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I use them all the time rebuilding automatic transmissions. Even the front of my snapper RER has snap rings.

I know! This is a retirement community. The ones who had tools sold out elsewhere before they moved here. Hence, no tools other than chinese stuff at yard sales and so called flea markets...at higher than new prices even for that. :(

Re: packrat bordering on hoarder.... USMCdodge: Hmm...gotta think about that one for a while. Other than general maintenance on my daily driver (Mercury Mountaineer), I own a 56 Ford F-100 (link in sig line). That is my only real hobby. I am an ok mechanic and a wannabe body\paint guy...

Told you it was scrap! :P I have a chunk of rail road iron that will eventually be an anvil. I am working on a shot bag stand and a wheeled tool tray for under the vehicle. I have an idea for an air tool wall rack and some other stuff for my home garage. Lots of stuff can be made from...

Re: what did you do in your garage today? Where in the world are you that is cold? It was over 95 degrees here today (Fahrenheit). :FIREdevil [closest smilie I could find to roasting!]

My truck frame, suspension, etc..is coated with eastwood's rust encapsulator. Its been on there since before I bought it in 96...so far it still looks good.

I am too late: I was going to suggest an assortment of body shims. :P

Re: packrat bordering on hoarder.... RECox286: It took me working with my brother in his shop rebuilding the front suspension on my mercury to "change me". Well..at least make me want to change. He would be under the vehicle and need a tool or something. He could tell me on what shelf or in...

Those are mig wire spools (the metal ones). Some cut up flat bar and a round rod (from the scrap bin). :dunno: The base has a bit of weight or it would tip over. I think its a piece of 3/8" flat bar. The rest of the little pieces are 1/4". Its just what was laying around. The racks both turn...

My mom has some ford branded tools. She won't let me have them to put in my truck. :(