6-Route 66 Oklahoma Part 1

[@KAHUNA_Okie]

For 61 years I've lived in Moore, OK and have never been down the entire Route 66. Going to do it in the spring, thanks to your inspirations. Thank you

[@jeffthisted]

Thank you so much for the kind words @kahuna_okie !! I’m glad I could inspire you to get out there and see it with your own eyes. Please keep me posted on your journeys progress.

[@kentspangler3401]

Sweet 55’ Oklahoma has a lot of Route 66. Some better than others. People love to see tourists driving vintage cars. Enjoy!❤

[@jeffthisted]

Thanks so much @kentspangler3401 !! I had no idea how awesome Route 66 is through Oklahoma!! That's the only state I hadn't done all the way. Now I cant wait to go back and explore more of your great state.

[@kttexxas]

Quite The Love story & History on the Blue Whale

[@jeffthisted]

You got that right Kitty - @user-fw2hg5dt1x !! Talk about a present for your wife!!

[@kttexxas]

Was a amazing time for her back then,@@jeffthisted

[@jeffthisted]

Pretty cool right @@kttexxas ?!?

[@sibman77]

What a gas! You're narrations and little anecdotes really make watching your personal down-to-earth videos worthwhile Jeff. Thanks again!

[@jeffthisted]

Thank you for the kind words @sibman77 !! You just made my day.

[@earllutz2663]

Thank you for the trip back in time. Your 1955 Chevy Wagon actually reminds me of 1959 when my father was the President of our local Fire Dept., with a 1956 a Cadillac ambulance, a 1959 International Harvester Fire Truck. My 2 younger sisters were in the local majorett crop with my brother & myself carrying the banner announcing the majoretts & the Fire Co. ThFire Chief enjoyed going to parades and we had a blast. Your '55 Chevy brought all of that back to me. Thank you.

[@jeffthisted]

You're welcome @earllutz2663 !! Thank YOU for watching & coming along for the ride with me in The 55. Got any pictures of that 56 Cadillac ambulance???

[@nikkitacoleman1575]

Hey it’s me again the 9 year old from Mississippi a love your videos 😊

[@jeffthisted]

Thanks so much Austin buddy @nikkitacoleman1575 !! I really appreciate it!! Are you guys coming out for the Hot Rod Power Tour West?

[@garygentzel7924]

You find the coolest old gas stations ⛽️ - love it. Reminds me of a bygone era in my life. Thanks Jeff 🙏

[@jeffthisted]

Thanks so much @garygentzel7924 !! I'm glad you enjoyed it!! We've got some amazing, abandoned gas stations the further west we go so stay tuned!!

[@garygentzel7924]

@@jeffthisted I’ll be here (wishing I was there again)

[@jeffthisted]

Thanks @@garygentzel7924 !!

[@sibman77]

Pretty brave of you to take your old classic wagon down that rough, original stretch of highway. Hope ya didn't find any new rattles! ;-)

[@jeffthisted]

Thanks @sibman77 !! It was rough - but nothing compared to Arizona where I blew out a wheel bearing. That's coming up in a future episode so stay tuned. Thanks for watching!!

[@sibman77]

@@jeffthisted Oh wow!

[@jeffthisted]

Right@@sibman77 ?!? It was crazy and I was out in the middle of almost nowhere...

[@johnserou6466]

You have to love the bat wing station! Seeing all those buildings makes me sad that structures today have no souls.

[@jeffthisted]

Yeah John. I love all those gas stations but the Batwings are my favorite.

[@jeffmiddleton2222]

Just enough info to make people want to drive route 66. Another great video.

[@jeffthisted]

Thanks so much Jeff!! I can’t wait to go back and drive it again. What about you??

[@peterselten500]

Hi jeff thanks alot for the tour its great seeing the old places . Cheers mate🇦🇺

[@jeffthisted]

You’re welcome Peter!! I’m glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for coming along for the ride with me!!

[@papatangoable]

A fun trip into Oklahoma on Route 66, small classic stations (Cookies, Conoco, Marathon), Will Rogers Highway, the Sidewalk 9' wide Highway, the Pryor Creek bridge, and a walk through the Blue Whale roadside attraction!! A new look at the USA and a great ride in the '55!

[@jeffthisted]

Thanks for riding along with me Pop @papatangoable !! I'm glad you enjoyed the ride!!

[@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide]

Loving your videos and that sweet 55 you own, makes me dream of coming over from Australia and doing that drive one day. Thanks for sharing

[@jeffthisted]

Thank you so much!! You just made my day!! You definitely need to come over and drive Route 66 and experience it for yourself!!

[@honda90084]

Most Oklahoma roads are terrible, hard to tell between the old roads a new ones lol. Great videos, I'm from Tulsa's Route 66🫡

[@jeffthisted]

Thank you so much @honda90084 !! Oklahoma's roads are in much better shape that Illinois roads are. Illinois has the worst roads in America!!

[@sibman77]

I love how it says ETHYL on the old gas pump. those were the DAZE!

[@jeffthisted]

I dig that too @sibman77 !!

[@MrSillyMouth]

Love It Jeff..!!! Very nice old Stations and Buildings..also your favorit Batwing Phillips 66 Station..."Did your teeth chatter on the Ribbon Road??

[@jeffthisted]

Thanks Ingo buddy!! You know I love this old Batwings right. Yeah that ribbon road was pretty rough. Thanks for coming along for the ride with me!!

[@anthonybanker6479]

You look like actor Dennis Quade who played as leading man in the movie Twister original 1st movie with leading Lady Helen Hunt.

[@jeffthisted]

Thanks @anthonybanker6479 !! What'd you think of the video?

[@kttexxas]

the added Historical inofrmation Is a PLUS jeff!! where was the Narrow orginal at jeff? think my vw would shake apart !! LOL

[@jeffthisted]

Thanks Kitty - @user-fw2hg5dt1x - I love the history of these old places!! Yeah... the ribbon road was rough!! But you aint seen nothing yet - it gets way rougher in AZ - that's where I blew out a wheel bearing.

[@davidjustice5805]

I love your videos

[@jeffthisted]

Thanks so much David!!

[@UkuleleBetty]

I'm lovin' riding along with you on Route 66! Did you drive around back at Arrowood Trading Post in Catoosa? There were some great old cars parked in back.

[@jeffthisted]

Thank you so much @UkuleleBetty !! I really appreciate it. My goal in the videos is to make you feel like you're along for the ride with me in The 55. I didn't go behind the Arrowhead Trading Post... Thanks to you I've now got an excuse to go back and check it out - Thank you!!

[@marysalazar421]

You found the 8ft roadway, the true Mother Road!

[@jeffthisted]

Pretty cool right @marysalazar421?!? Have you ever been on it?

[@marysalazar421]

@@jeffthisted I have not.

[@jeffthisted]

If you go@@marysalazar421 be sure your suspension is up to par. It’s a really rough road. But it’s sooooo cooooool!!!

[@VanishingPoint]

What type of camera do you use to take the still photos of your car in front of the Route 66 stops?

[@jeffthisted]

I’ve been using a Sony A7c @vanishingpoint with a 16-35 lens. Why do you ask?

[@VanishingPoint]

@@jeffthisted The still pictures you take come out good and they looked more rich and colourful than an IPhone photo.

[@jeffthisted]

Thank you @VanishingPoint !! It’s a good little camera but I can mess up any picture with the A7c. The iPhone not so much.

[@LINJ638]

Great Photos Jeff!!!!! Do you happen to sell any of the photos that you have taken on Route 66?

[@jeffthisted]

Thanks so much Jeff!! Yes. I sell prints on my website. If you see one you like please let me know. www.idrivea55.com

[@johnbroughton3401]

You should have stopped for lunch at Waylan's Ku Ku. They're the best.

[@jeffthisted]

Now I've got an excuse to go back right @johnbroughton3401 ?!? What'd you think of the video?

[@johnbroughton3401]

@@jeffthisted I was cruising 66 in the late 90s, so I was comparing notes. Ya done good. I went to Waylan's in '99 and again in 2020. Ya don't get a burger much better than theirs. I remember watching people pulling into McDonald's and thought "For a buck more, you could really get fed!"

[@jeffthisted]

Thanks@@johnbroughton3401!! I'm looking forward to going back and checking it out for myself!! If you like burgers give Rodeo Goat in DFW a try - they're awesome!!

[@LINJ638]

Is this going to be your last two clips on Route 66 or is there going to be more?

[@jeffthisted]

It’s not the last episode of Route 66 by a long ways Jeff. We’re going all the way to Santa Monica baby!!

[@LINJ638]

Hahahahaha!!! That is great to hear.

[@jeffthisted]

Thanks@@LINJ638 !!

[@LINJ638]

@@jeffthisted Not a problem. Jeff

[@tracyraley4003]

I think your car would look great without the yellow head lights.

[@jeffthisted]

Thanks Tracy!! I think it looks great with or without the yellow headlights. But the yellow ones are my favorite.

[@tracyraley4003]

@@jeffthisted just saying .

[@jeffthisted]

Thanks @@tracyraley4003 I appreciate it. Why don’t you like the yellow headlights?

[@tracyraley4003]

@@jeffthisted I just don’t think they look right on that nice car.

[@jeffthisted]

What about them don't you think looks right@@tracyraley4003 ? I had regular headlights in it for the past 10-years and wanted a change.

[@pattigill5392]

Shouldn’t you be able to go 66 on Route 66?

[@jeffthisted]

Yes Patti!! I agree with you 100%!!

[@mikenunley2106]

Hi Jeff,Good Job Again. ...

[@jeffthisted]

Thanks so much Mike!!