Long Cruise in a C1 - necessary equipment to take

[Valeria H.]

Re: Long Cruise in a C1 - necessary equipment to take

Great information from all!!!
I forgot to mention that the "LITTLE RED CORVETTE SYNDROME" struck again during the cruise. I was second to the last (being red) with the last car also being red (a C5). I kept my eye on my rear view mirror to make certain that I did not loose him. While going through a small town I noticed the infamous blue flaming lights behind him. I briefly (only very briefly) thought about pulling over too but decided against it as I have a conceal carry permit and was carrying heat (26 baby Glock).
He was ticketed for going 54 in a 35 mile per hour zone (speed trap area). The kind policeman mentioned that the lady in front of him was clocked at 55. Needless to say I paid for his lunch and offered to pay half of the fine. He declined the offer to pay half of the fine but asked if I would be willing to go to driving school for him. Unfortunately for him I gracefully bowed out of that request.
Some things never change!
Valeria

[Stewart A.]

Re: Long Cruise in a C1 - necessary equipment to take

Valeria you want to know what I take with me on my monstrous cruises. Absolutely nothing. Yep nothing not even a screw driver. Last year I drove to Canberra for the Mustang concourse ( 2000 miles round trip) I then drove to Adelaide for the Corvette Nationals (4000 Miles round trip) This year I just got back from Bright Hot Rod Run (18 hours round trip) And I never even took a spare tire with me. I kind of get a kick out of doing it without no tools. But I am in a National break down service that will pick me up and flat bed my broken down car anywhere in Australia for free. I drive my cars consistently which keeps them very well sorted. Hell tools in the boot would take up room for my grog !!! I love flying by the seat of my pants. Stewy

[Jean C.]

Re: Long Cruise in a C1 - necessary equipment to take

While Stewy relies on the RACV to get him back home in Oz, us USofA residents who travel in their Corvette far from the cozy confines of their home garage will find AAA's Premier plan to be the ticket.
Best regards,

[Stewart A.]

Re: Long Cruise in a C1 - necessary equipment to take

A Baby glock ? What the !! You mean you were expecting to put a cap in someones arse ? What's with you guys / Gals and guns ? I thought you were going on a cruise !! Stewy

[Valeria H.]

Re: Long Cruise in a C1 - necessary equipment to take

On a REALLY long trip with the 56, I simply "enlarge" the size of the trunk to prive enough room for whatever may be needed, including a couple of 5gal cans of gas---------just in case!

Impressive picture, Tom. Thanks for posting it. That is a great idea. I just bought a 2 gallon tank for the purpose of extra gas.
Thanks for your reponse.
Hope to see you here in Charlotte for the 2010 Convention!
Valeria