October 26 - "Cruise the Crest Breakfast Club"

[Mkelcy]

Our "Cruise the Crest" yesterday (September 21) was a great run although with a smaller group. In attendance were me in my '68 Camaro, Lance (Lance-W) in his gorgeous '66 Chevelle, Karl (406 Q-ship) in his sneaky fast '68 Chevelle (as you would expect from a suspension engineer) and John (Wilwaxu) in his late model, modded LS1 Firebird (pending getting his '72 Nova on the road). So, it's time to try to schedule the next "Cruise the Crest Breakfast Club" meeting, and October 26 seems to be the preferred date.

We'll meet at the re-opened Shell station at the Angeles Crest Highway ("ACH") exit off the 210 freeway at 6:30am. Heading away from Pasadena on the 210, you turn left at the end of the ACH exit ramp, cross over the 210 freeway and turn left into the Shell station. Heading toward Pasadena on the 210, you turn right at the end of the ACH exit ramp and then quickly left into the Shell station.

Meeting time is 6:30am, we generally will wait 5-10 minutes for stragglers. Even if you miss us, head up (staying on the ACH) and meet us at Newcomb's ranch. The 27-mile winding-road drive is a thrill (if you want it to be,) as are the scenic views and the great food at Newcomb's Ranch. Bring any car you want or hitch a ride with one of the others.

http://www.newcombsranch.com (http://www.newcombsranch.com/)

So far, CarlC, Lance-W, Wilwaxu (I think) and I are in.

By the way, I head up there most Sunday mornings (starting no later than 6:45 or so), so if someone wants to go, just PM me.

[Nessumsar]

I will be back from my honeymoon by then, so count me in!

[WILWAXU]

I should be there.

[1969CamaroRS]

One of these days, my car will be on the road :cheers:

[CarlC]

In.

[6'9"Witha69]

In.In what? Your's or hitching a ride?

I'm pretty sure I can go, in the Camaro, but this is all pending verification from my social coordinator.

[CarlC]

I'll probably be hitching. The front wiring is taking a while. DSE headlight motors, new headlight wiring and relays, power junctions, power centers, etc. are taking a bunch of time. Plus, the anal in me came out and I'm doing it all in Weatherpack.

[Chad-1stGen]

Hey Carl are you tracking your progress in a post or anything? Is the motor totally in?

[CarlC]

There's one in Project Updates that you've seen before. I have not posted anything in a while, but need to. Lot's of stuff done since then.

I could rewire my whole house in less time/effort. That's what I get for building custom stuff.

[406 Q-ship]

I do all in my power to attend.......:drive1:

[406 Q-ship]

Damn I just remembered I'm signed up for Wings Wheels and Rotors Show that day.......oh well next time.

[Mkelcy]

Okay, time to get serious. So far as I can tell, attendance will be me, CarlC, Wliwaxu, Neesumsar, maybe 6'9"Witha69 (if he gets permission from the spousal unit), Mark Dunn and, maybe, a friend of mine with a C4 or C5 Corvette. Anyone else?

6:30 will be just about perfect for a shadow free drive to Newcomb's.

[CarlC]

I'm in, but riding shotgun with someone....

[Mkelcy]

I'm in, but riding shotgun with someone....

I've got a seat, and no computer monitoring required.

[rockdogz]

That's on my birthday

[CarlC]

That's on my birthday

That's the perfect reason to go!

Aw come on Mike. I was just starting to get my sea legs.

[6'9"Witha69]

That's on my birthdayAs Carl said, perfect reason. I will be there.

[70bird]

That's the day after my birthday, AND, my wife's due date for our baby!
I wonder if I'll make it back home in time from the cruise?

JK, maybe next time.

[Chad-1stGen]

I've got this one tentatively marked on the calendar.

Took my car to work today and this was the first time on the freeway with the new wheels. At 70+ I was getting some vibration. So depending on if I can get them rebalanced or tolerate the drive to AC hwy I'll be there.

[406 Q-ship]

I've got this one tentatively marked on the calendar.

Took my car to work today and this was the first time on the freeway with the new wheels. At 70+ I was getting some vibration. So depending on if I can get them rebalanced or tolerate the drive to AC hwy I'll be there.

Chad, were you in the old Torrance area on the 21st?

[Chad-1stGen]

nope. wasn't me. I was in Torrance briefly today though

[rsk68]

wel if my MSD distibutor comes back today from MSD I will try to make it, I have been working on some over heating issues and think i may have solved it but havnt had a chance to run it, I also changed the master cylinder to the 7/8 bore so i'm anxous to see how that will work, i would say count me in for now.

[6'9"Witha69]

OK. Ready to go!!

Mike, what's the weather report up there in the A.M.? Shorts weather or is it cooling off yet?

[Mkelcy]

OK. Ready to go!!

Mike, what's the weather report up there in the A.M.? Shorts weather or is it cooling off yet?

Shorts and a jacket or jeans. It'll be warm by about 10:00am; earlier, not so much. I'm planning on jeans, a long sleave shirt and open windows.

[rsk68]

me and my son will be there, 2 midgets in the red Camaro.

[Chad-1stGen]

Ok. I'm setting the alarm... lol I hope to see you guys there.

[6'9"Witha69]

I am rolling now.

[WILWAXU]

After getting the car cleaned up and ready to go yesterday, a couple things came up here, I'm not going to make it.

Hope you guys have a good morning!

[6'9"Witha69]

Other than Mike's encounter with the law, it was a great morning.

Good to see the new faces as well as the "usual suspects".

[rsk68]

I had a blast and you were all a nice crew to hang with, looking forward to the next outing be it there or the coast.

[CarlC]

Mike even said "Thank You" to the nice CHP guy for the ticket.

Good times guys.

[aray327]

Today was great! The cruise reminded me that I have a slight rub or something uncovered by the last run I made with you guys. I will try to put it on my to-do list.

Hey can anyone who took photo make them available. I forgot to bring my camera.

[SoCal69]

Man what a blast! I'm in for the next one. Thanks Mike for running interference for us.:poke: I'll try to take some time and post the video I got.

[Chad-1stGen]

Was another beautiful morning. Mike taking one for the team was the only low point.

The one upside to it is that the spot all the f-body guys pulled over at (me included) was on top a ridge with a spectacular view of the surrounding peaks and we got to literally watch the sun rise.

That drive was a lot more fun with sticker rubber that is for sure. Glad to make another run after my hiatus.

Agreed if anyone has pics/video to share please do.

EDIT: just so we have some color in this thread here is a pic I like from an earlier Cruise the Crest...
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

[rsk68]

Checklist for the next trip,

Camera
Cam corder

[6'9"Witha69]

I actually had my camera with me and forgot to take it out the whole time. I realized on my way home that I needed pictures and forgot to take a single one. I will definitely need to use it next time.

[SoCal69]

Here's some rough footage. I was tossing my cameraman all over when we were at speed so I edited out all the headliner and carpet shots. I'll use a dashboard mount next time and take it easy on him. Audio is horrible inside the car I don't know why, car's not that loud.
http://http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMjaQ_7YTNg (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMjaQ_7YTNg)

[Chad-1stGen]

Ouch yeah the sound was pretty bad while the car was under way lol. Sweet shot of the sun peaking over the mountains at around 4:44 in while we waited for Mike. Also, nice footage at the ranch. Thanks for sharing

[406 Q-ship]

Sorry I had to miss it this month, the Wings, Wheels, and Rotors show was great though. I need to show up for more of a Chevelle showing, was that Vance's 66 Chevelle in the video? Mike that was nice of you to take one for the team. :hail:

When next month? :drive:

[Steve N 69 69 69]

Cool video, Sorry I missed this one. looks like a great turn out of 1st gens.
What/where /when, did Mike get a ticket for, just wondering.

[Mkelcy]

Cool video, Sorry I missed this one. looks like a great turn out of 1st gens.
What/where /when, did Mike get a ticket for, just wondering.

67 in a 55. CHP officer was nice. It could have been worse. . . . :)

[CarlC]

How about Nov. 23?

[Lance-W]

How about Nov. 23?

We can't make it on the 23rd. We have a family reunion / early Thanksgiving in Copperopolis.

[Chad-1stGen]

23rd currently looks possible for me.

[Mkelcy]

November 23 works for me, but someone else may have to lead. . .

[406 Q-ship]

I should be able to keep 11/23 open.

[rsk68]

23rd looks good for me,

I say we take a poll whoever has the least amount of tickets on there record takes the lead.:twothumbs

[6'9"Witha69]

That can work for me too.

[6'9"Witha69]

I say we take a poll whoever has the least amount of tickets on there record takes the lead.:twothumbsThat's probably me. Not even pulled over since May 2003.

[CarlC]

June 1993 for me, but I'm sans wheels.....

[rsk68]

I have 3 so I feel safe mid pack, I got a nasty letter from the DMV saying I'm one of the worst drivers in Cali and to slow down, I believe my record goes to 2 in Febuary.

[Mkelcy]

June 1993 for me, but I'm sans wheels.....

Wanna drive my car? It's not a supercharged LS1, but it presently moves under its own power. :6gears:

[CarlC]

Buuuuwahahahahahah!!!!!

"But officer, I'm driving it like I stole it!"

[406 Q-ship]

The last ticket on my record.......1989 :poke:

I have gotten 2 since then but won in court, and pulled over just a few times.