what goes in tool kit
- new mexico vair
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what goes in tool kit
i just thought a good idea for all the veterans of Corvairs could impart what goes in their traveling tool kit for their Corvairs. The first thing i did was throw a belt when I first got my car. Well, I had an extra belt, and i knew i needed a 9/16 wrench but I didn't know I also needed a ratchet with a short 9/16 socket to complete the job. I was wondering what other tools some of you carry.......any takers?
1964 Monza Corvair
- cvair4life
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Re: what goes in tool kit
Well considering my car is my living rolling shop... I have everything I need and don't need :)
Live in Apartment = Shop in the Car
Live in Apartment = Shop in the Car
1966 Corsa Coupe
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Re: what goes in tool kit
I just carry a basic standard socket and wrench set (like you buy at a parts store or where ever) set should include a switchy tip screw driver so you have slot and phillips available. I add a good pair of vice grips and a utility knife. I also carry a Craftsman 9/16-1/2 open end wrench (I call this the Corvair wrench) which can be used for belts, distributor hold down, battery and the list goes on and on. . A good idea to also have some duct tape, a few splices perhaps and a small flashlight with extra batteries. If I can not fix it with these tools it is getting towed.
Corvair guy since 1982. I have personally restored at least 20 Vairs, many of them restored ground up.
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Currently working full time repairing Corvairs and restoring old cars.
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Located in Snellville, Georgia
- cvair4life
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Re: what goes in tool kit
I carry all that weight so that I have steering control at any speed..... wouldn't want my little wanna-be porsche flip over and kill me at 5 mph whilst I sally out of the parking lot
1966 Corsa Coupe
Re: what goes in tool kit
Fan belt wrench , credit card and cell phone ! That should fix anything
Kevin Willson
1965 Monza 3.1
Juneau Alaska
1965 Monza 3.1
Juneau Alaska
Re: what goes in tool kit
Kevin is right. Just call me I take credit cards.
Re: what goes in tool kit
Having lived the "Jaguar Experience" my wife and I have decided that Corvairs are EASY!!! Don't forget the sledge hammer!
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Mike S.
65 Corsa 140 Ragtop
CORSA member
65 Corsa 140 Ragtop
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