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| | | | Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 105 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 105 | Maybe I'm crazy, but one day when my project truck is roadworthy, I plan to take it for a long road trip. This got me thinking about how and old truck might have reliability issues on an extended drive and what tools would be the best to have on board for emergency repairs.
So, If you were to take your vintage truck on a road trip what tools would you bring besides a cell phone and AAA... (Again, maybe I'm crazy, but back in the 40's some one took long road trips in these things right?)
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Sulli | | | | | Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,249 "Hey! I sound like Darth Vader!! | | "Hey! I sound like Darth Vader!! Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,249 | Basic set of standard wrenches, Some screwdrivers, some wire and electrical tape, waterpump pliers, adjustable wrench, a knife, hammer, wire cutters....................
That would probably be the most basic. | | | | | Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,262 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,262 | Along with tools don't forget to include extra:
rotor, cap, points, capacitor, v-belt, fuses.
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,249 "Hey! I sound like Darth Vader!! | | "Hey! I sound like Darth Vader!! Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,249 | Hehe. I forget that stuff because I have a modern engine. | | | | | Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,262 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,262 | Hehe. I forget that stuff because I have a modern engine. (Again, maybe I'm crazy, but back in the 40's some one took long road trips in these things right?)
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Sulli So I guess you forgot about your modern engine when you made your post? | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | cheap digital multimeter and cheap vacuum tester and a few ignition spark testers I'd be sure the tools listed by others above include any tools needed to adjust the carburetor and the timing. Spare Parts: I carry a spare distributor with points adjusted and a spare fan belt. On long trips (125+ miles), I carry a spare starter, generator, voltage regulator, and carburetor. | | | | | Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 775 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 775 | 6 pack of beer and a cooler | | | | | Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,249 "Hey! I sound like Darth Vader!! | | "Hey! I sound like Darth Vader!! Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,249 | So I guess you forgot about your modern engine when you made your post? I'm not sure what you mean by your question. All I considered was my engine. It is computer controlled and doesn't require points and such. That's why I didn't mention those items. And I don't live in the 40's. | | | | | Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,262 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,262 | My bad Mark... I mistakenly thought you were the OP  | | | | | Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,249 "Hey! I sound like Darth Vader!! | | "Hey! I sound like Darth Vader!! Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,249 | | | | | | Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 2,951 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 2,951 | Easily forgotten - check to be sure you have a decent spare tire that holds air. | | |
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