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11-28-2007, 07:39 AM
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Roadside help...
If you guys were to build a roadside "first aid" kit for your truck what parts extra parts would you include? just trying to start thinking about this because i plan to take my truck on some long road trips in the fall and id like to be a bit prepaird. so all the guys that have been driving and working on these trucks for years feel free to chime in with what you think would be good to store in the tool box of one of these trucks...
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11-28-2007, 08:05 AM
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Re: Roadside help...
cellphone and credit card// water/ basic handtools/small floor jack/ pieces of wood 2x4 and 4x4's// a length of sturdy rope or chain/ duct tape and wire/ candy bars/small poly tarp// all are good but the best is to spare no expence in the upkeep and updating of your truck
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11-28-2007, 09:50 AM
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Re: Roadside help...
Cell phone with phone numbers for emergency call list, nice assortment of hand tools.
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11-28-2007, 10:43 AM
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Re: Roadside help...
Set of points and condensor or ignition module.(Swap out using this one and replacing at tune up time).Small roll of wire,electrical and baling.Electrical tape.Hammer,and blow mold tool kit.I think I gave 50-60 bucksa at Sears for the one i carry.Duct tape.Pipe for extension on lug wrench.Just some stuff I usually carry.
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11-28-2007, 10:45 AM
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Re: Roadside help...
Spare Belts, Hose patch kit,
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11-28-2007, 12:49 PM
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Re: Roadside help...
Flat tire repair kit and a few cans of fix a flat. A flashlight is useful as well...
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11-28-2007, 01:22 PM
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Re: Roadside help...
Spare tire.
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11-28-2007, 02:18 PM
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Re: Roadside help...
fire extinguisher, AAA card
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11-28-2007, 06:53 PM
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Re: Roadside help...
all of these are pretty good things, anyone ever carried anything unusual that helped get them through a jamb?
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11-28-2007, 07:21 PM
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Re: Roadside help...
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I've also heard of rocker arms breaking so an extra one of those might do in a pinch. Assorted fuses, test light, battery terminal/cable end cleaning tool, wire brush. I'm also going to put in another plug for AAA membership. Edit: Just saw another post that reminded me of something. WD40 is good for drying out a distrbutor cap. Last edited by 71tahoe; 11-28-2007 at 07:40 PM. |
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11-28-2007, 08:08 PM
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11-28-2007, 08:15 PM
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Re: Roadside help...
Also, I keep my old points and condenser. I had the wire break on a brand new condenser and replaced it with the old one on the side of the road.
It helps to have a blanket to throw over the engine when you have to lay on top of it. |
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11-28-2007, 09:35 PM
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Re: Roadside help...
Hose clamps and zip ties have saved many of my days.
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11-28-2007, 10:11 PM
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Re: Roadside help...
have many of you had any problems with wiring grimlins in these old trucks breaking you down on the side of the road?
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11-28-2007, 10:36 PM
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11-28-2007, 10:47 PM
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I now carry some primary wire, a digital multimeter, connectors and a crimping tool.
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11-28-2007, 10:47 PM
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might need to check into that, i have no head lights but my turn signals in the grille work, havent really gotten to mess with it yet since ive been busy putting the new motor in, are the dimmer switches for these trucks still readily available and inexpensive enough at napa, orielys , advanced, etc? |
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11-28-2007, 11:03 PM
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Part Number: UDS419 Price $4.99
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11-28-2007, 11:06 PM
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Re: Roadside help...
 you need everthing mentioned, but there is one thing you dont need if you brake down. "your wife" leave her at home.
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11-28-2007, 11:06 PM
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Re: Roadside help...
Tow strap, jumper cables, toilet paper, carb kit, voltage regulator, fuel pump, starter brushes & bendix, alternator brushes & bearing, electric wire, non-electric wire, electrical tape, duct tape, Permatex liquid & #2, wheel bearings & some grease, spark plugs, points & condenser (or HEI module), 12v droplight, flashlights (big & small), fuel hose, vacuum hose, zip ties, multimeter, timing light, WD-40, Break-Free CLP, ATF, motor oil, WSW fluid, propane torch, solder, jack stands, air tank, 12v compressor, old towels, cheap coveralls, a chunk of refrigerator box, big trash bags, umbrella, the list goes on and on.
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11-29-2007, 02:38 PM
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Re: Roadside help...
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 It sounds like my dad was packing for this trip - The only guy I know who used 250 feet of clothes line to tie a push mower onto a snowmobile trailer... His favorite reply was, "Have I ever lost one?"  I think it would be easier to just have your destination shipped to you... considering how much fuel it'll cost for the double trailered semi that will be following you with all your stuff.... Then again, if you have that much room, why not toss in a 4 post lift and a pit while we're at it! think about it... think about it... here it comes.... a pit? I'm going to have to log off before everyone comes to my office to see what's so funny!
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11-29-2007, 10:32 PM
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[QUOTE=Luvlegs;2466082](choke)... HAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
It sounds like my dad was packing for this trip - The only guy I know who used 250 feet of clothes line to tie a push mower onto a snowmobile trailer... His favorite reply was, "Have I ever lost one?" QUOTE] It sounds like your dad was one heck of a smart man!  i haul parts for the salvage yard i work for and id always rather have them overly strapped to the flatbed than underly strapped. one of the guys i work with had a full size ford van bumper fly off the truck at 70mph once..... didnt hit anybody thank god but the bumper was a bent up wreck!
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