Went on a little 100 mile ride today and discovered a stretch of the Old Lincoln Highway that I had never been on before. It definitely wasn't designed for SRT suspensions. I can't imagine what it would have been like to travel this road in the 20's or 30's.
Ohio Lincoln Highway Historic Byway
Also came across a great "Barn Find". Here's your Comet FP.
The Comet had a near perfect "straight" Arizona body, and it came with all the trim, and a 289 4brl. Of course it needs paint, and a new interior, but would be a great project car.
I've passed this barn nearly 100 times in the last decade, and the door was never open, but today it was. I pulled over and asked the owner (who was mowing grass) if I could take a few photo's, and he said no problem. He even showed me his other toys too. Red 67 Mustang 390 coupe, black 88 T-Bird Turbo coupe (with a 5.0 Liter V8 transplant), and his 650 V twin Suzuki sport bike. He also had a 65 Mustang fastback, (but I didn't see it).
Couldn't have asked to meet a nicer guy.
Beautiful day too.


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nice find...that's what I love about delivering to farmers...never know what you are going to see in their barns...those roads are a blast in the rain btw...lol

 

Looks like a nice ride, and you had a great day for it.
it is amazing what people have stored away in old barns.

 

Did you happen to pass through Dalton? That's where my wife grew up and where she and I met and were married. The Lincoln Highway is a fascinating part of the American story. Looks like you had a most excellent time. Next time, give me a call and Sue and I might just join your adventure.

 

No John, we didn't really go that far away from where we live. That stretch of "OLD" Rt. 30 was just a few miles west of Minerva. I knew where it was at, but I had never traveled over it, and was very surprised to see several miles of bare naked brick. It's the longest section I've come across yet.
Barb got very nostalgic hearing the sound of the bricks as we drove over them, since she was raised on S. Firestone Blvd. in Akron and grew up hearing that sound her entire child hood. Not many roads like that one still exist.
As Doc pointed out (for safety's sake that might be a good idea).
Rick, I agree, we would be amazed at how many cool old cars there are "stashed" away in garages and barns here in the "rust belt" of Ohio.

 

I was east of Sycamore OH....today....I'm getting closer to you all the time...new dealer just outside of town....