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What do you carry with you? Hello all! I thought I would ask all of you what extras you carry with you (if you do) when driving. I’m thinking of a small duffel bag to keep with me with some tools and extra ignition parts, belt, a fire extinguisher, flashlight, magnet, and a tire pump.
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Re: What do you carry with you? Cash -- and Triple A Card
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Re: What do you carry with you? AAA card. I actually carry far more than any three cars need. I'm thinking of really scaling back. I have a small canvass Craftsman tool bag, hydraulic bottle jack,flares,fan,belt, Marvel Mystery oil,crank. I have 4 military surplus ammo cans with various stuff like spare dizzy, spare carb, light bulbs. Too much crap really.
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Re: What do you carry with you? A cell phone it's the most important item to have!
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Re: What do you carry with you? AAA card, Don’t ruin your trip carrying an extra car in parts. Some people even carry a glossary of parts. If the car is in that bad a shape stay home. Carry a spare tire, fan belt and set of points and the AAA card. You just opened a major can of worms. .
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Re: What do you carry with you? Definitely a sig p365, am curious also on what other than the sig is a necessity.
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Re: What do you carry with you? When I drove my restored 29 as a daily driver years ago, I just had the bag of original Ford tools, jack and an extra condenser. I had the grease gun loaded with water pump grease and a little tin of Vaseline for the distributor cam and windshield wiper motor. That was all I needed.
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Re: What do you carry with you? HISTORY,not allowed to carry in N.J.I have 200 mile towing with AAA and cell phone.
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Very sorry Mr Rocket, let's hope this gets changed. |
Re: What do you carry with you? History: An S&W M&P 9 for me, plus AAA, cellphone, and a few misc tools and ignition parts under the seat.
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Re: What do you carry with you? I carry a small canvass bag with common hand tools in it under the front seat. In the bag is also a trouble light for checking voltage points, a distributor by-pass cable, a feeler gauge, and a distributor cam wrench. Under the back seat is a spare fan belt, a spare Zenith carburetor and a spare distributor that is timed for my engine. I also carry a spare lower distributor shaft. The shaft is not for me, but for other people. A number of times I have had to use my spare distributor on other people's car during a tour and several times found the one removed had the long shaft on it. I also carry a suitable jack and a lug wrench.
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Re: What do you carry with you? AAA card, and I’ve had to use it....
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Re: What do you carry with you? Haha! Laughing and yet appreciative of all the responses.
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Re: What do you carry with you? I carry tons too much, too much to list here. Am a firm believer if something breaks, it will be something you do not have. So if I carry enough maybe I will not break down.
I do mostly solo driving, am paranoid about getting stuck somewhere. Do not have a significant other to fetch me. Just the way I am. |
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MAFCA Members Roster, just call and they will all show up to repair, you just watch.!!!
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Re: What do you carry with you? WATER. For the radiator or me, whoever is thirsty at the time. A quart of oil, can of PB Blaster, can of ether,( not in the passenger compartment) basic hand tools, wrenches screwdrivers test light ECT, a couple jumper wires, wire nuts, flash lights, a tail and head light bulb, hand crank, bottle jack, blocks for said jack, lug wrench, points/condenser, a couple clean spark plugs, hose clamps, fan belt, carb kit, a pry bar suitable for rotating the engine backwards when the starter binds up, tow strap, a junk blanket to lay on or warmth, a set of channel locks that fit the water pump, a camping shovel, and a roll of paper towels.
And above all else in importance, GOOD pliars and bailing wire. First aid kit ain't a bad idea either. Sent from my E6810 using Tapatalk |
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Why not just a AAA card and a cell phone. It must be terrible contemplating a breakdown every time you start the A. Can’t imagine your trips are much fun ! O |
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Maybe because I don't pay for AAA, Maybe because I'm almost guaranteed no cell service in many areas I go, Or maybe, just maybe, because I enjoy a degree of self reliance, faith in my OWN skills and abilities, and take pride in handling bad situations on my own. Maybe that's it. And contrary to what you may believe, I have more fun with my rattly rusty driver quality A than any restored show queen I've owned. *Add to my last post, a handful of assorted fasteners in the bottom of the tool bag can be a life saver. Sent from my E6810 using Tapatalk |
Re: What do you carry with you? I would like to add though, the phone is a great plan, I do carry one. Try as one might, it's nearly impossible to plan for everything.
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Because I read the news, along with some basic tools and some extra parts.
Don't leave home without it......... |
Re: What do you carry with you? I really think the canvas tool roll is the berries. Bucket boss has the expensive ones, but there are good ones for less than $10. Unroll it and you have all your tools.
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Re: What do you carry with you? When we are on a long trip, we are usually outside phone range so I have to expect that if the car stops, I am the one who will have to get it going. I carry a set of tools (spanners, screw drivers, pliers etc,, jack and handle. There is a distributor and carburettor (never have needed either), some electrical wire, fan belt and test light. A spare tube (from when we couldn't get a decent one) is always there and a stick of Kneedit (an epoxy putty).
Because a repair might take a while, we have a toilet roll, food and water. We have had to make some what I think are clever improvisations but we've always gotten home. IMO, the best thing to take is the gap between your ears filled with knowledge about your car. |
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Yes things can happen, but they can happen on a modern also. I'm certainly not going to let it spoil my fun. That said, I do carry a small tool box, Halotron fire extinguisher and a first aid kit 'just in case'. |
Re: What do you carry with you? Fan belt? Carburetor? Ok now how many of you have ever needed either one. I carry a screwdriver.
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The belt, was after replacing the fan belt as part of "good maintenance". Did it while I had the radiator off, why not, I was there. Threw the take off under the seat. The new one separated about 30 miles from home, ( about a month old, maybe a hundred miles on it.) Put the take off back on and drove home. Sent from my E6810 using Tapatalk |
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I run my 190A out of state to New England Meets, and here is what I carry onboard. 99% of this stuff fits in the front tool box shown in the photo:
Abrasive Paper Axle Hub Gasket (2) Axle Keys (2) Blanket Cable Ties Clamp (2) Coil 12V, Internal Resistor Coil Hi-V Wire Condenser OEM Condenser, Modern Cotter Pin Pick Crank & Lug Nut Wrench Crimper, Wire Terminal Cylinder Head Eye Bolts (2) Distributor, Rebuilt Drum Puller Extension 3/8 x 3” Extension 3/8 x 6” Feeler Gage File Rat Tail Flashlight, LED Float Valve Shim Set Garmin GPS Gasket Paper Gasket Scraper Gasket “A” Water Pump Gasket “B” Water Pump Gasket, Cylinder Head Gloves Grease Grease, Dielectric Hammer, Ball Peen Hardware Assortment Ignition Point Posts (2) Ignition Point Set, OEM Ignition Point Set, Modern Insurance Policy Jack & Handle Knife, Utility Magnet, Telescoping Marker, Black Sharpie Mirror Motor Oil 10W30, Quart Multimeter Nut Drivers 3/16, 1/4, 5/16 Nut Drivers 11/32, 3/8 Nut Drivers 7/16, ½ Paint Brush 2” Pin, Valve Stem Pliers, Slip Joint Pliers, Diagonal Pliers Visegrip 7” Pliers, Water Pump Putty Knife Rags, Several Ratchet 3/8 Drive x 6” Ratchet, Swivel Head Registration & Insurance Rod, Plastic Rope, 32” RTV Silicone, Tube Seal, Rear Wheel Bearing Scissors Scotchbrite Cloth Screw Driver, Offset Screw Driver, Phillips Screw Driver w Holder 1/8 Screw Driver 1/4 Screw Driver 1/4, Short Screw Driver 5/16 Screw Driver, Large Shims, Rear Axle (2) Socket Adapter 1/4 - 3/8 Socket Adapter 3/8 – 1/2 Socket Adapter 1/2 - 3/8 Socket 3/8 Dr x 1/2 Socket 3/8 Dr x 7/16 Socket 3/8 Dr x 1/2 Socket 3/8 Dr x 9/16 Socket 3/8 Dr x 5/8 Socket 3/8 Dr x 11/16 Socket 3/8 Dr x 3/4 Socket, Timing Gear Nut Spark Plug TT10 Spark Plug Gap Tool Stop Leak, Barr’s Tape, Electrical Tape, Duct Test Light, Coil Test Light, Hi-Voltage Rain-X Rotor Timing Gear Timing Pin w Key Ring Tire Irons (3) Tire Pressure Gage Tube Patch Kit Tube Valve Service Tool Tube Valve Puller Tooth Brush Towels, Microfiber (3) Towel, Terrycloth Valve Guide Driver Water, 1 Gallon Water Pump, “A” Wheel Bearing Set, Front Wheel Bearing, Rear Wire AWG 16 x 24” Wire Brush Wire Hangar Wire Strippers Wrench, Adjustable 4” Wrench, adjustable 10” Wrench 1/4 Wrench 3/8 Wrench 7/16 Wrench 1/2 Wrench 9/16 Wrench 5/8 Wrench 11/16 Wrench 3/4 Wrench, Carburetor Jets Wrench Set, Allen Wrench, Nu Rex Timing https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/data:...RAREQEREH/2Q== https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/data:...RAREQEREH/2Q== |
Re: What do you carry with you? Are you serious?
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Re: What do you carry with you? B]That is the funniest, most outrageous post I have ever seen! Hopefully after he gets his laughs he will send us his real list! Hahaha[/B]
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Re: What do you carry with you? I did notice all that and no fan belt.
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Re: What do you carry with you? Bob needs to add a couple of fuses and or circuit breakers, fire extinguisher, first aide kit and a fan belt. Maybe a trailer hitch and trailer... to tow the spare Model A. :rolleyes::rolleyes:
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Re: What do you carry with you? When on a trip with other As, sure would be happy if I broke down and someone like Bob was with. More fun to quick fix and be on my way instead of ending my day waiting for a tow truck.
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Re: What do you carry with you? Bob is definitely the guy we all want to be cruising with us. He should eat free at all the stops.
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Re: What do you carry with you? The usual plus a bottle of aspirins, a few nitro tablets and a wire cutters.
The jack, spare tire, tool bag should go without mention. A roll of paper towels can be handy too. |
Re: What do you carry with you? The usual plus a bottle of aspirins, a few nitro tablets and a wire cutters.
The jack, spare tire, tool bag should go without mention. A roll of paper towels, as already suggested, can de handy. Did anybody mention dry hand cleaner? |
Re: What do you carry with you? I should have a tire pump and fan belt, but i can't find a tire pump anywhere. And anyone under 50 seems to be "What's a V belt?".
I do tend to carry a tiny bottle of oil. Swiss army knife, screwdriver or 2. adjustable spanner. And lately i've been reminded of the value of a packet of chewing gum. Can patch all sorts of leaks with that. Also, a candle and piece of soap. Amazing what you can lube or patch with those. A stick that you can carve threads into with a pocket knife is handy if you lose a sump plug too. Quote:
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Re: What do you carry with you? Bob made a nice post, but I'm curious, I see masking tape in the bag but not on the list? Also, where's the head gasket? I didn't see it on the list or in the picture?
Something I try to do, is carry proven ignition parts. As in not buying new ones for the road kit. I'll do a tune up when the car is running fine, polish the points, and carry those. Nothing more aggravating than defective new parts. Except digging through all the junk I carry trying to find said parts. Anybody carry road flares? Or reflectors? Sent from my E6810 using Tapatalk |
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