Rurlndum said:
Today I learned that you need some tools if you are going to drive a '75 Spitfire.
[color:#990000]Rurlndum - Welcome aboard !!
The kind gentlemen who are recommending you
carry in your trunk almost nothing are mostly
expert mechanics with finely tuned engines
that almost never break down. They are a great
bunch of guys who are more than happy to share
their auto mechanic knowledge with everyone.
My TR6 would long ago have been towed off the steel
scrap yard without the help of the many great
Triumph expert folks here. I am one of the few know
nothing, non-mechanics and these guys walks me step by
step to overcome the many breakdowns over the
past 3 years..
But the bottom line is:
Unless you are an expert old Brisish car mechanic,
you need to carry many spare parts and a ton of tools
to repair your car when it breaks down. And as you've
experienced, these Triumph cars break down suddenly.
Flat bedding your broken down beast is no fun at all.
Ask me how I know. Here is a decent example of what
you should consider, until you car has been sorted out
by a professional. My spare parts Trunk Shop has spared
me many a flatbed ride home.
Keep us posted and post up a photo.
PS: If you are a new owner of the Triumph; set a drop dead
maximum $$ dollars you are willing to throw at this car.
Make a contract with yourself, if you hit that $$ mark and
the car is not operational you will sell it as is or part
it out. Take an oath you not keep throwing money at the car.
These cars are time consuming and will clean out your savings
in a heartbeat.
Tinster]