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Ok Rick!! Have fun! I was going to say to sort out that radiator but it looks like it's already taken care of. Definitely bring along some spare parts. One of my best friends bought a 1966 Caprice out here in California and drove it back to Detroit with his 2 boys. The radiator was hosed and we had to have it redone before he took the big drive. He did bring along some parts too and needed a belt at one point. He had a blast on the trip back and the car ran great! Save that old radiator, at least the tanks and tag if it's still there. Post the progress of the drive so we can follow along!

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Awesome! Enjoy the ride. You will be just fine. Bring some tools and have fun. I have done this many times and usually things go with little issues. Cars like to be driven.

Just have fun,

Jason

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That sounds like a wonderful way to bond with your son and will surely result in treasured memories for both of you. Congrats and best of luck.

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Great idea Rick! Keep us posted. Have fun. Be safe! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

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bring a thick beach towel or two to sit on that vinyl seat

smaller towels to wet and wrap around your neck ...

I've done this too many times to recall

enjoy

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I've taken many get it home cheap trips and road trips with old cars and trucks. here's my spare parts that I always have along; alternator and regulator, fan and accessory belts, water pump, fuel pump, multiple carb gas filters,small floor jack and 2 jack stands,basic tool kit and shop towels. Right now clean and repack the front wheel bearings and make sure they are adjusted properly before you drive it anywhere. It may sound like overkill but you can hope you don't have to use any of the parts and put them in your stock when you make back home. Good Luck and have a safe trip.

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Thanks everyone. I actually ordered some parts from Rock Auto and had them shipped to the shop.

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Greetings from Frankfort, KY! We completed our first leg, about 555 miles today. Except for using a quart of oil and an SS hub cap center coiming loose, the Impala has done well. More to follow. Having photo loading difficulties.

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I won a door prize at the Wegman's Cruise Saturday night
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Just a shot when the cruise was winding down
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Driving down I95 to my buddy's house for some quick repairs and to clean the filthy windows. That is his '72 GMC Sprint SP in front of me.
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Where we stayed Sunday night. The hub caps were not stolen.
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We ate at the Bel Loc this morning. We rolled out shortly after breakfast.

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I was about ready to help, I see you have it figured out now [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif[/img]