1962 Plymouth 3500 Mile Roadtrip! Obsolete Automotive Adventure. Route 66 MoPar Cross Country Drive!

This is the trip to get to and drive back a 1962 Plymouth as one single video.
January 2023. It's 2800 miles to Seattle, Washington from North Carolina by way of Montana. There's a 1962 Plymouth Belvedere waiting for me to drive home. Which is 3500 miles headed south through California and back east by way of I-40/Route 66.
Me and my friend Tripp rent an econobox here in NC and head west. The plan is to get there quickly and then road trip the 1962 Plymouth home. We decided to go the northern route for added "fun" which is generally not recommended due to the harsh winter weather one can experience. But it's an adventure, right?
There are a lot of fun and interesting stops on this journey. Use the chapters to go to parts you want to see or go back to favorites! Enjoy the full-length IMMERSIVE experience!
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Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
01:28 - Rental Car Acquired.
04:42 - Buc-ee's
05:44 - Paducah, Kentucky
06:53 - 1895 Washington Hotel - Paducah, KY
09:37 - I-24 Bridge, Ohio River
10:22 - Illinois
10:56 - Stan Musial Veterans Memorial Bridge
12:58 - Boonville, Missouri
17:24 - Wasta Rest Stop Tipi, South Dakota
18:26 - Kadoka, South Dakota
19:27 - Wyoming
19:49 - Montana
20:40 - Broadus, Montana
21:25 - Little Bighorn
25:37 - Bozeman, Montana
26:58 - St. Regis, Montana
28:24 - Little River Motel
32:28 - Idaho
33:15 - Spokane, Washington
35:30 - Vantage Bridge, I-90
36:47 - Headed into Seattle
37:42 - My Chariot Awaits.
37:54 - Bye Seattle.
38:49 - Wipers, Oil and Rags
39:08 - New Blades on Old Wipers
40:26- Centralia, Washington
41:22 - Olympic Club
44:02 - Streets of Centralia
44:18 - What's Behind the Green Door?
44:58 - Mornin' in Centralia
47:29 - Lewis and Clark Bridge
50:29 - Yamhill, Oregon for the Night
51:36 - You Can't Pump Gas in Oregon
53:07 - More Fuel/No Gas Gauge
54:18 - Siskiyous
55:56 - Welcome to California
59:09 - Williams, CA
59:43 - Mornin' in Williams, CA
1:00:26 - El Toro Loco
1:03:10 - Econoline Recovery
1:06:07 - Spare Keys
1:06:37 - Tune up and Oil Change
1:09:26 - Depart Williams
1:10:59 - Air Filters and Oil Caps
1:15:35 - No Brake Lights
1:16:30 - Route 66, Outside Ludlow
1:18:22 - Roy's, Amboy, CA
1:20:13 - Arizona State Line
1:20:42 - Kingman, Arizona
1:20:55 - El Trovatore Motel
1:21:26 - El Trovatore Motel room walk through
1:23:29 - Fixing the brake lights
1:28:00 - Drive through shield, Kingman
1:28:12 - Grandpa's Kitchen
1:29:36 - Giganticus Headicus
1:30:58 - Grand Canyon Caverns (outside)
1:33:00 - Seligman
1:34:43 - Mother Road Brewing Co.
1:36:21 - La Posada Hotel
1:40:12 - Room for the Night
1:42:20 - La Posada Hotel - Train Platform, etc.
1:44:32 - Depart the La Posada!
1:46:35- Standin' on the Corner in Winslow, Arizona.
1:47:33 - Jackrabbit Trading Post
1:49:23 - Wigwam Motel - Holbrook, AZ
1:53:00 - The Petrified Forest
1:54:05 - Agate Bridge
1:56:30 - "Teepees"
1:57:30 - Rt 66 in the Petrified Forest
1:59:52 - Painted Desert Inn
2:04:43 - New Mexico
2:04:58 - Hotel El Rancho
2:08:26 - Snow! Gallup, NM
2:10:35 - Gordo's! (Breakfast)
2:11:34 - Grants, NM Drive Thru shield!
2:12:34 - Rio Puerco Bridge, Rt. 66
2:13:48 - Enter ABQ
2:14:13 - Dog House (Lunch)
2:17:48 - Lucero's Whiting Bros, Moriarity, NM
2:20:01 - Tucumcari Tonite!
2:21:36 - Hotel Safari, Tucumcari, NM
2:23:15 - Del's Restaurant (Dinner)
2:23:41 - Amenities at the Hotel Safari
2:24:20 - Hello Tucumcari!
2:26:20 - Tucumcari Railroad Museum
2:27:32 - Blakes Lotaburger
2:29:46 - Route 66 in Dirt
2:30:32 - Texas
2:30:52 - Midpoint of Rt 66, Adrian, TX
2:33:34 - McLean, Texas
2:34:23 - 1929 Phillips 66 Station
2:35:46 - Shamrock, Texas
2:36:35 - Tower Station
2:37:28 - Texas Vibe
2:39:44 - Are We in OK?
2:40:17 - In Oklahoma
2:40:30 - Food Review: KalaKukko (Fish Cock) and MREs
2:51:37 - Heber Springs, AR
2:54:05 - Wynne, AR
2:54:45 - TN State Line
2:56:52 - Out of Gas
3:00:52 - Food Review #2 - Buc-ees
3:02:10 - NC Line
3:03:30 - The End.

[@jimsmith1856]

3 hours ago I started watching this for 10 minutes.

[@MichaelJustice-ng7by]

Your videos are the best I love the long road trip videos

[@mauriziocazares820]

Love the car and the road-trip videos are the best!!!! Chryslers rule!!!!

[@stevemcdaniel2476]

Excellent

[@barryburkholder4000]

You two are funny. What a trip, in so many ways.

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

It was a great time! Hope to do some more soon!

[@jswan9658]

Outstanding trip, very much enjoyed your video.

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

@@jswan9658 Glad you enjoyed it! It was a good time!

[@onemat2000]

What a great example of a '62 Plymouth! I remember those cars, what a beauty! I was 7 when that car was built...😅

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

They are very unique cars. Some hate the styling but I like it!

[@oliverw3646]

Pretty awesome adventure. Thank you for sharing such lovely landscapes.

[@jamespn]

Great journey, thanks for taking us along.

[@MrModelworx]

I watched the original series of these videos last year, I'm a big late 50s to late 60s Mopar fan. Watched the a while 3 hour video again tonight, really enjoyed it, love your vids and the very cool 60s cars.

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

Thanks for commenting. Glad you enjoyed the videos. Hope to have some more long trips this summer!

[@docholliday1970]

I'm a new subscriber to your Channel 🐎 Thanks for sharing ! ... .. Beautiful '62 Belvedere, I had a '64 ... ❤ ~ Doc ♦️

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

Thanks for subscribing! Hope you enjoy all the future videos!

[@docholliday1970]

@@ObsoleteAutomotive I'm with You , stuck in the Future, and trying to Find my way back ! ... Looking forward to visiting the Past with You !! ... " I'm your Huckleberry, that's just my Game ! ". ... ~ Doc ♦️ on the Chesapeake Bay of Virginia 🇺🇲

[@perillouss3506]

Growing up, my family had a 62 plymouth wagon that my dad bought new with a 318 poly, push button auto, dealer underdash ac and no other options. Paint was institutional green. Bought from Madere's Plymouth in Hanhville Louisiana. Dad bought a new 1972 Mercury Monterey wagon and had the Plymouth hauled of in 1977. Wish i had been a few years older and c ould have revived it. Great video brings back al lot of memories of family trips we took in the 62.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Great vid, love the '62 🤜🤛

[@johnkendrick7304]

You guys have to stop taking pictures of all that delicious food. I had to get up and make a sandwich when I was watching this thing you made me so hungry

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

Sorry! 😂

[@johnkendrick7304]

@@ObsoleteAutomotive that guy looks like it ran so smooth especially after you did some adjustments

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

@@johnkendrick7304 she ran pretty good and didn’t give too many problems on the trip!

[@danam0228]

I've managed to watch half of the movie tonight. I have liked it a lot. Some of it reminds me of my cross country road trip from LA to N.O. and then to Boston. Some of it reminded me of my trip to Yellowstone. And a lot of of it was cool because of your cinematography.

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

Some of my best memories are from my cross country roadtrips over the years. I’m glad you find it enjoyable. I plan to have more trip videos in the future so stay tuned. Thanks for commenting!

[@ironcladranchandforge7292]

Good TV on tonight, but I watch this 3 hour long video instead. Love that Plymouth!! Too bad you missed the most scenic parts of Oregon. Someday you'll have to visit the Columbia River Gorge, and certain parts of Eastern Oregon. There is some jaw dropping scenery and remote areas around the central and Southern parts of Eastern Oregon. Anyway, that car is fantastic!!

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

I’ve been to those areas! There are a lot of beautiful places out there! I’ll definitely be back in the future. Thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed the video! There will be more trips in the future.

[@1pelicanmarsh]

I had watched your 73 Newport video a while back. I like cars and liked the way you did your vid, so that enough that I would subscribe. however today when I saw you had a roadtrip vid, I was kind of interested. then I saw how long it was (as you made a humble remark that ppl might not watch it all). Was a sunday afternoon and im 2 hrs into it. it has been GREAT watching it, as the details you put in made it almost seem as if I was there. I was (am) impressed you could drive the standard transmission....im a year older than the car and I couldnt do that! it as well was ultra cool "riding along" with you guys, as it was sort of like becoming friends with you due to the way you put this together. you really did a good job and im sure ill be watching more frequently since I enjoyed this one a great deal. thanks!

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

I’m glad you are enjoying the video! I was skeptical of people would want to watch such a long video but so far the response has been good. Thanks for the comment and stay tuned for more trips in the future!

[@1pelicanmarsh]

definitely. The tone and details you put in is what made it stand out, and as well thats what keeps ppl interested in it. good work!@@@ObsoleteAutomotive

[@josephbonnette7877]

Cool video, awesome sights 62 Plymouth is just too cool.

[@kimtowner3473]

Great road-trip video. That '62 Belvedere sure looks sweet. I enjoyed seeing your overnight stay in Centralia, WA because Centralia is my hometown and I spent most of my life living in town, or the area outside it. The Olympic Club is quite the watering hole and has a lot of history connected with it. Back in the early 1920's my maternal grandfather managed the cardroom there.

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

I really enjoyed staying over in Centralia. The Olympic Club was awesome. I want to stay there again!

[@user-ys6wu5ve2x]

nice to see kingman AZ

[@joeystrains.9316]

That's a great trip in an old car.

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

It was a lot of fun!

[@davidcampbell1899]

Nice to see you made it back home! When i saw the snow in New Mexico, I thought to myself, did they check the anti freeze strength when they left Seattle. You guys being from down south, that sort of this my not have occurred to you!

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

It does get quite cold here in the south! Nothing like up north of course. With the car being in Seattle the antifreeze was up to snuff so it was good to go for the drive home.

[@davidcampbell1899]

Good to hear. Talking about the cold north, i am a Canadian and my antifreeze is good to -50F @@ObsoleteAutomotive

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

@@davidcampbell1899 Oh boy! We definitely don’t see those temps. Haha

[@ferrochinabisleri1587]

Dodge and Plymouth, curiously both with the same light rosewood metallic body color.

[@garymckee8857]

Always wanted a 62 Plymouth, had a nice 62 Impala, but l prefer the Chrysler products of the 60's.

[@r1lark]

When we went to Arizona, we did a lot of the same things -- stayed at La Posada, stood on the corner in Winslow AZ, went to the Petrified Forest and saw the Studebaker, walked over the Rio Puerco bridge, stopped at the Wigwam Motel. When we were there, the Wigwam office was open. The cars were cool, especially the VW camper. Great video, thanks!

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

I’ve been to the wigwams there many times. Even stayed there many times but I’ve never seen the office open. Which I find odd.

[@jeffsmith846]

2:27. The Ford Dealer in Tucumcari NM. I was driving my 66 TBird from Oklahoma to Beale Air Force Base in Northern California in 1986. Just before entering Tucumcari the transmission started blowing fluid out and on the exhaust creating a smoke bomb of a car. I got a room and the next morning I was at the Ford dealer when they opened. The old man looked at the car and said: "those old cruise-o-matics just do that sometimes". I put more fluid in it and made it on to NorCal without any further issues. I remember the shape and the color of the Ford dealership.. Too bad it closed down.

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

@@jeffsmith846 they just do that sometimes. Nice. Haha

[@The1cdccop]

I would love to have one of these cars. 62 or 63 Fury. I prefer a 63, but the 62 grows on you after a while. They were not popular when new.

[@jeffreyrigged]

felt like i was watching a western loved it.

[@perillouss3506]

The engine a 361?

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

Yep. 361 big block!

[@mistressshannon8588]

Awesome car and loved the road trip video. And, great car collection. 🇺🇸 Just one question: who’s the big spoon and who’s the little spoon? 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

If you’re insinuating what I think you’re insinuating… the answer is no.

[@mjrtensepian1727]

Oh man, taking our West Coast cars back East as a sacrifice to your Rust god?! Epic road trip though, glad you did a loop. The PNW is much prettier come Summer, btw...

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

They ain’t got much road salt here where I’m at in North Carolina! It didn’t even snow this year! I’ve been there in the summer! Nice country out there.

[@mjrtensepian1727]

@@ObsoleteAutomotive Good to know! I almost made the reverse trip late last year for a Saab 99 in NC, but was wary of buying a rust bucket, sight-unseen. Montana is usually our default eastern limit for old cars.

[@sudovoyjournal]

Hi! Where have all the people gone?

[@TaylorZ2]

Awesome car and trip! Does that car have a working heater/defroster?

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

@@TaylorZ2 Yes it does. And it was needed!

[@TaylorZ2]

@@ObsoleteAutomotive I'm an old Mopar man, I love your channel! I hope you get a lot of subscribers.

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

@@TaylorZ2 Thanks!

[@Tek-eo3li]

Radio Shack??? What wormhole did you drive into? 😂😂

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

@@Tek-eo3li The Twilight Zone

[@truckerkevthepaidtourist]

You got Cali plates on your Dodge van Do you not have to change them to North Carolina?

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

@@truckerkevthepaidtourist Eventually… NC does allow use of year of manufacture plates. The law does not specify what state it has to be so technically can use any plate from the year.

[@jasonmcmanus9210]

They stop you in California to make sure you're not smuggling in any common sense

[@iknyazhev]

Old video. Again. For what?

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

As mentioned. It’s all the videos combined as one. Some folks prefer it this way.