Road trip to Monterey next month. What to take?

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Karl Grau
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Road trip to Monterey next month. What to take?

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Taking a 25 year old car can be an adventure and you want to be prepared. I'm pretty sure I have everything I need for the trip but can anyone think of something I may be forgetting?

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Lee in MD
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Duh, you forgot your Glock and 30 round clips!
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I didn't see a Farrah mug.
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travel rabbit
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Post by John SCB »

The map looks like it was printed in the 60's. If you want to leave half that stuff at home just bring your I-fone with GPS and associated APP's. Oh and you may as well leave the rubbers at home too...you're going to Monterey not Fantastyland.
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Lee in MD
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John SCB wrote:Oh and you may as well leave the rubbers at home too...you're going to Monterey not Fantastyland.
:lol:
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Post by drake76 »

I'm diggin the alka-seltzer and taco bell hot sauce.

But have fun :haul:
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Post by Jeremy »

I see the condoms, but where's the Viagra/Cialis/Tequila?
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Post by Xenocide »

More condoms. Also a main relay.
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Post by Jeremy »

Xenocide wrote:More condoms. Also a main relay.
Related items? :laugh:
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Post by johnnye23 »

American Express card, don't leave home without it !!!
I have taken that trip before it an awesome drive. Have fun .
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Post by MicahO »

Out-freaking-standing Charles. Another perfect picture. Last night (after FINALLY getting the lower lockstrip installed on my damn windshield!!!! :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: ) I was trying to think what to take in the go-box for a trip to Saratoga on Saturday. All thought has gone out of the process. I'll just follow this guide.
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Post by Rich Euro M5 »

Where's the faux roll of $20 bills? At a minimum It needs to be about 3" in diameter, wrapped with a #64 rubber band.
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Post by desmofan »

You forgot the golf clubs; some of the most amazing courses in the world are around Monterey.

And, no auto survival kit would be complete without at least one roll of duct tape and some zip ties!
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Post by davintosh »

What, a road trip with no tiki lights? I would think that'd be part of your auto emergency kit. :dunno:

Monterey. Yeah, rub it in. You, sir, suck. ;) Have fun but try not to hurl on anybody's car.

As for what to bring, please bring a decent camera. And use it to take some decent photos while you're there so you can share them with those of us who can't make it. Please? :up:
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Post by Kenny Blankenship »

Oh come on you wimp! It's not like you're going to Toronto or even Portland!!! :laugh:

I've got a few looneys and tooneys in case you miss the turnoff to Monterey.
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His and hers KY Jelly
A pack of popsickle sticks
A roll of quarters
Medium sized chicken
Black thread with 2 small needles
3 golf balls
Medium bottle of olive oil
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Gerbils?
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Post by OcCoupe »

What you really need is one of these:

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Great way to pick up chicks or chucks if that's what you're into.
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Re: Road trip to Monterey next month. What to take?

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Karl Grau wrote:Taking a 25 year old car can be an adventure and you want to be prepared. I'm pretty sure I have everything I need for the trip but can anyone think of something I may be forgetting?

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I'd tow a Mini Cooper as my lifeboat.
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Post by RonP »

AAA card and a cell phone, but don't take one of these...I did last year and it took me 12 hours to get there!
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Post by OcCoupe »

RonP wrote:AAA card and a cell phone, but don't take one of these...I did last year and it took me 12 hours to get there!
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Yeah you're not joking. I had to take the love boat 100 miles off course to go pick your wife up.
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Post by JamusMcFamus »

I live in Carmel. PM me if you would like to meet up while you're here for the car show.
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Post by BDK »

I would pack more Fire Sauce,
Some Wesson Oil,
A Wagner Spray Painter and a Twister Board to go with the Condoms...
Were they out of Magnums?
Karl Grau
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Post by Karl Grau »

Well I just need to anchor the hula girl on the package shelf and I think I'm ready to go.
Thanks for all the feedback and suggestions. I added tiki torches, handcuffs and a Judge Smails hat to my original list so I think EVERYTHING is covered now.

I'm leaving tomorrow morning with my first stop at Ron P's shop in Huntington Beach. From there, it just depends on traffic and how the car is doing.
I'm visiting along the way so I don't know where exactly I'll spend the night but Morro Bay isn't out of the question.

Thursday I'll meet up with Jeff B, Darin, Mike, John SCB and some of the LA contingent. We plan on being in Monterey by 5:00ish.


Day 1
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