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HOTROD POWER TOUR 2012

Posted on June 3, 2012 by billie

DAY ONE: JUNE 2ND – Detroit – GM PROVING GROUND This is Kels on the left with me. Jimmy and I stopped at BWW for dinner and when I ordered a beer, Kels asked for my I.D. – REALLY! She … Continue reading →

Highway 1 – Coast Highway Salinas to L.A.

Posted on July 23, 2011 by billie

Leaving Salinas: While fog clung to San Francisco bay, we headed toward the coast from Salinas to Pepple Beach, 17 Mile Road, and, Carmel, California. Beautiful, lovely and very expensive homes were buried behind dense hedges and heavy fences…. Somewhere. … Continue reading →

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62′ Vette California from Ohio Trip

Posted on July 20, 2011 by billie

Comments from friends and family: “Hey, Mom, haven’t seen any pictures for a day or two. Are you guys all right?” Welllll, I was really busy. Reno, Nebraska – CASINO’s…. Jim and I are fine, just great. The car is running like … Continue reading →

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Saturday 7/16/11 – Last Night Black Hills Event!

Posted on July 17, 2011 by billie

Saturday 7/16/11 – last night of black hills event! COULD NOT POST MORE THAN THE PICTURES BELOW! INTERNET CONNECTION IS SLOW AS MOLASSES! CHECK BACK LATER. The Black Hills Corvette event ended at Black Hills Spearfish University parking lot. There was a band playing … Continue reading →

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DAY 2 AND ALL IS WELL IN SIOUX FALLS, SD!!

Posted on July 12, 2011 by billie

We arrived in Sioux Falls today at 2:30PM (NY time). Wanted to say hello to Mike first. Hello Mike! Also, Jim wants me to say hello to our Power Rod Tour – mates, Ed & Diane (hey, you didn’t tell us … Continue reading →

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62 Vette Road Tour: Columbus Ohio to California Beaches

Posted on July 11, 2011 by billie

DREAM TRIP: COLUMBUS, OHIO TO CALIFORNIA COAST July 11, 2011 – we left our driveway in Columbus, Ohio at 6:30 AM. The 62 Corvette odometer was at 75,784 Miles. It was a pleasant 70 degrees and the sun was on its way … Continue reading →

Posted in Classic Car Stuff, Corvette Trips, Hot Rod Power Rod Tour, Uncategorized | Tagged 1962 Corvette, 62 vette, 62 Vette Tour, 62 with LS1, black 62 vette, California beaches, Classic Car, Columbus to California, Dream Trip | 2 Comments

My Hero’s 2011 Hot Rod Power Tour

Posted on June 13, 2011 by billie

Below are a few pictures of Power Tour friends, both old (not that they are old, mind you)…and new, who made the trip more enjoyable for Jim and I, simply because they were there. Grab a drink and salute … Continue reading →

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Power Rod Tour Journal

Posted on June 2, 2011 by billie

Hey, you all…. if you are looking for the posts for the Hot Rod Power Rod Tour, see the page on this web site, listed as Power Rod Journal! Sorry, I decided it would be better to post my journal … Continue reading →

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STAY TUNED – 2011 HOT ROD MAGAZINE POWER ROD TOUR

Posted on May 8, 2011 by billie

Hot Rod Magazine’s ‘Hot Rod Power Tour” is one of the events my husband looks forward to all year! If you are interested in being a part of this event please note: you do not have to have a hot … Continue reading →

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