Plans are to drive my now-seasoned 1962 Chevy to Norwalk in a few weeks. I don’t have a trailer or a capable truck, but I do drive the car itself a bit. It’s been on one long trip (2000 miles) and several shorter trips totaling another thousand or so miles this past year. She’s been pretty reliable so far (fingers crossed) but I think I need to be better prepared. Will do all the basic fluids and adjustments before departing.
Lot’s of guys will be at Norwalk with their cars, and last time I was without (2005). Thinking ahead about preparations, I was wondering what sorts of car-related things you guys take a long when you make such a trek, and you are using your classic car as the source of transportation. Mind you, all I have is a full size Chevy trunk and some rear seat and floor area. I’m thinking tools, spare parts, jacks, etc. Not personal items like a toothbrush and clothes and such.
I have a checklist of things I’d like to do before I depart, but was wondering what sorts of automobile stuff I should take along in case of emergency. Do you take spare water pumps, belts, etc.? Any suggestions are greatly appreciated!
Besides driving her some 1300-1400 miles round trip, I might run her once or twice down the quarter mile, but will probably take it easy. It’s only a 3:36 rear end and the tires are stock 14” wheels with a set of common radials. It slips easily, tires being the weak link. I’m not trying to set any records, just funnin’ around. I might think about doing a little bit of tuning if we find that we can improve things.
Thanks in advance!
TomK
Lot’s of guys will be at Norwalk with their cars, and last time I was without (2005). Thinking ahead about preparations, I was wondering what sorts of car-related things you guys take a long when you make such a trek, and you are using your classic car as the source of transportation. Mind you, all I have is a full size Chevy trunk and some rear seat and floor area. I’m thinking tools, spare parts, jacks, etc. Not personal items like a toothbrush and clothes and such.
I have a checklist of things I’d like to do before I depart, but was wondering what sorts of automobile stuff I should take along in case of emergency. Do you take spare water pumps, belts, etc.? Any suggestions are greatly appreciated!
Besides driving her some 1300-1400 miles round trip, I might run her once or twice down the quarter mile, but will probably take it easy. It’s only a 3:36 rear end and the tires are stock 14” wheels with a set of common radials. It slips easily, tires being the weak link. I’m not trying to set any records, just funnin’ around. I might think about doing a little bit of tuning if we find that we can improve things.
Thanks in advance!
TomK