere in Times Square I think?

tom_strickling · Post by **tom_strickling** » Thu Oct 12, 2023 10:08 pm

I'll ride along for a while!

Post by **Susanne** » Mon Oct 16, 2023 4:57 am

It split into 2 roads at the western end - originally it went to the "Oakland Mole" which was a pier for the ferry to take cars to the "official" end of the Lincoln Highway in San Francisco... it's now where the east end of the SFOBB sits, there is (or was) a road that went out there called Mole Road. When they built the bridge in the 30's they used part of the mole as the bridge landing, and demolished the rest. We (when I worked there) would go out there and eat our sack lunches under the bridge, or at the AT&T long lines cable crossing building - lots of old and abandoned history out there.

CatGuy · Post by **CatGuy** » Mon Oct 16, 2023 4:29 pm

This would be fun to be involved in in some way. I'm about an hour south of Highway 30. We could have a caravan like they do for RAGBRAI!

Post by **JBog** » Fri Jan 12, 2024 1:25 pm

MikeV wrote: ↑
Wed Oct 11, 2023 3:00 pm
Speedway Motors Museum of American Speed has a 1924 Model T Touring Car that represents the 10,000,000th Model T. In June of 1924 Ford Motor company drove the 10,000,000th car from New York to San Francisco via the Lincoln Highway. The car in the Museum has made the trip twice, once on the 50th anniversary and once on the 75th anniversary! The Museum of American Speed is planning to drive the car again in June of 2024 for the 100th anniversary! Exact dates still to be determined. We would invite local Model T enthusiasts and clubs to meet us along the way and tour along for a portion of the way each day. Should be a lot of fun. We will have more details in the near future, just putting this out to see if there is any interest.

Any updates on this?

Post by **TWrenn** » Fri Jan 12, 2024 1:46 pm

This highway cuts right through the "middle of the north half" of Ohio! I've driven RTE 30 many a time in modern of course, which is part of the Lincoln Hwy. If we hear of dates and times in the locale of Mansfield, Ohio, maybe I can get some of our "clubbies" to join in down there, or at least meet at a restaurant in the area for a pit stop!

Post by **TWrenn** » Fri Jan 12, 2024 1:49 pm

TWrenn wrote: ↑
Fri Jan 12, 2024 1:46 pm
This highway cuts right through the "middle of the north half" of Ohio! I've driven RTE 30 many a time in modern of course, which is part of the Lincoln Hwy. If we hear of dates and times in the locale of Mansfield, Ohio, maybe I can get some of our "clubbies" to join in down there, or at least meet at a restaurant in the area for a pit stop!

As an aside...for that matter, RTE 30 also passes just north of Bucyrus Ohio, a straight shot down Ohio Rte. 4 about 40 miles south of our club's "stomping grounds". Wouldn't be impossible for us to drive our T's to that region, or trailer, there's a nice new state highway patrol barracks just north of 30 I bet they'd let us park trailers there for the day. Just a thought.

Post by **TWrenn** » Fri Jan 12, 2024 1:58 pm

Additional info re this potential tour for Mike...got me all excited about this!

Here's a link for some various sites maybe his group of whomever may be interested in along the way, depending on timing of course. It's all about the timing!!

http://www.historicbyway.com/maps-itine ... -mansfield

Mark Anderson · Post by **Mark Anderson** » Fri Jan 12, 2024 2:37 pm

An older friend of mine met with Tom Cotter and friends when they passed through Boone Iowa a few years back on their trip from New York City to San Francisco. (Model T Coast to Coast).

Post by **Rich Eagle** » Fri Jan 12, 2024 2:42 pm

It sounds Great!!!
I wish it was closer to Idaho Falls.
Rich

Post by **TWrenn** » Fri Jan 12, 2024 3:03 pm

TWrenn wrote: ↑
Fri Jan 12, 2024 1:49 pm

TWrenn wrote: ↑
Fri Jan 12, 2024 1:46 pm
This highway cuts right through the "middle of the north half" of Ohio! I've driven RTE 30 many a time in modern of course, which is part of the Lincoln Hwy. If we hear of dates and times in the locale of Mansfield, Ohio, maybe I can get some of our "clubbies" to join in down there, or at least meet at a restaurant in the area for a pit stop!
As an aside...for that matter, RTE 30 also passes just north of Bucyrus Ohio, a straight shot down Ohio Rte. 4 about 40 miles south of our club's "stomping grounds". Wouldn't be impossible for us to drive our T's to that region, or trailer, there's a nice new state highway patrol barracks just north of 30 I bet they'd let us park trailers there for the day. Just a thought.

Have to correct myself..apologize..Lincoln highway crosses 30 in a spot or two, as opposed to being a part of it.It's part of US 30A near and through Mifflin which added to my confusion. My bad. Plenty of places it is very near US 30 hence my confusion..nothing new there..ha ha. It also cuts through Galion Ohio and shares Rte 19 quite a bit on the way to Bucyrus Ohio.

Post by **Wingnut** » Sat Jan 13, 2024 9:36 am

The Lincoln runs along Rt. 30 near Wooster, there known as Lincolnway East or West , I'm not far from it and would like to putz along also. There are many things the area to see also , one of our All Ohio jamborees was near there held in Berlin.

Post by **Charlie B in N.J.** » Sat Jan 13, 2024 11:21 am

Route 27 here in N.J. Winds through a number of cities. At Trenton it crosses into Penn.

Post by **TRDxB2** » Sat Jan 13, 2024 11:41 am

Lots of info about the Lincoln Highway here https://www.lincolnhighwayassoc.org/
The Lincoln Highway has undergone several route changes over the years. I expect that the planned rout for this adventure will be published. So they may not travel on parts of what is currently labeled as Route 30 that were not part of the orininal Lincoln Highway. example
In same cases parts of Route 30 are not the original Lincoln Highway

Been Here Before · Post by **Been Here Before** » Sat Jan 13, 2024 1:50 pm

I have to chuckle about all those who get excited over the Lincoln Highway (circa 1912/1913).

Remember it was highway constructed to get folks out of New York. But remember that there was another high way constructed to get folks out of New York and points west - The Pikes Peak Ocean To Ocean Highway. circa 1915/1916. (https://agslibraryblog.wordpress.com/20 ... n-highway/)

http://www.ppoo.org/PPOOmapGuides/large-1.html

https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/infrastructure/ppmap.cfm

Post by **Nate22huckster** » Sat Jan 13, 2024 6:41 pm

I’m definitely interested! The Lincoln highway goes right through my hometown. I’ll pass this info along to our local mode T chapter.

Post by **Arbs** » Sat Mar 16, 2024 10:48 pm

Please provide more information on this trip. My club is interested, and others are as well. Our calendars are filling up quickly.

Post by **DHort** » Sun Mar 17, 2024 12:56 am

There are no updates yet at the website of the Museum of American Speed. www.museumofamericanspeed.org

I am sure Mike and Mike are working very hard to get the car ready. They probably took a break and went to Chickasha.

I believe they stated that the starting date of June 2nd is carved in stone, but that can always change.

Erik Barrett · Post by **Erik Barrett** » Wed Mar 20, 2024 2:33 pm

It “represents” the ten millionth Ford. I have seen it at Lincoln and it’s just a 1924 model T with some lettering painted on it. I don’t think anyone knows for sure what happened to the real one. I have seen a couple of coupes claimed to be five million too. Fifteen million car is well documented but Ford seems to have lost track of earlier significant cars.

Post by **TRDxB2** » Wed Mar 20, 2024 7:01 pm

Charlie B in N.J. wrote: ↑
Thu Oct 12, 2023 10:08 pm
Wonder if they ever put up that plaque on the building in N.Y. City where the highway was supposed to start? Somewhere in Times Square I think?

They put up a sign on a pole NE corner of 42nd & Broadway
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lincoln_Highway
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hah · Post by **hah** » Thu Mar 21, 2024 9:44 am

Laken highway rocks!

Post by **Moxie26** » Thu Mar 21, 2024 10:14 am

Sorry, but it really looks like the southwest corner of Broadway and West 42nd.

Post by **DHort** » Thu Mar 21, 2024 12:59 pm

Have to agree with Frank, NE corner.

Maybe someone needs to look for a sign like this one on Adams St in Chicago.

: route66-begin-chicago-01.jpg (29.05 KiB) Viewed 31169 times

Post by **TRDxB2** » Thu Mar 21, 2024 3:27 pm

Across from the Art Institute of Chicago - E. Adams Street and Michigan Avenue
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Walgr ... ?entry=ttu

Nv Bob · Post by **Nv Bob** » Thu Mar 21, 2024 3:29 pm

Here some tires

Post by **John A Kelso** » Thu Mar 21, 2024 5:34 pm

When you pass through McConnellsburg, Penna my shop is available if you need any help or a place to make repairs.

Post by **Original Smith** » Sat Mar 23, 2024 12:27 pm

I would like to do that someday in one of my cars.

Dan Haynes · Post by **Dan Haynes** » Sat Mar 23, 2024 2:41 pm

How about meeting up with this outfit for part of this ride, Larry?

Their itinerary shows them coming through Lake Tahoe on the way to San Francisco. On the way across the state they'll go right through my town between Sacramento and Stockton. I hope to meet them at Tahoe and go with them to San Francisco, then back home.

Post by **MikeV** » Tue Apr 23, 2024 10:40 pm

Here is a copy of our proposed itinerary. We want to advise that the itinerary could change as events along the way could cause delays. We will update daily on this forum so you can follow along fairly easily. Note that we will be getting off the Lincoln Highway in Wyoming and traveling a little south through Colorado to Provo Utah. This is to stay off of the interstate from Laramie to Salt Lake City.

New York to San Francisco (Lincoln Highway) Itinerary
Day 1, June 2 – New York, NY to Lancaster, PA = 178 miles Day 2, June 3 – Lancaster, PA to Greensburg, PA = 212 miles
Day 3, June 4 – Greensburg, PA to Mansfield, OH = 199 miles
Day 4, June 5 – Mansfield, OH to Plymouth, IN = 220 miles Day 5, June 6 – Plymouth, IN to Sterling, IL = 212 miles
Day 6, June 7 – Sterling, IL to Cedar Rapids, IA = 247 miles Day 7, June 8 – Cedar Rapids, IA to Denison, IA = 199 miles Day 8, June 9 – Denison, IA to Lincoln, NE = 194 miles
Day 9, June 10 – Lincoln, NE = 0 Miles
Day 10, June 11 – Lincoln, NE to Kearney, NE = 130 miles
Day 11, June 12 – Kearney, NE to Ogallala, NE = 150 miles
Day 12, June 13 – Ogallala, NE to Laramie, WY = 221 miles
Day 13, June 14 – Laramie, WY to Steamboat Springs, CO = 124 miles
Day 14, June 15 – Steamboat Springs, CO to Vernal, UT = 161 miles
Day 15, June 16 – Vernal Utah to Provo, UT= 160 miles
Day 16, June 17 – Provo, UT to Ely, NV = 246 miles
Day 17, June 18 – Ely, NV to Fallon, NV = 257 miles
Day 18, June 19 – Fallon, NV to Sacramento, CA = 192 miles
Day 19, June 20 – Sacramento, CA to San Francisco, CA 87 miles

Post by **DHort** » Wed Apr 24, 2024 3:14 am

Mike

Do I understand you will be bringing the car to Homecoming in Richmond?

Post by **tman1913** » Wed Apr 24, 2024 7:38 am

Yes. We plan to attend Fridays tour.

Post by **MikeV** » Wed Apr 24, 2024 4:05 pm

We will arrive in Richmond on Thursday evening, participating in events all day Friday and depart for New York early Saturday morning.

Post by **DHort** » Mon May 20, 2024 4:00 pm

Bringing this to the top. Approx two weeks to the start. The itinerary is printed in your copy of the May/June copy of the VF.

Post by **Will_Vanderburg** » Mon May 20, 2024 4:41 pm

Would need to know approximate arrival time in N.J. to even consider riding part of the trip

Post by **DHort** » Mon May 20, 2024 7:44 pm

Depends on where 30 starts and how it gets to Lancaster. Google does not show it very well. I am sure they are going to leave early in the AM. Find a coffee shop or restaurant on 30 and plan on sitting there milking your coffee until they drive by. If you are parked right at the entrance where they can see you they might swing in, add you to the caravan, and keep on going. Maybe make it a potty stop.

Post by **Moxie26** » Mon May 20, 2024 8:20 pm

Mike V. ..... Has a route map been printed yet ? .... Would be helpful to all of us so we can cheer them on whichever location is convenient for us

Post by **Will_Vanderburg** » Tue May 21, 2024 9:51 am

DHort wrote: ↑
Mon May 20, 2024 7:44 pm
Depends on where 30 starts and how it gets to Lancaster. Google does not show it very well. I am sure they are going to leave early in the AM. Find a coffee shop or restaurant on 30 and plan on sitting there milking your coffee until they drive by. If you are parked right at the entrance where they can see you they might swing in, add you to the caravan, and keep on going. Maybe make it a potty stop.

The Lincoln Highway in N.J. is routes 27 and 206. IF they come to Kingston, NJ, it’s a straight shot from there to the Delaware River crossing into Pennsylvania, thru Princeton and right by the Governor’s house.

US 30 starts in Atlantic City. I don’t foresee them going there.

Post by **Art M** » Tue May 21, 2024 10:50 am

Where in Mansfield is the touring staying. A group from the Sandusky area would like to meet them. And maybe even bring any supplies.

Art Mirtes

Post by **Mark Nunn** » Tue May 21, 2024 12:42 pm

I'm hoping to have my engine back together and sorted to meet up with Mike and Mike in Lincoln on the 10th. Some of my local club members are planning to attend too.

Post by **MikeV** » Wed May 22, 2024 1:37 am

Links to our route maps will soon be available at museumofamericanspeed.org. Use of the maps will be the best way to know where we will be. We will be departing from each hotel at 8:00 AM each day. Arrival each day will depend on planned events along the route, there are quite a few planned by Triple A and The Lincoln Highway Assn. Most of the events will be on our daily route maps. Below is where we will be staying each night for the 1st half of the trip.
Day 0 - June 1 - Holland Tunnel Inn, Jersey
Day 1 - June 2 - Fulton Steamboat Inn, Lancaster, PA
Day 2 - June 3 - Holiday Inn Express, Greensburg, PA
Day 3 - June 4 - Wingate by Wyndham, Mansfield, OH
Day 4 - June 5 - Holiday Inn Express, Plymouth, IN
Day 5 - June 6 - All Seasons Motel, Rock Falls, IL
Day 6 - June 7 - Baymont Inn, Cedar Rapids, IA
Day 7 - June 8 - Park Motel, Denison, IA
Day 8 - Museum of American Speed
Day 9 - Museum of American Speed
The rest of the trip lodging will be determined shortly AAA is working on our reservations.

Again we will have an 8 AM departure except for day 1 departure from Jersey. We will depart earlier to drive over to Battery Park for our official departure at about 8:30 AM on Sunday June 2.

Post by **Art M** » Wed May 22, 2024 10:41 am

Mike,
Thanks for the lodging information.

Art Mirtes

Post by **dieswaene** » Wed May 22, 2024 12:11 pm

Day 18, June 19 – Fallon, NV to Sacramento, CA = 192 miles

I would be quite concerned about this segment which is characterized by lots of traffic, especially semis, not to mention commuters, rolling along at 70+ mph. I hope someone is closely following to prevent being rear-ended.

Harry
Reno NV

Post by **MikeV** » Wed May 22, 2024 8:17 pm

“I would be quite concerned about this segment which is characterized by lots of traffic, especially semis, not to mention commuters, rolling along at 70+ mph. I hope someone is closely following to prevent being rear-ended”

We will be taking the southern route around Lake Tahoe avoiding I-80 and Reno.

Post by **Steve Jelf** » Wed May 22, 2024 9:57 pm

I've considered a California Model T trip using the surviving long stretches of old Route 66. The problem is west of Needles, where I-40 is the only road for about nine miles. If I do take that on, I'll see if I can get a CHP officer to follow me up the hill with his lights flashing.

Post by **DHort** » Thu May 23, 2024 12:17 am

Would it be possible for the MTFCA put your itinerary and lodging at the top of the forum and lock it from comments so we could follow along that way like they have for the Homecoming Swap Meet?

babychadwick · Post by **babychadwick** » Fri May 24, 2024 6:47 am

MikeV wrote: ↑
Wed May 22, 2024 8:17 pm
We will be taking the southern route around Lake Tahoe avoiding I-80 and Reno.

I think I rerouted over that pass years ago when Donner was closed due to a fire. If memory serves there was a segment that was 20 percent for over 20 miles. Comparable to Sonora pass that I've taken a t over so like everything it's doable.

Post by **dieswaene** » Fri May 24, 2024 12:17 pm

MikeV wrote: ↑
Wed May 22, 2024 8:17 pm
We will be taking the southern route around Lake Tahoe avoiding I-80 and Reno.

This sounds like taking Highway 50 from Fallon to Carson City to Lake Tahoe to Sacramento. I hope there'll be enough time to visit with a bit of the MTFCA club in Carson City.

Harry
Reno NV

Post by **jsaylor** » Sat May 25, 2024 12:02 pm

The Mother Lode Club in Auburn California has driven the Donner Pass Rd into Truckee and Hwy 89 into So. Lake Tahoe many times. Beautiful drive. Hopefully some us can meet up along the way as you head to Sacramento.

Mike Fortney · Post by **Mike Fortney** » Sun May 26, 2024 8:03 am

What mph do plan are running

Post by **Steve Jelf** » Sun May 26, 2024 9:49 am

Note that Henry's wheels are PAINTED, as he and God intended.

BuddyTheRoadster · Post by **BuddyTheRoadster** » Mon May 27, 2024 1:13 am

Do you have a planned arrival date yet?

Post by **MikeV** » Mon May 27, 2024 11:28 pm

Planned arrival in San Francisco is June 20th. We will be cruising 35-40 mph.

We will depart Lincoln early Thursday morning headed to Richmond on our way to NY.

We will post daily updates on the Forum so everyone can follow our adventures. Looking forward to seeing many of you along the way!

Post by **mbowen** » Wed May 29, 2024 3:13 pm

babychadwick wrote: ↑
Fri May 24, 2024 6:47 am
... If memory serves there was a segment that was 20 percent for over 20 miles. …

A 20 percent grade for 20 miles would result in a climb of over 20,000 feet.

Post by **Jerry VanOoteghem** » Wed May 29, 2024 3:21 pm

mbowen wrote: ↑
Wed May 29, 2024 3:13 pm

babychadwick wrote: ↑
Fri May 24, 2024 6:47 am
... If memory serves there was a segment that was 20 percent for over 20 miles. …
A 20 percent grade for 20 miles would result in a climb of over 20,000 feet.

Better bring oxygen!

Post by **JBog** » Wed May 29, 2024 3:53 pm

MikeV wrote: ↑
Mon May 27, 2024 11:28 pm
Planned arrival in San Francisco is June 20th. We will be cruising 35-40 mph.

We will depart Lincoln early Thursday morning headed to Richmond on our way to NY.

We will post daily updates on the Forum so everyone can follow our adventures. Looking forward to seeing many of you along the way!

What are your plans in the Cheyenne area? Some of us want to say hi and maybe ride along to Laramie.

babychadwick · Post by **babychadwick** » Wed May 29, 2024 4:03 pm

mbowen wrote: ↑
Wed May 29, 2024 3:13 pm

babychadwick wrote: ↑
Fri May 24, 2024 6:47 am
... If memory serves there was a segment that was 20 percent for over 20 miles. …
A 20 percent grade for 20 miles would result in a climb of over 20,000 feet.

30 years ago, late night trying to make up time on a new road memory isn't that great. I do remember it was a potent grade.

Post by **MikeV** » Wed May 29, 2024 10:06 pm

Loaded up and ready to head east in the morning.

Post by **MikeV** » Wed May 29, 2024 10:16 pm

Post by **MikeV** » Wed May 29, 2024 10:26 pm

We will be at the Little America Travel Center in Cheyenne on June 13 at 4 PM until 5 PM for a promotional stop. AM Best is one of our sponsors.

Post by **DHort** » Wed May 29, 2024 10:52 pm

Now I will have to chase that trailer across the country so I can scan that QR code every day to see where you are.

Post by **RVA23T** » Thu May 30, 2024 1:51 am

DHort wrote: ↑
Wed May 29, 2024 10:52 pm
Now I will have to chase that trailer across the country so I can scan that QR code every day to see where you are.

"No matter where you go, there you are!"
As well as the trailer.

Post by **MikeV** » Thu May 30, 2024 9:36 pm

We have arrived in Richmond for the Homecoming and will join the tour tomorrow!

Our updated daily route maps have placed on the Museum of American Speed website. www.museumofamericanspeed.org click on the 3 bars in the upper right corner, click the arrow next to events. In the drop-down menu click on Sea to Sea in a T and scroll down. You will be able to open our daily maps.

Post by **bvocasek** » Fri May 31, 2024 2:09 pm

Enjoying the tour around Richmond Indiana, Thanks to the museum and the tour committee!

Post by **bvocasek** » Fri May 31, 2024 2:15 pm

Enjoying the tour around Richmond Indiana, Thanks to the museum and the tour committee!

Post by **JohnM** » Fri May 31, 2024 6:03 pm

From the looks of the marks on that parking lot, who was drifting in their T?

Sorry I won't be there this year.

Post by **MikeV** » Fri May 31, 2024 8:27 pm

Great day of touring with MTFCA Homecoming! Richmond Indiana.

Post by **DHort** » Fri May 31, 2024 9:29 pm

Cold War Discovery Center in Miamisburg, OH

from the top of the Indian mound across the street from the Discovery Center

Mark's taxi

Post by **Moxie26** » Sun Jun 02, 2024 8:34 am

Good morning... Since this event is starting as I post, would there be any TV coverage available for viewing for those who cannot go along the route?

Post by **Moxie26** » Sun Jun 02, 2024 8:34 am

Good morning... Since this event is starting as I post, would there be any TV coverage available for viewing for those who cannot go along the route?

Post by **Don Demio** » Sun Jun 02, 2024 8:46 am

Mike & Crew,

Thank you for all your work to make this happen. We appreciate the time and effort you put into this and the ability to see your posts while we are not able to join you. God speed.

Safe travels,

Don

Post by **Wingnut** » Sun Jun 02, 2024 9:56 am

Good morning all, just wondering if there is anyone in the Akron, Medina, Wooster area that would be trying to jump in for a bit at some point. I certainly am interested in doing so with our '24 roadster p/u. Not sure what the time frame is for them to be in the area. If anyone has an idea please post. Thanks much.

Post by **DHort** » Sun Jun 02, 2024 11:19 am

Robert and others

Go to www.museumofamericanspeed.com, at top of page go to events and select Sea to Sea in a Model T.

There you will find the complete itinerary of maps, where they are staying, if a local TV channel might have
a story on them, etc. Maps are very detailed

Mike and Mike and the car look to be in great shape for the journey. They were at Homecoming.

I do not know if they will also post pictures there and commentary. Maybe here and on the website.

Post by **MikeV** » Sun Jun 02, 2024 5:04 pm

We had a good start today from Battery Park, NYC to Lancaster, PA. Only got severely lost one time but it was all fun!

Post by **Nate22huckster** » Sun Jun 02, 2024 8:46 pm

William ‘wingnut’ I’m in the Wooster area. Don’t know that I’d be able to swing in and tag along, but would sure like to see them go by. Do you know when they’re expected in our area? Their website says day 3 goes through Wooster, but I couldn’t find when it said the trip started.

Post by **1925 Touring** » Sun Jun 02, 2024 10:05 pm

Maybe I could meet you and drive with you in my regular car if a chevy trailblazer isnt considered sacrilage.

I'd love to see you going through rochelle ashton area!

Post by **MikeV** » Sun Jun 02, 2024 10:50 pm

We will depart each morning at 8 am

randahl · Post by **randahl** » Sun Jun 02, 2024 11:26 pm

I'm in Cedar Rapids Iowa. It would be great if could roll a long through town with you in my 26 speedster. A friend of mine also has a 24. I don't know if that's possible but it would be a thrill.

Jim M. · Post by **Jim M.** » Mon Jun 03, 2024 10:35 am

Hanging out at the Rutters #5 in my Tudor between Fayeteville and Chambersburg.
I can only run to I-81, but joining you even for a short stretch would be an honor!

Correction: Construction crew is directing traffic at the intersection, causing much commotion.
I pulled into the Dollar General a little further down.

Post by **Gracie'sDad** » Mon Jun 03, 2024 1:10 pm

I'm part of a contingency from the KC CHUGGERS Model T club out of Kansas City. Some of us will be traveling to Lincoln, NE to join in the celebration. Can anyone fill me in on any event plans for the time the "Trascontinental '24" will be in Lincoln?

Post by **1925 Touring** » Mon Jun 03, 2024 1:14 pm

MikeV wrote: ↑
Tue Apr 23, 2024 10:40 pm
Here is a copy of our proposed itinerary. We want to advise that the itinerary could change as events along the way could cause delays. We will update daily on this forum so you can follow along fairly easily. Note that we will be getting off the Lincoln Highway in Wyoming and traveling a little south through Colorado to Provo Utah. This is to stay off of the interstate from Laramie to Salt Lake City.

New York to San Francisco (Lincoln Highway) Itinerary
Day 1, June 2 – New York, NY to Lancaster, PA = 178 miles Day 2, June 3 – Lancaster, PA to Greensburg, PA = 212 miles
Day 3, June 4 – Greensburg, PA to Mansfield, OH = 199 miles
Day 4, June 5 – Mansfield, OH to Plymouth, IN = 220 miles Day 5, June 6 – Plymouth, IN to Sterling, IL = 212 miles
Day 6, June 7 – Sterling, IL to Cedar Rapids, IA = 247 miles Day 7, June 8 – Cedar Rapids, IA to Denison, IA = 199 miles Day 8, June 9 – Denison, IA to Lincoln, NE = 194 miles
Day 9, June 10 – Lincoln, NE = 0 Miles
Day 10, June 11 – Lincoln, NE to Kearney, NE = 130 miles
Day 11, June 12 – Kearney, NE to Ogallala, NE = 150 miles
Day 12, June 13 – Ogallala, NE to Laramie, WY = 221 miles
Day 13, June 14 – Laramie, WY to Steamboat Springs, CO = 124 miles
Day 14, June 15 – Steamboat Springs, CO to Vernal, UT = 161 miles
Day 15, June 16 – Vernal Utah to Provo, UT= 160 miles
Day 16, June 17 – Provo, UT to Ely, NV = 246 miles
Day 17, June 18 – Ely, NV to Fallon, NV = 257 miles
Day 18, June 19 – Fallon, NV to Sacramento, CA = 192 miles
Day 19, June 20 – Sacramento, CA to San Francisco, CA 87 miles

Post by **1925 Touring** » Mon Jun 03, 2024 1:15 pm

MikeV wrote: ↑
Wed May 22, 2024 1:37 am
Links to our route maps will soon be available at museumofamericanspeed.org. Use of the maps will be the best way to know where we will be. We will be departing from each hotel at 8:00 AM each day. Arrival each day will depend on planned events along the route, there are quite a few planned by Triple A and The Lincoln Highway Assn. Most of the events will be on our daily route maps. Below is where we will be staying each night for the 1st half of the trip.
Day 0 - June 1 - Holland Tunnel Inn, Jersey
Day 1 - June 2 - Fulton Steamboat Inn, Lancaster, PA
Day 2 - June 3 - Holiday Inn Express, Greensburg, PA
Day 3 - June 4 - Wingate by Wyndham, Mansfield, OH
Day 4 - June 5 - Holiday Inn Express, Plymouth, IN
Day 5 - June 6 - All Seasons Motel, Rock Falls, IL
Day 6 - June 7 - Baymont Inn, Cedar Rapids, IA
Day 7 - June 8 - Park Motel, Denison, IA
Day 8 - Museum of American Speed
Day 9 - Museum of American Speed
The rest of the trip lodging will be determined shortly AAA is working on our reservations.

Again we will have an 8 AM departure except for day 1 departure from Jersey. We will depart earlier to drive over to Battery Park for our official departure at about 8:30 AM on Sunday June 2.

Erik Barrett · Post by **Erik Barrett** » Mon Jun 03, 2024 2:44 pm

I hope you will not be skipping the entire Donner pass route. It’s possible to go from Fallon to Sacramento using only about 20 miles of interstate 80, all on the downhill side for your trip. I would like to see you come through Colfax and Auburn. It’s a great dive and I have done it in a car equipped almost exactly the same as the Speedway 10 mil.

Post by **1925 Touring** » Mon Jun 03, 2024 4:39 pm

Gracie'sDad wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 03, 2024 1:10 pm
I'm part of a contingency from the KC CHUGGERS Model T club out of Kansas City. Some of us will be traveling to Lincoln, NE to join in the celebration. Can anyone fill me in on any event plans for the time the "Trascontinental '24" will be in Lincoln?

Looks like from June 9 and 10 if all goes to plan. **See list 2 amd 3 posts above.

Post by **DHort** » Mon Jun 03, 2024 4:45 pm

Austin

Call the museum. Someone there I am sure can help you.

Post by **Wingnut** » Mon Jun 03, 2024 6:12 pm

Nate 22 Huckster , it's wingnut , email reepwar@gmail.com contact me maybe we can meet and join in the fray.

Jim M. · Post by **Jim M.** » Mon Jun 03, 2024 10:18 pm

Despite only being able to tag along for a mere nine mile stretch, I had an absolute blast meeting everyone! Thank you all for being super accommodating, and making me feel welcome!
A special Thank You goes out to Teresa, who seemed like a random stranger that had pulled over to ask about my parked Tudor along the route. She actually informed me that the entourage is just one town over and would be coming through very soon! This was quite the relief as after three hours of hanging out in a Dollar General parking lot, I was beginning to fear I may have arrived a bit too late.
What an awesome experience!

Jim

Post by **MikeV** » Mon Jun 03, 2024 11:16 pm

It was great meeting you Jim!

Day 2 Lancaster, PA to Greensburg, PA 206 miles. Beautiful country and lots of history drive through Gettysburg was greeted by the Mayor. Lunch at the Cashtown Inn. Super provided by the Greensburg Rotary Club. We had 4 other Model T’s join at different times throughout the day!

Post by **Nate22huckster** » Tue Jun 04, 2024 12:11 pm

Is there a way to contact the group to find their whereabouts? Would like to join up with them in Dalton/orrville/Wooster Ohio area

Post by **MikeV** » Tue Jun 04, 2024 12:33 pm

Update! The car had a connecting rod failure that has caused some damage. Repair will take several days so our schedule has been delayed until repairs are made.

Post by **Don Demio** » Tue Jun 04, 2024 1:16 pm

Mike,

I like your plan to get home, make the needed repairs and return to Pennsylvania to restart. This will impact many people's ability to meet you along the way but true Model T people do understand. As I told you on the phone I wanted to help. So I just made a donation to the Museum on your behalf to help defray the unexpected expenses. I hope this post will encourage others to do so too.

Drive safe and know we are with you,

Don

Philip Lawrence · Post by **Philip Lawrence** » Tue Jun 04, 2024 2:50 pm

I can understand the need for replacing the hundred year old wood spokes, but it's a shame the new wheels weren't painted black as they were originally and the same goes with the additional lettering on the splash aprons, why? All that lettering could have been put on the support vehicle and trailer following behind without screwing up the original appearance of the model T.

That historic car now looks like a cartoon caricature of it's former self, it's a shame no regard for maintaining the historical look of the car after 100 years was considered. I was really looking forward to photographing it when it made it to California, not much point in that now.

Post by **Steve Jelf** » Tue Jun 04, 2024 4:20 pm

...it's a shame the new wheels weren't painted black as they were originally...

I didn't bring it up because by now everybody is probably sick of me reminding them it's a modern fad. I suspect Larry agrees with you.

Post by **DHort** » Tue Jun 04, 2024 5:17 pm

Phillip

I believe the car is on loan to the museum. It is the family that made the changes.