Early. Sweet find.
In case you don't know that 2 9/16 socket is for rear wheel bearings on ford axles from the late 70s well into the 80s Ford full float truck axles.I dropped a rod from a hydraulic cylinder off at a machine shop to have some repairs done, and stopped on the way home at the Restore, which was right along the way. I found the following items for $11.00, six of which was the big socket.
Plomb Pebble 1137 DBE 11/16 x 3/4 (the black is hardened pipe joint compound, which comes off easily)
P&C 2825 DOE 11/16 x 3/4
Powr-Kraft (Barcalo) DOE 5/8 x 3/4
Barcalo DBE 1/2 x 9/16
Tru Fit DOE 11/16 x 3/4
Mac C6 combo 1/2
Indestro Super 774S combo 9/16
Import 7/8 combo (for a loaner)
1/2 hex magnetic power socket
10mm T-handle hex socket
Blue Point hex socket, 2-9/16" (1/2 drive socket welded on, but 3/4 square drive is intact)
I don't know. This is my second set and the second time I was hoping YOU would know!
I found my first set (which was more complete, but far less coppery) in 2018, and posted them right here on the 2018 version of the GS thread, and then in the Auto Kit thread, linked here. I'll post additional photos of this kit there as well.As noted previously, I've been shuttling back and forth to NC to take care of my dad. While home I've been more or less consumed with household duties including a big landscaping project. That project keeps developing further tweaks--I have been digging a trench to drain a low spot near the front door that some border curbing turned into a water hazard. The ground the house is built on is so rocky that I've only managed a seven-foot run in the last two days and I've encountered a huge rock that I now need to excavate. I did try to use my star drill to cut through it. Those who can cope with that laborious task are my heros! I quickly switched over to a hammer drill and even that got me nowhere. Mrs. OR is calling me to start digging... Luckily,there are no tool sales in the S.A. area this week...
Lugz--I want to read your books!
Lugz, hope you'll post that article. Interesting topic, given the times (notice I left the era on that one vague).Lugz,
The "save your car" article might come in handy...
I know the Stanlo is rare but the magazines and the illustrations look super cool! This thread is always a source for much hilarity as to what folks find desirable and comment on. I posted a ridiculous garage clean out I did a few weeks ago and not one comment or suckage comment but then other guys posted a few pictures of a handful of tools and the comments flew. Oh well, it’s all part of the game!This thread cracks me up sometimes. I didn't get a peep out of anyone on the rare Depression era STANLO (that was Stanley's* answer to Erector) boys' construction set, but you guys zero in on a preventive maintenance article from 1942?!
Actually, there was a hilarious one that I am going to have fun posting in Beemer's 'Books' thread.
* Yes, THAT Stanley!
At the end of the day, you have to do it for yourself, not the likes. Those folks only in it for the likes usually get dissatisfied and burn out quickly. Gotta stay true to yourself and that will keep you motivated
