Yea, but guys, you've forgotten to tell him to bring the other important
spares
2 tires
2 ton hydrolic jack
master cylinder
1/2 of a carpet set
left rear fender
right front fender
rear springs (bring 2, just in case)
beer
Brad Richardson
79 spitfire
portland, oregon
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Fred Thomas wrote:
>
> Vic, as far as spares, the most usable, fan belt, fuses, oil filter, upper
> dist plate w/points mounted, rotor, cap, TRF 800-234-1104, any and all parts
> overnite, and leave in a very positive frame of mind, you seem to have a
> defeatist attitude before you start, these cars are as dependable as any
> other and will take you where ever you want to go, just get in the car and
> go and enjoy yourself. "FT"
>
> "Victor B. Michael" wrote:
>
> > greetings,
> >
> > have any of you taken a week off from work, packed up the car and hit
> > the road?
> > i know of people in our local club (ISOA) who did this for the VTR thing
> > a couple of weeks ago.
> > one advantage they had was traveling in groups.
> >
> > i feel like i'm getting closer to having a more reliable spitfire and it
> > seems the summer is slipping away already.
> >
> > i've queried VTR about the "travelers assistance program" in sort of a
> > mock-preparation for this wild hair i've seemed to acquired.
> >
> > i'd like to ask if any of you have any advice to offer me - outside of
> > the usual "tow a parts car along for the trip" ;)
> >
> > i'm thinking of a few destinations; lake michigan circle tour (north of
> > chicago), a trip to toronto, a trip along the mississippi river or maybe
> > southeast into the smokey mountains.
> >
> > some things i'm considering are routes (i'd like to stay on country
> > roads, but afraid of being stranded), road fatigue, lodging/camp
> > grounds, distance, ability to get spares on the road if necessary. if
> > any of you have gone through this on a solo car tour, i'd like to hear
> > of the experience and again, any advice.
> >
> > thanks in advance,
> >
> > vic
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