Jeff, just off the top of my head....
Wheel chocks
Vice Grips or Channel Locks
Utility knife in lieu of pocket knife
Phillips and Slotted screwdriver
24"+/- of 'coat hanger' wire (use to wire up falling exhaust pipe, etc)
Small can of WD-40 (to dry ignition system, etc.)
Battery post cleaner tool
Electrician's tape (black)
$20 bill
Terrence N. Banbury
1967 SPITFIRE MK III
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> From: Jeff McNeal[SMTP:jmcneal@ohms.com]
> Reply To: Jeff McNeal
> Sent: Thursday, April 06, 2000 7:11 PM
> To: Spitfire List; Triumph List
> Subject: Suggested boot tools?
>
>
> 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
>
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