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Started buying Snap-on black band metric sockets off the truck between 1972-1974. I had an interest in European and Japanese motorcycles at the time, so collected 1/4", 3/8" and 1/2" drive sets over the course of several years. Still use them routinely to this day. Compared to modern chrome...

Beautifully crafted hand planes and traditional wood working tools. http://www.lie-nielsen.com/index.php

I have admired this vintage gas station for several years. Very interesting roof lines and architectural detailing. Recently restored and converted to a dinner. The second garage is directly across the street from the first. Building has been lightly restored and converted into retail space.

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I am interested. Can you email some pictures of the actual torque wrench. Is the case included? Thanks [email protected]

I''ll take the last S80 1/2 Drive. PM Coming

Ourkid2000 Thanks...this is exactly the information I was looking for!

I used Permetex thread sealant on my old Ingersoll Rand. Mine was built in 1939 and like your Curtis, I was surprised at how clean the inside wall were after so many years of use.

I am looking for advice on how to repair the ratchet selector on my Snap-on ratcheting screwdriver. The selector is jammed and will not rotate to either the center-locked position or the clockwise-ratchet position. I have tried releasing the mechanism by applying LSP-1 and Aero Kroil over...

787B - I did open the upper and lower inspection ports on the receiver during the restoration process. The side walls had minor surface rust, but the lower dome had quite a bit of sludge accumulation and some scaling. I power washed the inside and was able to remove the majority of the grease...

Here is my restored Ingersoll-Rand, 1-1/2 HP, T30 compressor, circa 1939. I painted it with Dupont Imron, color "Guards Red" left over from some work on a Porsche 944 several years ago. The GE motor loups along at 1760 RPM and is very quiet. I use it primarily for bead blasting.

TimeWarp Thanks for the information. It is very helpful.

TimeWarp, I am in the process of restoring an old Massey Ferguson tractor and I have a few questions based upon the pictures that you posted of your Mustang and truck. I hope that you can assist me. 1. For steel parts that are not plated or painted, how did you protect the surface from rust...