Phil---In 1983 I drove my '73 from L.A. to eastern Pennsylvania, down to
New Orleans, then westward again. A round trip total of 7500 miles in
less than a month. The engine at the time had 83,000 non-overhauled
miles on it before I left. Other than pouring in about 15 quarts of oil
along the way, the car ran without incident. I've made this trip twice
since. Can't say I didn't have moments where I was listening closely and
watching all of the gauges more frequently than I liked, but got where I
was going and had a blast doing it. I would take this car anywhere, and
still do so.
The 'tool pack' that James mentioned is a good idea. And a good service
manual stuffed somewhere in the trunk. Even if you aren't familiar with
its contents, a mechanic at a Chevron station could follow it. I'd say
DO IT.
Dick T.
'73
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