Road Trip Prep

carfreak6970 said
At the end of the summer I am going to OBX from Pittsburgh PA, it is about a 9 hr drive in total. I am planning on taking my 68 Dart on this trip. It is a convertible, slant six automatic that I outfitted with cruise control. I recently changed the tranny fluid and adjusted the bands. I would like everyone's opinion on what to take in order to not get stranded.

So far in the trunk I have:
Spare points, condensers, ballast resistor, voltage regulator, alternator, starter, fuel pump, lower radiator hose and the tools to change it all out.
I have a flash light, coveralls, wire with alligator clips on it, as well as an emergency highway box (one of those KD emergency ignition systems).

I plan on getting/bringing:
my tac/dwell meter, timing light, fix-a-flat, spare fan belts, distributor.

is there anything else I am forgetting or should get?

Thanks

I travel in my 65 Valiant wagon all the time.I pack it full of tools and camping gear and head 400 miles up into the Adirondacks to my camp 3 or 4 times a season with her.I carry a fuel pump,an old dist,an old coil,a fan belt,a voltage regulator,old radiator hoses ,( I say old because I replace these items on a regular basis before they fail and use them as spare parts) A can of good stop leak for the cooling sustem,a gallon or two of water ,A BALLAST RESISTOR , old points and rotor,old plug wires, and a can of carb cleaner.Before I go the car always gets the once over checking the rear fluid,the fluid in the 4 speed, the brake fluid,and coolant an oil change,brake inspection & adjustment.I never break down and have problems .These cars were built to drive and with proper care they will be as dependable as the day is long.Just be prepared in case.My wagon is a 170 slant with a 4 speed from a 65 Barracuda(straight 4 speed with the flange on the back) 323 7 1/4 sure grip out back and 9 in drums all around on 13 inch radials.Been driving this car for almost 30 years now .Good luck on your trip.