If you don't know the age of the starter, alternator, coil, water heater
valve, and water pump, thermostat; think about updating them. You might
want to take along a spare rear hub and u-joints, although i never have.
Al Salvatore
76TR6 daily
----- Original Message -----
From: "Erik Sulcs" <aktifspeed@earthlink.net>
To: <6pack@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2005 6:39 PM
Subject: RE:Iron Butts
> I've been reading with interest people's experiences with long
> cross-country drives.
> I'm planning one of my own from Los Angeles to Long Island in my 74' daily
> driver.
> Do those of you who have made these treks have any words of wisdom in
> regards to
> preparing the car for the trip? What extra parts/tools were brought
> along? Any particular
> routes to avoid (speedtraps), or any routes of particular beauty to
> recommend?
>
> Erik S.
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