66 Motor Palace

New tail light for Bonneville The stock tail light on the Bonneville was plastic and broke so we got one of these Lucas style jobs. We wanted to retain the stock turn signals and wiring harness. I know the stock ones aren't cool but cars can see them better and they match the front. I'd rather have the clutter of the lights together instead of spread all over the bike anyway. So, we used a handy pin removing tool and fished the wires through the harness. Then we took the guts from the stock tail light, fished 'em through the new tail light and the old wiring harness and everything plugged back in nice. Instead of using the provided skinny screws, spacers, and washers, we tapped a thread in the stock mount and used the big stock style screw and backed it up with a nylock nut. We're going to do the same thing to the lower two screws also...and were going to drill and tap the holes for the lens too. It's held in place with glued on brass threads. It's sim...

Bye for now Winslow We accomplished most of our work goals and exceeded our fun plans! It's exciting to see Winslow's renaissance project coming together. The theater is re-opened and busy every night, the Soda Fountain and a Cafe serving breakfast  and lunch should be finished mid summer, the new Arizona 66 Trading Company is open, and of course the Standin' on the Corner store is going as strong as ever. All of this, in addition to several really good restaurants that are already there. The restaurants are a little different here, but it's a good thing. Almost all of them say Mexican and American Food. No matter what they're named or how they look they all serve incredible Mexican food. Bojo's and Brown Mug are walking distance from the Palace and Casa Blanca is about a mile east on Route 66 just past the Falcone. BTW, the red brick building to the center left is the 66 Motor Palace. People come from around the world to stand on the corner. Bubba f...

Today is our 15th Anniversary! Happy Anniversary Lori! Yesterday was nice too Lori took the truck to her parents so I hitched a ride from the motel with "Stoney" (a tile man working on the soon to be Soda Fountain across from us). The mornings have been cool and calm and at 7:00 tourists trickle in just a couple at a time. They're continuing the sidewalk improvements in front of the Motorcycle Parking. Our lamp post and theater reflected in the front window. Looking north to "a corner" with a "flat bed Ford." Old sign and other stuff we've found in Jenny's and the Motor Palace. These guys were heading home from Flagstaff. Pre-dinner exploration We drove out to Clear Creek before dinner to have a look, this is 5.8 miles from the Motor Palace. There's camping and picnic areas along the creek. Swimming and small boats are allowed too. For better pictures see the ones Lori took at   Bondorella ...

Seligman! We scored again at Snow-Cap! Last summer's rooftop show with John Delgadillo's band was followed up with a performance by Angel's band. Seligman is one of the best stops on Route 66, the Delgadillo family makes sure everyone has a good time. Angel is the person credited with organizing the movement to save Route 66. He may also be the inventer of fun. Here's a link.  Angel Delgadillo  then go read all the Wikipedia stuff and visit him, you'll be happy you did! They're playing when the bongo player starts yelling "Brian, your tacos are ready!" Joe and Phil Angel and John Couple random shots Spare bricks Hummer and belly tank in their new home Palace Fixtures We're painting, staining and prepping for tile and flooring. We finally plugged the old Coke Machine in and it worked! It lives! Red Tub Less red 1st coat of Gold Claws British Visitors A wedding Party from England sto...

The mirror we bought at the swap meet in Tustin fits! We'll hang it up after we paint. We finally got to sleep in the Motor Palace! The apartment's almost done so we decided to give it a try for the 18th Annual "Just Cruzin' Car Show." "Almost done" as in electricity, water, toilet, walls, heating and AC. This is the positive spin for no tub and no hot water, and for some reason iPhones and Internet didn't work for crap all weekend. (Thanks for your patience Joe.) READ MORE

Joe & Aggies Holbrook, AZ. To complete the Holy Trinity of Chile, we took an early ride to Joe and Aggie's. Most of the 66 alignments dead end or go to dirt, but we got about 20 miles in. Definitely want a Jeep or 50 lbs less luggage for more exploration of this area.

We just got our first batch of 66 Motor Palace branded merchandise. Buy yours now! (Women's sizes coming soon) Even creeps look better in a Made in USA Organic Cotton 66 Motor Palace T-Shirts! Proceeds help fund the 66 Motor Palace Preservation Project!