Thread about what tools to bring on a road trip?

A long time ago there was this thread. In this thread, everyone was talking about what tools they bring on road trips and stuff like that.

Ive searched but i cannot find it. Can anyone help me find it? Please and thank you.

 

I think there was one Frank started in the Lone Star Roundup section this year... not sure what happened to all those threads....

 

I remember it. Doing a lot of long trips by myself here is my list things

IN THE WAGON
spare tire
jack
breakerbar (lug nut socket)
block of wood to drive up on (or put jack under)
a tool kit (one of those cheap kits that has an ***ortment of wrenches, sockets, screw drivers etc.)
channel locks, vise grips and wire cutter
extra airbag, air line and fittings (for the wagon)
bag of nut, bolts and screws (misc sizes)
a few zip ties
rope, bungee cord and duct and electrical tape
cell phone

IN THE MODEL A
small bag of tools (7/16-5/8 wrench, screw drivers, adjustable wrench, vise grips some zip ties
duct and electrical tape
cell phone
(plan to get a small spare in the near future and a scissor jack)


cell phone

Forgot to add: jumper cables/ few extra spark plugs and plug wires

 

for the model a truck I have a backpack tool bag its stuffed with:

~All STD wrenches
~Screwdriver set
~vice grips
~hammer
~channel locks
~pliers
~piece of wire
~electrical connectors
~Wire strippers
~Tape
~piece of hose
~one long plug wire w/ ends
~Misc. Hardware
~spare fuel pump
~quart of oil
~Carb rebuild kit

 

With all the tools that you own you won't have the one you need. I vote for a cell phone.

 

boones has alot of miles on his wagon..

and his list is pretty damn complete.. however I also carry a digital VOM (meter) and I have 3 extra lug nuts Zip tied to one of the lug nut holes on my spare tire..

most problems I have had on the road were electrical.. and remember all electrical problems start with a bad ground..


in addition


I have most of the "necessary" repair parts for my car "hidden" in my car.. and I have a "map" of where they are..

these parts include..

an extra holly red pump.
a spare module and coil for my hei.
a spare flange yoke and "special" u joint (should I have a failure.)

and finally a tow strap..
sawzall

 

http://www.toolkitpeople.com/catalog/sub/2/?cid=8&scid1=1&scid2=20&ssid=AA78D5B169EB4927918781418AF69583
I take this with me for years. Of course I put my own tools in it. Craftsman.

 

Adjustable wrench, extra air fittings, zip ties, duct tape, BFH, socket and breaker bar, coolant and quart of oil

 

A test light may come in handy.

 

A GAS CAN, that is the most important. cash is also important. flash light, extra belts, cell phone and all the tool that Chopped50ford. and don't forget your girl friend/ wife or buddy to help you push you home. and if I forgot something someone will post it.......

 

Another *MUST* is an ***ortment of fuses....I don't think anybody mentioned those.....

Also, a set of jumper cables resides under my seat along with the tow strap...

Brucie

 

If you are like me, it doesn't matter what you bring, because whatever goes bad will need the one tool you don't have.

 

Somebody's gotta post a scan of the old Rodder's Journal article showing the long trip emergency kit in Vern Tardel's roadster...a complete Ford agency stuffed under a roadster seat, topped of with a skeleton stock .22 to supply chow during lengthy repairs...

 

Awesome! Thanks guys!

 

I think this is the post you're looking for Nick

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=86661&highlight=tools