Do's& Don'ts for 2014 rookies.

[CaminoKid]

Sun screen, Beer, and money for gas and beer. You can only carry so much beer at one time.

Unless you have a "box" built for beer.

[corvettedad]

I agree on all the above, although except for my first introduction to HRPT I've yet to take my actual spin the tires hot rod , but after three long hauls first and foremost start planning NOW! And take some shake down runs like a 4 to six hour round trip if I would've had at least one more week for a little shake down my Camaro would've made it this year. And yes sunscreen and beer.

[Rocketman]

Actually - I thought that was sort of polite

I stand corrected. You were being polite...sorta...kinda

Unless you have a "box" built for beer.

Some of these folks would need a tanker truck to carry enough at one time. Although I do love that "built in box" that some of you have

[173rdherd]

Is it ok if we bring Dr.Pepper, since i dont drink? I will admit i have a blast watching the ones who do. When do they post the venues? Im going to do my own reservation s.

that will work just fine....we go through two cases of water and also have fun watching everyone not get hammered.

[Barry Donovan]

I agree on all the above, although except for my first introduction to HRPT I've yet to take my actual spin the tires hot rod , but after three long hauls first and foremost start planning NOW! And take some shake down runs like a 4 to six hour round trip if I would've had at least one more week for a little shake down my Camaro would've made it this year. And yes sunscreen and beer.

the 4 to 500 mile ride is a great idea.

Am I the only one who cannot do traditional air cleaners just plopped on top of the carb?

real tragedy waiting to happen.

A complicated suggestion is to remote mount an air box, sure path from outside source.

I am east coast, and it is a pig..but just suggesting. (I have not had a happy old v8 ever on long trips.)

[boosted buick]

If you plan to collect all the posters, bring a couple cardboard tubes to roll/stuff them in so they stay nice. Then when you get home, seal them and chuck them in the poster tube pile, to be opened in the year 2525 (if man is still alive).

X3 on the cooling system. And any oddball spare parts that aren't common. If you have space issues, remember it's WAY easier to locate/borrow tools than it is to find the oddball parts you will need.

I start researching hotels the week they announce the venues. Basically focused on a good value in a good neighborhood.

[66Fury3]

Sun Screen..... There's a good idea!! Wish I would have thought of that one!!

Power Tour 2010 I got crispy, I did not have any sun screen and no hat.... I thought Florida had hot sun shine but Newton, IA was unbearable.....

[BOOOGHAR]

get a rental car with walk away insurance, treat it like the dirty whore it is, and then walk away, dont look back ... just ... walk away