Just wondering if anyone purchased a Snap-On tune up tool pouch (with tools) back in the day?............can not tell you how many times I have utilized those tools..............
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Back in the day I really used it a lot.
Mike - Assistant Editor, Turning Wheels
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You had to know someone at a Automotive Repair Shop, work there or own one that a Snap-On Truck frequented, to be able to purchase these top of the line Tools. So, No.
So most backyard mechanics bought the next best thing... Sears Craftsman.StudeRich
Second Generation Stude Driver,
Proud '54 Starliner Owner
SDC Member Since 1967Comment
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Crazy
I just used one of those wrenches, it's still in my back pocket. Still have the wrenches and feeler gauge, the rest is long gone though.
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Rich 50 yrs ago Proto tools were said to be the equal of Snap On, they were manufactured by Ingersol-Rand, they were fabulous my dad had almost a full set of their hand tools.Originally posted by StudeRich View PostComment
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Yes this is the exact set I have in the trunk of my Avanti, along with a Milton 1212 Tach/Dwell meter(from 1969), dist wrench, timing light, remote starter switch, and we can not forget the Blue Point white tube of cam lube:-)Originally posted by Silverplate View PostBack in the day I really used it a lot.
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Just checked, ebay has a few similar vintage tuneup kits availableComment
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Just yesterday I happened to be at a shop with a Snap On truck outside and asked for a tour of his truck. Fun. Interestingly I had asked about a nut driver set in a pouch. Not made anymore, today everyone is moving to small compact battery powered drivers and bits. Times are changing, used to pound nails with a hammer, now pneumatic nailer.
oh, BTW you can go to snapon.com.
MerwinComment
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You can also buy MAC tools at the MAC tool website. Proto tools are available from several sources such as Zoro. Just bought several thousands of $$ worth for my son, a new aircraft mechanic. Proto and MAC are now owned by Stanley.
Back in the day, I purchased a lot of Proto tools while working at the body shop. The MAC truck only came by once a month or so. The good thing about Proto is that I could buy replacements at the local NAPA.78 Avanti RQB 2792
64 Avanti R1 R5408
63 Avanti R1 R4551
63 Avanti R1 R2281
62 GT Hawk V15949
56 GH 6032504
56 GH 6032588
55 Speedster 7160047
55 Speedster 7165279Comment
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I have a lot of snap-on tools from my shop days and I knew they were valuable but not until I saw some of what I have in a pawn shop under lock and key like jewelry. The old Sears Craftsman are gaining in value also. I have a full set of Artisan 1/2 inch drive sockets and end wrenches my Dad had that were sold by Montgomery Ward and just as indestructible as Sears Craftsman. New Chinese Craftsman are junk compared to their old tools. Glad I have all I will need and don't have to buy any more.Comment
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Good to know. I have three rollaway Craftsman three stack cabinets full of 40 year old + Craftsman, Proto and Snap On hand tools. In the last 40 years I've only bought "specialty" tools, those odd ones that make a specific job easy. I have another rollaway full of them. And my kids aren't interested in wrenching of any kind, it's all computer stuff for them. You know, the stuff that has put us old "crank turners" out of business (I was a prototype machinist before 3D printing and CNC took over). So it's nice to know I can get something for them when I can't wrench anymore, or at least my kids can when I'm gone. That's actually how I got much of my BIG Craftsman stuff decades ago, estate sales.Originally posted by E. Davis View Post
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In the early seventies I was a mechanic at a Ford dealership in Brunswick, Ohio. They gave us an Autolite pvc value checker. I still have it today.
Thought I would include one photo from my toolbox. It contains lots of distributor wrench’s. The yellow box has a ridge reamer in it. All very little use these days but you don’t get rid of tools. How about a photo from your toolbox?
Mike - Assistant Editor, Turning Wheels
Fort Worth, TXComment
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LOL would you believe my bud who has a shop for the better part of almost 60 yrs had difficulty digging up a rear hub puller, I brought my own just in case, and...........even though he had six different torque wrenches, each had "issues"...........yes I brought my own. LOL when I bring my Avanti in for "anything" I "work" along side the young "techs" ........like when "we pulled" the front rotors to pack the inner and outer bearings, thank goodness I was under the lift, as the spacers/washers from one of the caliper bolts dropped to the ground, despite my warning to be careful!........LOL........even lubing the car..............99% I do it myself because none of the young "turks" have a clue.........so yes I do the work, and pay for my own labor;-)Comment
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This being the case, why not just do it yourself and save the cost of paying them to watch? If it's because you don't have an auto lift , they aren't that expensive. Only $400 more than what they wanted to replace the clutch in my Honda. Ask how I know!Originally posted by Hawklover View Post
I now have three. BTW; the parts, throwout bearing, pressure plate , disc and even flywheel for the Honda were just $100 for the kit.
Last edited by bensherb; 02-26-2023, 08:23 PM.Comment
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I love the suggestion, living in an apartment does not present many of the things I would like to have! Beside lots of the old dudes like myself like to gather shoot the "S" and drink espresso and eat pastry:-)..........LOL............my bud pays;-) Btw, try and find a place that does front end alignments around here that know anything about king pin front ends............I only know of one place that did my Avanti back in 2002 before I went to the national in South Bend, and truth be told I am not sure the fellow there has not retired??????????Comment
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