Okteenerfest Odyssey!, I'm still concerned about what I should prepare before.... Options

[Jamie]

... making the journey to Okteenerfest in my 73 1.7L original condition 'teener. I will jump on US 421 near my home near Lexington KY and head down into the mountains on an unfamiliar road. I'm told it will certainly have the twisties and mountain grades to climb, so it should get me ready for whatever Banner Elk has to offer. I'll have my AAA and credit cards ready, and phone reception will probably be sketchy. My teener is named "Dad's Mistress," and we've attended 2 previous Okteenerfests on the "Dragon" with this bunch, and had a ball! Mistress won the award for "Most Original" last time out, so we're coming to defend her title. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif) I've checked about every function of the car I can, valves are adjusted, oil level OK, tires and wheels good to go, bled brakes, I do keep her in good operating condition, with no runs, drips or known errors. So my question to the braintrust here is what else needs attention in a car with 54K but 43 yrs. old? This is going to be a significant 8 hr. journey for an old car with an old driver! I know Clay is coming from further away, but he's a skilled mechanic and a young whippersnapper compared to my 72 yrs. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)

[DRPHIL914]

Id say be prepared , it sounds like the car is well sorted and has made long trips before, so you should be fine but if you are concerned maybe you could trailer it there? I am considering that option, although I drove mine last 2 years and this year it's already been driven 980 miles to CT, then back home 1100 miles as well just 2 weeks ago. I know how well sorted my car is and that is what only you know- I have with in the past 2'yeara replaced all suspension parts, brakes calipers, etc etc etc. no worries there.
Bleed brakes, tune and timing, bring extra parts- fuses, relays, tools , jack, I have an emergency bag with flares, tools parts and may drive all the way, but I have a friend coming with and I just may rent a car hauler to trailer the car on, and pull it behind the truck(Navigator L with full tow package). My car is not as clean and original as yours. If I were you I would tow- if you don't have a tow vehicle, maybe borrow one or invite a friend that has one (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
Either way hope you make it safe and look forward to seeing your car again this year!