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

[BNCHIEF]

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

[Mitch]

Test light
Two long pieces of wire with alligator clips on the ends
beer
MMO
Hand crank
$$

[Boston Bruce]

What about the AAA card?

[Mitch]

Bruce that was listed on the first post

[BNCHIEF]

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

[Grit Kid]

A lady friend to ride shotgun but........which one??????????????

[BNCHIEF]

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

[1931 Flamingo]

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

[Big hammer]

:-) A Big Hammer !

[Dennis]

First aid kit.

[BNCHIEF]

Tire gauge, spark plugs fanbelt .

[CM2]

Hookers and Blow

[BNCHIEF]

Does that only apply to california cars?

[CM2]

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

[DaWizard]

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

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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

[BNCHIEF]

You have some good additions there Wiz.

[CM2]

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

[BNCHIEF]

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

[DaWizard]

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

[BNCHIEF]

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

[DaWizard]

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

[Mickey]

A better list might be..In the past, while touring, what tools and parts have you actually needed to use?

[BNCHIEF]

Beer.

[Curly]

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.

[Mitch]

Nurex timing wrench

[Mitch]

And a replacement timing gear

[DaWizard]

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]

Wiz what is your procedure?

[DaWizard]

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!

[BILL WILLIAMSON]

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

[JDupuis]

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

[Paul]

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

[Mickey]

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.

[Tom Wesenberg]

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.

[BNCHIEF]

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

[BNCHIEF]

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.

[carolinamudwalker]

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

[Mickey]

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

[BNCHIEF]

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

[plyfor]

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.

[Mitch]

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

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Wiz
What is the deal with the crank bearing mounted on the front tool box lid?

[DaWizard]

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

[Mitch]

[Mitch]

That's brilliant

[Mitch]

Did you make that longer crank handle?

[Mitch]

How did you mount the bearing on the tool box lid?

[DaWizard]

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.

[Mitch]

Thanks