What do you carry with you?

[Blue-Truck-Nut]

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.

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[McMimmcs]

Originally Posted by Blue-Truck-Nut

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.

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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

[Blue-Truck-Nut]

Originally Posted by McMimmcs

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

Maybe because I often find myself in non metropolitan areas, where AAA response time can be up to 6 hours,

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.

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[Y-Blockhead]

Originally Posted by McMimmcs

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

IMO, there is no reason to have to "contemplate a breakdown every time you start" a well maintained Model A. I go over my model A after a outing and check it again before the next.

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'.

[Blue-Truck-Nut]

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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[burner31]

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Because I read the news, along with some basic tools and some extra parts.

Don't leave home without it.........

[Jacksonlll]

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.

[Synchro909]

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.

[daren007]

Fan belt? Carburetor? Ok now how many of you have ever needed either one. I carry a screwdriver.

[Blue-Truck-Nut]

Originally Posted by daren007

Fan belt? Carburetor? Ok now how many of you have ever needed either one. I carry a screwdriver.

Yes. Not a complete carb but parts of the kit. After apparently getting bad gas, and having the carb apart 3 times coming home.

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.

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[Bob Bidonde]

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

[daren007]

Are you serious?

[Ruth]

Originally Posted by daren007

Are you serious?

I think Bob is being facetious. Looking at his list, several of his items are duplicates or combined with another item.

[McMimmcs]

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]

[daren007]

I did notice all that and no fan belt.

[The Master Cylinder]

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.

[30 Closed Cab PU]

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.

[History]

Bob is definitely the guy we all want to be cruising with us. He should eat free at all the stops.

[McMimmcs]

Originally Posted by History

Bob is definitely the guy we all want to be cruising with us. He should eat free at all the stops.

Yes unless you needed something simple like a fan belt haha !

[Aarongriffey]

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.