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    Old Coot Needs Advice For New Garage Tools

    Ha Ha. I love it but I would get trashed. I already have a reputation as a tight wad beyond beyond. If I tried that I would have to surrender my new collection and take the old one back. But I like the way you think!
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    Old Coot Needs Advice For New Garage Tools

    Thanks to all. This is what I plan to do. Skip the pass through sockets. Although the low profile is nice, the lack of accessories like a breaker bar and replacements and substitutes is a disadvantage. If my son thinks he needs them, he can buy them himself. KISS. Same for the "universal"...
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    Old Coot Needs Advice For New Garage Tools

    Time out guys. I am going through JarHead0408's post about tool boxes. I am at about page 3 of 13 or more. But it is giving me lots of ideas. And could be a determining factor in what direction I will head. Once I get better grounded, I'll get to our posts in detail. But everyone has sure...
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    Old Coot Joining the Forums

    I'm an old coot that has been maintaining his vehicles for over 50 years. Before I had my own car one member of our group had cars that barely ran. 1947, 1950, Chevys, Plymouths, etc. We spent all day Saturday fixing his car so we could go to the dance Saturday night. Then Sunday we fixed...
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    Old Coot Needs Advice For New Garage Tools

    Well, I have been a shade tree mechanic for over 50 years and now my son is getting a house and will need tools. My stuff is a collection of wrenches and sockets that I inherited from my grandfather and father and purchased as needed over the years. My son doesn't need "professional" grade...
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