Tools for the road ( non metric )

[ssffnomad]

Hello. What would you guys suggest for a medium size tool kit ? To be used to go back n forth between a few classic cars. One that has everything meaning, wrench’s , sockets , drivers , pliers & such. What I am saying is I don’t want to carry a additional bag of tools . Grab n go one shot deal.
Non Metric.
T/Y Dave .

 

[Macneil]

To what level do you plan/expect/know how to do while on the road?

That’ll make the kit..

Also, how good is your imagination? Using a tool for the right job is easy but being able to use that took for something else you may not have takes some imagination sometimes.


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[4xdog]

Take a look at what was in the original tool kits for the cars involved. It's surprising how simple a kit needs to be to make basic repairs to most classics.

My 1962 Triumph TR3, for example, needs only a very few tools do do almost anything on the car. Here's how it was illustrated originally:

 

[Ton ton]

Don't forget the non- metric adjustable wrench.

 

[spyerx]

When taking my old 911s on road trips:

jack, lug wrench, fix a flat, fuses, air pump, plug kit, functional spare, spark plugs, plug tool, fan belt, fan wrenches, some wire and cutters and **** connectors, screwdrivers, and a handful of metric wrenches, flash light, and my AAA card.

The typical main issue with older 911s is fouled plugs (not common), snapped fan belts, or flat tires.

 

[M6erfan]

build your own kit.

 

[RTM]

The answer to Macneil's question is really your answer.

I've had to do a valve adjustment on a 400 mile road trip, friend's car just started ticking after sitting overnight. We had everything we needed in a GMTK box (but kinda heavy and big for a 911) except for hand cleaner. Head & Shoulders worked in a pinch.

 

[redtop]

Years ago my father purchased a tool kit made either by Brookstone or Sharper Image that has a large assortment of tools that I have found to be very useful for making home and auto repairs.

Here is a link to a Crescent tool kit currently listed for sale on ebay for just over $100.00, shipping included, that has a large assortment of SAE and metric tools that is somewhat similar to the tool kit my father had purchased: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Craftsman-Tools-170-Piece-Drive-6-12-Point-SAE-Metric-Hand-Mechanical-Kit/272647153516?epid=11031744102&hash=item3f7b09676c:g:K7AAAOSwuMZZAYgg

The Crescent tool kit does have its limitations, however. It does not have all of the tools that I would want to carry with me in one of my classic cars. There is no flashlight, air pressure gauge, or small hammer. Also, there is no place to put these items in the plastic injection molded case.

I recommend that you assemble your own tool kit with tools that you believe may be useful to you if needed.

 

[danielbuck]

I always carry two small, and two larger adjustable wrenches. I find them quite useful on the road. Alot of folks don't like working with them (and at home I usually grab the proper size wrench), but it sure beats carrying a huge load of wrenches everywhere when all you might need to do is tighten a battery cable or something.