On a longer trip, I'd have a brake adjustment tool.
I do have a tow rope in my '48 but the only time I've used it was to tow a '52 Ford back to its home. Boy, did that feel good. I went the long way.
1948 3/4-Ton 5-Window Flatbed Chevrolet 34 Years. Now with a '61 261, 848 head, Rochester Monojet carb, SM420 4-speed, 4.10 rear, dual reservoir MC, Bendix up front, 235/85R16 tires, 12-volt w/alternator, electric wipers and a modern radio in the glove box.