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Planning on a road trip in my '32 this year. Wanting to make a list of the stuff I should carry. Can some of you guys, like Da34guy, and others, help compile a list of stuff that I should and shouldn't take. Looking to do about 4000 mile RT.
HELP WOULD BE APPRECIATED.

We go on lots of road trips in our roadster, You need AAA card, GPS,maps,Credit cards and a good wife for a copilot.Look into STREETRODDER ROAD TOURS,We have been on 5 and we have a great time.

Originally Posted by Ronbo

Planning on a road trip in my '32 this year. Wanting to make a list of the stuff I should carry. Can some of you guys, like Da34guy, and others, help compile a list of stuff that I should and shouldn't take. Looking to do about 4000 mile RT.
HELP WOULD BE APPRECIATED.

Ronbo, are you wondering about spare parts, tools, etc??

Mike pretty well summed it up
AAA card, CASH,and lotsa empty road out in front of ya.
If ya build 'em right ya don't need spare parts !!!!!!!!!!!
Oh yaeh DTPOOI (drive the p*ss outta of it)

As far as tools, a couple of screw drivers, a pair of pliers with wire cutting capabilities, a set of 1/4" drive to 9/16" a crescent wrench and tire changing wrench. Parts - some fuses, a 10' piece of wire and a roll of 3M 33+ electrical tape and maybe a head and tail light bulb. Beyond that, cash and/or a credit card will fix most other repairs as much more then a carb adjust or tighten a small loose nut or bolt will need a garage.

This time of year, Sears have a small sets of tools in a plastic box which may cover any usual on-road repairs

A flat screwdriver, pair of pliers and a 6 inch crescent wrench.

I have a story to go with those tools that fit in with the theme of the road trip. I thought I would start a thread where guys to could tell of their experiences on the road instead of hijacking this one.

Richard

don't forget a roll of 200 m.p.h. tape a tube of rtv and a bfh ....ted

If you are a member of the NSRA, don't forget to take your 'Fellow Pages' book. It's the directory of members that are willing to lend a hand if someone needs assistance while on the road. The listing is broken down into each state, then the cities within that state, plus a listing of car club members and the cities they are in. If needed, it would be nice to have someone with a common interest in old cars to help repair yours.

Mike

Thanks guys. A couple of questions:
Jack, what type?
Flat fixer spray can stuff.
Thanks again!

Be a Boy Scout! Be Prepared.

I am not trying to hijack your post, but I have put a link to our road trip.
If you are going in June I would recommend the Black Hills Cruise. It is all driving and beautiful scenery.

As for tools I purchased a couple of tool rolls from Bucket Boss. They are great. You can get a ton of tools in a small area. They will even fit under the seat (and they do not rattle). We had 5000 miles on the car when we started and I had a couple of instances where we needed tools. I would also take a tire patch kit, 12v compressor, fix a flat, and a wal mart screw jack.

Have Fun!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgXINZauUQc

Probably going to start a firestorm, but here goes.

As for the NSRA fellow pages. We currently belong, but will be letting membership expire.

When we broke down I tried to use the fellow pages and this is what I discovered. All of the listings are by state and club. The only way to find anyone close is trying area codes. I finally talked with a couple of guys, they tried to help, but were not much help.

I wound up calling a mechanic (shade tree) and he gave his opinion. I walked about a mile to an auto zone and got the parts. They were kind enough to drive me back to the car.

Take your fellow pages if you are a member, but don't count on them. I would not join the NSRA for that benefit.

As someone who has broken down far from home recently (), I can offer some insight into how to get running again. The AAA membership is essential, it will get you off the road and to somewhere where you can have your car fixed or fix it yourself. Obviously, a cell phone (and charger) are necessary too.

As far as tools, all you can really do is have some aboard for minor repairs. If you put a piston through the block you can't carry enough tools to cure that problem, but most breakdowns are more minor in nature. Stuff like coils going out, wires breaking, relays crapping out, fuel pumps breaking, etc. In my 23 I was able to store enough tools under the seat to fix most small problems, and they came in handy when my brake lights stopped working in Daytona a few years ago.

Besides a complete 3/8 drive set (you can do most minor repairs without a half inch set), I like to carry combination wrenches from 1/4 to 15/16 (that size fits my tie rod ends) vice grips, cresent wrench, allen wrenches, phillips and standard screw drivers, duct tape, hammer, extra wire and terminals, a test light, flashlight, wire ties, electrical tape, and some rags and hand cleaner. Something to lay on under the car is also nice. If you have room, a jack, some wooden blocks or wheel chocks, and a tow strap are nice to have.

Having a common engine and components is helpful too. Exotic mills are cool, except when you blow something far from home. I just found out no one stocks a Ford Racing water pump and had to rebuild mine while at Turkey Run. When I had a simple Chevy 350 I could walk into any Autozone or NAPA and walk out with pretty much any part I needed.

Finally, keep a list of every component you used on your car. Hot Rods are generally put together with various years, makes, and models of parts, and you THINK you will remember you used a 1970 Chevy brake light switch, but when you need to replace it your memory will fail you (Don't ask how I know )

Here are the tools I stuffed under the seat in my 23.

Don

thanks for the more specific info. This is what I was looking for. Incidently, one of the planned trips is from OR to ND, where I grew up. As a kid we camped in the Black Hills and I haven't been back so, maybe the BH and Yellowstone need to be added. Another trip planned is B'ville. I run an sbc with Pertronix, manual fuel pump, carb with a , GM brakes, etc.. so if I break, hopefully a fix can be effected w/o financial pain.
Thanks again guys!!
Run what you brung!

If your trip is planned for later June and you are going as far as the black hills, then plan a little further and attend the MSRA "Back to the 50's" at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. Over 11,000 cars older than 1964 and your 32 coupe would fit right in.

I drive my Beetle alot, and it is about as finiky as they come, especially now that it's getting colder, the engine doesn't run good ( won't cold idle ) until it's up to temp, which takes a while now... I keep a cheap $10 ratchet set from Walmart in the trunk. screwdrivers in the center console, along with some wiring parts, extra points and condensor, Beetle fuses and light bulbs... Mainly if it's going to give issue, it will be the carb or the points.. I have had to stop on the side of the road and tweak ither or... I also have AAA, debit card, Credit card and sometimes cash..

I would also have to agree with Don on writing what parts your using for various cars.. right now with my hotrod, the only part from another vehicle I have gotten for it is the '94 S10 ZR2 rear end ( 8.5" 30 spline 10 bolt ).. so that is the first to go on my list.. When I built my turbo Falcon 6cyl, I had parts in that for many engines/ cars, including SBF ( lifters ), Ford Tempo ( pistons ) and the electronic distributor for a later model 6cyl Ford Fairmont, and the Spectre valve cover hold downs were listed for SBF, so I had a few left over