My new wagon

[scoti]

Forget changing anything. It's not even running yet! Just a tune up and changing fluids is going to eat up many days. Brakes? We don't need no stinkin' brakes! New tires? Belts? Hoses? Battery? Insurance? Registration? Inspection? I know you're exited but calm down. Add it all up and a U-haul dolly is cheap by comparison.

All of the 'adventure' w/far less of the hassle.

 

[Jbug.jbone]

Forget changing anything. It's not even running yet! Just a tune up and changing fluids is going to eat up many days. Brakes? We don't need no stinkin' brakes! New tires? Belts? Hoses? Battery? Insurance? Registration? Inspection? I know you're exited but calm down. Add it all up and a U-haul dolly is cheap by comparison.

I’m a pretty young guy, a few of things on the list I have posted shouldn’t take so long. As long as I have all the tools. Which I might not seeing as how I’ll be in texas at my families house. That’s why I’m trynna plan everything ahead of time. Here at home in indiana my garage is a sty. For example a job that should take an hour, can easily turn to 2/3 since most of the time I have to stop multiple times to find this tool or the other. It’s a really big pain in the *ss, this is why I’m asking so many questions about the vehicle and what I should do

 

[86LK]

I’m a pretty young guy, a few of things on the list I have posted shouldn’t take so long. As long as I have all the tools. Which I might not seeing as how I’ll be in texas at my families house. That’s why I’m trynna plan everything ahead of time. Here at home in indiana my garage is a sty. For example a job that should take an hour, can easily turn to 2/3 since most of the time I have to stop multiple times to find this tool or the other. It’s a really big pain in the *ss, this is why I’m asking so many questions about the vehicle and what I should do

ok, but you're gonna be digging into a vehicle with limited time and STILL be driving it home 1300 miles. you could always drive down with your car, then have your cousin drive back your car as support vehicle. he could visit family and fly home after his vacation

 

[SS_Malibu]

I’m a pretty young guy, a few of things on the list I have posted shouldn’t take so long. As long as I have all the tools. Which I might not seeing as how I’ll be in texas at my families house. That’s why I’m trynna plan everything ahead of time. Here at home in indiana my garage is a sty. For example a job that should take an hour, can easily turn to 2/3 since most of the time I have to stop multiple times to find this tool or the other. It’s a really big pain in the *ss, this is why I’m asking so many questions about the vehicle and what I should do

Asking questions is the first part of learning. Many of the guys answering you are 50+ and have been down the road you want to travel (not the geographical road) on more than one occasion and letting you know what to expect from first hand experience. Shipping your car will be about as much as driving it with unforeseen issues along the way after you do what you can to make it run before you leave TX. You could utilize your time you have before you go to TX and visit your family to put some money together AND get your garage in shape for when your car arrives. Be sure you have the basic tools gathered and organized. Clean your bench or build one if you don't have one. Clean your garage and make room for your wagon. Most of this only takes time and very little money. Once you actually see your car is when you make a checklist. Things to make your car dependable first then the fun things like stereo, intake, etc.

 

[Longroof79]

You've gotten a lot of good advice from our members. Many of us have years of experience and are more than willing to share our knowledge, experiences and advice to any novice. After all. who are we going to pass the proverbial torch to.? In other words, we're all here to help if we can. Don't be afraid to ask questions. We all started somewhere.