What kind of towing hitch and trailer do you use to keep all that stuff
with you? :)
Geoff
This one time, at band camp, Max Heim wrote:
> Well, here is more or less what I have on hand. For background on my shop
> skills I've replaced the engine in the B, swapped to an OD tranny (not at
> the same time), and previously did a complete rebuild of a Plymouth V8.
> Not to mention front end rebuilds, u-joints, rear spring replacement,
> regular maintenance, and occasional bodywork. Not that I'm an expert
> mechanic. But I always seem to have older cars, and I'm willing to try
> stuff (anyone else ever work on a Honda 600 -- air-cooled 2-cylinder
> chain-drive CAR?).
>
> 1/4, 3/8 and1/2" socket sets. Ratchet drive and solid "cheater" bar drive
> for each.
> 3/8 deep socket set
> Ballpeen hammer
> Small sledge
> Screwdrivers, flat and Phillips, assorted lengths and sizes (I don't have
> any PosiDrive yet, I keep telling myself I need some)
> Large adjustable pliers
> Assorted needlenose pliers
> Vise-grip pliers (only for when nothing else will do)
> Large and small crescent wrench (adjustable spanners)
> Large adjustable spanner, the type where the jaws are at right angle to
> the handle (what does one call this? truly invaluable)
> Combination wrench set (1/4 to 7/8" sizes)
> Box wrench set
> Ratcheting box wrench set (sometimes the only thing that works)
> Small combination wrench set (1/8 to 13/32")
> Allen wrench set
> Thread cleaner set
> Tap and die set
> Large steel wire brush
> Small brass wire brush
> Large mill file
> Large round file (great for enlarging holes)
> Small files (round, rat-tail)
> Bench vise
> Small bench grinder with wire brush wheel
> 3/8" variable speed reversible drill
> Cheapo benchtop drill press jig for same
> Cold chisel and punch set
> Lots of odd metal and wood bits for banging, prying, etc.
> Compression tester
> Dwell tachometer
> Timing light
> Multimeter (mine is busted and only 2 functions work)
> 12V test lamp
> 12V air compressor (tire pump)
> Fluorescent trouble lamp
> Halogen work light
> Ancient soldering iron (I'm pretty hopeless with it)
> 1.5-ton floor jack
> 4 jack stands
> Safety eye shields
> A bunch of other stuff which is useful when I can find it.
> I'm sure I've forgotten some things, too. But this may help.
>
> And why not use your B as a daily driver? Since the first (known sickly)
> engine blew up 10 years ago, mine has only stranded me once -- and that
> was just a wet distributor, easily remedied after it stopped raining.
>
> Dan DiBiase had this to say:
>
> >Barney, you keep going on like this and you may
> >convince me to use my B as a daily driver when it's
> >time to replace my Jetta!
> >
> >Actually, a serious question - I know I recently saw a
> >listing of 'tools to bring on the road' but I'm
> >curious - what are the 'basic' tools to have in the
> >garage? I do very little to my car (fortunately, it
> >has needed very little!!! KW) but would like to become
> >more involved.... Listers, what are your thoughts
> >(open Pandora's box here.......)
> >
> >=====
> >Dan D
>
>
> --
>
> Max Heim
> '66 MGB GHN3L76149
> If you're near Mountain View, CA,
> it's the red one with the silver bootlid.
>
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Geoffrey Gallaway || Programming the X Window System is like trying to find
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