I do recommend getting AAA Plus, which gives you three instances of 100 miles
each of free towing per year. It gives you piece of mind when going to an out-
of-state car show.
Ron
> Greg,
>
> I always travel with a decent set of tools and spare parts if I go any
> distance over 100 miles. I suggest a starter, generator, fuel pump, water
> pump, and ignition coil. I've had all of these fail on a car at least once
> during a trip. The spares may not have to be new, just in working order.
> Some items like a dead generator or leaky water pump you can limp home on if
> you are not over 100 miles, but others will leave you on the side of the
> road. Even the newest parts on a well maintained car might fail. I had a
> rebuilt fuel pump fail after only 100 miles and a rebuilt water pump after
> 500 miles. If the engine, tranny, brakes, and rear end are in good condition
> and not worn out, they will probably not fail on a trip. The more miles you
> put on locally without a failure and the better you know your car, the
> better you will trust it on a trip. Spare parts are not always easy to find
> on a ForwardLook, so bring them with. Would you leave home without a spare
> tire?
>
> You are coming to the WPC National Meet here in Minneapolis this summer?
>
> Dave Homstad
> 56 Dodge D500
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Forward Look Mopar Discussion List
> [mailto:L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Greg Filtz
> Sent: Monday, January 27, 2003 4:04 PM
> To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [FWDLK] Nerves of steel?
>
> Group,
>
> A general question to the group if you don't mind.
>
> With the car show and swap meet season approaching, how do you find the
> nerve to drive long distances with your forward look vehicle? I love
> to drive my car, but I stick to local shows and errands. I find the
> thought of breaking down with vintage tin scary. Any thought to share
> with me on taking my car to more events this year?
>
> Greg in WI -1 degrees this morning
> 1956 Dodge Royal Lancer
>
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