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  • Touring with the Model A, what's in your toolbox?

    So you are going to take your car on a tour what do you take with ? I will start a list
    tool kit( wrenches,sockets,screwdrivers,mechanics wire
    anti-freeze and oil
    hydraulic bottle jack and chock blocks
    cell phone and 12 air compressor and tire irons and extra tube
    rain gear and flashlight
    LED emergency flashing light(amber) so some one does not rear end you
    spare distributor and coil
    spare bulbs and fuses
    rain x and paper towels
    litter bag
    Tow strap
    AAA
    Anything I left out? I am sure there is

  • #2
    Test light
    Two long pieces of wire with alligator clips on the ends
    beer
    MMO
    Hand crank
    $$
    3~ Tudor's & 1~ Coupe
    Henry Ford said,
    "It's all nuts and bolts"
    "Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible."

    Mitch's Auto Service ctr

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    • Boston Bruce
      Boston Bruce commented
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      What about the AAA card?

    • Mitch
      Mitch commented
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      Bruce that was listed on the first post

  • #3
    #1,2 4&5 #3 at the room and in the parking lot telling lies in the evening.

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    • #4
      A lady friend to ride shotgun but........which one??????????????
      "Bullshit and Brilliance Comes with Age and Experience"

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      • BNCHIEF
        BNCHIEF commented
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        Ed you should drive a depot hack to make your decisions easier.

    • #5
      AAA card and if I drank.......Wild Turkey 101 and beer.........................did I say beer??
      Paul in CT

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      • #6
        :-) A Big Hammer !

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        • #7
          First aid kit.

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          • #8
            Tire gauge, spark plugs fanbelt .

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            • #9
              Hookers and Blow
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              • BNCHIEF
                BNCHIEF commented
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                Does that only apply to california cars?

              • CM2
                CM2 commented
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                open to all the brothers..bunch of freaks out here anyway,gotta package check the hookers..last thing a feller needs is a surprise..

            • #10
              Let's see, what do I have extra in my outside tool box......

              Points
              A&L Condenser
              Spare Distributor
              Spark Plugs
              Rebuilt & Tested Zenith Carburetor & Gasket
              Gloves
              Simple Green Wipes
              Work Rags
              Distributor Setup Tools ie:Nu-Rex Wrench, #3 Coin-cut wrench for the dizzy screw, Magnetic Screw Starter, Plug Wires(Straps), Half Cap, Original Dizzy Body(for setting timing), Dizzy Cap Spring Clips, Rotor, Extra Screw and Cam, Feeler Gauge, Point File.
              Original Style Bendix
              Jumper Cables
              Quart of Oil


              Tool Box.jpg

              Inside the car goodies....
              Alternator
              Water
              Tool Case with basic essentials
              Test Light & Jumper Wire
              Butane Soldering Iron Kit & Butane
              First Aid Kit & Superglue!

              I know there is more, but my morning mind can't remember what so I'll leave it at that for now.


              For those of you wondering just what a #3 Coin-cut tool looks like, here are a couple of pictures. This is the proper tool for the distributor cam screw, If any of you have noticed, it is not a straight cut slot in the head of the screw, it is shallower at the bottom, that is called "coin cut", probably because a dime fits perfectly.

              Coin tool 1.jpgCoin Tool 2.jpgCoin Tool 3.jpg

              Additional tools kept inside the car...

              Hand Crank (original)
              Long Hand Crank(for my car)
              2 Temp Guns (because I don't trust just one)
              Extra Blanket
              Fender Towel

              Last edited by DaWizard; 01-31-2018, 01:57 PM.
              You wana look waaay far up da road and plan yer route because the brakes are far more of a suggestion than a command!

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              • BNCHIEF
                BNCHIEF commented
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                You have some good additions there Wiz.

              • CM2
                CM2 commented
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                some double x babbit and a torch and there is no stopping you...

              • BNCHIEF
                BNCHIEF commented
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                A model AA work truck like your modern truck would fill the bill.

              • DaWizard
                DaWizard commented
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                Chief, this is split up between the front tool box and a plastic flat box inside the car.

              • BNCHIEF
                BNCHIEF commented
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                Remember if you are not fixing your car what about the other folks with you.

              • DaWizard
                DaWizard commented
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                Actually Chief, I don't expect to fix my car, it is the other's cars that I prepare for.

            • #11
              A better list might be..In the past, while touring, what tools and parts have you actually needed to use?
              Last edited by Mickey; 01-28-2018, 12:07 PM.

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              • BNCHIEF
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                Beer.

            • #12
              In Alaska we (Captain Jim) compiled a long list of our club members who live in all corners of the state. We all carry this list in our cars so we have a close contact person in case of a break down. I’ve driven 30,000 thousand miles over the last 4 or 5 years without a single break down, but having that list gives me comfort when I’m alone and many miles from home.

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              • #13
                Nurex timing wrench
                3~ Tudor's & 1~ Coupe
                Henry Ford said,
                "It's all nuts and bolts"
                "Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible."

                Mitch's Auto Service ctr

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                • Mitch
                  Mitch commented
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                  And a replacement timing gear

                • DaWizard
                  DaWizard commented
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                  I can do a quick timing reset on the side of the road before you can pull the timing pin and turn it around to find the dimple!

                • Mitch
                  Mitch commented
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                  Wiz what is your procedure?

              • #14
                I basically do what Nu-Rex says to do, put timing pin in dimple, place wrench on cam over stock body, just loosen screw, turn wrench to take up slack til it reaches the #4 stud, tighten screw. I don't go around 2 or 3 or 6 times to pull up the slack, I just have the screw tight enough to drag the slack.

                This is not brain surgery, it is rocket science!
                You wana look waaay far up da road and plan yer route because the brakes are far more of a suggestion than a command!

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                • #15
                  IF I still had Vermin, I'd carry ANYTHING I "might" need & 27 OTHER things.

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                  • #16
                    Cell phone. I have my own recovery vehicle, if I can't fix it on the side of the road. I've never needed it yet. Jeff
                    Twiss Collector Car Parts

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                    • #17
                      Originally posted by Mickey View Post
                      A better list might be..In the past, while touring, what tools and parts have you actually needed to use?
                      I agree, but I found you can never go wrong with Henry's list.



                      GREASE GUN
                      TOOL BAG
                      ADJUSTABLE WRENCH
                      SPARK PLUG WRENCH
                      PLIERS
                      2 OPEN END WRENCHES
                      (7/16” and ½” and 9/16” and 5/8”)
                      SCREWDRIVER
                      TIRE IRON
                      CRANK
                      TIRE PUMP
                      OWNER’S MANUAL
                      JACK

                      Plus:
                      Bailing Wire
                      Gallon of Water
                      Quart of Oil
                      Tire Chuck
                      Tire Patches

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                      • Mickey
                        Mickey commented
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                        After reading some of those lists I was wondering if I got in the AA forum by mistake. Those have got to be some heavy tool boxes out there.

                    • #18
                      Nobody mentioned ROAD MAP, which I need because those with overdrives like to drive 55.
                      I like to go 45 with my all stock engine and rear end, so I get left behind.

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                      • #19
                        I still keep the old trucker atlas in back or get a good up to date state map wife also has her phone.

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                        • #20
                          When I talk about touring i do not mean a trip to the dairy queen i am talking about long trips, but if a group brings along a little of something you would be able to help, but your comment is still valid Mickey.

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                          • #21
                            You need a 12" piece of 2x6 to put under that bottle jack. watching the jack sink into the soft dirt instead of raising the car is the pits

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                            • #22
                              and let us not forget WD40 and duct tape.
                              Remember-
                              if it moves and isn't supposed to - duct tape
                              if it doesn't move and is supposed to - WD40

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                              • BNCHIEF
                                BNCHIEF commented
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                                Watch Red Green to find out all the uses for duct tape.

                            • #23
                              On a tour in the early 1970' s, we had a cutout lockup when the car parked ( no cut off switch) and caused a huge smoke plume from under the hood. We added a cell phone charger under dash, but carrying paper maps makes sense if no reception-- thanks for that reminder !.
                              Also, paper towels, surgeons gloves, top of gas tank protector, paper disposable funnels.

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                              • #24
                                Originally posted by DaWizard View Post
                                Let's see, what do I have extra in my outside tool box......

                                Points
                                A&L Condenser
                                Spare Distributor
                                Spark Plugs
                                Rebuilt & Tested Zenith Carburetor & Gasket
                                Gloves
                                Simple Green Wipes
                                Work Rags
                                Distributor Setup Tools ie:Nu-Rex Wrench, #3 Coin-cut wrench for the dizzy screw, Magnetic Screw Starter, Plug Wires(Straps), Half Cap, Original Dizzy Body(for setting timing), Dizzy Cap Spring Clips, Rotor, Extra Screw and Cam, Feeler Gauge, Point File.
                                Original Style Bendix
                                Jumper Cables
                                Quart of Oil


                                Tool Box.jpg
                                Originally posted by DaWizard View Post

                                Wiz
                                What is the deal with the crank bearing mounted on the front tool box lid?
                                3~ Tudor's & 1~ Coupe
                                Henry Ford said,
                                "It's all nuts and bolts"
                                "Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible."

                                Mitch's Auto Service ctr

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                                • #25
                                  Well, since you asked I will tell.

                                  See, out here I am known for my tune-ups, and am often asked to "prove it". So, I am frequently hand cranking Wheezer to prove it, and after installing the tool box I was unable to use the original crank, which I also carry inside the car, I was moved to make a hand crank that could be used with the box. Now, trying to keep inline with the period, I figured it would be closer to correct to use a crank bearing, which has served two purposes. It is a conversation piece, and a support for the new hand crank!


                                  Tool Box.jpgOG Crank.jpgNew Crank 2.jpgNew Crank 1.jpg
                                  You wana look waaay far up da road and plan yer route because the brakes are far more of a suggestion than a command!

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                                  • Mitch
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                                  • Mitch
                                    Mitch commented
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                                    That's brilliant

                                  • Mitch
                                    Mitch commented
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                                    Did you make that longer crank handle?

                                  • Mitch
                                    Mitch commented
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                                    How did you mount the bearing on the tool box lid?

                                  • DaWizard
                                    DaWizard commented
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                                    The long crank was provided by one of the club members and he thought it was from some type of truck or stationary engine. I cut about 6" off it and relocated the T pin.
                                    Drilled and tapped 2 holes on the bearing then using plywood built it up to a workable level for the crank. While fabricating the sling mount for the box I made sure it would hang low enough that I could use a crank. If you look at that first picture you can see the wood block.
                                    Last edited by DaWizard; 01-31-2018, 02:24 PM.

                                  • Mitch
                                    Mitch commented
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                                    Thanks

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