<VV> Trip Tools

[Patten Del R Civ AFRL Det 8/PKMA]

For the trip to Lexington last year, we loaded up a bunch of
stuff...electric fuel pump, Pertronix, harmonic balancer, and an alternator
were the big things...and a spare fresh 140 head!  Assorted tools and such
of course...all the spares we never needed...what we did need was a spare
distributor rotor which I didn't have...as it turned out I got the last one
from the indoor vendors!!  That is still hard for me to believe...of course,
Smitty was just across the street at the horse park and I am sure he had
one!!  Other than that it was a great trip!

  Del Patten...CNM...the car with the purple interior

-----Original Message-----
From: virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org
[mailto:virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org] On Behalf Of Bob & Kathy Gilbert
Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2005 6:02 PM
To: 'Bill Kronen'; 'VV'
Cc: corvairs at cybrus.net
Subject: RE: <VV> Trip Tools

Hi Bill,

Just got back form the coast myself.

Everybody has different views and I knew at least one person who refused to
carry any spares or tools as he thought it would jinx the car. To each his
own.

In the spare parts category in the "minimum" grouping I always carry some
fuses, a spare belt and a spare fuel pump. I do occasionally have more
depending on the vehicle in question but I always have these items. A spare
pump is probably not necessary if you have an electric pump.

As for tools, a set of sockets and wrenches from 1/4 to about 3/4, an
assortment of screw drivers, pliers, wire cutters mechanics wire, electrical
tape and vice-grips fits nicely in a small-ish tool box. Again, a lot
depends on the car and I'd probably err on the "overkill" side on a car I
didn't know - but that's just me. If you want to go with the minimum
approach you'll need enough tools to change the belt and the fuel pump IMHO.

Have fun!

Bob


-----Original Message-----
From: virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org
[mailto:virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org] On Behalf Of Bill Kronen
Sent: March 25, 2005 1:49 PM
To: VV
Subject: <VV> Trip Tools

Hey Guys,
In the near future (when the snows are melting in the mountains) I'll be
driving my latest Vair (Thanks Mike) from Victoria BC, over those mountains
to Alberta. While I'm confident that the 66 Monza Coupe with PG will make it
easily, just what tools and supplies should one have on board to make any
extended trip.  This one will be about 15 hours enroute spread over 3-4
days.  I can see where belts may be handy, but what of tools, parts, etc.
Any help wouild be appreciated.  Its a beautiful day here in Rocky Mountain
House with the snow disappearing fast.
Happy Easter to all.
Bill Kronen

63 Spyder vert
66 Monza Coupe

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