The GMC CCKW

What do you carry in case of breakdown away from home?

I have the following:

1 gallon mixed 50-50 antifreeze
1 qt motor oil
1 qt gear oil
5 gallons of water
5 gallons of gasoline
1 new fan belt
2 unions for the metal brake lines (for the 2 different sizes)
2 plugs for above (for the 2 different sizes)
1 dist cap
1 rotor
1 points
1 condenser
1 longest sparkplug wire
6 used sparkplugs
mechanics wire
usual tool assortment including vicegrips
brake spring tool
electrical wire
1 brake spring
1 wheelbearing nut wrench
Budd wrench and handle
jack
wood blocks
piece of fuel hose
hose clamps of various sizes
assortment of nuts and bolts
electrical tape

Most of the parts I have never had to use. But if you need them out
on the road....

My girl has ALWAYS brought me home!


Steve AKA Dr Deuce with over 50,000 miles in a CCKW

Hi Steve,

We usually travel in pairs, but I find our M 816 with recovery kit is always a handy truck to have around. Only one small problem is what do you recover a 17 ton wrecker in when that breaks down?....... yep another M 816


Brent Delaney.

We Brits tend to have a universal kit comprising;

Water carrier
Kettle
Stove
Tea, sugar, milk.

and a Recovery Service subscription.

Karoshi

If I go more 50 miles:
The trucks gets a bumper bumper check of fluids,tires, loose parts, and the following is stored on board.

Waterpump
NOS Fan Belt
1 Gallon H20
NOS Upper tail light Bulb
NOS Headlight Bulb
The original OVE* CCKW Tools *(On Vehicle Equipment)
.30 ammo Box with my favorite wrenches
2nd Echelon Mechanics Tool Kit.(For Looks)
GI Can of Fuel (in case someone else runs out)
AC 44 Spark Plug and a few trinkets in the underseat Storage Box
Happy driver with best Ipana Smile- The truck doesn't dare break down then

Not too worried about the rest of the truck, as it is kept in factory spec, with scheduled PM as per TM.
Joel

Great words of wisdom...

I started to build my box of goodies and it paid off last trip. I agree it is best to carry a lot of key parts. Once you do, break downs almost never exist since one realizes that MAINTENANCE is key to these old jewels. A few hours before long trips pays dividends big time.

Rob

I never go more than 30 miles from home and am always followed by my wife in her Tahoe with the blinkers flashing to warn those that like to drive faster than 45 MPH My whole kit consists of one tow strap and an hours worth of training with my wife on pulling me back to the shop where I can get old Betty Boop fixed. Oh, I carry gasoline and water and an extra fan belt, some wire and a few bolts of assorted sizes, but I had much rather work on the truck at home. Oh yes, brake fluid.

Karoshi wrote:We Brits tend to have a universal kit comprising;

Water carrier
Kettle
Stove
Tea, sugar, milk.

and a Recovery Service subscription.

Karoshi

LOL, and you think Karoshi is kidding!!!

I have yet to build mine but it will comprise of most of what has already been mentioned but I won't be going far without my mobile.

Sensible words again from Joel, how we envy you guys who are able to carry 20ltrs of gas ...in ONE can. Against the rules here, so we're limited to carrying fuel in a 5 ltr can. Not much bloody use for a thirsty GMC. So those pre flight checks are well advised.

The best we get is a 6 mile reserve.

Purpose built, tried and tested, used worldwide, air-dropped, frozen in the Artic wastes, shipped in their millions, stored in their thousands JERRY CANS, are a No No. They're too dangerous. 'Cos they're not painted red, they're not marked Petrol, and they hold too much.

Obviously a P*ss Poor design. Never catch on.

Karoshi

I made an administrative decision and split off parts of this post about fuel prices.

I believe that Dr. Deuce brought up an excellent subject about the Doom's Day Kit and I want this post to continue in that venue.

The fuel prices issue have been moved to the Miscellaneous section under...Fuel prices.

The Admin

It also is a good idea to store a Tow Chain in the Tool Compartment under the Cargo Bed.
Joel

Ahhh, I see that Joel agrees with me as I said I carried a tow strap, but when Joel says it there is more weight to the statement.

You liked my post so well you answered it twice.
My tow chain is GI Issue, and it is mainly carried to relieve the embarassment and lessen the pain of my nemesis, that one man show. It is my token of good sportsmanship. It is meant to be used in as a great demonstration of the best possible showmanship a la the great "Ski King" with a bumper wrenching head start.
Joel

You can reduce the size of your travel kit, by maintaining components in top shape, for ex., there is no reason to drive with a worn fan belt or rotten dried out hoses, noisy generators, burned points, bad wiring, loose driveline components, etc. Quoting Chuck Yeager, "Why wait for trouble?"
Joel