Leaving for Portland soon (update)

"sm70- why not Duesenberg?" (sm70-whynotduesenberg) 07/25/2018 at 16:36 • Filed to: None

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This will be my first time visiting Oregon, and only my second time on the west coast. I’m expecting lots of good hipster carspotting, so follow me on Instagram ( !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! ) to see those live. Don’t worry, pictures only, no streaming. I know my friend who I’m staying with has an “old Volvo wagon” of some sort, because Portland, so we’ll see what that entails. Also, in addition to seeing the Spruce Goose, I’ll be swinging by the Portland Art Museum to check out !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! , a temporary exhibit on streamlined cars. If you’ve got any other suggestions for things to do, let me know, although I’m sure my host will largely have that covered.

Update: the Old Volvo Wagon in question is this ‘95 Volvo 850 wagon in “Pacific Fog Grey” with over 200k miles on the clock. Still runs as smooth as silk, and the seats are super comfortable.

Also, a full photodump of cars & scenery will be coming, but for now here’s the view from our rental apartment in Oceanside (OR not CA):

ttyymmnn > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 07/25/2018 at 16:46

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I absolutely love that Volvo. And the color is exquisite.

bshappy > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 07/25/2018 at 16:47

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That’s funny, its turns out we follow each other already. I’m @trucksofthehamptons

Have fun on your tri p, I’ll be following along!

RPM esq. > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 07/25/2018 at 16:49

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Eat at Pok Pok. Drink beer at everywhere.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > ttyymmnn 07/25/2018 at 16:53

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I saw this one a couple months back, they’re beautiful!

https://oppositelock.kinja.com/i-need-it-1826087089

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > bshappy 07/25/2018 at 16:53

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Hey! Yup, I love all the old Land Rovers and such you post.

wafflesnfalafel > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 07/25/2018 at 16:53

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The spruce goose is cool - they have an SR-71 down there too.  Don’t miss Voodoo donuts.  Both the Japanese and Chinese gardens are beautiful there as well.  

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > wafflesnfalafel 07/25/2018 at 16:55

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The gardens are on my must-do list. Voodoo too. As for the SR-71, of course that’s cool, but we’ve got one at a museum near me that I’ve seen many, many times. Plus the one at the Smithsonian. Still cool though.

ttyymmnn > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 07/25/2018 at 16:58

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That red is gorgeous too, but I’ve always thought the world needs more green cars.

lone_liberal > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 07/25/2018 at 17:01

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When you’re in McMinnville be sure to walk across the parking lot to the space museum. It’s almost more fun than the aviation museum. 

jasmits > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 07/25/2018 at 17:10

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Automotive/Oppoy stuff or cool stuff to do in general? I’ve lived there most of my life and even when not spend a lot of time there(parents and all my closest friends are there). Would suggest meeting up but currently live up in Bellingham, WA  

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > jasmits 07/25/2018 at 17:16

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Either one!

ZHP Sparky, the 5th > RPM esq. 07/25/2018 at 17:17

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Be ready for crazy lines at Pok Pok. Sunday afternoons have been really quiet there though I’ve noticed. Also Little Beast Brewing just down the street is really good. 

ZHP Sparky, the 5th > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 07/25/2018 at 17:20

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The local Cars & Coffee is Saturday mornings at World of Speed (which is a pretty cool automotive museum in itself) about 20 mins south of town just off I-5, pretty cool if you’re looking for more car things.

It’s really hot out here right now, so be warned (high 90s, low 100s), should be cooling down for the weekend I think.

M.T. Blake > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 07/25/2018 at 17:36

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I was there last weekend for a bachelor party. If you like steak, try the Acropolis Steakhouse. 

BeaterGT > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 07/25/2018 at 17:41

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Eat at Pine state biscuits! 

M.T. Blake > RPM esq. 07/25/2018 at 17:46

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The Whiskey Soda place across the street is owned by the same people and serves the same menu. Pok Pok was too busy so we went there, no wait at all. 

M.T. Blake > BeaterGT 07/25/2018 at 17:47

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Long wait, but so damn good. Ordering something other than a Reggie takes even longer. 

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > M.T. Blake 07/25/2018 at 18:42

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Too poor and not into strip clubs

Nom De Plume > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 07/25/2018 at 18:43

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All the hipsters ride bikes and drive Prii. The hippies, crust punks, and overtly wealthy on the other hand...

M.T. Blake > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 07/25/2018 at 19:42

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You’re not missing much. It’s a cheap cut of meat. 

Future Heap Owner > Nom De Plume 07/26/2018 at 00:23

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Drive Outbacks, old Outbacks, and Teslas.

Future Heap Owner > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 07/26/2018 at 00:30

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If you wanna do Voodoo go to the one on the East side (16th & Davis) during the daytime. Usually much less of a line, and it’s where they get made so they’re marginally fresher.

The main things to do in Portland are to go to the nearby natural splendor , eat way too much food and drink way too much beer, and go downtown to the largest independent bookstore in the US (it’s a whole city block): Powell’s Books .

pip bip - choose Corrour > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 07/30/2018 at 09:52

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followed you (@hhgttg69)

I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker > M.T. Blake 07/30/2018 at 10:19

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Yeah, but how are the steaks? HEYOOOO

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 07/30/2018 at 10:23

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Blue star is better than voodoo. Get salt and straw ice cream, but buy pints from the freezer so you don’t have to wait in line. World of speed museum. And if I would’ve seen this post sooner I would’ve mentioned the Oregon Brewer’s festival on the waterfront, but that ended yesterday. Haystack rock, especially if you like the Goonies. And Astoria, again if you like the Goonies and have the time. OMSI. Timberline, which is beautiful, historic, and they have amazing food.

How long are you in town?

Eric @ opposite-lock.com > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 07/30/2018 at 10:30

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I’ve stayed in Oceanside... You’re just below the place I stayed in...

Visit the cheese factory on the way back.

Eric @ opposite-lock.com > wafflesnfalafel 07/30/2018 at 10:33

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I am consistently underwhelmed by Voodoo. They are so widely talked about up here, but they’re little more than weird things done with grocery store grade donuts. I wouldn’t wait in the line at the Portland location for one, that’s for sure. It’s nothing more than a tourist trap, imho.

Then again, I grew up on the country’s best donuts, so all donuts up here are underwhelming to me.

Eric @ opposite-lock.com > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 07/30/2018 at 11:53

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I recommend driving the Historic Columbia River Highway while you’re there. Better than the highway itself and a fun drive.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 07/30/2018 at 12:44

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In town thru Wednesday, which is also my free day. Did Voodoo, Salt & Straw, Haystack Rock, & Astoria already. May do WoS on Wednesday. May have check out Timberline.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > Eric @ opposite-lock.com 07/30/2018 at 12:44

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Did yesterday, was cool

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > Eric @ opposite-lock.com 07/30/2018 at 12:45

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Yup

Dogsatemypants > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 07/30/2018 at 12:47

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Ta ke your buddy to ipd and buy goodies por los volvo

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 07/30/2018 at 13:48

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Timberline is worth a visit more than a lot of other places you've already been. Not saying they're not good, but timberline is awesome. Aside from being beautiful and historic, it was also used in "the shining". And It's where my favorite mountain bike trail starts.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 07/30/2018 at 14:02

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Just checked, probably not gonna make it that far this time. I’ll put it in the list for my return visit.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 07/30/2018 at 15:12

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Yeah it's a little out of the way and worth spending at least half a day there. What brings you to town?

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 07/30/2018 at 15:53

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One of my best friends from school lives here and invited me up

The Dummy Gummy > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 07/30/2018 at 17:35

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I’ve seen that green volvo before https://www.automobilemag.com/news/the-volvo-wagon-armada/

It’s so nice!