I grew up during the period that Route 66 was on TV.  I always wanted to do a road trip similar to what they did and now is the time.  The plan is to go to San Francisco as the most distant point and then down the Cali coast and then back to DFW.

Check brakes all around.
Wiper blades & washer fluid.
Check spare for air....and jack/lug wrench.

As a precaution, I would recommend that you purchase a new ignition module, and ignition coil to have with you. Those things tend to fail at the most inopportune times, and sometimes without any warning. The coil and module do not take up very much room, so no worries about having the space. Also suggest a new fuel filter, just in case.


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Brakes are new...the dude forgot the anit-rattle on the left front ;(  Used the wipers a couple of times and they do seem to work.

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If you have the old serpentine belt, take it along. That is one thing that nobody will probably have readily in stock.  And a can of fix-a-flat if your spare is suspect.