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Jul 8, 2008 | 07:32 PM

#21

JD'S WHITE 93

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Quote:

Originally Posted by tobijohn

I don't need any of that stuff. I've got Jim Garren (toptechx6) twenty minutes away...

I wish I could get Pete K to move to Ohio, I tried hiring him but I think he was afraid his job description would include working on my car.

Jul 8, 2008 | 07:33 PM

#22

floridamale

Safety Car

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From: Vero Beach Florida

A fricken distributor wrench to set the timing

Jul 8, 2008 | 07:40 PM

#23

'Shifter

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St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16-'17

NCM Member '09

I didn't see it on anyone's list, but a good fuel pressure gauge is nice to have.....

Jul 8, 2008 | 07:41 PM

#24

JD'S WHITE 93

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Good hand tools, an indexable head ratchet, wobbles, extensions and swivel sockets.

Jul 8, 2008 | 07:43 PM

#25

floridamale

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From: Vero Beach Florida

Quote:

Originally Posted by 'Shifter

I didn't see it on anyone's list, but a good fuel pressure gauge is nice to have.....

You mean like this one

Jul 8, 2008 | 08:17 PM

#26

VinceC4

Pro

Joined: Jul 2005

Posts: 707

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From: Fuquay Varina North Carolina

A cell phone...

Jul 9, 2008 | 02:11 PM

#27

toRn

Thread Starter

Intermediate

Joined: Jul 2008

Posts: 42

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From: Florida

Some good friends I would say as well

Jul 9, 2008 | 09:27 PM

#28

Eakster

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Joined: Sep 2006

Posts: 4,129

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From: Pasadena CA

Ramps, flashlight, beer fridge and a friend to distract the wife

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Jul 9, 2008 | 10:11 PM

#29

Livin the Dream

Pro

Joined: May 2007

Posts: 638

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From: Robesonia Pa

Quote:

Originally Posted by snowmanmdp

Come on....everyone knows you need Duct tape and a hammer!

here I thought it was WD-40 and Duct tape

if it moves and shouldn't use the duct tape
if it doesn't move and should use the WD-40

oh and a BFH too

Jul 9, 2008 | 10:13 PM

#30

1bdvet

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From: Plantation Florida USAF(Retired) 1966-1990

U.S. Air Force

St. Jude Donor '05 thru '26

NCM Sinkhole Donor

Don't need tools, have 20 techs for repairs!

Jul 9, 2008 | 10:24 PM

#31

cwyates4

Melting Slicks

Joined: Jan 2008

Posts: 2,065

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From: Jasper Texas

Quote:

Originally Posted by blkvette85

everytime I work on mine I have to buy a new tool

Same here, everytime!

Jul 9, 2008 | 10:53 PM

#32

flyzlow

Melting Slicks

Joined: Mar 2005

Posts: 2,439

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From: Phoenix Arizona

A good jack, Fire extinguisher and Booze...

Jul 9, 2008 | 10:55 PM

#33

biggrizzly

Melting Slicks

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Posts: 2,705

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From: Chesapeake Beach Maryland

2015 C5 of Year Finalist

At least a few deep, and std 10mm sockets.
10mm flat wrenches and 10mm ratcheting wrenches
seems like a lot of 10mm fasteners

Jul 9, 2008 | 11:01 PM

#34

Team Owner

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From: Phila., PA burbs

Jul 9, 2008 | 11:08 PM

#35

corvette8189

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From: Wichita Falls Texas

AAA
cell phone with tow trucks # programed in
cash

Jul 10, 2008 | 12:44 AM

#36

eschoendorff

Le Mans Master

Joined: Oct 2003

Posts: 7,625

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From: Director of Bands

St. Jude Donor '08

My must haves... seriously, these are my "go-to" tools (or examples of those tools) on many of my projects....even non Corvette:

Jul 10, 2008 | 08:21 AM

#37

teebee

Safety Car

Joined: Aug 2004

Posts: 4,908

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From: Southwest Kansas

2022 Corvette of the Year Finalist -- Unmodified

2021 C6 of the Year Winner - Unmodified

I bought a set of ratcheting end wrenches and like Don (biggrizzly), the 10mm and the 7mm have more than paid for the whole set.

Jul 10, 2008 | 09:09 AM

#38

aminnich

Le Mans Master

Joined: Jan 2006

Posts: 6,564

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From: Woodstock Georgia

Remember rule #1. "No matter how many tools you have, the one you need will be the one you don't have."

Jul 10, 2008 | 09:20 AM

#39

NEVRL8T

Race Director

Joined: Mar 2006

Posts: 11,628

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From: Sherwood, Arkansas

From the C4 technical FAQ:

Quote:

Tools

A good set of tools is required for working on these cars. A nice 100+ piece Master Mechanics set from Sears (Craftsman) is a great start!

Also, you should have:

A small hand pump for removal and addition of fluids
Digital Volt Meter (DVM) and test light for debugging electrical glitches.
1/2" drive, 17mm allen head socket. This is used to remove the drain and fill plugs on a ZF6spd. These can be VERY tight.
Breaker bar
Pry bars