I have AAA on speed dial and I keep the card at the front of my wallet!
Laura
Vita brevis est: rapide agite, vigore strigate!
----- Original Message -----
From: Patrick Baize <speedracre@netzero.net>
To: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
Cc: Jeff McNeal <jmcneal@ohms.com>; Spitfire List
<spitfires@autox.team.net>; Triumph List <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, April 06, 2000 7:21 PM
Subject: Re: Suggested boot tools?
>
> Definitely the Cell Phone and AAA Card, Have used mine !
>
> Pat
>
>
> Joe Curry wrote:
>
> > That and the following:
> >
> > Spare Distributor
> > Nylon Cable Ties
> > Bungie cords
> > Full set of open/box end wrenches from 3/8 to 11/16"
> > Sunscreen
> > Assorted screwdrivers
> > Hammer
> > Pliers (Regular and channel lock)
> > Cell Phone
> > AAA card
> >
> > That about covers it!
> >
> > Joe
> >
> > 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"
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> > >
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