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Offline JH27N0B

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Challenger "first aid kit" ideas
« on: August 04, 2007 - 01:27:35 PM »
I guess I've been lucky over the last 10 years, my '70 Challengers have been pretty reliable driving to shows and cruises.  I have found some problems from time to time but nothing that left me beside the road with the hood up or at a car show 60 miles from home with a car that won't start.  At a recent show I was sitting there with some friends and they started talking about problems and adventures they have had over the years with their cars and some of the stuff they carry with them in case of problems.  It got me thinking I better put together a "first aid" kit too.
I have started putting some stuff together, so far I have:
Assorted phillips head and flat blade screwdrivers
3/8, 5/16, 1/2" combination wrenches
adjustable wrench
pliers
spare starter relay
spare ballast resistor
a few spare ignition wires/coil lead
Any more ideas for what I should toss in my bag?  I don't want to get to carried away and end up having to tow a trailer of tools and spare parts with though! ;)




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Re: Challenger "first aid kit" ideas
« Reply #1 on: August 04, 2007 - 03:10:25 PM »
http://www.iowamidland.com/ctk148mp.htm

I carry this exact same case. It folds up to about 16" X 20" and about 2.5" thick. I have all Snap-On and Craftsman at home but I don't want to put 'em all in a bag or get a little tool box to lug around. This thing is sleek and travels nice.
I even layed on it instead of the lava like asphalt when doing a roadside transfer case fill up. BTW, never buy a Duromax 4x4.
Also, carry a plug kit for your tires.

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Re: Challenger "first aid kit" ideas
« Reply #2 on: August 04, 2007 - 03:43:01 PM »
Fan belts and something to fix leaky rad hoses.
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Re: Challenger "first aid kit" ideas
« Reply #3 on: August 04, 2007 - 03:45:21 PM »
voltage regulator. multimeter. some sort of jumper (fused) if you pop your fusible link due to a bad voltage regulator that'll go fromthe alt output, to the starter relay lug. zip ties, duct tape, hammer.  :biggrin:


i dont drive mine as much as i used to, nor as far. However i do keep a full set of 3/8 sockets, short/deep, extensions, rachet. screwdrivers, full 1/4-3/4 wrenches and a mulitmeter on me at all times.
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Re: Challenger "first aid kit" ideas
« Reply #4 on: August 04, 2007 - 03:53:55 PM »
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Offline JH27N0B

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Re: Challenger "first aid kit" ideas
« Reply #5 on: August 04, 2007 - 08:20:17 PM »
Great ideas everyone.  First on my shopping list will be a tire plug kit.  I wouldn't use my car's space saver spare even if the inflator cannistor was real and full!  And I know fix a flat makes a mess, I'd never thought of a tire plug kit.  :thumbsup:
I have a made up a tool pouch that is now full of tools and spares.  I think I will need a bigger bag though.
I was expecting someone to answer like this: :lol:





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Re: Challenger "first aid kit" ideas
« Reply #6 on: August 06, 2007 - 05:46:05 PM »
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Re: Challenger "first aid kit" ideas
« Reply #7 on: August 06, 2007 - 06:18:04 PM »
Don't forget fluids.  Oil, filter & anti-freeze.  Blew a filter gasket once and having a spare saved my a$$.

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Re: Challenger "first aid kit" ideas
« Reply #8 on: August 06, 2007 - 06:47:07 PM »
How about some Silver Stallion or equivalent for fixing a leaking rad.  Hand cleaner and a small adjustable wrench are good too.
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Re: Challenger "first aid kit" ideas
« Reply #9 on: August 06, 2007 - 07:17:30 PM »
Fluids(oil,trans and brake) and a small array of tools ie wrenchs, sockets, vise grips ect.  Also i usually carry a small bottle jack with me because more than once ive just about killed myself using a bumper jack.

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Re: Challenger "first aid kit" ideas
« Reply #10 on: August 06, 2007 - 07:27:52 PM »
McGyver and a cell phone..............    :bigsmile:    :cooldancing:   
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Re: Challenger "first aid kit" ideas
« Reply #11 on: August 06, 2007 - 07:39:09 PM »
I did not see flashlight listed, I would not pack a plug kit unless you want to ruin your tires. Choose a spare you can use on front and back, its highly unlikely you will have more than one flat at a time and if you lose 2 tires your car is probably ready for a trailer anyway. Looks like you have pretty much everything else covered. Man I am starting to get itchy for my car and its soooo far away from being done. Oh well, I love this place because it keeps me motivated and there is always a new idea to read about.
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Re: Challenger "first aid kit" ideas
« Reply #12 on: August 06, 2007 - 08:02:03 PM »
If you're using the chrysler ignition: pickup coil and ignition module
thermostat and gasket
hose fixing tape (can't remember the brand name but it's self vulcanizing)
one of those universal belts you can trim to size
Bottled water and some food of some kind that will keep - just in case
Blanket - for the same reason
Cash - $20 in smaller bills and change for a pay phone- seemed like whenever I broke down somewhere it was always when I had about 3 dollars on me.
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