Meeting the people who keep the Route 66 story alive & well, is a great touch for this adventure! A hot dog is a meal, Burma Shave signs, Fire Chief gas pumps, and an old fire engine, all part of this historic road! Great start!
Ggreat video drove Rt 66 18 yrs ago Williams Arizona. Im a car guy too. Have 2 68s Pontiacs one is a survivor GTO 30k 4 spd factory paint my dad bought new and a Le Mans restored myself frame off has a GTO drive train.
No I was in Vegas for a couple of days with my ex wife we drove Vegas to Hover Dam to Grand Cannon Rt66 for lunch to Sedona to Phoenix and flew back to Connecticut where I live fo 52 yrs. Was a Autobody tec for 33 yrs. Retired 2 yrs ago. Love the wagon 55?
Thank you @johnlazlo1908 !! You’ve gotta great eye - yeah it’s a 53-57 Corvette grill. I haven’t seen too many of ‘em and I really dig the look. What do you think??
Thanks so much Paul!! I really appreciate it. I edited the videos with my headphones on and that Black-Widow exhaust sounds pretty healthy right?!? Wait'll you see what's going in The 55 for next season!! I can't wait!!
Gotta recommend Jeff's videos to anyone out there who loves classic cars, hot rods, muscle cars, motorcycles... or even if you just like travel and history. Ive only been able to ride a part of Route 66 so far, but I learned so much experiencing the Mother Road though Jeff's journey in his cool bronze 55 Chevy. His enthusiasm comes through and makes what you might think is the smallest detail, fun. Check it out!
Thank you so much @gregwarger3125 This UA-cam thing is hard work. I fell like I'm not making any headway so thank you for the positive feedback. I really appreciate it.
Thanks for another great video. I've been to that station in Dwight a few times but it's never open when I'm there. Two of my grandsons graduated from Dwight high school.
You’re welcome Jeff buddy!! I’m glad you enjoyed it!! I can’t believe you’ve never been there - especially since your grandsons went to high school there. You’ve gotta go and see it with your own eyes. It’s a part of our American history.
Thank you so much @gregorymaher6053 !! There's a bunch more Route 66 to go so I hope you subscribe to my channel and watch the rest of my Route 66 road-trip adventures.
Hey Jeff I live across from the thumbnail the Ambler Becker station . The Route 66 Family Restaurant which is next to the Napa store is a really cool place to check out with lots of murals on the inside and the building is painted too with murals.
I've never been to Illinois before but my grandparents did live in Chicago for a while where my uncle and my mom were born and I remember my grams telling me that they always used take route 66 going back home to Arizona and it's so cool that they got to see everything in it's heyday but yeah this video is awesome I can't wait to look at part 2 👍
Thanks so much Denny!! If you like what you saw would you do me a favor? Gimme a like & subscribe to my UA-cam channel if you haven't already. I'd appreciate it.
Jeff, I used to work for 3 years in downtown Chicago. They did have the worse roads. I lived in Naperville. I had a new 93 z28 at the time. I raced a old man (he was probably younger then I am now) in a new BMW in front of the Joilet prison. I think we raced 3 times at the stoplights in front of the prison. I beat him every time. Dont know why he kept trying. Thats my memory of that prison. I need to start in Chicago too and do Route 66. Have fun. James R.
@@jeffthisted It was. The BMW was an M3. Obviously a nicer car but I think the BMW only had a 6 cylinder then. I actually wanted a BMW but couldn't afford it.
Happy belated birthday Jeff, Rt 66 and lincoln hwy also intersected in Plainfield Il, The explanation is due to a later alignment of Rt 66 which bypassed the congestion of Joliet.
Great video! First time viewer. We live in Berwyn so it was cool to see Henry’s Hot Dogs. Great lunch place. Dell Rhea’s Chicken Basket is great. Try it sometime. Love the ‘55 too. What great car to do the trip in!
Thank you so much @brianl5172 !! You just made my day!! If you like what you saw would you do me a favor? Gimme a like & subscribe to my UA-cam channel if you haven't already. I'd appreciate it.
Wife & I and our 4-5 month old Shi Tsu puppy made the trip from Chicago all the way to LA about 10 years ago. Was going to start on the lake front in Chicago but Winter Storm VIRGIL changed our plans, we jumped on I-57 off I-55 and headed south. Made it to Litchfield, ILL that first day. I would REALLY like to make the trip again. Got to LA on Easter Sunday. Took us a week going from Chicago to LA and a week heading back home to Madison, Wi. from LA. Had a Rental car, wanted something with really good MPG compared to our 7-8 year old Mercury Mountaineer. Yes, can't remember the make & model of rental car but we got really REALLY good MPG. I hated California, the whole time we planned the trip I wanted for take our puppy on a walk on the beach. We pull into the parking lot on Easter Sunday a Big sign says " No pets allowed on beach" but all the apartment dwellers across the street bring their big German Shepards, Labrador Retrievers, etc across the street and they run all over the beach. We headed for the hills north of LA. Wife and I and our puppy TOTALLY enjoyed the trip. So many period historic things to see along the way. Like in Winslow AZ. They have a restored "FLATBED FORD" parked on a corner of the street.
Sorry it took so long to reply, your video was great, I saw lots of familiar landmarks in your video, and I'm going to re-watch it again today. And probably rewatch again maybe several times. Wife & I both retired now, own two new cars, no need to rent a car like we did the first trip down Rt 66. There's a LOT of great video in your film, well worth a watch by anyone near Rt 66 or thinking about making the trip. Thanks for your hard work making such a great VIDEO.
All good @DrEVIL-og4qv !! Thank you so much for the kind words. If you like what you saw would you do me a favor? Gimme a like & subscribe to my UA-cam channel if you haven't already. I'd appreciate it.
Hey Jeff the Launching Pad in Wilmington Illinois has been closed and the Gemini giant has been removed and taken over by the Joliet historical society.
Traditionally - since people were migrating to the west - Route 66 "begins" in Chicago, IL at the corner of Michigan Avenue and Adams Street. It used to be a two-way street but it's now split. Adams Street is Route 66 one-way west and Jackson Blvd. is Route 66 one-way east. I hope that helps. Please let me know if you've got any more questions for me Gary.
Chicago, Joliet “worst roads ? gas tax dollars from the all mighty Pritzker machine? Where does the money go ? You’ll see as you cross the state line gas prices go down, Road conditions go up ? Go figure…FJBP.
Thank you so much@@smocko61 You just made my day!! If you like what you saw would you do me a favor? Gimme a like & subscribe to my UA-cam channel if you haven't already. I'd appreciate it.
Yeah @@billjones2005 ... 4.11's aren't the best highway gear. You could leave em in and get a Gear-Vendors overdrive. It'll drop your RPM's by about 500. I LOVE mine in The 55!!
Yeah right buddy, people from Chicago are so smart... they got rid of the mob and let the city, county and state officials legalize gambling, racketeering and protection. Effin geniuses lol.
Meeting the people who keep the Route 66 story alive & well, is a great touch for this adventure! A hot dog is a meal, Burma Shave signs, Fire Chief gas pumps, and an old fire engine, all part of this historic road! Great start!
Thanks so much Pop!! It’s been an amazing road-trip adventure so far!! Thanks for coming along for the ride!!
So fun! Thank you for taking us along for the beautiful, historic ride!!
You're welcome @barbiliddle4262 !!
Thank YOU for coming along for the ride with me!!
Here's Part-2: ua-cam.com/video/vGR6UdeHLi4/v-deo.html
What a cool picture Jeff..!!!
Thanks so much Ingo buddy!!
The first Route 66 video drops tomorrow.
Let me know what you think of it.
@@jeffthisted ..Definitely..!!!
Happy 55 birthday / 55 Chevy Jeff
Thanks so much Gary!!
@@jeffthisted welcome
You're the best@@garygentzel7924
I love it Jeff..!!! So many interesting Storys and Places and the people are so relaxed and friendly..👍👍👍🤠
Thanks so much Ingo buddy!! I’m glad you enjoyed it.
@@jeffthisted Oh yes...I wish I was there too, maybe in two years..!!!
Are you planning on coming out for the Route 66 100th Anniversary@@MrSillyMouth ??
@@jeffthisted I hope I get my life insurance paid out by then, then I can come..!!!
I hope so too @@MrSillyMouth !!
Ggreat video drove Rt 66 18 yrs ago Williams Arizona. Im a car guy too. Have 2 68s Pontiacs one is a survivor GTO 30k 4 spd factory paint my dad bought new and a Le Mans restored myself frame off has a GTO drive train.
Thanks so much John!! Did you drive your GTO on your Route 66 road-trip??
No I was in Vegas for a couple of days with my ex wife we drove Vegas to Hover Dam to Grand Cannon Rt66 for lunch to Sedona to Phoenix and flew back to Connecticut where I live fo 52 yrs. Was a Autobody tec for 33 yrs. Retired 2 yrs ago. Love the wagon 55?
That’s an awesome road-trip!! Thanks for sharing!! And thank you - yes, it’s a 1955 Chevy 210 Handyman and I love it.
Nice ride is that a Vette grill in the front??
Thank you @johnlazlo1908 !!
You’ve gotta great eye - yeah it’s a 53-57 Corvette grill. I haven’t seen too many of ‘em and I really dig the look. What do you think??
I love the visitors centers/gas stations, can’t wait for the next installment! Thanks Jeff
Thanks so much John!! Part 2 will drop next week. Thanks for watching!!
Jeff, I love all your tourist information !! So interesting! Even in the rain 🌧
Thanks Patti!! You’re the best!! Can you believe even the rain won’t stop me from running my mouth?!?
Great video, Jeff.
Thank you.
I recommend anyone watching to listen through headphones. It brings out the best of that V8 sound.
Thanks so much Paul!! I really appreciate it. I edited the videos with my headphones on and that Black-Widow exhaust sounds pretty healthy right?!? Wait'll you see what's going in The 55 for next season!! I can't wait!!
7:53 And in front of the Gemini Giant, some installation art by Salvador D'Holly
Exactly Route66Suite!! Did you see how I got my picture without their art installation?
@@jeffthisted Yes! Clever angle!
Thanks@@Route66Suite As my buddy, Emmy Award winning Cameraman Marty Wagner taught me - it's all in the angle of the dangle.
Gotta recommend Jeff's videos to anyone out there who loves classic cars, hot rods, muscle cars, motorcycles... or even if you just like travel and history. Ive only been able to ride a part of Route 66 so far, but I learned so much experiencing the Mother Road though Jeff's journey in his cool bronze 55 Chevy. His enthusiasm comes through and makes what you might think is the smallest detail, fun. Check it out!
Thank you so much @gregwarger3125
This UA-cam thing is hard work. I fell like I'm not making any headway so thank you for the positive feedback. I really appreciate it.
Yeah we got a governor that takes all the money from the roads and give it to migrants illegals
You have a awesome 55 wagon real nice🎉
Thank you so much @Paul-gg3gl
You just made my day!!
Thanks for another great video. I've been to that station in Dwight a few times but it's never open when I'm there. Two of my grandsons graduated from Dwight high school.
You’re welcome Jeff buddy!! I’m glad you enjoyed it!! I can’t believe you’ve never been there - especially since your grandsons went to high school there. You’ve gotta go and see it with your own eyes. It’s a part of our American history.
Awesome tour of the local old Rt 66 sites!
Thank you so much @gregorymaher6053 !! There's a bunch more Route 66 to go so I hope you subscribe to my channel and watch the rest of my Route 66 road-trip adventures.
So jealous of your trip. I’m going to do this one day.
Until then you can ride along with me Sru.
Awesome journey and great stories!, good job Jeff
Thanks so much @darrill2404
I really appreciate it!! The latest Route 66 episode dropped today - check it out: ua-cam.com/video/E4_WNkHma0M/v-deo.html
Happy Belated Birthday, Jeff!
Thanks Mace buddy!!
Love the 55, you're living the dream! Great video
Thanks so much Robert!! I glad you’re enjoying the videos. Oklahoma Part-2 drops on Monday so stay tuned.
I love your enthusiasm
Thanks so much Penny. The only thing in life you can’t teach is passion.
Jeff ---> LOVE the yellow headlights !!!! Holley's RetroBright's ????
Thanks Bill!! Yes - they’re the Holley RetroBrights. I dig em too.
thank u sir !!!@@jeffthisted
You’re welcome Bill!!
Hey Jeff I live across from the thumbnail the Ambler Becker station . The Route 66 Family Restaurant which is next to the Napa store is a really cool place to check out with lots of murals on the inside and the building is painted too with murals.
Thanks Mobes!! Great place - I've been there before but I didn't have time to go there on this trip. What'd you think of the video?
@@jeffthisted oh I enjoyed the video very much.
Thanks so much@@mobes329 !! Would you do me a favor? Gimme a like & subscribe to my UA-cam channel if you haven't already. I'd appreciate it.
Hi jeff just subbed i enjoyed the tour getting to see the old historic attractions thanks alot . Cheers mate🇦🇺
Thanks so much Peter!! I’m glad you enjoyed the video!! Stay tuned for Part 2 to drop on Monday.
Vielen Dank Jeff! Wunderbares Video! Ich werde es teilen🙋♀️🇦🇹🎼
Thank you so much @franziskahartinger4605 !!
I really appreciate it!!
I've never been to Illinois before but my grandparents did live in Chicago for a while where my uncle and my mom were born and I remember my grams telling me that they always used take route 66 going back home to Arizona and it's so cool that they got to see everything in it's heyday but yeah this video is awesome I can't wait to look at part 2 👍
Thank you so much @lancecharley8822 !! Please let me know what you think of the videos.
Cool video thanks for sharing! First video of your channel to watch..
Thanks so much Denny!! If you like what you saw would you do me a favor? Gimme a like & subscribe to my UA-cam channel if you haven't already. I'd appreciate it.
Jeff Thank you for the wonderful video .
I'm looking forward to video in japan. Please drive carefully.🎉
You're welcome Yoshi!! I'm glad you enjoyed it!! Part 2 drops next Monday so stay tuned.
Thank you for your message. I own a chevrolet elcamino'87.
My dream is to ride Route66 someday.Good night and dreaming of that day. see you.
You're welcome@@yoshi300 !! I dig your El Camino!! What's under the hood??
@@jeffthisted I changed to a Chevrolet 350 motor. and the carburetor is an Edelbrock Flowmaster40.
Awesome@@yoshi300 !! That sounds like a running machine!! I cant wait to see you out on the open road in it!!
Jeff, I used to work for 3 years in downtown Chicago. They did have the worse roads. I lived in Naperville. I had a new 93 z28 at the time. I raced a old man (he was probably younger then I am now) in a new BMW in front of the Joilet prison. I think we raced 3 times at the stoplights in front of the prison. I beat him every time. Dont know why he kept trying. Thats my memory of that prison. I need to start in Chicago too and do Route 66. Have fun. James R.
Sounds like you had a great time Jmark. I’m glad I could trigger those memories for you!! Was your Z28 stock??
@@jeffthisted It was. The BMW was an M3. Obviously a nicer car but I think the BMW only had a 6 cylinder then. I actually wanted a BMW but couldn't afford it.
I'm glad you didn't go down the BMW hole@@jmark7390 - I'm not a fan and I'm stoked you smoked him in your Z28!!
I'm going to be doing it in my 1985 Mercedes 300td
You’re gonna have a blast David!! When’re you going to drive it?
Happy belated birthday Jeff, Rt 66 and lincoln hwy also intersected in Plainfield Il, The explanation is due to a later alignment of Rt 66 which bypassed the congestion of Joliet.
Thanks @OldMan1962
I think those are the only two places that old Route 66 & The Lincoln Highway intersect - pretty cool right?!?
Great video! First time viewer. We live in Berwyn so it was cool to see Henry’s Hot Dogs. Great lunch place. Dell Rhea’s Chicken Basket is great. Try it sometime. Love the ‘55 too. What great car to do the trip in!
Thank you so much @brianl5172 !! You just made my day!! If you like what you saw would you do me a favor? Gimme a like & subscribe to my UA-cam channel if you haven't already. I'd appreciate it.
Wife & I and our 4-5 month old Shi Tsu puppy made the trip from Chicago all the way to LA about 10 years ago. Was going to start on the lake front in Chicago but Winter Storm VIRGIL changed our plans, we jumped on I-57 off I-55 and headed south. Made it to Litchfield, ILL that first day. I would REALLY like to make the trip again. Got to LA on Easter Sunday. Took us a week going from Chicago to LA and a week heading back home to Madison, Wi. from LA. Had a Rental car, wanted something with really good MPG compared to our 7-8 year old Mercury Mountaineer. Yes, can't remember the make & model of rental car but we got really REALLY good MPG.
I hated California, the whole time we planned the trip I wanted for take our puppy on a walk on the beach. We pull into the parking lot on Easter Sunday a Big sign says " No pets allowed on beach" but all the apartment dwellers across the street bring their big German Shepards, Labrador Retrievers, etc across the street and they run all over the beach. We headed for the hills north of LA.
Wife and I and our puppy TOTALLY enjoyed the trip. So many period historic things to see along the way. Like in Winslow AZ. They have a restored "FLATBED FORD" parked on a corner of the street.
Looks like you had a great trip @DrEVIL-og4qv !!
What'd you think of the video?
Sorry it took so long to reply, your video was great, I saw lots of familiar landmarks in your video, and I'm going to re-watch it again today. And probably rewatch again maybe several times. Wife & I both retired now, own two new cars, no need to rent a car like we did the first trip down Rt 66. There's a LOT of great video in your film, well worth a watch by anyone near Rt 66 or thinking about making the trip. Thanks for your hard work making such a great VIDEO.
All good @DrEVIL-og4qv !! Thank you so much for the kind words. If you like what you saw would you do me a favor? Gimme a like & subscribe to my UA-cam channel if you haven't already. I'd appreciate it.
Great show.. Question do you have chains for the 55
Thanks so much Ken!! No. I don’t have chains for The 55. But I’ve got my Continental ExtremeContact DWS06 Plus tires.
Like you 55.
Thank you @roymiller3018 !!
Hey Jeff the Launching Pad in Wilmington Illinois has been closed and the Gemini giant has been removed and taken over by the Joliet historical society.
Thanks for the heads-up on that @mobes329 !!
That old time service station I would expect Goober or Gomer to step out and talk your ears off Gomer says Hey Andy
It's pretty authentic right @georgewilson1184 ?!?
It's also on the National Register of Historic Places.
Pretty cool right?!?
What’s the approx address where rte 66 begins? (town / street) thanks
Traditionally - since people were migrating to the west - Route 66 "begins" in Chicago, IL at the corner of Michigan Avenue and Adams Street. It used to be a two-way street but it's now split. Adams Street is Route 66 one-way west and Jackson Blvd. is Route 66 one-way east. I hope that helps. Please let me know if you've got any more questions for me Gary.
@@jeffthisted thanks Jeff - I saw the video & how the street was changed
You’re welcome Gary.
Let me know if you’ve got any other questions for me.
Chicago, Joliet “worst roads ? gas tax dollars from the all mighty Pritzker machine? Where does the money go ? You’ll see as you cross the state line gas prices go down, Road conditions go up ? Go figure…FJBP.
Yes @smocko61 Illinois has the worst roads in the nation.
What'd you think of the Route 66 video?
@@jeffthisted great job, love the car too. We’re at Spfld Il.
Thank you so much@@smocko61 You just made my day!! If you like what you saw would you do me a favor? Gimme a like & subscribe to my UA-cam channel if you haven't already. I'd appreciate it.
what kind of gas mileage with "The New 55" ???
It all depends on hard I’m pressing on the accelerator Bill. But I average 17-20 mpg. Not too bad right?
yes - I got to get my 4:11 gears out of my '40 & my 3:50 gears in - I got about 14.2 running 74-84 mph to my 43rd Street Rod Nationals @@jeffthisted
Yeah @@billjones2005 ... 4.11's aren't the best highway gear. You could leave em in and get a Gear-Vendors overdrive. It'll drop your RPM's by about 500. I LOVE mine in The 55!!
So disappointed you completely skipped Springfield and Auburn Illinois.
…and Lincoln and Litchfield…
Sorry @drs112959 but I’ve only got so much time in a day. What’d you think of the video??
Are you retired or is this your job
I’m not retired Brian. I’m a tv/live-event host. So I go to a lot of car shows across the country. Pretty cool right?!?
@@jeffthisted man that has to be one of the best jobs ever
You got that right @@brianhayes7618 !!
Did you notice The IQ drop after leaving Chicago?
I noticed that Illinois has the worst roads in America @garypiont6114
Yeah right buddy, people from Chicago are so smart... they got rid of the mob and let the city, county and state officials legalize gambling, racketeering and protection. Effin geniuses lol.