I haven't had time to do any work on my truck lately , but I was thinking at work today, about putting a small tool box in the cab. I thought I would let the gurus help me , and others out. Using the least amount of tools ( sockets and so forth). What would be the minimal amount of tools you need to fix just about any thing on my /six ,and what would they be (sizes)? I figured this is something everyone probably needs , and most probably do, but I figured that it would be best, if you are on the road ,or in your backyard, and need to fix something , it would be great to grab your trusty tool box and not have to worry about all of the non /six tools that never needed to be made .
In other words , lets post all of the socket sizes that are needed for the /six and other gadgets that are helpful to have for a good first aid kit.


Dave

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81 Dodge D150
It looked easier in the book .

One set of standard wrenches 3/8 to 1" (if you have a crank bolt, throw one in that size)
1 set of sockets from 1/4" to 15/16"
1/2" ratchet, 3/8" ratchet, 1 adaptor to go from each size
5/8" spark plug socket
needle nose pliers
regular pliers
wire stripper/crimper combo tool
10' of 16 ga wire
plug gapper
magnetic probe
thermometer
continuity test light
spare ballast resistor
spare VR
Spare ECU

that's a start, I try to keep a smaller size tool box for working on the car, then a 'bucket' of extras incase I see a junkyard I can't pass up...



-D.Idiot

I would agree with DusterIdiot. I have a very similar tool kit in my trunk, as well as some emergency stuff too!

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'74 Duster 225 Super Six w/904
14" Cragar SS wheels

The spark plug socket depends on the plug you're actually using................


And don't forget the vice grips and duct tape.

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Ed
64 Valiant 225 / 904 / 42:1 manual steering / 9" drum brakes

This may sound wierd, but I always try to carry a wire hanger or 2 around in my car. They can be fairly handy for binding things, in general emergencies and such, and in a pinch you don't even need pliers to work them. maybe what it is is the space : usefulness ratio... =)

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-Anthony
1962 Plymouth Valiant Signet 200

AAA card & cell phone... All fits in one pocket.

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67' Dart GT Convertible; the old Chrysler Corp.
82' LeBaron Convertible; the new Chrysler Corp
07' 300 C AWD; Now by Fiat, the old new Chrysler LLC

AAA Plus & Cell Phone And DIs list
Frank

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Scrapple: Because a mind is a terrible thing to waste.
73 Duster - Race Car
66 Dart Wagon - DD
178" FED
82 D150
All Slant powered

Duct tape and WD/40. If it moves and it's not suppose to, Duct Tape. If it doesn't move and it suppose to, WD/40.

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66 Valiant, 225.
84 Van, 225.
71 Maxi-Van, 318
60 Valiant wagon, 225
87 Maxi-Van, 318 4spd

WD40 is a lubricant. You'll need something like PB Blaster to penetrate a frozen fastener.

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Chris'
Autobody
Restoration
Service

I like those six-way screwdrivers, with 1/4" and 5/16" hex sockets on the ends of the tube, and big and small regular and phillips bits.

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"When you find a big kettle of crazy, it's best not to stir it." - Pointy-haired Boss

1964 Valiant V200, 225/Pushbutton 904
BBD, CAI, HEI, LBP, AC, AM/FM/USB, EIEIO

Best thing I've ever used to unstick frozen/rusted fasteners is something called Kroil oil. Comes in an orange can, but can't seem to find it in any retail stores. It somehow migrates from work to my home.

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Flyin' Brian

74 Duster, 225, rear-mounted blow through turbo at 12psi boost, street/strip car
"Sixy Beast"

Ya, Kroil makes some real good products but they are usually a special order at the parts stores.

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Chris'
Autobody
Restoration
Service

Thanks to all of your responses , I know most of the tools , but I figured you can never know everything you need , and I am getting tired of lugging around my 4 drawer box to and from my truck. I think I have seen Kroil in some NAPA stores , but I am sure that the one from work does the job better


Dave

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81 Dodge D150
It looked easier in the book .

Yea, I like em too... except when they fall off and you can't get them!

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'74 Duster 225 Super Six w/904
14" Cragar SS wheels

He has an '81 so I figured he's a 5/8"... but I also keep a 13/16 in there for the other car too...

for the junkyard bucket I keep a can of PB blaster, 4 way screwsriver can be good... get's even better if you have a set of 1/4",5/16",3/8" nut drivers like you get for a drill...and even a set of allen key/hex head set helps too...

I heap all this into a smaller tool chest, I got tired of the 4 drawer unit, after my jeep got rear ended and the tolbox went from the back of the Cherokee to the front seat.... it's in the garage gathering dust....



-D.Idiot