Woodward ??

[hemi43]

Anyone going? I'll be parked somewhere on the loop in Pontiac.

[72gmguy]

Not this year but probably next year. I've been to Woodward twice before and its definately a bucket list thing. Enjoy your trip.

[Keith Seymore]

I'll be there. I usually start tonight taking Woodward home from work, from about 14 Mile then heading north and popping out onto Baldwin Rd.

Saturday I'll make a pass or two starting from the north and trying to get as far as 11 Mile before turning around. I usually don't stop anywhere and try to keep rolling.

I'll be in the Grand Prix weather permitting.

(The second picture was in the Detroit Free Press article about the Woodward Cruise. A friend from California pointed it out to me).

K

[Sandtrap9072]

i am going to try and be there everyday this week. ill be there in this.

[hemi43]

Cool, I'll look for you guys. We're going with a group of 20+ that go every year and all I know is they park on some grassy area right on the northern loop in Pontiac. One of the people going tows a huge smoker behind them so should be a good time. I've never been so don't know what to expect. I'm hoping to do a bit of cruising around but have to admit I'm a bit nervous about going to that part of Michigan.

[Sandtrap9072]

I usually stay south of 16 mile, hear it can get pretty crazy up there.

[Keith Seymore]

Originally Posted by hemi43

Cool, I'll look for you guys. We're going with a group of 20+ that go every year and all I know is they park on some grassy area right on the northern loop in Pontiac. One of the people going tows a huge smoker behind them so should be a good time. I've never been so don't know what to expect. I'm hoping to do a bit of cruising around but have to admit I'm a bit nervous about going to that part of Michigan.

Nervous about what? You'll be surrounded by a couple million of your closest friends...



Actually the areas between 14 Mile and Square Lake Rds are some of the wealthiest areas in the US.

K

[hemi43]

Originally Posted by Keith Seymore

Nervous about what? You'll be surrounded by a couple million of your closest friends...



Actually the areas between 14 Mile and Square Lake Rds are some of the wealthiest areas in the US.

K

Even though I'm only a few hours east, I can't get the images of dilapidated Detroit out of my head. I've never been in that area so don't know what it's like and assuming the worst, unfortunately. Thanks for the info !

[72gmguy]

While your there try to do the ford museum. I know that's a bad word but the museum is amazing. I always stay in Bloomfield hills and cruise to Pontiac and back a lot. People are friendly and you can find a spot just about anywhere to sit and watch all weekend. We put up a pop up tent on the grass in front of the hotel as a home base where friends can come and go as they please. Keep a cooler packed and bring some folding chairs. You will see just about everything you can imagine.

[72gmguy]

Almost forgot....if you can still tour the GM heritage museum that is a must see as well.

[Keith Seymore]

Made a pass through last night from 7:30 pm to 9 pm. From the top of the loop to 11 Mile Rd and back.

It is already hopping; for most events this would be considered "in full swing".

K

[Keith Seymore]

Originally Posted by 72gmguy

Almost forgot....if you can still tour the GM heritage museum that is a must see as well.

Unfortunately the Heritage Center is not open to the public; just for business meetings and quarterly open houses.

I checked with my guy and he said there is nothing special scheduled for Dream Cruise week. He said there are a couple of enthusiast tour groups passing through today and tomorrow but the person would need to already be signed up.

K

[Keith Seymore]

From last night (Wednesday); northbound north of Big Beaver/16 Mile.

K

[Keith Seymore]

Originally Posted by hemi43

Anyone going? I'll be parked somewhere on the loop in Pontiac.

Made it through three times: early morning (9 am ish), around noon and then again early evening.

K

[Keith Seymore]

Originally Posted by 72gmguy

Keep a cooler packed and bring some folding chairs. You will see just about everything you can imagine.

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Saw these guys during the day, too.

K

[hemi43]

Didn't do one burnout, and this is how Woodward repaid me on the way home !! That little gear will cost me $1300 fu##ing dollars in repairs plus the hassle of getting back home.

[tjsblazer]

Dan, sorry to hear. That sucks. BTW, what are those? Rear spider gears ?

[hemi43]

Originally Posted by tjsblazer

Dan, sorry to hear. That sucks. BTW, what are those? Rear spider gears ?

Yup !! Original clutch type posi. I have a new Auburn unit on order as well as a new Yukon ring&pinion set. Wouldn't have been so bad if a chunk of that gear didn't go through the ring and pinion.

[grillzy]

ouch!

[hemi43]

Crappy way to end the summer !! Just called again about the gears, and they are back ordered till September 5th. Arrgh....

[jondancer]

I'm in Michigan and have never gone because I'm not familiar with that area

[72gmguy]

You should definately try to make it to Woodward while your in state. I drive from NJ every three or four years to take part and plan to go again next year! If Your a car or truck guy and you have a chance to go I would highly recommend it. I've gone with three different groups of friends and they all greatly enjoyed the trip.