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Originally Posted by ronn
I would enjoy the car as is and ease into changing everything out..........
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Ben - ronn has it nailed. Change out the safety-related stuff (like you already have headlights and taillights, maybe seat belts?), change out wear items (oil, lube, tires if necessary, brake adjustments) but otherwise get to know your new family member as she is. Over the years I've wasted a lot of time and money on things that really didn't need to be done to enjoy and learn about a new car.
And it looks from your avitar photo that you have a little one. The Town Sedan is the perfect family car (but I may be a little biased, as I have two TS). Don't forget the car seat for him/her! What a great way to grow up with Grandpa's car.
As far as tools: I carry a jack, lug wrench and tire irons; a set of 3/8" drive sockets; a set of combination wrenches; and a small tool bag with feeler gauges and assorted pliers, cutters, screwdrivers and a couple of different sized adjustable wrenches. Nothing fancy or extensive, a lot of these are extras I had lying around my shop. I also carry a jump box, a small battery-powered air compressor and a cheap multi-meter. Over the years I have, or someone I have been with has, used most of these. But your best tools are your brain, your credit card and your AAA card. Don't obsess about tools.