I have a sneaking suspicion that many of the readers of this mailing
list keep a set of tools in the boot. If this is so, then perhaps
these folks have already solved the problem of _what_ tools to carry,
and of _what_ to carry them in?
I'd like to find a tool-kit that was the right size (enough tools to
do the job, but not so many that gas mileage and acceleration times
suffer), and which did not rattle around. A small plastic attache
case filled with tools and a cushion of foam rubber is what I have in
mind, but maybe a really good canvas tool roll would do. Because
these tools are duplicates, they need to be fairly inexpensive, too.
My problem is that I can't find something like this. When I walk
into Sears, I don't see what I want, and a quick skim of Hemmings
didn't turn up the tools of my dreams, either. Any suggestions are
welcome.
As a starter, here is a list of what I'd like to see in the way of
tools...
Phillips and Straight-blade screwdrivers
Small assortment of nut-drivers
3/8" socket set with ratchet & plug socket
Feeler gauge
Wrenches; one set open ended, and one set closed
Small Volt-Ohm-Meter with clip leads
Pliers/Vise-Grips
Pair of Diagonal Cutters
Small spool of safety wire
And while I'm at it, what kind of spare parts are carried? After a
fan-belt, fuses, and bulbs, does anyone carry a fuel-pump? Points?
Condenser? Radiator hoses? Length of 3/8" o.d. rubber hose? What
else?
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