things needed for the road

[captndan]

If you are so unsure about your cars reliability you really should stay home and work on it. Otherwise have someone follow you with a trailer.

[woodiewagon46]

One simple thing I can suggest is a few 55gal. garbage bags to place under the car in case you need to do something under it. It's a lot nicer laying on plastic than blacktop. They take up zero room.

[burner31]

Originally Posted by JohnB15632

I am sorry I posted the tool list. This is exactly why it is not worth posting any ideas here.

John:
Keep posting
I come here for the great information
and
the equally great humor

[Lona]

A cell phone and AAA card with 100 mile tow program.

Glen

[pgerhardt]

One thing to keep in mind is if you (like me) have a trunk behind your spare (picture 1-2), there is not enough room to get the crank/lug wrench in there to remove the spare without removing the trunk (which is bolted to the trunk rack). So I carry a cheap HF breaker bar, 13/16 socket, and short extension(picture 3) that will do the job as well as making it easier to loosen the other lugs.

[Tom Wesenberg]

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I know my parts are good before I drive anywhere, so all I carry is a spare fan belt, points, coil, and condenser. If any of these parts fail, then I can be back on the road in minutes and drive home.

[Fordfan29]

There are some very good suggestions but I believe you have all missed one good thing to carry. We have been driving seriously since 1984 & have been all over the western U.S. & Canada. We carry a long list of parts & tools that I have seen used on many roadside seminars. The missing piece is a "For Sale" sign! I use it to threaten the car if things get serious. It also lightens the mood for most of the people involved.

[Clem Clement]

Some folks I know have great too ls in their garage at home, but travel with their POS tools in the Model A.

[denniskliesen]

Originally Posted by Clem Clement

When I was touring in DC and Northern VA a good bit, I carried lots of spares for the tour group. Everyone in the tour had a copy of my list and theirs as well. Many of these items were added based on the experience s of the road:

I didn't see it on your list so I think you might have forgotten one of the most important things... toilet paper.

[Licensed to kill]

Originally Posted by denniskliesen

I didn't see it on your list so I think you might have forgotten one of the most important things... toilet paper.

About half way down the list... "rags".

[glenn in camino]

In my deluxe delivery, I carry one of everything I've ever had trouble with. I hardly ever use any of it, but I have lots of room and I travel with no worries

[Tom Wesenberg]

Originally Posted by denniskliesen

I didn't see it on your list so I think you might have forgotten one of the most important things... toilet paper.

That is so true. Just the other day I was in Wisconsin searching through a junk yard for car parts, and it never fails, when you get to the far end of the yard, it's time to GO.

[BILL WILLIAMSON]

DON'T forget Baling Wire & String & Duck Tape!
Bill Prepared

[Gold Digger]

A flat screwdriver, a 8 inch crescent wrench, and a pair of channel locks has done me for over 50 years. I do also carry an extra set of points, condenser and coil. I've been lucky and never had to use them but some other people I was traveling with have.

[daveymc29]

off topic wrong place
dave

[ArtimusGordon]

Originally Posted by Gold Digger

A flat screwdriver, a 8 inch crescent wrench, and a pair of channel locks has done me for over 50 years. I do also carry an extra set of points, condenser and coil. I've been lucky and never had to use them but some other people I was traveling with have.

The large tool & parts list is handy for long trips but your are fine for short adventures using what came with tha original Model A. I carry a tested distributor and carburetor under the front seat. The distributor is timed and ready for replacing a suspect distributor. The list is GREAT for accumulating Model A parts and tools for your home shop. I belong to the local Model A club in Grants Pass and would like to welcome you to our club meetings. Our membership chairman is Chuck Green. His phone number is 541-471-9214. Please give him a call for more information and WELCOME to Ford Barn. Art Peary, Henry’s Lady, Grants Pass,OR.

[V4F]

all you can carry + cell phone + towing insurance

[NCRebel]

I'll jump in with the obvious. Duct tape (electrical or friction tape is better) and tie wire is good for any car. I also keep a bottle for water (radiator).

[michael a]

Originally Posted by BILL WILLIAMSON

DON'T forget Baling Wire & String & Duck Tape!
Bill Prepared

Is that instead of toilet paper?

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[Tom Wesenberg]

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