Hello all. I recently fulfilled my dream of owning FFR Roadster, buying an already built and running Mk IV from another builder. He completed the build, started some body work, drove for ~2,000 miles, and decided to sell. I took Ownership in mid-April, and just received my title from PA this week. Once I knew the title was approved, I registered for the London Cobra Show. I've been to the show several times the last few years, but this will be the first time with my own Cobra!

A little about the car. It's a Mk IV, with a stroked 351W, IRS, but no soft top or tonneau cover (but I do have a full car cover). It has temporary windshield wipers, but they don't work very well - I may just throw them in the trunk as a just in case. It's currently still in gel coat, with some stripes and patches of body filler. I'm working on some bodywork currently and may have a coat of paint/primer on it before I leave for the show. I plan to run through the racing checklist in the back of the build manual, prior to leaving on the trip. I'll also bring along some tools and fluids in case they are needed.

So my questions are about driving the car for long distances, and any advice for how to best enjoy the show as a Cobra owner? I'll be driving from Pittsburgh to the hotel in Dublin, OH next week on the afternoon of Thursday the 20th. I plan to stick to side roads, avoiding I-70 as much as possible. It doesn't add too much time to the drive, maybe an extra 30 minutes, and I feel the drive will be a bit more scenic. I'm looking to those veterans of the LCS, any advice for driving from Pittsburgh to Columbus and back. My wife is coming with me but she'll be following behind in our "normal" car. My son will be in the car with me for most of the big drives.

My biggest worry is about the weather. Do you worry much about the rain?
What if I get caught in the rain while driving?
I'll have a full car cover for overnights. Anything I should bring to better enjoy the weekend (chairs, canopy, cooler, etc.)?
Any advice on taking long drives (3+ hours), like clothing, sun screen, hearing protection, etc.?
Any other advice? Lay it on me

Thanks, and see you at the LCS!