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I just looked though my files now and found the information I got back when I fixed mine. I recall that I had a hard time finding any details on it even back in 2002, when I first acquired it. According to my notes, I paid 100.00 for it, but I also got a nice heavy duty Hein Werner engine...

I have two of those end-lifts; one is the AL-25, and the other one is an older model of pretty much the same lift, but I don't know the model number offhand. Both are Hein Werner, and I find them Very useful for the sorts of vehicles I usually work on. With modern cars they are problematic...

Ive had best results with a cutting torch ( O/A is best ). Had to do it many times when I had my towing biz. I figure the guard rail is private property ? Most government entities don't appreciate people cutting up "their" guard rails, without permission. If you do use a torch, be careful to...

Yes, we found the side to side and front to back tilt really nice too. Those are the original adapters that you have there. I guess I might be mis-remembering how useful they were. I know we made a bunch of other ones for trannys that had transfer cases attached. And for truck manual...

That is indeed a Snap On jack. I had one in my shop, and it worked very well for us. I bought mine new from the dealer back in 1980 or so, and never had any issues with it. I sold it to a colleague when I retired and closed my shop back in 2004 or so. Last time I was at his shop he still...

87BMW325is, You wrote : "When you say it destroys fittings, do you mean you're using a whip hose that threads directly into the tool with no quick release coupler on that end?" Yup, that is exactly what I mean. 1/4" NPT male fitting on the hose screwed right into the inlet on the tool. Just a...

A couple of more thoughts regarding the CP717 : Don't consider having one ( or any .498 big air hammer ) to be a replacement for your .401 air hammers. They fill very different applications. The 717 does have a real nice trigger that is easily feathered, but I would still never try to use...

My recommendation is the mighty CP717. I have had one in my toolbox since 1982, and will not ever Not have one. When push comes to shove ( so to speak ), it makes things Move ! I am hard pressed to list all the jobs it can be, and has been successfully used on. Since you indicated you are...

I have a TQ-12-B inch pound model of the same era. On mine the dial face is able to be rotated to zero it. See if yours has that feature. It may be gunked up from sitting unused ? That does not help the calibration problem of course, with your needle being considerably off center. But it...

Hi all, I was going though some my tool and equipment photos the other day and came across ones of my MATCO Linemaster toolbox set up. I guess it qualifies as "vintage" as it is from 1979. I have not seen the Linemaster set-up mentioned in this thread, so I thought I would post some photos. I...

Signed Up Just To See The Pics, that is most certainly deserving of a You **** ! I've had mine since the late 70s and it is still working fine. It does not go fast, but it hits damn hard. I kinda always get a laugh from guys who have to upgrade their 1/2"ers to "the most powerful" available. If...

Ryan, I have the catalog you are looking for, with the Proto 500 stuff in it. I loved those wrenches ! Sadly, most of mine got stolen from my shop by an EX-employee, years ago ! Of my 15 piece US combination set I only have the the 1&1/4", 7/16", 3/8", and 5/16" ones left. I also have the Empty...

The first two are for holding roller chain links together while you insert the master link - I'm pretty sure. Would make sense to come along with a chain breaker.

My "Go To" rod for AC welding is MG Welding Products 80T-AC Plus. This rod is the best I have found for all position use, and it works real well. It also works well when you can't get the joints really clean. If you set the current right, the slag just curls up and falls off by itself. You...

Dorman Products owns Pik-A-Nut now. The boxes from either brand should fit your shelf. Most good auto parts places have Dorman Products available, and can order whatever various sizes you want in the boxes. Dormans website is great - better than their catalog in a lot of ways, but I don't...

Hi Ramper, I would go grab that compressor at that price ! Looks like a sweet deal if it is all working and the tank is good. I hate waiting for a day when CL deals like that come up; some sellers are pretty weird. I've just had a guy sell a Walker Turner 20" drill press out from under me...