No, no, no, the question was: "what tools do you have in the *garage*?"
But I could easily carry all this in my Barracuda, plus my engine stand!
Geoffrey Gallaway had this to say:
>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
>geoffeg@sloth.org || the square root of pi using Roman numerals.
>D e v o r z h u n || -- Anonymous
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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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