Buying & Driving a '68 Camaro From The South To Michigan - Advice?

"Idiot In The Garage Needs A New CGI Job..." (idiotinthegarage) 07/13/2014 at 16:59 • Filed to: 1968 Camaro, Road Trip, Used Cars

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I'm flying down south to buy a '68 Camaro and drive it home. Don't want to be too specific, because the deal isn't done, but have any Opponauts done something like this?

The Camaro has a rebuilt engine & transmission, new tires, runs fine but hasn't been driven a long ways. I'm buying it as my first Project Car.

Any advice other than "You Foolish Fool! Don't do it!" would be appreciated :)

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > Idiot In The Garage Needs A New CGI Job... 07/13/2014 at 17:02

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Watch roadkill before leaving to get a taste for driving long distances in old/ unreliable stuff. Bring all of the tools. Most importantly enjoy yourself.

cletus44 aka Clayton Seams > Idiot In The Garage Needs A New CGI Job... 07/13/2014 at 17:04

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I've done a ton of roadtrips in stupid old cars. I love them. For every trip I bring with me (in advance):

Spare alternator, water pump, belts, ALL FLUIDS at least 5L worth, full socket set, a few crescent wrenches, basic hand tools like hammer, pliers, screwdrivers etc and a working cell phone.

You'll have a ton of fun!

Big Bubba Ray > Idiot In The Garage Needs A New CGI Job... 07/13/2014 at 17:05

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How far south is it? I think if you bring a tool box and you're good with fixing (potential) problems on the spot, it could be done. Worst case scenario, do you have a friend or anybody with a trailer who could pick you up if it something were to go wrong?

ttyymmnn > Idiot In The Garage Needs A New CGI Job... 07/13/2014 at 17:07

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Go north.

Deal Killer - Powered by Focus > Idiot In The Garage Needs A New CGI Job... 07/13/2014 at 17:09

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zip ties. I can't say enough about zip ties. Better than duct tape.

camaroboy68ss > Idiot In The Garage Needs A New CGI Job... 07/13/2014 at 17:29

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zip ties, duct tape, set of points (if it still has them) a couple spark plugs, some screwdrivers (different sizes and Philips and flathead), socket set in American std sizes, same with wrench's(many places a socket wont reach) needle nose pliers, crescent wrench, little cutter, a knife or blade.

a little jack could be handy because the factory spare jack doesn't really work.

other than that should be good to go!

awesome car and welcome to the 68 Camaro owners group!

blacktruck18 > Idiot In The Garage Needs A New CGI Job... 07/13/2014 at 17:37

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In addition to all the tools and stuff everyone else has mentioned I would say a AAA card just in case you need to get it to a shop. You can only do so much on the side of the road.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Idiot In The Garage Needs A New CGI Job... 07/13/2014 at 18:06

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You foolish fool! TAKE ME WITH YOU! Or at least let me come see the car when it's back? Where are you in Mich? :)

Idiot In The Garage Needs A New CGI Job... > Big Bubba Ray 07/13/2014 at 18:30

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Roughly Arkansas to Detroit. I've got relatives midway, but no truck/trailer. The car's in good running condition, but it's a long trip...

Idiot In The Garage Needs A New CGI Job... > camaroboy68ss 07/13/2014 at 18:37

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Oh, gorgeous car man! Hopefully mine will look that good in a year. Thanks for the great list of supplies too.

Idiot In The Garage Needs A New CGI Job... > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 07/13/2014 at 18:50

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I'm near Detroit. I might take it to the Lingenfelter Cars & Coffee to solicit ideas on how to tackle the resto.

Idiot In The Garage Needs A New CGI Job... > Deal Killer - Powered by Focus 07/13/2014 at 18:55

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They will be brought!

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Idiot In The Garage Needs A New CGI Job... 07/13/2014 at 18:56

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I'm in Southfield so that's not too far. You should come to Pasteiners on Saturday mornings!

Idiot In The Garage Needs A New CGI Job... > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 07/13/2014 at 19:01

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Can't wait to go & I leave in less than a day. Thanks for the list.

Idiot In The Garage Needs A New CGI Job... > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. 07/13/2014 at 19:12

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Thanks!

Idiot In The Garage Needs A New CGI Job... > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 07/13/2014 at 19:33

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Haven't heard of that one. Do you just drive up & park, or is there a registration process?

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Idiot In The Garage Needs A New CGI Job... 07/13/2014 at 21:15

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You just drive and park. :)

Mattbob > Idiot In The Garage Needs A New CGI Job... 07/14/2014 at 09:08

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where does lingenfelter do cars and coffee?

Idiot In The Garage Needs A New CGI Job... > Mattbob 07/14/2014 at 09:45

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Every Saturday 8-10 am, in Wixom, MI.

http://www.thelingenfeltercollection.com

Mattbob > Idiot In The Garage Needs A New CGI Job... 07/14/2014 at 10:48

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So mad I didn't know about this already. I live pretty much between the lingenfelter collection and wixom.

Quattro-luvr, Powered by Datsun & Stinger > Idiot In The Garage Needs A New CGI Job... 07/16/2014 at 11:48

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I'm just now catching up on this event!

Congrats on the new car. Sorry about northern KY traffic. I live in Lexington so I'm familiar.

I bought my 78' Datsun 280Z in Kathleen, GA and drove it home. It was a great experience.

Old-Busted-Hotness > camaroboy68ss 07/18/2014 at 07:15

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I would add fuel hose and a large filter to that list. The tank is probably rusty.