Oops, didn't see the flashlight is already there. Substitute the ever popular
wire coat hanger into my last suggetion. How many times have you seen someone
staring at the keys in the ignition of a locked and possibly running auto?
Guess I didn't sign the last one either...what a day.
Mark Dickinson
Calgary, Alberta
1980 Spitfire 1500
1967 Porsche 911S in bits
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
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