Lesson learned... Old Cars 101

[1978 NYB]

Like I said previously, it's just peace of mind for me knowing that I have that small box of parts and tools in the trunk when I'm getting on the road.

 

[has2bmopar]

Great, now I gotta buy a pile of parts, Justin Case......

Is this Justin guy your Mopar parts connection?

Also, don't forget the voltage regulator.

 

[70NPORT]

If you were allowed only four extra items on hand what would they be?
1. Ballast resistor
2. Voltage regulator
3. Fuse(s)
4. Coil
----runner up: extra fuel pump
Yes/No?

 

[1978 NYB]

Add an ignition module.

 

[67Monaco]

points and a dwell tach.

 

[commando1]

Credit card.

 

[1978 NYB]

points and a dwell tach.

Actually, you could pop in a complete points distributor in a minute... hook up one wire to the coil (remove existing wire to negative side) and it'll fire right up.

 

[67Monaco]

Ok spare dizzy. Should a starter be added to the list?

 

[1978 NYB]

Ok spare dizzy. Should a starter be added to the list?

I don't think he'll ride in the trunk?

 

[70NPORT]

Credit card.

Commando nailed it on the head.....ALTHOUGH tow truck operators work on cash only basis these days.

 

[polara71]

I was thinking AAA but a CC would do.