Did a '63 Safari, & went through similar motions to Ben before driving to Norwalk (600 +- one way). I would have liked longer than 30-60 days after rebuild. Car ran hot in the hot conditions due to Vac advance etc. not being 100% tuned. Stuff like that makes the trip less enjoyable since you can't focus on it. It is no problem, but can be a distraction.
I have driven unknown old Pontiacs across country a few times (3000+ miles longest run), but after doing all the work myself and knowing what goes into it, I would not do a long trip on a completely fresh car. If for no other reason than new components are not dead-nuts reliable or even close. Too many defective parts out there to betray you. Make it fun. I have one now that I did, & I would get in it and go ANYWHERE BC another I had that came set up just like it from factory did not cause any trouble for 25 years. So simple and reliable. Plus, you know every single thing about it and put it together one time, so…
I wonder how many you have to do before you never worry about anything?
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