Lets make an all vintage Snap-on tool picture thread!

[bmwrd0]

Yeah, it makes a good paperweight.

 

[Shelbylex]

Got a couple of brake tools (still keep cleaning some summer acquisitions...)

Snap On 131A Brake Spring Pliers, 1957. Can not see if well from the picture, but they have Vacuum Grip older style circles on the sides of the handles.

I am not sure about the age of Snap On B1356A Brake spring retainer tools. Majority of tools were from 1950s, but this looks newer


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[MShaw]

I have the same pliers and retainer tool. Pliers were bought in 1962 and stamped Z for 1962. My retainer tool is the older style handle and was bought at the same time as the pliers.

 

[Jc2043]

I finally found the 1/4” MV-71. Now I have the set.


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[snapmom]

I finally found the 1/4” MV-71. Now I have the set.


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Good for you, some nice rats to use too.

 

[bloodowl89]

I found some vintage Snap-on tools that belonged to my grandfather. I have been doing a lot of research into date codes, etc, and found that most of these 12 point SAE shallow sockets are from 1956/1957 but there are some that instead of there being a date code, there is a "Pat. No. 1234567" I had seen where some tools in or around the '20s didn't have them, but also that some tools just didn't have the date code. I have also seen somewhere that military or government related Snap-on didn't have them and my grandfather was 1st Infantry in the Korean War. I also have a tool box that resembles a KRA-280 but there is no stamp on it neither, nor stickers. I also have a Sx10 extension with no date code and last but not least for now (still going through old tools) I have a PIT 160 and am not aware if any of them come with a date code or not. I will try to post pictures asap. Thanks again

 

[misterbill]

Took a long drive this morning to pick these two pieces from a CL add. I had forgotten about them because the guy told me a while ago that he had had emergency surgery. I didn’t know if he was blowing me off then or not (he wasn't) but he texted me last night and I drove the hour to get them at 9 this morning.

The 71N ratchet has a 1942 date code and the 9/32" hinge handle has been pared down to 1/4". (At least they did a nice job of it and it fits a 1/4” socket snugly.)

Bill

 

[BlakeTheCarGuy]

Here is a 9/16 1/4 drive socket I got yesterday at the pawn shop it’s the only Snap-on I could find yesterday while there but I did get lots more treasures from other brands. No date code on this one either.


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[DD T/A]

Here's a funny improvised (brake line?) bender of sorts! $4, why not...
Other ratchet handle is a no-name.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

That is neat. Looks well done.

 

[3baygarage]

Aviation stud tools from 1959 and 1960. Something a little different.

One is an installer and two are removers. The hex shape fits a 5/8” wrench.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Interesting how the remover works. The stud would be done for but that would get it loose.

 

[Provincial]

One big advantage of that design is that it works in tight quarters. Tight quarters are common on older aircraft engines!

If you heat the aluminum parts holding the studs, it makes removing them easier. Just don't overdo the heat.

 

[3baygarage]

Interesting how the remover works. The stud would be done for but that would get it loose.

I find this method interesting as well. Seems like the tool could have limited life expectancy.

One big advantage of that design is that it works in tight quarters. Tight quarters are common on older aircraft engines!

If you heat the aluminum parts holding the studs, it makes removing them easier. Just don't overdo the heat.

They certainly would’t take up much room compared to other removers.

 

[Provincial]

Interesting how the remover works. The stud would be done for but that would get it loose.

It also works on a broken stud if the remains stick out far enough.

 

[snapmom]

Snap on N8080 ratchet with Bell System cable puller.
Looks like the N8080 rat was made for this, has an adapter that fits in the top of the puller and is held in with a pin. date code 66 I thinks. was a real mess when I got it.

 

[Ricky Joe]

Plomb and Cornwell both made stud removers made like a socket. They were excellent for use on the old flathead Fords. They could both remove and install. So far as I know, Snap-On just made these and the offset type with holes in it and a circular wedge.

 

[Provincial]

Snap-On also made a collet-type stud remover/installer that gripped the exposed threads on the stud. I have one, including a few NF collets.

 

[joel63]

Snap-On also made a collet-type stud remover/installer that gripped the exposed threads on the stud. I have one, including a few NF collets.

You have part number by any chance?

 

[Provincial]

They are the CG500 series. Mine has a CG500-2 housing and I have the -4, -6, and -8 collets. I bought them for use on aircraft engines.

You can see them on page 251 of catalog #100.

 

[snapmom]

Chev Universal Joint Assembly Tool.
S9580, cats 1931-32. 1934-53. Very common tool
S9580A cat only in 1933. Hard to find. I guess it was not as accepted as the s9580. Only made in probably 33

 

[Ricky Joe]

What was the difference?

 

[1930artdeco]

Just picked these up an estate sale-very very reasonably priced. Hoping they both work. Well it dawned on me that I am missing a piece or two from the compression checker. I can turn it into tire gauge I think but does anyone have a clue as to what goes on the end? I am assuming it was in a kit that worked on multiple engine spark plug hole sizes.

Thanks,

Mike

 

[humber2]

Just picked these up an estate sale-very very reasonably priced. Hoping they both work. Well it dawned on me that I am missing a piece or two from the compression checker. I can turn it into tire gauge I think but does anyone have a clue as to what goes on the end? I am assuming it was in a kit that worked on multiple engine spark plug hole sizes.

Thanks,

Mike

I've looked it up on the collecting snapon website.

1960 Cat page 120 Part #MT24F but dial looks different.

There's a kit which may well be still available.

 

[1930artdeco]

Thank you. I looked on the snap on website and they still make the different adapters. Of course I did this right after I posted the edit��.

Mike

 

[humber2]

Might be interesting to know more about the adaptor fitted.

Nowadays this gauge is too short to reach the plug hole on DOHC engines.

 

[1930artdeco]

I am thinking with the adapter it something like 1.5-2 feet long. But I have a Model A so plenty of room.

Mike

 

[wrenchguy]

Thanks to lugz's ken tire tool thread I have identified a tire tool that i wasn't sure of. It's almost hooked shaped, 1 3/4" wide by 14 1/2" long, marked snap-on bf-768.
I can't find a date mark on it unless the deep dash between bf and 768 dates it some how. I think i got the other tool but can't find it now. Google didn't have a image of bf-768 and my camera is on the blink. The ken tool patent illustration showed how to use it with the second spoon. Anyone here have a photo/info about these snap-on spoons?

 

[snapmom]

Bf768 is a auto body spoon

 

[wrenchguy]

Bf768 is a auto body spoon

My snap-on ignorance really shinning, but practically, the leverage it applies works very well with bead breaking.
I tryed it yesterday along with another iron like described in ken tool patent drawing... Worked much better than how i used it in the past.
thanks.

 

[Private Lugnutz]

I also noticed that curved iron on top of flat iron approach in the drawing, Mike. Cool to hear you tried it out.

 

[joel63]

They are the CG500 series. Mine has a CG500-2 housing and I have the -4, -6, and -8 collets. I bought them for use on aircraft engines.

You can see them on page 251 of catalog #100.

Thank you.

 

[wrenchguy]

I also noticed that curved iron on top of flat iron approach in the drawing, Mike. Cool to hear you tried it out.

Thanks. The spoon i have almost hooks too much and is kinda short. Wish my camera was working.

 

[Rmb8Ball]

My Midget set

 

[snapmom]

BF770, bigger hook than a 768

 

[snapmom]

My Midget set

Nice wartime set, and looks complete too.

 

[3jakes]

Just brought home & cleaned up this 7 piece 1986 set.
Chrome is nice.

Edit: Dang, just noticed that the 3/8 x 5/16 is a duplicate.
Anybody have a nice spare 9/16 X 5/8 (that I should have) 1985 1986 they want to get rid of?

 

[wrenchguy]

Camera fixed.


Mark opposite side of bar from p/n.

 

[Jammer1329]

Hey all, I came across this set at an estate sale today. I don’t recall seeing any Snap-On labeled “Chicago” before. Sockets all seem to have a 1929 or 1930 date code. Not sure how rare this is, but I’ve never seen one before and thought it was worth sharing. (Also pictured a Snap On speeder, looks early, no date code. Also a 1934 Plomb LA breaker bar)











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[snapmom]

a ferret box. would date right about 1930. Nice . It is very hard to find.