Photo: Original 1930 Model A Travel Kit.
Submitted by: Chris McManemin
New to seasoned owners of our great Model A’s it’s always nice to be prepared when out on the road. Either a short hop to the local store, a medium trip to the town next door or longer day trips. Here are a few suggestions to assist for ease of mind.
Basic Travel Kit:
- Tire Pump
- Tire stem removal tool
- Car Jack
- Tire lug wrench
- Flat Head Screw Drivers
- Philips Screw Drivers
- Crescent Wrench
- 3/8” box wrench
- 7/16” box wrench
- Oil Tin (3n1)
- Basic Medical Kit
- Road Flares
- Pliers
Extra Travel Kit:
- Distributor – Pre-Timed
- Distributor Cap w/rotor
- Carburetor – Pre-Tested
- Carburetor gasket
- Crankshaft Nut Wrench
- Alternator or Generator
- Full Set of Gaskets
- Cell/Mobile Phone
- Hagerty Roadside Assistance
- Water Pump Packing
- Ignition Jumper – A-11576
- Ignition Cable – A-14302
- Quick Point Gap Tool – A-12198
Spare Parts Kit:
- Main Fuse/ Fuses
- Alternator or Generator
- Spare Light bulbs 6 or 12 Volt
- Full water bottle
- Empty water bottle
- Bailing Wire
- Volt Meter & Line Tester
- Electrical tape
- Zip Ties
- Flashlight & good batteries
- Line Tester
- Thread Locker
- Nu-Rex Timing Wrench
These helpful suggestions are to make our travels more confident. The next time traveling and have to stop on the side of the road you have the confidence to size up the situation and get back up and running.
Make Your Day Great!!!
-Chris