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Re: Suggested boot tools?

To: Jeff McNeal <jmcneal@ohms.com>
Subject: Re: Suggested boot tools?
From: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
Date: Thu, 06 Apr 2000 16:30:38 -0700
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
> 
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