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Easy route from Reno to Seattle. NO FREEWAYS!?
We are looking for a nice, slow paced and easy going route from Reno to Seattle. We are going to take our 1960 Ford Falcon, which is almost fully restored. It has a small 6 cylinder under the hood and a 2 speed transmission. So, it doesn't take kindly to freeway driving, (over 55MPH) or long steep grades. We are willing to take two full days to get there. Yes, we have a new vehicle. We just want to take the Falcon for an "adventure"! Any suggestions? Thanks!
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- Bostonian In MOLv 72 decades agoFavorite Answer
OK, looked up routing. The shortest route will take you along secondary highways for about 2/3 of the trip. The final 1/3, from Eugene, OR to Seattle is on I-5. Back highways run sort of parallel from there as well, just consult local maps. Just go to http://www.mapquest.com./
I'd also like to offer a piece of advice on the old Falcon, having owned one a number of years ago. The 2-speed Ford-O-Matic trans used in that model does NOT have an oil cooler. There are connections for one on the side of the trans with a U-shaped pipe connecting them together.
The journey you're planning will involve some significant driving through mountain areas. The secondary highways are likely to be considerably steeper than the interstates. The lack of a trans cooler will cook that trans for sure, especially on that trip.
There's plenty of room in front of the radiator on that car to install a transmission oil cooler. The trans will run 40 - 50 degrees cooler and you'll be much more likely to complete the trip successfully.