bigredcornhead
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Here is a set i would like help finish, currently looking through ebay etc. Thought i would share. Let me know if you have any of these wrenches yall might part with. Thanks.
Help finishing the set.
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Kwjeep
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I can look when I get home. How old wold the wrenches be? Any other markings?
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bigredcornhead
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I will get some more pics this evening to get the markings off the other side. I picked the wrenches up at a sale for a buck a piece, but the stand i gave ten for at another sale. I was extremely happy when they matched up though!
twertsy
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Big red, pretty sure I have what you are lacking. Problem is, I don't sell..........watch ya got to trade?
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Sorry the set I have is metric and round on 1 end.
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bigredcornhead
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Yeah buddy i wish i had anything you are looking for, but i just started my collection not all to long ago. I will look around and see if there is anything in your wheel house. I have anything i'll get back with you! Thanks very much though
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Here is a pic of the backside with the markings. So when were these wrenches made?
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The "= FORGED IN USA =V=" are from about 1947 -early 1970's if I remember correctly.
Note that the 1/4"- 5/16" and the 3/8" - 7/16" wrenches are "- FORGED IN USA - V -" probably because they didn't have enough room for the two lines.
If the wrenches have a part number they are too late mid 1970's and up.
Your stand with that heritage label is from the 1950's most likely.
Your 9 wrench stand is bigger than the usual 6 wrench stand like I have
The same stand with the later Crown logo is not as common.
Note that the 1/4"- 5/16" and the 3/8" - 7/16" wrenches are "- FORGED IN USA - V -" probably because they didn't have enough room for the two lines.
If the wrenches have a part number they are too late mid 1970's and up.
Your stand with that heritage label is from the 1950's most likely.
Your 9 wrench stand is bigger than the usual 6 wrench stand like I have
The same stand with the later Crown logo is not as common.
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You are absolutely right!! I'm currently not near my tools, but I'll post a couple pictures in a few days. Sorry for trying to slip one past you guys without a picture. What the heck was I thinking?
Jim C.
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george4
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I have a lonely ½ - 9/16, double line V, in nice condition, free to any of you collectors of these who need it.
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Hey twert shoot me a pm i dont have anything to trade but maybe we can work something out bud. I'd be interested in the big one
Renchi
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Is this an example of how a member goes about asking for tools when he or she does not yet have the required 100 posts to be able to start a thread in the wanted section of the forum?
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Is this an example of how a member goes about asking for tools when he or she does not yet have the required 100 posts to be able to start a thread in the wanted section of the forum?
This is true but i thought people would like to see the rack and wrenches also...plus who doesnt like pics
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I am stuck in the same situation you are, so I assure you that my post was not a complaint.
Coincidentally, I also have the same set of wrenches (minus that totally awesome holder), and I am missing a few of them too. I long for the day when I reach 100 posts so that I can start a thread in the wanted section.
Once again I'm sorry for trying to run one past you guys without pictures.... I really should have known that sort of BS wasn't gonna fly around here. Anyway, here's a few pictures. I bought these as a set a little while back. All have the =V= manufacturer's mark except the smallest two which have a -V- mark because of their physical size. They've certainly been used and all have some honest wear on them, but generally speaking, they're still in pretty good shape. I'd like to find an original vintage holder/rack for them. I believe the holder/rack is much more difficult to track down versus the wrenches themselves. So BigRed, if you ever want to part with that rack, I'm a serious buyer.
Jim C.
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Here is a set i would like help finish, currently looking through ebay etc. Thought i would share. Let me know if you have any of these wrenches yall might part with. Thanks.
In case they don't have what you are wanting.... I need to liquidate the remnants of my Dads shop. I've got a few of what you want.
1/4-5/16 V stamp
3/8-7/16 V stamp X2
Pics of the "hoard":
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StillTooManyHobbies
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Jim C., someone has those wrench racks in the classifieds as of the time of this message.
Thank you sir! I'll take a look.
Okay StillTooManyHobbies, I found the ad and sent the seller a PM, hope I get the rack. I'll let you know. Thanks again for the heads up!!
Jim C.
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Getting closer thanks to a certain board member and a little luck at a garage sale woot woot...just one more wrench then its on the wall in my mancave. Clean them up or leave the patina???? Opinions..let me know if you can help with the last wrench.
