Cross-Country Road Trip in a '68 Barracuda

Hi everyone, I apologize for the delayed update, it's been a strange couple days. I tried looking for axle bearings but no one in Eckert has them, and the main problem is that I've run out of time for this trip. I have to be at work on Monday, but if I didn't then I certainly would have stayed in Eckert to fix the car or find another solution. I explored the U-haul option but for some reason their prices are insane right now. They wanted $2000 for a truck and trailer to Indy, which is just ridiculous. At that point I'd just buy a clapped out 3/4 ton dodge and trailer and then go from there, but that's not in my budget.

Thankfully, there is a very reputable shop just down the street from my Grandparents called Surface Creek Auto. The head mechanic and owner there is a very close friend of my family and is experienced in working on older, classic cars. I realize that paying someone to fix the car and then flying back to retrieve it is just kicking the can down the road and will ultimately cost me more money, but again, I'm out of time.

I really do appreciate all of the help and support thus far -- everyone here has been helpful and positive, and at the end of the day the car is safe and so am I. I definitely did not want to seize an axle bearing going over Vail pass! And, all this just means that there's a part two to come. Could be a lot worse!