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[orangecrate]

You have a 72, rebuilt engine and trans , new shocks-struts, good rubber, rebuilt brakes, stainless fuel lines, converted fuel pump, solid body. basicly a stocker in good shape. You're gonna take a trip from Phoenix to Birmingham. And back. Days of slightly illegal speed. What would you bring? What would you do to prepare besides oil change , valve adjustment, the obvious stuff?? In search of the dream. After all , a teener is nothing if not a touring car, is it not? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

[Bruce914]

So, I just did NJ to Tennessee, to Atlanta (stopped to see George at Auto Atlanta) to Daytona for the IMSA race, to the Villages, and home via Savannah, and back up to Rte 81 to NJ. 2956 miles, 32 MPG, and just over a quart of oil. Not a hiccup or burp mechanically, but developed a rattle in the glove box! Folded a map, shoved it in the back, and mostly took care of the rattle!
I took:
Maps, blankets, Alt belt, valve cover gasket, set of points and condenser, CV joint and grease, wheel bearings, clutch cable, fuses, assorted bolts, CV joint gasket, 4 quarts oil, tire plugs, can of air, tools of course, which would cover most repairs, set of brake pads, a new fuel pump, hose clamps, Windex and paper towels, confidence in the car.
Pre-trip inspection included a tune up, oil change, check air in new Pirelli tires (we won those at the Porsche Parade last June, what a great set of tires!). I know the car well; I do all the work on it myself.
Besides the damn glovebox rattle, all systems worked as they should, freezing temps to 85 degrees. We even slept in it during the 24 hour race...world's smallest motorhome!

In conclusion, if you know your car, take whatever you are capable of repairing, keep your maintenance up to date, and have a good time. I've always found 914s to be reliable transportation.

Enjoy the ride!
PS - Bruce is the mechanic, Ellen is the typist!