Brass is Best Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 With the summer touring season fast approaching what do you always carry in your car? Tool kit? Candy? Sleeping bag? Kitchen Sink? Duct Tape? What do you consider essential for the ultimate travel survival kit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimy Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 For me, depends on the car and how far from home. Generally....in addition to the Traveling Tool Bag.... Gorilla Tape; ~6 ft of mechanics wire; electrical tape; Rain-X, half-left rolls of white and blue paper towels; Leatherman tool or similar; 3 or 4 red shop rags; distributor cap box containing cap, rotor, points, condenser (but see below); spare fuel filter; fan belt; PROVEN jacking equipment including 15" square of plywood; ground cloth if not coveralls; gallon jug of coolant; wheel chock or something to serve as one; one spare tube; plastic film canister (remember those?) full of water pump grease; JB Weld and waterproof epoxy for radiator leaks. ALWAYS, even just around the block: Halon or Halonite fire extinguisher, readily accessible Cars with wiping-design rotors (my 1918 & 1925): small container of Vaseline Vacuum tank cars: small funnel, 2 metal 16 oz cans (Chemtool, etc) of gasoline Dual point cars (1930, 1934, 1936): A spare distributor head with bench-synchronized points (can change the head in 5 minutes on side of road, but it's nearly impossible to adjust points without removing distributor head from engine, for clearance/visibility reasons) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cahartley Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 10" vice grips, pliers, 10" and 8" adjustable wrenches, medium screw driver, breaker bar with 6 point sockets to fit the plugs and lug nuts, spark plug and a coil. I figure if I can't fix whatever with those tools I'm screwed anyway....... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimy Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 Good point on the coil. The rest of your stuff is in my Traveling Tool Bag which I'm sworn to NEVER raid at home. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Walling Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 I always carry a coat in the trunk in case of breakdown in the winter. Bought a new car in 2003 and a new coat, Its still in the trunk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1940TORPEDO Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 Cell phone and Credit Card 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 (edited) We carry a fire extinguisher in our 1931 DB coupe. Had a couple of "under the dash" wiring fires. Luckily, I got the fires out before major damage was done to the car. Never again will I be without fire prevention in that car. Edited March 31, 2017 by keiser31 (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 Essential for the ultimate travel survival kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhigdog Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 Took the words right out of my mouth. Only a Colt in stainless steel...................Bob 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ch1929 Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 10 hours ago, Grimy said: Vacuum tank cars: small funnel, 2 metal 16 oz cans (Chemtool, etc) of gasoline Never leave home with out them, fire extinguisher, cell phone and tool kit with ignition parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GARY F Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 Rubber fuel line hose plus most of what is above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
414TATA Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 AAA Card 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brass is Best Posted April 1, 2017 Author Share Posted April 1, 2017 With early cars never forget a pump oiler, water pump grease and graphite packing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilgrim65 Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 (edited) Enlightening to say the least My list:- not very mechanical , so only basic tools , screwdriver and pliers Ruby essentials, easystart and gallon of gas as others mentioned, cell phone and credit card pretty boring really apart from an AK47, only Kidding! cheers pilgrim Edited April 1, 2017 by Pilgrim65 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarFreak Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 8 hours ago, 414TATA said: AAA Card My preference is the phone number for Hagerty Road Service. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty_OToole Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 (edited) I've taken to carrying small bottles of hot sauce and steak sauce (for hamburgers) since restaurants never seem to have any good sauce. Edited April 2, 2017 by Rusty_OToole (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 Rusty, now THAT'S a sensible answer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victorialynn2 Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 (edited) Every one of my dad's cars has a tire pressure gauge in the glovebox. Edited April 1, 2017 by victorialynn2 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty_OToole Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 1 hour ago, GregLaR said: Rusty, now THAT'S a sensible answer! Thanks lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kali01 Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 (edited) credit card and cellphone Edited April 1, 2017 by kali01 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brass is Best Posted April 1, 2017 Author Share Posted April 1, 2017 (edited) I once read an old list of motoring supplies pre 1910. I wish I could find the list again. It included a lot of interesting items. Here is what I remember. Tool kit. Rope. Tent. Blankets. Several day supply of food and water. Pots and pans. Coffee. Block and tackle. Spare Gasoline and Oils. Spare tires. Tire patches. Compass. Maps. Matches. Lantern. Guns (Not just one). Shovel. Ax. Edited April 1, 2017 by Brass is Best (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 (edited) Modern cars. Triple A card, Cell phone if I remember it, Credit Cards. Antique 1915 Buick, Screw driver, Adjustable wrench, Pair of Pliers, Water Pump Pliers, Water pump packing. Extra spark plugs, Spark Plug Wrench, Spare Inner Tube. Extra water. Extra Oil. Rags, Length of copper tubing to syphon full out of the gas tank and fill the vacuum fuel pump if there is a problem. Several tin cans and a small funnel. Best of all, a woman for company most of the time. Chevy Suburban tow and service vehicle. A complete arsenal of tools. Oils and elixirs for repair of most anything mechanical and electrical. Dandy Dave! Edited April 1, 2017 by Dandy Dave (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Schramm Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 Always take a volt-ohm-meter also 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick8086 Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 (edited) Just in the expensive ones.. Edited April 2, 2017 by nick8086 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
46 woodie Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 One simple think I carry, aside from the required tools, are three or four large garbage bags. They fold absolutely flat and come in handy if you need to get under your car for some reason. A lot cleaner laying on a plastic bag than the road. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BillP Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 Usually one of the dogs, always one of the Kimber 1911s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ted sweet Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 fire extinguser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Dobbin Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 What do I always carry? Fire Extinguisher, Small tools, AAA Card, Cell Phone, Windex, Quick detailer When on National Tours like the Glidden, Sentimental or Founder's Tours, I take spare parts that await my return to the motor home or trailer. My theory is that when I get back there with AAA or the sweep trailer, I can change cloths and fix my cars and offer help to others. Another suggestion is the cell #'s of a few others on the tour and pre-read the tour instructions that are usually full of HELP numbers. Happy Motoring., Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty_OToole Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 A while back someone posted an old magazine article from 1907, tips for lady motorists by a lady motorist. She suggested carrying certain supplies, like spare hankies, powder puffs, gloves, chocolates, and a revolver. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BillP Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 Not to hijack, but "modern" people today cannot understand the pervasiveness of firearms in American life not so long ago. When I was 16 and looking for my first car, my dad and I drove a couple small towns away to look at a 12 cylinder Packard coupe. It was the first car I had seen with two glove compartments. The left one had a dozen or so .38 spl. shell casings in it, along with the usual flotsam. Coulda bought that car on that summer day in 1964 for one thousand dollars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick8086 Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 If I go to a meet.. I like this.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 12 hours ago, BillP said: Not to hijack, but "modern" people today cannot understand the pervasiveness of firearms in American life not so long ago. When I was 16 and looking for my first car, my dad and I drove a couple small towns away to look at a 12 cylinder Packard coupe. It was the first car I had seen with two glove compartments. The left one had a dozen or so .38 spl. shell casings in it, along with the usual flotsam. Coulda bought that car on that summer day in 1964 for one thousand dollars. Time, Place and Value... Yes BillP, wouldn't we all love a second chance now? I remember my father relating a story many times when I was a kid, of how he'd just rotated out of the navy after WWII in late '45 and at the end of our street was a Shell service station. On the lot sat a Duesenberg for sale, he couldn't recall the year but said it was a dual cowl phaeton. Asking price was $600. It sat there a long time at that price. Just old enough to be a big old tub and not old enough to be considered a real collectible in 1945. Years later I met another fellow who, independently, confirmed the same story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
62BillT Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 (edited) Every vehicle I have carries a Fire Extinguisher. Then some of the regular stuff too, lol. Edited April 4, 2017 by 62BillT (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 My kit is very simple.......NOTHING! A properly prepared car is sorted and reliable. Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVES89 Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 My wife. And if she behaves I let her out of the trunk... lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cahartley Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 12 hours ago, edinmass said: My kit is very simple.......NOTHING! A properly prepared car is sorted and reliable. Ed ........then why are parts made? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimy Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 (edited) Connection glitch on this one, scroll down, please Edited April 5, 2017 by Grimy explained edit of blank post (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimy Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 12 hours ago, edinmass said: My kit is very simple.......NOTHING! A properly prepared car is sorted and reliable. Ed Not even air in the spare tires, which might inhibit in the proper fit of the sidemount covers. Eddie, you're tempting Fate with that overconfidence, especially considering your lead foot! :-) I will say your cars are always very well prepared. My philosophy is that if I have it, I won't need it--and vice versa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick8086 Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 If I go to a meet a camera.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 10 hours ago, Grimy said: you're tempting Fate with that overconfidence In 1948 a doctor slapped my bare ass and installed the overconfidence app, been running on it ever since. Fate ain't bad, I could never have planned the last six decades. And it is amazing how many mistake over confidence as arrogance. Well, how would they know. Fix my own car, check it, and go anywhere. I don't even run a bulb in my trunk light! Bernie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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