Expect to receive my new "vintage speedster" this month. Can anyone make any recommendation as to any essential gear-equipment I should stow in the trunk-storage area? I will not be having a spare tire...
By the way, since there is no glove department, where do speedster owners keep their registration and insurance documents etc ? In door pouches? Thank you
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I use the side pouch, for those docs. I keep another copy in my home office, should one of those disappear.
There is one sort of hidden carpet flap in most VW pan-based Speedsters that's just the right size for a California registration slip.
Ask your builder how to access the rear shift linkage joint and Bob's your uncle.
Reg lift up the seat cushion and store the Reg in a zip lock bag.
My papers are in a zip-lock bag under the driver's floor mat (my seat cushions are not removable and I have no door pockets).
As for spares, you can go from the sublime to the ridiculous - It's really up to you as to what you bring, based on your mechanical abilities (or lack, thereof). Several of us (me, Dr. Clock and Jack Crosby come to mind) have offered lists of spares to carry and then you just pick what makes sense for you.
Search "Spares for the Road" here and go from there.
On a rainy day, keep your documents up off the floor...
I bought a small canvas toiletry kit and kept air gauge, registration, proof of insurance, etc., in there. Keep the papers in a ziplock bag in the canvas bag. This serves as a portable glove compartment.
Cory D did some really nice tool bags for the 2014 Carlisle event. Not nearly as nice but Craftsman and HF have similar size bags for like $6 each. Photo shows each side.
Alan Merklin posted:Reg lift up the seat cushion and store the Reg in a zip lock bag.
Like Alan, I keep all paperwork in a ziplock bag under the passenger seat cushion. Easy peasy.
Thanks to all who replied...lots of good info..
Danny
Love Musbjim's video!!
