Fleet Socket set for $10 what do ya think?
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lbgradwell
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Buy it now.
blueflame6
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A no brainer............Snap it up!!!
lbgradwell
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Didn't realize it was missing pieces, but you will be able to complete the set with a bit of work by watching the Classifieds here (& elsewhere).
ajchien
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LOL!
Question posted @11:37. BUY IT NOW! @11:56. BOUGHT IT! @ 11:57.
Question posted @11:37. BUY IT NOW! @11:56. BOUGHT IT! @ 11:57.
Fordman7795
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I have some loose fleet sockets. Post up your needs
4x4gearhead
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It seems his decision really did hinge on us members huh?
SCscoutguy
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What size sockets are you missing? I have quite a few fleet sockets laying around.
RRmech
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$10 is a steal for that Fleet set......nice grab!!
Steve
Steve
thesilverone
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I was thinking of getting it but work is kicking my *** lately.
Good score!
Good score!
well it has 3/4 - 11/16 - 5/8 - 9/16 - 1/2 - (2) 7/16 - 11/32 - 5/16 - 9/32 - 7/32
As best I can tell I'm missing 3/8 - 1/4 - 3/16
does that sound right?
I don't think they're all original to the set...I know I know (2) 7/16 can't be original.
9/16 and 5/8 seem slightly deeper than the rest. They are all fleet USA though
you near Providence Silver?
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You can see where the screw is missing from the ratchet too...should I just get on from wherever for that?
As best I can tell I'm missing 3/8 - 1/4 - 3/16
does that sound right?
I don't think they're all original to the set...I know I know (2) 7/16 can't be original.
9/16 and 5/8 seem slightly deeper than the rest. They are all fleet USA though
you near Providence Silver?
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You can see where the screw is missing from the ratchet too...should I just get on from wherever for that?
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rabidsquirrel
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Nice, that's about ~$30 on eBay. I'll check my Fleet collection for those sockets too.
thesilverone
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2 towns north of the RI(woonsocket)/MA border. Millville, MA. I'm close to 122 and 146.
I appreciate you guys having a look for those sockets! It would be cool to fill the set. Just let me know what ya need to get for them and how you like to be paid.
There is one on ebay now without the nut driver and the starting bid is $50
I'm 2 town east of the border in Rehoboth off of RT44
There is one on ebay now without the nut driver and the starting bid is $50
I'm 2 town east of the border in Rehoboth off of RT44
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thesilverone
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maybe i'll see you at the raynham flea market when the weather warms up?
Lookin4'67Galaxieconv
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I have that exact same set...and would gladly have bought that one for $10 as well. 
Gort the giant robot
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Fleet is part of the Plomb/Proto empire. That same ratchet has been made with the following names, Plomb, Proto, Fleet, Firestone, Craftsman, Penens,True Test and one was made for M-Wards, but I don't remember the name right off hand. There are many still around. The design dates from the late 1930s/early 1940s.
Gort.
Gort.
davesnothere
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Good buy sir.
RRmech
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Individual and small sets of Fleet sockets are often seen on flea-bay.
They pretty much have NO name recognition, so they do NOT command a premium price.
Good luck!
Steve
They pretty much have NO name recognition, so they do NOT command a premium price.
Good luck!
Steve
Gort the giant robot
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As far as rebuild kits, I think Ebay is your only chance of getting one. Proto quit making that one a long time ago.
Gort.
Gort.
Gort the giant robot
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I think you may be able to use the 2 conical springs and 2 struts out of a modern Proto ratchet. The toothed wheel is a different size. I am always buying extra ratchets for parts to fix up the best ones in my collections. Keep a eye out on all the popular places for extra parts or whole rachets.
Gort.
Gort.
mrbreezeet1
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yeah, I thought the ratchet looked like a Proto.