Driving California Highway 1

[Fredb_]

Nice video. My wife and I drove that road a few years ago in a Mazda Miata. It seems the scenery went by a bit faster on that trip. Next year you'll be in my neck of the woods then. Thanks for sharing.

 

[39topless]

Hopper's painting was actually the Two Lights Lighthouse on Cape Elizabeth in Maine.

His painting:

The actual lighthouse:

The Pigeon Point Lighthouse is actually a Hostel with 4 buildings to accommodate up to 60 people. More info here: http://www.norcalhostels.org/pigeon

I see what you mean. My painting is a little different viewpoint.

 

[Old Henry]

Prof. Henry, How did you (or did you) solve the mysterious missing you had us all trying to solve?

The worst of it went away after replacing the spark plug wires and very worn inner distributor cap and rotor. The problem came back with a vengeance when I got down to lower elevations and plagued me for a day and a half before thinking it might have something to do with timing. I run my distributor and mechanical advance vacuum brake all the way advanced up at 5,000 feet and above where I live and mostly drive. When I finally stopped and took 5 minutes to retard the timing back to normal the problem went away again and I had so much power I couldn't believe it. It came back again a little bit when I got back up to higher elevations and home. I opened up the distributor and examined it and the rotor.

There was obvious signs of the rotor rubbing on the terminals. I consulted with Jim at Bubba's and filed the end of the rotor down just slightly to smooth it off and keep it from rubbing. I also adjusted the vacuum brake to retard the advance earlier. Those things seem to have all but eliminated the problem. It's still there just slightly on a long hill climb but hardly noticeable and certainly not enough to fuss about any more.

One thing neither Jim or I could figure out is the red powder in the distributor cap. I thought it might be from the posts but he didn't think so. I cleaned it all out before re-installing just in case it was metallic and could provide a path for spark to stray.

 

[Mtn Wudy]

I knew we (The Barn ) were going to be in store for another photo traveloge from Ol Henry soon..I say this because we had friends traveling to visit us from SoCal...They traveled the I-15 Northbound and passed you going south...When they got here he told me .."I saw your buddy from the Ford Barn headin' south on the I-15".....I had sent the link to view your travels to him...Thanks again for taking the time to post your travels ....Come this direction in the spring and we'll ride the Durango & Silverton Railroad....Carl

 

[Talkwrench]

Thanks for bringing back some greats memories. So what did you think of Hearst castle Henry . Did you go through solvang? I'm going to look at your vids now thanks for sharing again..

 

[corvette8n]

Enjoyed your pictures and videos, makes me want to take a road trip.

 

[Binx]

Awesome trip Henry! I've done part of that trip from San Luis Obispo North to S.F. We drove back to Pacifica each night to a hotel. My wife insisted. She felt safe there.

Lonnie

 

[2935ford]

Now that brings back a flood of memories!

I lived in SoCal for many, many years and did the trip you just did many times.....granted not in a cool old Ford.

Thanks.

 

[mercman from oz]

Old Henry, You have once again provided some great pictures of your drive up Highway 1 in California. Just as well you didn't plan this trip in June, as that is when the fogs come in. The locals call it the "June Gloom". The attached pictures were taken in June 2013. The fog really spoils this great scenery at this time of year.

 

[Mike in AZ]

another great experience shared.....thanks....looks like Pepe needs some kickin' shades....lol.....Mike

 

[Old Henry]

I knew we (The Barn ) were going to be in store for another photo traveloge from Ol Henry soon..I say this because we had friends traveling to visit us from SoCal...They traveled the I-15 Northbound and passed you going south...When they got here he told me .."I saw your buddy from the Ford Barn headin' south on the I-15".....I had sent the link to view your travels to him....Carl

That's amazing. Thanks for sharing that with me. I had no idea my fame had spread so far and wide.

 

[Old Henry]

. . . So what did you think of Hearst castle Henry . Did you go through solvang? ..

As far as Hearst's Castle, I'm not a big fan of Mediterranean architecture and sculpture, which he loved and loaded his place with. I figure he did about the same as some of our barners do that love flatheads, load their places with them. I've often said when touring huge houses of dead men, "If you want to build a monument to yourself that will last forever and preserve your memory to the world for all time, build the biggest, most unique mansion that you can afford." Looks like it worked pretty well for him. Personally, I'd rather tour the ancient medieval castles of Europe and the British Isles myself.

Didn't go through Solvang. Stuck right on Highway 1 the whole way.

 

[Old Henry]

Awesome trip Henry! I've done part of that trip from San Luis Obispo North to S.F. We drove back to Pacifica each night to a hotel. My wife insisted. She felt safe there.

Lonnie

With Pepe along, we pretty much stick to Motel 6. They actually cater to pet travelers - reserve the ground floor for them, and always welcome them with no extra charge. Plus, they're usually as cheap or cheaper than any where else in town.

 

[Old Henry]

Now that brings back a flood of memories!

I lived in SoCal for many, many years and did the trip you just did many times.....granted not in a cool old Ford.

Thanks.

I only saw three other vintage cars on the trip - one 1959 Austin/Healy bug-eyed Sprite totally cherried out, with two Chihuahuas on board, going my way that I visited with at one stop for a while. And a couple of 50's customized coming the other way.

 

[Old Henry]

. . . Just as well you didn't plan this trip in June, as that is when the fogs come in. The locals call it the "June Gloom". The attached pictures were taken in June 2013. The fog really spoils this great scenery at this time of year.

That takes me back to a two week tour I took singing in the Mormon Tabernacle Choir one June years ago. One of our stops was at the Golden Gate National Park on the south side to film the choir with the bridge in the background for a DVD that we were doing for the National Parks Service. We sat there for 5 hours waiting for the fog to clear then finally gave it up and let the techies add the bridge without fog in the studio. Here's the rest of that story: http://www.deseretnews.com/article/600145242/Fog-foils-bay-view-for-choir.html?pg=all

The choir waiting for the fog to lift:

The bridge during the 5 hour filming session:

Sure hope we have better luck driving Highway 1 north from San Francisco to Newport, Oregon next June.

 

[Old Henry]

....looks like Pepe needs some kickin' shades....lol.....Mike

How 'bout a pair of Doggles?

 

[cmbrucew]

In southern California we have May gray, as well as June gloom. In the early 1960's you could see San Diego from 26th street in San Pedro, and Catalina Island year round.
Bruce

 

[GB SISSON]

Thanks for posting your amazing travels. It always makes my evening when we get another installment and the excellent photos make your posts even better.

 

[al's28/33]

Professor!!! So very glad your trip Way out West was an overall pleasurable adventure. Especially the steep hills and congested streets of San Francisco. Blessings to you for your courageous efforts and thank you so much for posting!

 

[Lawrie]

Henry,
You make me want to get going in the 33 again,its been a week since we had it out for a drive (couple of hundred miles).
I always show my family your posts and trips,great.
When that 46 was new you could have driven it to Australia.
Lawrie