Stop in for a cup of coffee

Tim I think you need to ask yourself questions like
Can I make it with out AC through the plains and deserts?
Is the car small that would make my 7' 6" stature cramped?
Can the car handle the heat?
Will I either hate the car by the time I get there or love it?

I went cross country in a 1984 Ford Ranger. I loved that truck but sold it as soon as I got back to but a bigger truck.
When I was younger, I drove my 64 Sport fury cross country three times. Now the speed limit back then was 55 MPH, so my car got 20 MPG on the hwy. AND it was a B body car. And I was a lot younger. It had no Ac in it as well. I can see that once I drive the dart there, looking to get it trailered back!!! Leave it at Rays, fly back, till next year , and bring my Truck and trailer!!! that would be bad....