PREPARATION FOR TRIP

Preparing for a trip of this magnitude has been quite an undertaking.  In addition to planning the trip, Joe has taken EVERY precaution possible in insure that our trip is trouble free.  He has done the following:

   Front springs have been removed to have new bushing and shackle bolts installed
   New tires have been installed on all 4 wheels
   Opened and inspected trans-axle
   Installed new brakes (Green Grabber)
   Disassembled and inspected carburetor
   Installed seat belts
   Installed flexible shaft so that carburetor can be regulated from inside car to
     accommodate different altitudes
   Checked ignition timing
   Inspected magneto
   Inspected compression
   Installed gradometer to measure per cent of grade on hills
   Installed dashcam and weather radio
   Installed new king pins and bushings in front axle including thrust bearings to 
      improve steering
   Checked wheel alignment and  balanced front wheels 
   Checked all fluid levels
   Changed oil (Brad Penn) and greased oil fittings and grease cups 
   Installed new exhaust system
   Added caution lights and sign on rear
   Installed auxillary heavy duty car battery on running board to power lights, 
      caution signals and weather radio   
   Checked tire pressure and inflated to 60 lbs
   Checked lug nuts for tightness
   Made wicker trunk
   Made tonneau cover for back seat and cover for wicker trunk