Do you carry a toolbox with you?
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Do you carry a toolbox with you?
Always had one in any vehicle I ever owned. I imagine my C5 is going to have one tool.
For those who do carry a tool kit in their vette what sort of tools do you find most useful for what is probably not considered a "quick fix" type car.
Thanks
Bob
For those who do carry a tool kit in their vette what sort of tools do you find most useful for what is probably not considered a "quick fix" type car.
Thanks
Bob
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I carry a set of metric wrenches, channel locks, small crescent, multi-screwdriver, tire plug kit, LED Flashlight and stow it all in that left rear compartment. Air compressor stowed in right rear compartment.
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Yes, I've got one in my C5 and my DD. I carry an assortment of metric wrenches, sockets, some screwdrivers, and pliers. If I can't fix something with those, I can always have my car towed to the nearest shop.
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Has anyone that posted above ever had to use any of those?
I have never carried a toolbox and don't think twice about it. I figure it is unlikely something would go wrong with the car that would cause it not to run that I could fix on the side of the road with hand tools.
My dad on the other hand always carried a toolbox. I know if I were driving around my 1971 Monte Carlo, I would probably bring something to move the alternator, since the belt tension is held in place by pulling back on the alternator really hard and tightening a few bolts, but on a modern car, I doubt I could do much with basic hand tools.
I have never carried a toolbox and don't think twice about it. I figure it is unlikely something would go wrong with the car that would cause it not to run that I could fix on the side of the road with hand tools.
My dad on the other hand always carried a toolbox. I know if I were driving around my 1971 Monte Carlo, I would probably bring something to move the alternator, since the belt tension is held in place by pulling back on the alternator really hard and tightening a few bolts, but on a modern car, I doubt I could do much with basic hand tools.
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I have one of the small, soft-sided SEARS kits and a pair of jumpers. Always carry a flashlight.
I have actually used the tools on other things and have jumped a motorist once, loaned out the jumpers (to another Vette Owner) once also. The jumpers are in a Corvette Bag.
I have actually used the tools on other things and have jumped a motorist once, loaned out the jumpers (to another Vette Owner) once also. The jumpers are in a Corvette Bag.
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I have one of the small, soft-sided SEARS kits and a pair of jumpers. Always carry a flashlight.
I have actually used the tools on other things and have jumped a motorist once, loaned out the jumpers (to another Vette Owner) once also. The jumpers are in a Corvette Bag.
I have actually used the tools on other things and have jumped a motorist once, loaned out the jumpers (to another Vette Owner) once also. The jumpers are in a Corvette Bag.
All my automatic vehicles have them.
On the manuals I don't worry about it. A quick push start and you are off.
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tire repair, small compressor.
Around home I don't carry anything. On a trip I carry the above items and my craftsman 100 piece tool kit. I doubt if I could fix something that caused the breakdown in most cases, should one happen, but it makes me feel better I suppose.
Around home I don't carry anything. On a trip I carry the above items and my craftsman 100 piece tool kit. I doubt if I could fix something that caused the breakdown in most cases, should one happen, but it makes me feel better I suppose.
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I carry a tire plug kit and a small plug-in air compressor as I don't use run-flats. I also carry a tech sheet outlining the Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) so I can at least Identify the problem.
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