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My first Guzzi rally ! John thought the attendance was rather sparse.
That Museum would be called a junk yard anywhere other than So Ca. ::)
From the MTM website: We've spent more then 25 years accumulating history otherwise discarded or sold for scrap metal. Mack, International, Autocar, White, Federal, Nash and even Linn are a few of the names you'll find on the vehicles found here. Some have plans for restoration, some do not. Some are available for others to restore. Why do we collect what some call junk? Much of our past has been lost or destroyed in the name of progress. This is our efforts to preserve old trucks and their history by providing a location to store, restore and maintain them, and appropriately display them to the general public. In turn, we hope to interest and inform the general public of the important heritage of the motor truck and the commercial transportation industry. Besides preserving these articles of history, we also restore them. The Julian Stages are are examples. The Julian Historical Society contracted MTM to restore a Julian Stage, one of two vehicles that were used from 1912 to 1915 to carry passengers and cargo between Lakeside and Julian. The vehicle took three years to restore and the restoration work was performed by volunteers. The Stage now resides for viewing at the Julian Carriage House Museum and is driven in their annual 4th of July parade. A second stage, a 1924 Cadillac, which is well into restoration, can now be seen at MTM and will be soon be completed.Several other trucks have been fully restored and are housed inside the Old Feldspar Mill, including the 1917 quad used in World War I and the 1923 3 1/2 ton chain drive Mack truck which was used in the movie "The Aviator". Museum members have raised the funds for a new building which we plan to use to house more restored vehicles and exhibits .For those interested in research, we also have a library containing a broad range of archival information on early and some later model Motor Transport Vehicles as well as many varieties of industrial equipment. The library has an extensive archival collection such as service, technical and parts manuals, original brochures, photographs, periodicals, engineering studies, our very own, rather large collection of journals about the motor transport industry called the "Transport Pioneer" and more.
Oops, if I wasn't a little under the weather, I might have been able to go with you yesterday.Maybe if you do another run, more of us San Diego guys might be able to roll with you.It's funny; I've never heard of the "Motor Transport Museum" but I sure as heck know about the Campo Train Museum. My wife and I run out there about twice a year to wander through their exhibits.They wanted me to join their "operating crews" a few years ago to assist them in running their fan train.Didn't have the time to do it but could have easily done the work; already was qualified on the big trains!Anyway, really nice country out there and a glass smooth, yet twisty Hwy 94 to roll home on. Not to mention all those other roads in the back country...
One mans junk is another mans treasure.
Bob,I kinda sorta put the invite out in another post however, next time I will start a "San Diego Riders" ride post so everyone that wants to join in can... :bikeIf you have any favorite roads that you would like to share with us, by all means let 'er rip. Best,RobWhat ever dude, it is all about preservation of history, you either get it or you don't... ::)Oh lighten up, just having a little fun, but remember "Rust never sleeps"
Hi,Don't you have those ******* winters overthere??In your shirt outside... in Februari...I was in my shirt inside... "enjoying" flu and fever...Damn you... :wife:Ad B (jealous type of guy)
Hey!! You didn't invite me!! Next time, let me know. I'd love to join you.Bill02 EV11858-361-6085wjrose12@gmail.com
Back at ya John, Normzone too...Anyone else in the San Diego area want to take a blast Saturday...?Best,Rob
I REALLY miss riding those roads. We lived in San Diego for 30 years and rode just about every weekend. I'm glad to see that some of you are still enjoying those fabulous roads that were tailor made for motorcycle riding.
I'm in sunny downtown Kearny Mesa and always up for a jaunt to Escondido for a burrito.
Good to see you and the bike back on the road.
Read the web page posted, so they do restore some of that stuff.I like that old milk truck.
I was 18 and strong like bull.
Archie Moore and Highland Valley are both paved. HV is one of the best staple motorcycling roads in North County .
I usually just shoot straight up 15. Highland valley road is paved and a great loop, goes past the wild animal park, if I remember correctly.Gimme a jingle and let's run out there.Bill858-361-6085
If I tried that these days I'd end up in the ER attached up to every machine they have in the place.
Was in the Marine Corp at the time and hung around with all the macho heavy duty crazy party people. We would get back to the base at 3:00AM in the morning and at 6:am be out doing a full Marine Corp work out including a five mile run all before breakfast. Liberty call 4:00pm go out and do it all again.If I tried that these days I'd end up in the ER attached up to every machine they have in the place.