What Should I Bring - Repair Kit?

msuguydon · March 26, 2007, 03:32:45 PM

The "Spare Tire Thread" got me thinking.

If I were to put together a "travel kit" to put in the trunk (or should I call it the hold of the Tuna Boat) what should I put in it.

I am thinking:

river1 · March 26, 2007, 03:54:10 PM

Quote from: "msuguydon"The "Spare Tire Thread" got me thinking.

If I were to put together a "travel kit" to put in the trunk (or should I call it the hold of the Tuna Boat) what should I put in it.

I am thinking:

Spare Tire
Jack
Electrical Tape
Tool Box
ATM Card
Cell Phone
Mr. Goodwrench, I would prefer Ms. Goodwrench
What Else

Serious Question..

i'll add

gas can
$100 bill (sometimes creditcards/atm cards won't work)
jumper cables
spare belts
piece of plywood for under the jack in soft conditions
flashlight
test light
full watercan (for yourself or your car)

later jim

GPster · March 26, 2007, 04:01:25 PM

I just tried to search and find out what engine it has so come up with some spare parts. But I bombed out! Even though some of us might consider a '58 a "New Car" there are some pieces on it that AAA might have trouble coming up with. Some refreshing might help. What's in it? GPster

sirstude · March 26, 2007, 04:02:30 PM

spare tire in a can
fuse assortment
tie wire
zip ties
electrical wire

msuguydon · March 26, 2007, 04:23:05 PM

Quote from: "GPster"I just tried to search and find out what engine it has so come up with some spare parts. But I bombed out! Even though some of us might consider a '58 a "New Car" there are some pieces on it that AAA might have trouble coming up with. Some refreshing might help. What's in it? GPster

350 Small Block Chevy, vintage 1985
350 automatic tranny

alchevy · March 26, 2007, 05:07:50 PM

a can of WD40
5/8" rubber fuel line (or what size fuel line you have)
hose clamps

Sometimes you think just one set of wrenches will do, but think of how many times two wrenches of the same size help out.

Nobody has mentioned DUCT TAPE!

I saw where the bailing wire was on a list.

Electrical connections and a crimper tool

Some basic bolts, nuts, & washers.

How big is that trunk??
AL

GPster · March 26, 2007, 05:14:10 PM

The engine conversion could have been done with an old distributor or an HEI. If it was done with a distributor you might carrry a coil. It also could be a long or short water pump. I'd get replacement belts and put the new belts on to make sure they're right and carry the old belts for spares. GPster

Dave · March 26, 2007, 06:20:28 PM

I think your just getting a little anal about this.. I carry a small tool kit some cash (dont tell sue) and a cooler full of cocktail fixins sos i can get hammered while I wait for the dam wrecker..
Only needed a flatbed once. While waiting ior my tranny to be repaired i really got hammered..

I was on foot

Its a hot rod dont worry bout it............
Dave

phat rat · March 26, 2007, 06:39:50 PM

I carry a few simple tools, fuses, spare belts and a Crossfire dizzy cap because they don't stock them in parts houses. You could pack that big old trunk full of spare parts and sure as shootin if something would go wrong that you didn't have a spare part for. So remember KISS

enjenjo · March 26, 2007, 07:01:07 PM

I agree with the last two, I carry a basic tool kit, and a roll of tape. I used to do road calls, and I never had to walk down the road more than 50 ft to find what I needed to get it going again.

sirstude · March 26, 2007, 08:38:01 PM

The reason for the tie wire, is I spit out the clip for my clutch rod on my Impala one day. You should have seen me trying to unravel some barb wire to use as a new clip. Got the job done, but a few inches of tie wire would have made the job easier. Getting rid of the Centerforce clutch got rid of the spitting clips problem. Still carry a small roll of tie wire though.

Doug

river1 · March 27, 2007, 12:26:53 AM

i kinda agree with K.I.S.S. but you have adjust for area that you'll be driving. out here in the desert you could be in real trouble with out some items. cell phone reception is spotty at best out in the des.

later jim

47convert · March 29, 2007, 08:05:46 AM

Pretty complete list, but one thing I'd recommend is to carry your best wrenches. Nothing worse than laying under your car trying to get some cheap tool to do the job. Learned this from another Rodding Round table Rodder (Thanx George)and it's helped me a few times.

54stude · March 29, 2007, 07:20:19 PM

These things would not take up much room, but would be most likely to fix what would fail.

Distributor with cap and rotor complete
Ignition coil (might be on distributor if HEI)
fuel pump
fuel filter
Alternator rebuild kit
belts
ignition module (if not in distributor)
starter solenoid if you have an automatic trans (no push starts)
Coil wire and 1 long spare plug wire plus 1 spare plug