Pathfinder
I am the STIG
Ok I just purchased my first cruiser on ebay a while ago. I am going to be picking it up and driving it from Montana to Texas! The crusier is a 1984 has 184,XXX miles, had a complete fuel system rebuild, card rebuild, new radiator, hoses, belts, etc. The owner says that the shocks are shot and steering has some play. Combined he says has a impricise feel. (you would expect on a 22 year old vehicle). It still has good tires and the heat works! What else? Its road worthy and I will have a tag so the police won't hassle me. it also had a recent compression test> #1 cyl = 145 psi, #2 = 135 psi, #3 = 120 psi, #4 = 135 psi, #5 = 135 psi, #6 = 125 psi. Looks ok from my limited knowledge of cruisers.
I've decided to drive back. I hope this will be a wise decision. (Yet to be determined)
I will just drive it at 60-65 mph and hope for the best.
I am planning on taking basic tools, tire repair kit, flashlights, etc... I would value your opinions as to what I should take in terms of spare parts that might/frequently go bad. I am limited as to what i can take b/c I am flying up and the max weight is 50 lbs. i will get the oil changed b/f I leave, diff's topped off, and transmission topped off. Just to be safe.
Any tools, parts, duct tape. etc... that you would reccomend I take in addition to what other suggestions would make as to the trip its self.
On a side note I will have a trip report with pics during and post trip. So if it dies in a walmart parking lot in the middle of Colorado maybe someone can pick my wounded ego and butt up! JK Anyrate it should make for a good adventure.
Welll this turned out to be longer than anticipated however its a big step. Look forward to hearing what yall have to say. Hopefully it will be back and i can start becoming a productive member of this forum with what i learn.
PS. Here are two photos and yes I have a right rear tail light assembly so the light will work. She's got a long way to go yet she's all mine!! : )
I've decided to drive back. I hope this will be a wise decision. (Yet to be determined)
I will just drive it at 60-65 mph and hope for the best.I am planning on taking basic tools, tire repair kit, flashlights, etc... I would value your opinions as to what I should take in terms of spare parts that might/frequently go bad. I am limited as to what i can take b/c I am flying up and the max weight is 50 lbs. i will get the oil changed b/f I leave, diff's topped off, and transmission topped off. Just to be safe.
Any tools, parts, duct tape. etc... that you would reccomend I take in addition to what other suggestions would make as to the trip its self.
On a side note I will have a trip report with pics during and post trip. So if it dies in a walmart parking lot in the middle of Colorado maybe someone can pick my wounded ego and butt up! JK Anyrate it should make for a good adventure.
Welll this turned out to be longer than anticipated however its a big step. Look forward to hearing what yall have to say. Hopefully it will be back and i can start becoming a productive member of this forum with what i learn.
PS. Here are two photos and yes I have a right rear tail light assembly so the light will work.
She's got a long way to go yet she's all mine!! : )
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. Unfortunately the cruiser had no parts with it and I didn't bring any tools with me. Just keep your eyes and ears open, don't push it too hard, take a checkbook or visa, and stay on main roads and highways for this first trip.
