Date:         Fri, 11 May 2001 22:40:18 -0500
Reply-To:     Alan Watts <alan@16color.com>
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From:         Alan Watts <alan@16color.com>
Subject:      good things to have...?
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So there I was, cruising on the highway in my new 85 Westy when all
of the sudden BOOM!  I saw rubber shards whipping around in my wake.
I pulled off the road to see my tire rather flat.  I pulled into a
parking lot and got my equipment out for a tire swap.  The tire had a
gash across its entire width and the tread was blown off.  As I
proceeded to gather my tools, I noticed the previous owner had left
me without a lug wrench.  A nice cable technician let me borrow his
(and luckily it was the right fit)...so I would have been pretty
helpless if he wasn't around.  First thing tomorrow is to get a new
set of rear tires and a lug wrench :)  What else is smart to always
carry around?  I have belts, fluids and the basic tool set (I also
have a 76 beetle so I have all the minimal tune-up tools) but are
there things that I should buy to have a spare of?

Also, are there kits to add locks to westy cabinets?  Maybe one for
the under-the-bench stowaway?

Thanks!
Alan


My dream vanagon:  The techno-nomad (under construction)
1985 Westy
2 Aux solar-charged batteries
Starband satellite internet connection
Powerbook g4 station
LVAN (local van area network!)