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Cross country drive in a 122 120-130 1966

posted by  KlausC on  Thu Jul 1 08:35 CST 2010
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What fun!!

Don't worry about adjusting the carbs for altitude. No car has good acceleration at above 4,000 feet, unless it is a turbo. Just do not expect to pass cars on 2 lane roads or go 0-60 in 10 seconds.

Spend a few extra cents for gasoline between the 2 mountain ranges, some of the cheap stuff is all ethanol without cleaners.

The Mitchel corn palace is not worth seeing :)

Change the oil filter before you start the trip, just to get out any metal from the break-in period. Carry a couple of normal wrenches, screwdrivers, and a set of points if your dizzy uses them.

Highway driving is what Volvos do best with the least amount of wear and tear. So check the Rand-McNally for interesting places, take frequent rest stops, and enjoy yourself.

Klaus
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Why are Volvos so endearing? Its just a car.






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