Cell phone, and AAA card, these cars are a lot like a 4 some on a golf
course, or a LBC in July with the top at home, =It never rains with 3 holes
to go, or 10 miles from home. I always carry, points, rotor, condenser, fan
belt, fuses, and dist. hot wire lead, 2 lug nuts, and 1 u-joint, breaker bar
and deep socket for lug bolts, (cell phone). Take along a copy of VTR, it
lists clubs along your travel route, very helpful, ask me how I know this
one (Thanks Jacksonville, Fla.) Post your travel itinerary at least 1 week
before departing, watch the replys. "FT"
----- Original Message -----
From: Steven Newell <steven@cravetechnology.com>
To: Triumph Mailing List <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2000 2:52 PM
Subject: Triumph expedition outfitting...
>
>
> Early in February I'll be picking up a '62 TR4 from Houston -- for the
1200 mile
> return trip to Denver. I'm looking for advice AFA what I should pack in my
> "tools and spares" bag for the drive back.
>
> Back when I drove old jeeps, the jeep-L mailing list assembled a checklist
of
> "must have" spares to carry on off-road outings. For the TR4, I shouldn't
need
> an on-board air compressor or welder -- I hope! But I would like to make
sure
> I'm carrying the right kit for the trip.
>
> 1) Is there a "tools and spares checklist" from the Triumph-list vault?
>
> 2) If not, what do *you* carry -- whether or not your TR is your primary
car?
>
> Especially valuable would be preparation tips for long trips like national
> conventions. Thanks in advance.
>
> note: the car has seen a fair amount of work over the last couple years
and is
> in great running condition. Recent work includes: new clutch and newer
related
> mechanicals; new Pertronix; brake m/c, pads, shoes, hoses; front end
rebuild;
> head R&R and valve job; radiator R&R; rebuilt carbs.
>
> --
>
> Steven Newell
> Crave Technology, Denver, CO
> 303.675.0777 / 303.675.0999 (fax)
>
>
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