Prep for your stuff for 2011?

[GTPilot88]

Re: Prep for your stuff for 2011?

Jade is ready to roll if this thing started tomorrow. However, with that being said, there are a few things I wouldn't mind accomplishing:

1- Pull Engine and repaint the entire motor to match the car.
2- While engine is out, replace oil pan gasket with a 1-piece
3- Replace fuel sending unit
4- Replace/Rebuild guage cluster
5- Install new radio and speakers
6- Replace steering column with a tilt wheel column

Bucky...lets just make sure the car is mostly back together before tour this time so matt can rest up for tour!

[Bucky67]

Re: Prep for your stuff for 2011?

Jade is ready to roll if this thing started tomorrow. However, with that being said, there are a few things I wouldn't mind accomplishing:

1- Pull Engine and repaint the entire motor to match the car.
2- While engine is out, replace oil pan gasket with a 1-piece
3- Replace fuel sending unit
4- Replace/Rebuild guage cluster
5- Install new radio and speakers
6- Replace steering column with a tilt wheel column

[thrillbilly]

Re: Prep for your stuff for 2011?

Thanks for pointing me to those excellent threads!!

[Eliteman76]

Re: Prep for your stuff for 2011?

#1.Tko install
#2 freshen up motor
#3 fix a/c and cruise again....maybe
#4 drive like hell

Yes, and hopefully no wheel bearing failure for you this go around! >

And, this year, I hope to remember to not keep calling you "Matt" :-X


As far as first time stuff, my wife and I did last year...I was literally still putting my car together Saturday due to a number of last minute problems...missed the kick off pretty much, but made it in 1:30am sat morning. All I can say is while my painter helped me out a ton...getting my car back, apart, with 7 full days to reassemble a car...not what I want to do again.

This year, I am buying a basic aluminum racing jack for the trip this time. I packed about everything except a floor jack.
I bought a small bottle jack for $12 at wallyworld, but the more I think about it, I don't trust that thing.

[Monster]

Re: Prep for your stuff for 2011?

Hello, i'm new to the board and planning my first power tour in 2011.
Any advice for a first timer? What to check out and what to bring along?

Welcome to our world thrillbilly !


Obviously those questions have been asked before, so here is a link to a First Time Power Tour Questions thread;

http://www.bangshift.com/forum/index.php?topic=25893.0

Here is a link to a Power Tour "Road Trip Kit" Includes ... thread;

http://www.bangshift.com/forum/index.php?topic=10101.0

[thrillbilly]

Re: Prep for your stuff for 2011?

Hello, i'm new to the board and planning my first power tour in 2011. Any advice for a first timer? What to check out and what to bring along? I'm driving my 1974 Charger 440. This is what I am working on now. Replacing radiator and adding a/c. Repack front wheel bearings and replace rear bearings. Swap 3.55 rear gear for 3.23 or 2.94? Bring all credit cards for gas? haha!! Thanks, looking forward to it!!

[Monster]

Re: Prep for your stuff for 2011?

A Keisler TKO-600 OD manual 5-speed would be awesome, but it is not a need, it is a want ....
:D

... probably ain't gonna happen this year though.
:-\

[Phoneguy]

Re: Prep for your stuff for 2011?

Well I need to install 700 transmission, I got a converter for it and the parts I need for it will be here tomorrow. I would like to get the a/c working. I also would like to change the valve springs.

[RAIV70Judge]

Re: Prep for your stuff for 2011?

The Judge is ready except for maybe putting the ralley wheels back on and throwing the tko500 in it,but thats about it if anything.....

[Eliteman76]

Re: Prep for your stuff for 2011?

fix radiator
fix AC lines
change carb
valve adjustment
change plugs
header change (maybe)
new rear tires
front end nut&bolted
power brake booster
repalce high beam headlight

damn do i have the time ?

Fred...plenty of time on the Auto Train... ;D

[88pony]

Re: Prep for your stuff for 2011?

#1.Tko install
#2 freshen up motor
#3 fix a/c and cruise again....maybe
#4 drive like hell

[redragtop]

Re: Prep for your stuff for 2011?

1. Decide which car to drive
2. If driving El Camino, put new wheels on, wash, wax, load, load wine, go!
3. If driving Chevelle, get new convertible top (mice ate the current one, little f&*%#$@ers), wash, wax, load, load wine, go!

it's florida. keep the top down and no one will know. ;D

True, but it ain't Florida the whole way!! What do we do if it rains??!!!

You just drive faster ;D (unless it is raining really hard, then find a bridge or big tree to hide under)

[elcaminogirl59]

Re: Prep for your stuff for 2011?

1. Decide which car to drive
2. If driving El Camino, put new wheels on, wash, wax, load, load wine, go!
3. If driving Chevelle, get new convertible top (mice ate the current one, little f&*%#$@ers), wash, wax, load, load wine, go!

it's florida. keep the top down and no one will know. ;D

True, but it ain't Florida the whole way!! What do we do if it rains??!!!

[63 falcon]

Re: Prep for your stuff for 2011?

: : Check air in tires, Ok I am ready ??? ???

[cobra]

Re: Prep for your stuff for 2011?

1. Decide which car to drive
2. If driving El Camino, put new wheels on, wash, wax, load, load wine, go!
3. If driving Chevelle, get new convertible top (mice ate the current one, little f&*%#$@ers), wash, wax, load, load wine, go!

it's florida. keep the top down and no one will know. ;D