I just bought a project car and i'm thinking should I wait until its more presentable for power tour or should I take it in "barn find" condition and do a power tour "beater" thing?? Most cars on power tour are more show pieces than beaters. Here is a pic of current condition.
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Re: Barn find for power tour??
Do it !
I did the same thing a few years ago with a 60 wagon that looked to be in worse shape than the stang. In 5 months, with a $500 budget, it was almost "Power Tourable" My buddy Airport Steve and I long hauled it on it's maiden voyage, and had the best time we have ever had on the Tour. Also met more nice folks that year than any other year we toured.
Do it !
DTB
p.s. we ended up spending almost a grand, but well worth it.
DTB - RETIRED
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I agree, get it road-worthy and hit it! Spruce it up later........if you still want to..... :DEd, Mary, & 'Earl'
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Inside every old person is a young person wondering, "what the hell happened?"
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As is, that gets more attention than all the "show" cars! Also, you have to get a really cool hood ornament! Just ask Dave the Bartender!!Terri B. Long Hauler, Cars and Cones participant, Land Speed Racer
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Re: Barn find for power tour??
If it is a "barn find" car, depending on how long it has sat, it could be enough work by June just to get it road worthy and SAFE. Brakes, tires, steering, suspension, fuel lines, etc. If all is well, drive itDonna
Williamston, MI
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make it safe & drive it
it's not no one has ever had small problems on Power Tour
I can remember pushing one to get it started & also towing one2007 Power Tour Long Haul
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Re: Barn find for power tour??
Originally posted by redragtopIf it is a "barn find" car, depending on how long it has sat, it could be enough work by June just to get it road worthy and SAFE. Brakes, tires, steering, suspension, fuel lines, etc. If all is well, drive it
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That's great...If it started up and moved under its own power that's half the battle. Hopefully you can do a thorough inspection and then just drive it Good LuckDonna
Williamston, MI
Long Haul 2007,2008,2009,2010,2011 2012,2013,2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021
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