OK Things Aren't THAT Bad...

[Alex Kowalski]

Had a conversation tonight about my '87 5KCSTQ with a friend, he said, "Don'tcha worry about it breaking down?"  I said, no, not really...

Later I was surfing around and saw this recommended survival list for a cross-country traveler brave enough to drive a late-'60s Chrysler Imperial on a long trip:

"Many have written in the WPC News concerning the wisdom of making up a kit for carrying along on trips. Entry level support packages contain at least the following: basic hand tools, fire extinguisher, first aid packet, gloves, coverall, a spool of malleable soft "mechanic's" wire, coolant, drinking water, emergency tire inflator, Shop Manual, safety matches, roll of toilet paper, bar of bathroom soap, rubber hose, plastic bags of various sizes, transmission fluid, engine oil, one headlight, air filter, flares and/or reflectors, tail/stop lamp bulb, electrician's tape, duct tape, a clamp, gasoline container, current maps, compass, heavy duty flashlight, cellular telephone, and current membership in AAA or other map and travel guide service. A number of veteran Club Members take along a water pump, fuel pump, distributor, thermostat and other items. "

http://www.allpar.com/model/imperial.html

And I thought I was being paranoid for buying a new torque wrench and replacing some hoses...

Cheers,
Alex Kowalski
'87 5KCSTQ