On Tue, 26 Aug 2003 12:31:06 -0500, "MN AirHead" left Mt Vesuvius in a state of jealous awe as he began spewing from the mouth thusly:
Howdy.
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>There's been a ton of activity on the website I do.... everyone wants to
>have a packing list for an emergency kit.
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>I checked Muir and found some items... and have added some based on road >failures.
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>The thought would be to make a kit that can be assembled at a swap meet and
>fit into a milk crate.
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>John Stafford always laughs at me pulling a complete long-block on road
>trips... maybe this will eliminate some of the road trip bulk
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>===========Around Town Version=============
>Muir Book
>Tool Kit
>Test Light
>Jumper Wire w/Alligator Clips
>Voltage Regulator
>Oil
>Loaded Distributor (new points, condensor and cap)
>Plug Wires & Plugs
>Generator Pulley
>Accelerator Cable
>Battery Cable Ends
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>========Road Trip Version -- Add to the Around Town Version======= >Loaded Heads
>Oil Pump
>Valve Gaskets
>Oil Gaskets
>Carburator
>A Real VW Manual
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>Am I forgetting anything???? I've thought about seals on the road trip
>version and/or a clutch plate.... thought would be to bring a small box that
>would fix most break downs with things not commonly available
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>Your postings would be greatly helpful.
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>T.
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Fan/generator/alternator belt. Baling wire. Duct tape. Extra fuses. Bottle of water to drink (for road trip version). Fire extinguisher. Cell phone. Antifreeze...*cough*... :-)
-- Travis (Shaggie) '63 VW Camo Baja...
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corrodes the vessel that carries it.The statements above reflect my own opinions and experiences and nothing more.I don't pretend to be a professional mechanic, politician, philosopher,attorney, or chiropractor.Take any advice in this post at your own risk, and with a grain of salt."Milk is for babies. Beer is for men." - Arnold Schwarzenegger