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PART 11: 2011 Western American Road Trip, In N Out Burger, Northern California, Gary’s house in Independence OR

January 19, 2012 jesda No comments

We found a Motel 6 in Williams CA and perused a gas station for dinner.

Next morning.

The new Land Rover Evoque on its way to a dealer.

Piles of trash at a parking area off I-5.

Gas station in California.

Mapped our way to Gary’s house in Independence OR which was a few miles west of I-5.

Newton and Hoover meet again!

Gary on piano.

Pepper

Two Sevilles, both 2001. I found a shop in Corvallis to repair my noisy wheel bearing.

I took Gary’s car for a spin. The Seville SLS has lighter steering, a softer ride, and slightly more body motions (no electronic suspension), and more low-end torque in exchange for slightly less horsepower. I loved his beige and tan interior. I couldn’t really tell a difference in acceleration. Both cars are respectably quick.

After dropping off my car at Ken’s Car Care Center we headed to Newport to see the coast.

They got the car done the same day and the price was very reasonable. I highly recommend them:
Kens Car Care Center
1419 Northwest 9th Street
Corvallis, OR 97330-4510
(541) 757-7511 ‎
http://www.autorepaircorvallis.com/

Gary put a snazzy badge on his glove box door to spruce up the interior.

Wooded, winding two-lane roads. One of several things I miss about the northwest.

Divided into sections:

PART 1: Overview, Expenses, Map – 2011 Western American Road Trip – 6,500 Miles, 30 Days

PART 2: Joplin MO Tornado Damage, Terry’s Subaru STI in Oklahoma, Route 66, U Drop Inn, Cadillac Ranch in Amarillo TX, Leaning Water Tower

PART 3: Wigwam Motel, Meteor Crater

PART 4: Nissan Sentra Spec V, 1951 Chevy truck, Thanksgiving dinner

PART 5: Arizona International Auto Show

PART 6: In N Out Burger, NICOClub Headquarters in Surprise AZ

PART 7: Driving 1931 Ford Model A, first-generation Honda Insight, and 1967 Datsun 411 wagon

PART 8: The Grand Canyon

PART 9: Barstow CA, Arvin CA, cruising SR-99 to Lemoore CA

PART 10: Aaron in Lemoore CA – Mexican food, Autozone, and Naval base

PART 11: In N Out Burger, Northern California, Gary’s house in Independence OR

PART 12: The Pacific coast in Newport OR, Lighthouse

PART 13: Grilling at Gary’s, shopping, Brandon’s house in Ellensburg WA and 2000 Sebring convertible

PART 14: Arrival in Spokane WA, drinking, karaoke

PART 15: Drinking, eating

PART 16: Bar hopping downtown

PART 17: Eating, drinking, farewell dinner

PART 18: Heading home through Montana, Newton visits the vet

PART 19: Boulder CO, Denver CO, show at Cervantes, heading home

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