Snap-on GF70 S

[06wt]

Can anyone date this ratchet for me there is a thread here, after i searched but no date was given on the other thread. Just picked it up at the flea market today along with the rotator, as well as another mv71 i have one but i like the look of thoose ratchets so i couldnt pass it up, all three 60 bucks can ya dig.


http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r198/thesecondfez1974/IMG_0134.jpg

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r198/thesecondfez1974/IMG_0139.jpg
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r198/thesecondfez1974/IMG_0137.jpg
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r198/thesecondfez1974/IMG_0136.jpg
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r198/thesecondfez1974/IMG_0135.jpg
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r198/thesecondfez1974/IMG_0144.jpg
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r198/thesecondfez1974/IMG_0140.jpg

rotator
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r198/thesecondfez1974/IMG_0142.jpg
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r198/thesecondfez1974/IMG_0143.jpg

[wreckercologist]

snapmom or chad_s would be who I would seek out for the dates. I can tell you this much: If you use it and strip the gears, you might be out of luck as some of the older replacement parts are no longer available.

I have a 1965 catalog and your ratchet is no where to be found. I own a few ratchets from the mid to late 1950's that have the newer style handle, so I would guess your ratchet is pre 1950 or maybe millitary issue.

[chad s]

These are 1960's era industrial ratchets. A lot of times the industrial line tools used the older style forgins. In this case, the GF70s uses thye late 30's-mid 40's F-70n/m body.

The rebuild kit for these is the same as a 1970's era rebuild kit, and most snap on dealers will have them on their truck. I have had some rebuilt by my dealer.

[billymade]

I can't tell as most of your pictures are out of focus or over exposed but is there a date code between "on/off" in the recessed area with the lever? You might try using the "macro mode" on your camera and taking the object you want to shoot; out into some natural light or add artifical light from some lamps, for some better exposures. Extreme flash can just white out a object, you can also turn off the flash in your camera as well.

http://digital-photography-school.com/macro-photography-tips-for-compact-digital-camera-users

http://www.ephotozine.com/article/Using-your-digital-cameras-macro-mode-4848

[chad s]

Its possible, but this era of individual tool rarely have date codes.

[48548]

I have a couple industrial finish from 1980 I believe.

[krusty the clown]

my 1974 catalogs lists the gf70-s, so 70's is correct.

[48548]

The two I have are in the bottom left middle. I can look up the codes when I get home, but I pretty sure it was either 79-80 as I bought them they were knew and unused I got them about a year ago off of ebay along with a 1/4 industrial finish, that is above them.

http://i421.photobucket.com/albums/pp296/48548/IMG_3773.jpg

[wreckercologist]

These are 1960's era industrial ratchets. A lot of times the industrial line tools used the older style forgins. In this case, the GF70s uses thye late 30's-mid 40's F-70n/m body.

The rebuild kit for these is the same as a 1970's era rebuild kit, and most snap on dealers will have them on their truck. I have had some rebuilt by my dealer.

that's good to know. I appreciate you sharing with us. My vintage tool knowledge is growing but not quite there yet.:thumbup:

[06wt]

Yeah, by how good of shape it was in i didnt think it was too old, thanks guys for the info.. I love the look of the industrial finish ratchets