In my truck I carry as many tools as possible. I would carry tools, spare belts, spare battery, spare hoses, and a cell phone on full charge! This would necessary for ANY classic car.
Location: Fernandina Beach Fl
Posts: 1,928
My VIN: Getting closer and closer...
Club(s): (DCF)
In my truck I carry as many tools as possible. I would carry tools, spare belts, spare battery, spare hoses, and a cell phone on full charge! This would necessary for ANY classic car.
Location: atlanta, ga, usa, earth, sol, milky way
Posts: 1,088
My VIN: 2072
Club(s): (SEDOC) (DCUK)
Bourbon
Location: Vancouver, BC
Posts: 3,385
My VIN: thirty two 'o five
Club(s): (PNDC)
I keep 1.5 L of coolant on hand too.
It's come in handy when a hose clamp off the pump came loose.
Dave
Here, somewhere.
Location: Stayton, Oregon 97383
Posts: 224
My VIN: 10309
I'm surprised no one has mentioned a web tow rope. I wouldn't want to be working on my car on a narrow road with no pull off. Just put the wings up and the flashers on and someone will stop to check it out. Almost anything can tow you to the nearest gas station or at least a wide part of the road. Just remember to use your brake to slow down the car in front of you so you don't run into their rear end.
Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Posts: 3,047
My VIN: 16510 and carbureted
Club(s): (GCD) (SEDOC) (DCUK)
There is no need for a tow if you fix it on the side of the road or do a band-aid repair. I've come to the conclusion that its easier doing roadside repair than going through the roadside assistance crap.
The last time I called for assistance was because the car wouldn't start. I figured I would call roadside assistance and ask for someone to come and try jump starting the car. I waited an hour for the man to show up. The car didn't jump start, and the driver got cocky and refused to tow me on his flat bed because he was afraid of messing up my car.
To make a long story short, I push started the car a few minutes after he left and I was on my way. A few days later I determined the problem was due to an incorrectly wired circuit breaker.