Held I'd Frankenstein ratchet

[NastyNate]

I haven't seen one like this and trying to get some info on it.

 

[The Cobbler]

no info but it is cool

 

[DadsTools]

I've seen one before online somewhere. Can't remember the specifics, but I believe a thorough web search will turn up the info. Have you tried researching the AA site?

 

[woody 73]

I can see a slow day on the GJ...

Wright Tool Co.

 

[WWheeler]

Neat looking ratchet.

So, it's made by Wright but doesn't have a name on it? Is that right?
Did that ratchet have a name or model number?
Is that a quick release button on the back of the head?
Were there other handles and heads that interchanged with it?

 

[bonneyman]

Here's some pics of the parts for those interested.

 

[3baygarage]

I haven't seen one like this and trying to get some info on it.

The brand is GM Co. of Long Island. These aren’t Wright but Wright did make some Frankenstein ratchets.

 

[woody 73]

The brand is GM Co. of Long Island. These aren’t Wright but Wright did make some Frankenstein ratchets.

This post is bugging the **** out of me, I could have sworn on a stack of bibles a mile high that we as a group thought it was a wright design; but as hard as I looked I can not find that old post.

See post # 1 and take a look at the pictures from 1957, Frankenstein yes but not anywhere close in nature.

GM Co. of long Island that one got me by surprise, not sure why they never marked their tools???

Good job 3bay

 

[3baygarage]

I’m pretty sure that’s what it is Woody. A few examples turned up on Ebay a while back. I have also seen them turn up in an Oxwall kit which causes even more confusion.

Here are some Google image search results:

https://www.google.com/search?q=GM+CO.+SOCKET+SET&client=safari&hl=en-us&prmd=sinv&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjR89junOraAhVGy1MKHcgTB10Q_AUIEigC&biw=768&bih=922

The Wright version is better quality. They also made a couple in other brands, I believe Wardmaster and perhaps Fairmount iirc.

 

[Mr. Tool]

Wow...very unusual, completely different and unconventional ratchet but yet...very cool looking!

Thanks for posting and sharing.

 

[davethorik]

This post is bugging the **** out of me...
...GM Co. of long Island that one got me by surprise, not sure why they never marked their tools???

Good job 3bay

Glad it's not just me, Woody!
I can almost guarantee that member four.cycle made a post on GJ about GM Co. Frankenratchets, but for the life of me I can't find his post about them. I seem to remember they came in a 2 pc plastic case, top was translucent and had the company name embossed on it.

 

[3baygarage]

Found that thread.

https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=383794

Another thread too.

https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=335628

 

[3baygarage]

This thread too. I think another mystery may be solved as I bookmarked a little socket set on ebay for this very thread! Time to update it.

https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=359338

 

[Irishhammer]

Very helpful thread, thanks for the internal pics Bman. Making my 1/4" functional, thanks to all.

 

[bonneyman]

Wow...very unusual, completely different and unconventional ratchet but yet...very cool looking!

Thanks for posting and sharing.

S-K made a frankenstein-style ratchet, too.

 

[senlow]

It's Fronkensteen (in the voice of Gene Wilder).

Here is a NOS SK ratchet set.

 

[mikey03]

It’s a side quick release button or what’s going on with this

 

[senlow]

The Frankenstein "button" can be pushed from side to side to reverse the ratchet.

 

[mikey03]

The Frankenstein "button" can be pushed from side to side to reverse the ratchet.

Oh like on the mountain reversible ratcheting wrenches yea I get it