Hot Rods Things you keep in your trunk and ways of storing it

Bring a tool box, a belt, and a couple pairs of vice grips! Aswell as around a gallon of oil, 50/50 antifreeze, and brake fluid (just in case)

 

Depends on the car, and the length of the trip, and what other extracurricular activities I have planned. For my recent Rambler Adventure, I took way too much stuff....but also didn't have a few things I ended up needing.

Not used:

Blanket, tow rope, gloves, first aid kit, fire extinguisher, oil drain pan, solar panel (to keep the battery up if the generator died), jumper cables, tire air compressor, 3 gallons radiator water, spare parts including fuel filters, fuel pump, points, heater hose, fuel line, spare tire, etc.

Used:

Lots of bottles of drinking water, lots of engine oil, brake fluid, spare condenser, jack stands, baling wire, misc hardware, tools, bumper jack, hand cleaner, cooler, towels, etc.

Stuff I had to buy:

Funnel, gear oil, 1-5/16" socket, rear wheel bearing (and press work to get it on), spark plug socket, grease, snacks.

My Chevy II has a lot more stuff I pack, since I take it racing once i get there. So I bring a pretty big spare parts tackle box, bigger tool box, floor jack, slicks, etc.

For just driving around town or shorter trips within the state, I like to have tools, misc hardware, water, oil, baling wire, and a few other things.

Just keep in mind that if you have it, you won't need it, but if you don't have it, you'll probably need it. Murphy said so.

 

Hey guys, without making a long list this is what I do.when I buy a car I go thru it to make sure is roadworthy. Tune up , brakes etc. I keep track of the exact tools I need to perform every task then pack those tools in a standard toolbox. IfI need a small or
long tool to perform a task it goes in the toolbox. No wishing I had the correct tool or packing anything unnecessary. Everything if I can do it at home I can do it on the road.

 

Here's how I pack my '32 Phaeton for everyday driving. It's all covered by the tonneau so no worries about it being stolen or getting wet. I can stand the grey toolbox up to make room for a hard cooler for longer trips.

 

I like the 50's showcar trunks with tools like Watsons here.

 

He forgot to outline the tools so you know what goes in each spot!

 

I carry most of my tools in an oversized shaving kit. Most of what I need fits well (though it IS overstuffed), two Leatherman tools, Swiss Army knife, pliers, vice grips, screw drivers, combination and ratchet wrenches (stubbies), electrical tape, yada, yada..
For small stuff, I have a couple of hard eyeglass cases that keep them handy and organized.
AAA card, phone, and credit card.

 

Now that's a good idea, cheers

 

No spare tire but spare tubes, small kit for fixing electrical, cheap tool kit, cheap jack. The trunk in the 46-48 Tudors are surprisingly small. My car doesn't see much far off road trips but sees daily driving around KC.

 

never leave home without your tommy gun

 

excellent !

 

Tools
Small trolley jack
4 way wheel brace
Raincoat
Jumper leads
I litre oil
2 litre coolant
Fire extinguisher

 

Securing what's in the trunk is almost as important as what's in the trunk! I put an "outside" dinger in my '40 decklid right after buffing it out, loading my jack and four bar, and excitedly mashing the throttle in order to get to the cheeseburgers faster! I then heard the jack slide, and quickly was reminded of what I had learned about inertia just a few years before...

 

I found this vintage Pearl beer cooler,
The wagon doesn’t have a trunk so everyone can seem my junk. The cooler hides it well!
It contains Tools, spare points and condenser, fluids, fuses, tow rope for dragging broken chevys and mopars home, Spare belts, gloves and the handyman’s secret weapon duct tape.

under the seat is a fire extinguisher and a bottle of the captain since I don’t want to travel alone.

 

I love this idea. I have a trunk but I also have a old crown royal soda cooler that would be perfect. Never thought of that plus it’s all drive and in one area

 

Um...uh...err... yes, please, cover your junk!!!
I have that same cooler and love it.

 

Road Trip Essentials include (but not limited to);
Mothers metal polish (10oz),
Micro fiber towels (both for painted finishes and polished),
Armor All Tire wipes,
Wisk broom,
Armor All Leather wipes,
Armor All glass wipes,
Non silicone detail spray,
WD-40 (removes bugs easily),
Soft bristle brush for cloth top,
And some zesty beverages to enjoy once detailing is complete.