At least a gallon of water (I use an antifreeze container) and one of
those electrical kits with the cutting/crimping/etc. tool, tape, and
connectors. Don't forget Phillips AND flat-head screwdrivers. A couple
of bulbs. And I carry a roll of paper towels and a pair of work
gloves. I have a set of tools (screwdriver set, pliers set, pocket
knife, file, etc.) in a shoulder portfolio (free when I bought office
supplies) and a socket set and switch them between cars as I drive
them. I aim to have a dedicated tool kit for each car, eventually. All
my stuff doesn't take that much trunk room, and hey, you're prepared
when your friend's Honda breaks down and you drive up and help! ;)
Keep Triumphing,
Susan :)
Jeff McNeal wrote:
>
> Hi listers. I'm getting ready to begin assembling a toolbox for permanent
> residency in the boot of my Spitfire. Having had the recent experience of
> conking out past dark (loose battery connection was all, thank goodness!),
> I've decided that I don't want to do much more driving by the seat of my
> pants without a well stocked, yet efficient set of tools for roadside
> emergencies. Other than a well-inflated spare tire and cell phone, what
> would you suggest as mandatory contents for your road-ready toolkit?
>
> Here's what I plan on taking:
>
> 1. Spare fanbelt
> 2. Duct tape
> 3. Scissors jack (looking for a folding crank handle if anyone has a spare)
> 4. Halon fire extinguisher
> 5. Quart of oil
> 6. Large crescent wrench
> 7. 11/16" open ended wrench
> 8. 4 lb Lead hammer (I have knockoffs)
> 9. Flashlight
> 10. A short length of fuel line hose, heater hose and radiator hose
> 11. Hose clamps
> 12. Screwdriver
> 13. A tube of that putty stuff that hardens like steel
> 14. Road flares
> 15. Small Voltage meter
> 16. Spare Fuses
> 17. Small spool of zip cord
> 18. Automobile Club membership card (for towing)
> 19. Empty aluminum can
> 20. Scissors
> 21. Pocket knife
> 22. Tire repair kit
> 23. Portable 12v inflater
>
> Any other items that I should carry to (hopefully) be prepared on the road?
> TIA
>
> Best wishes,
>
> Jeff in San Diego
>
> '67 RHD Spitfire Mk3 aka "Mrs. Jones"
> Jeff's Classic '67 Spitfire Mk3 site
> http://www.ohms.com/spitfire/spitfire.shtml
> home of the NEW Totally Triumph Auction
> "By Triumph enthusiasts, for Triumph enthusiasts"
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