Slow, Driving Rustoration 1972 Dart

DusterDaddy said

If it were me going to drive the car 500 miles home, I’d siphon the tank as dry as possible, fresh fuel, ( or run on a boat gas can) change oil, fuel filter and nurse her home.
Of course make whatever brake repairs needed to be safe.
Take her to a Midas or mineke and let them throw a muffler and tail pipe on. I’m sure you can convince the muffler shop the let you do a safety inspection while she is on the exhaust lift.
I would put off the carb, brake job, tune up til your in your own garage.
Keep the rolling around on the round to a minimum till you get home.
Just my .02

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So basically ... that's an option.

First order of business when we get there will be to drive. See what it needs, see if it's overheating, make sure it's stopping safely. The thing is most parking lots will have better concrete than I have at home lol. I'm bringing enough parts and tools to replace almost everything I need if there is a problem. That's the eagle scout in me. The fuel idea is what I'm planning on doing too. Siphon gas out, new fuel and filter. I do have a fresh new carb that I can slap on if there are problems.

Since the craigslist ad said carb problems, exhaust and brakes, I'm sure that will be something that needs attention for sure. Also the pertronix ignition seems so easy it would be smart to change it then. I'm just clamping and sealing the new muffler and tail pipe on as far as exhaust. All of the other parts are either tune-up or "just-in-case" parts that will eventually need replaced anyway.

A friend of mine from Minnesota is also driving down to meet us so it will be an all hands on deck affair. Plus who wants to miss a chance to party in Fort Dodge Iowa?

I hope people are on the forum Saturday and Sunday in case I have questions.

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