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Fatherof3 · 03-17-2016, 12:58 PM

Putting together a tool kit to carry in a 65 C20, mechanically stock with 292 / 4spd. What is the largest wrench or socket I could need for a repair?

I'm thinking a shock mount bolt or nut is probably the largest thing I would ever need to deal with?

Would I need any deep sockets?

I did get a spark plug socket.

Thanks

TJ's Chevy · 03-17-2016, 01:05 PM

Believe a 13/16 is the size of the lug for a 3/4 ton and probably the largest on the truck.

**aerotruk63** · 03-17-2016, 02:34 PM

I have an original GM kit for my truck.

1- Philips Screwdriver
1- Flat Screwdriver
1-13/16 Spark Plug Socket ( used with Philips Screwdriver )
1- Small Ball Peen Hammer
3/8-7-16 Combination Wrench
1/2- 9/16 Combination Wrench
5/8- 3/4 Combination Wrench

Tools were originally supplied by Vlchek.
Pouch is clear plastic with a medium blue plastic backing ( not black as in the picture )
Very hard to find, well at least for me it was.

chevy_mike · 03-17-2016, 03:32 PM

My tool kit is open wallet... insert AAA card... LOL

Mathew21 · 03-17-2016, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chevy_mike

My tool kit is open wallet... insert AAA card... LOL

Lol I have carry one too.

jdl71 · 03-17-2016, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aerotruk63

I have an original GM kit for my truck.

1- Philips Screwdriver
1- Flat Screwdriver
1-13/16 Spark Plug Socket ( used with Philips Screwdriver )
1- Small Ball Peen Hammer
3/8-7-16 Combination Wrench
1/2- 9/16 Combination Wrench
5/8- 3/4 Combination Wrench

Tools were originally supplied by Vlchek.
Pouch is clear plastic with a medium blue plastic backing ( not black as in the picture )
Very hard to find, well at least for me it was.

That and a 4 way lug wrench would probably handle 90% of roadside repairs.

Fatherof3 · 03-17-2016, 09:17 PM

Just added a ignition point file and feeler gauge to my list

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BR3W CITY · 03-17-2016, 11:26 PM

I run an LS motor, so I don't have to carry stuff like point files...but I do have to carry a full extra set of metric wrenches.

03-17-2016, 12:58 PM	#1
Fatherof3 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: North Bend Wa Posts: 355	What size tools to carry? Putting together a tool kit to carry in a 65 C20, mechanically stock with 292 / 4spd. What is the largest wrench or socket I could need for a repair? I'm thinking a shock mount bolt or nut is probably the largest thing I would ever need to deal with? Would I need any deep sockets? I did get a spark plug socket. Thanks __________________ 65 C20 292 4spd 4:56 Eaton HO52 Last edited by Fatherof3; 03-17-2016 at 02:23 PM.

03-17-2016, 01:05 PM	#2
TJ's Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: What size tools to carry? Believe a 13/16 is the size of the lug for a 3/4 ton and probably the largest on the truck. __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

03-17-2016, 02:34 PM	#3
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: What size tools to carry? I have an original GM kit for my truck. 1- Philips Screwdriver 1- Flat Screwdriver 1-13/16 Spark Plug Socket ( used with Philips Screwdriver ) 1- Small Ball Peen Hammer 3/8-7-16 Combination Wrench 1/2- 9/16 Combination Wrench 5/8- 3/4 Combination Wrench Tools were originally supplied by Vlchek. Pouch is clear plastic with a medium blue plastic backing ( not black as in the picture ) Very hard to find, well at least for me it was. __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1

03-17-2016, 03:32 PM	#4
chevy_mike Never Ending Projects Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,836	Re: What size tools to carry? My tool kit is open wallet... insert AAA card... LOL __________________ . 1965 C10 Panel, Tiki Express http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=506580 SOLD 1968 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod Hauler http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313233 SOLD 1965 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415702 SOLD We were given two ears and one mouth for a reason... listen twice as much and speak half as often...

03-17-2016, 09:17 PM	#7
Fatherof3 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: North Bend Wa Posts: 355	Re: What size tools to carry? Just added a ignition point file and feeler gauge to my list . __________________ 65 C20 292 4spd 4:56 Eaton HO52

03-17-2016, 11:26 PM	#8
BR3W CITY meowMEOWmeowMEOW Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MKE WI Posts: 7,128	Re: What size tools to carry? I run an LS motor, so I don't have to carry stuff like point files...but I do have to carry a full extra set of metric wrenches. __________________ *'66 Short Step / SD Tuned / Big Cam LQ4 / Backhalfed /Built 4l80e / #REBUILDEVERYTHING* MY BUILD THE H8RDCPTR //\\ MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL REV J HD

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