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Cross Country Trip in TR6

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Subject: Cross Country Trip in TR6
From: Jacob ben-David Zimmerman <zimerman@MIT.EDU>
Date: Sun, 11 May 1997 01:47:56 EDT
Folks-
   Thanks very, very much for the quick and thorough responses!  Here are a few
goodies I left out of my 'spare parts/tools' list that others have pointed out.
I'm going to summarize the complete list and put it up on the TR6 web site 
(http://www.mit.edu/people/zimerman/tr6.html).

-Flares
-Work light/lantern and car battery-powered lamp
-Permatex Gasket Sealant
-A CELLULAR PHONE AND AAA! (I got mine already! With 100mi towing!)
-Jumper Cables
-A collapsible gas/water can; suggested I keep it EMPTY except for emerg.
-A CB radio
-a 12v air pump (got one)
-Fix-a-Flat (will these work on tube tires? I'm running Michelin reds)
-A spare water pump/fuel pump/starter/alternator (all roadside swaps)
-a bonking stick/BFHammer
-Complete tunig set (points, condensor, rotor, plugs)
-DUCT TAPE AND BALING WIRE!
-A tow strap
-spare bulbs/fuses, electrical tape, spare wire, multimeter
-the MANUALS (Bentley/Haynes)

...that, plus my list, is the gist so far.  I don't think I'm gonna fit in the
car.  It was pointed out most sagaciously by several that what I don't bring is
what I'm gonnna need, so overstuffing reduces the likelihood of breakdown.

In any case, I'll be emailing with my Newton MP2K; if I go down, it'll be 
fighting with a Maglite in my teeth and Duct tape and screwdriver in clenched
fist; you'll hear me roar. :-)

Thanks again for all the tips, scenic advice, offers of phone numbers.  I'm
going to have all of your messages in he Newton, with me. With spare batteries.

-JBZimmerman!
(I joined VTR; I await their member assistance list with bated breath.)

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Jacob ben-David Zimmerman - MITDACS - Draper Laboratory
http://uss-repulse.starfleet.com/home.html     mail:zimerman@mit.edu
"I never drive faster than I can see.  Besides, it's all in the
reflexes." -Jack Burton

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