Re: [FWDLK] Nerves of steel?

[David Homstad <dhomstad@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

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

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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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