25 Years ago this weekend.

[arcticmopar]

 Well it was 25 years ago this "Discovery days" long weekend I traded a 1/2 Dodge 1/2 chevy 4x4 staright across for my challenger. The old 4x4 was going to need another set of expensive tires and I wanted another mopar when I spotted this ad in the Canadian Auto Trader...
 He aggreed to drive from Edmonton to Grandprarie and I would Drive the Alaska Hwy to mile 0 and meet him there...
Unfortunatly this is the only photo I have of both as I arrived late and it was snowing like crazy. Sure enough there was 6 inches of snow on the ground the next morning so I was late leaving but had a grin from ear to ear!
25 years later and I still do...even if you cant tell some days while working on her.

[taxspeaker]

That old truck was kind of like a job wasn't it. You can get one that provides your needs or one you enjoy. A wise man gets the one he enjoys-congrats on the 25 years! I will be driving my Superbird up your way next summer on a long road trip to Skagway ALaska with my son-the word isn't out yet on the Superbird board but planning has begun. Would love to see that Challenger!

[Chryco Psycho]

You won on that deal , I traded a 64 Chevy stepside when I was 18 for a Formula S 340 4spd 68 Cuda with a spun brg , I was never so happy to see the taillights of that truck leaving

[VTMopar]

 

ArticMopar:    How cool.     Great story.   

So, I should be up your way near mid to end of this week.   Any hotels in town?   Any you recommend?
Hope we can link up and have a beer.....    I'm buying!   

VT Mopar

[dfrazz]

Very cool story, but snowing like crazy in August? 

[dutch]

that`s a nice trade... 
I traded my 454ss truck for a stepside..... would have traded it for a cuda, but I couldn`t find anyone stupid enough 

[spamtank]

Wicked cool story.  Thanks for sharing.

[arcticmopar]

ArticMopar:    How cool.     Great story.   

So, I should be up your way near mid to end of this week.   Any hotels in town?   Any you recommend?
Hope we can link up and have a beer.....    I'm buying!   

VT Mopar

VT Mopar rooms are currently avail for the 21st 22nd or 23rd. Any idea on when you mite make it?

[arcticmopar]

That old truck was kind of like a job wasn't it. You can get one that provides your needs or one you enjoy. A wise man gets the one he enjoys-congrats on the 25 years! I will be driving my Superbird up your way next summer on a long road trip to Skagway ALaska with my son-the word isn't out yet on the Superbird board but planning has begun. Would love to see that Challenger!

Would be a thrill to meet you and see a winged warrior in person! Skagway is a favorite drive for us locals, just have to get a passport these days.
 ps are taking the AMH ? (ferries) or driving most of it?

[taxspeaker]

Thanks-official announcement coming this weekend after details accepted by the lady in our kitchen. I have decided to do Fairbanks on the Alcan instead of Skagway because of the mountains and the 45 year old Superbird's brakes. We had brainstorming last night on mounting a GoPro camera on the rear wing and recording the whole trip. Looks like late June/early July. More to come, and thanks for the reply. I am following VT's progress with great interest!

[arcticmopar]

Thanks-official announcement coming this weekend after details accepted by the lady in our kitchen. I have decided to do Fairbanks on the Alcan instead of Skagway because of the mountains and the 45 year old Superbird's brakes. We had brainstorming last night on mounting a GoPro camera on the rear wing and recording the whole trip. Looks like late June/early July. More to come, and thanks for the reply. I am following VT's progress with great interest!

Sounds good keep us posted, about the Whitepass to Skagway, yes before I got rid of my stock front drums I used 2nd and 1st gear each time.

[Chryco Psycho]

I would swap on at least the 11.75 Cordoba discs in front seeing as you are driving it &  keep the original parts if you want to put it back to stock .
 I have seen 4" of snow on the first weekend of Aug in Calgary far south of where you were so yeah it can snow any day or every day year round !

[rUNCHARGER]

Great trade, no regrets there I bet.

Sheldon

[BIGSHCLUNK]

Cool story and a good time coming besides... whats not to like