Lets make an all vintage Snap-on tool picture thread!

[J.A.F.E.]

I don't know if this is old enough to be in the thread, but Ill try it anyway. Do you guys know how old it is?

I have the same one I bought new about 78 or 79. No idea how long they were made prior to that - if you open it up it's really simple circuitry so it could likely date back quite a while.

By the way, you're missing a neon bulb that fits between those springs. You can sub one out of an inductive spark checker like the one Sears sells for about $10.

~Steve

 

[MOPARHOUND!]

The long extension at the bottom is interesting, is it 3/8 or 1/2 drive? Does it have a part number, and/or date code?

Can't tell a date code. There is a 2, but is like the other 2 on it. Looks like a 1972 "2", except if faces forward correctly, unlike the 1972 date code that faces backwards. It is not remotely close to any other date code.

It is a 3/8" drive 20" extension it reads:

MADE IN USA
-SNAP-ON-2
FX 20 FERRET

The "-" in Snap-On is the old style, slanted up to the right.

 

[krusty the clown]

probably 1942

 

[VWinTHEblood]

These are some of the older Snap on tools in my collection

3/8 extension: No date code and really old looking logo like the one on the tool box, and socket tray pictured below.

Ignition wrenches: 1958 date code

Blue Point 5/8 flare nut wrench: 1948 date code

Blue Point tappet wrench: 1956 date code

Speeder: Cant make out date code it's worn, could be 1949 or 1959

Dial torque wrench: No date code

10mm socket: 1958 date code

5/16 8 point 1/4 drive:1947 or 1957 date code

Socket tray and box both have the same really old logo, tray measures 6-3/4 long and box measures 20x3-1/2x6-3/4.

Sorry about the poor quality pictures I wasn't able to turn my cameras flash off.

PM if interested the the box, socket tray, the old extension, or the 1948 Blue Point flare nut wrench.

 

[chad s]

Can't tell a date code. There is a 2, but is like the other 2 on it. Looks like a 1972 "2", except if faces forward correctly, unlike the 1972 date code that faces backwards. It is not remotely close to any other date code.

It is a 3/8" drive 20" extension it reads:

MADE IN USA
-SNAP-ON-2
FX 20 FERRET

The "-" in Snap-On is the old style, slanted up to the right.

Id say Krusty is right, cool find.

 

[MOPARHOUND!]

Here is a New NOS F6 Extension (E date code) and a New NOS F11 Extension (G date code), with traces of cosmoline, (the top one in the top pic, and the far left one in the bottom pic is the used F20 Extension):

 

[snapmom]

snap on 24" rat date code 41

 

[wrenchr]

snap on 24" rat date code 41

I want it
And thanks again for the extension!!!

 

[MOPARHOUND!]

Many years ago added this old Snap-On tool chest to the collection. Guessing it is from the 30's? Haven't quite identified the model??

Thought the owner personalized it with the Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury emblems, but I have since seen the same box with Dodge, Chrysler, and Plymouth emblems in the same spots. Made me wonder if it was some kind of limited offering by Snap-On with the emblems? Just a guess.

Approximate dimensions, give or take a fraction, are 11" Height (from bottom to top of hip roof), 21" Wide, & 8.5" Deep (front to back)........................

Open the lid, and you find a lift out tray..................

Tilted the tray to show it a little better................

Lowering the front cover, you find 2 drawers..............

Removed the top drawer, and placed it on top for display. Removal was easy, this box did not come with slides(!). Once you get so far, the drawer falls out, as the drawer only has metal "ledges" to slide on. Appears someone added an extra compartment to the drawer's lower right quadrant..................

Next, I set the bottom tray on top to show off. Notice it has a smaller tray that slides to the front or back, I'm guessing with 3/8" drive stuff in mind.......................

Closeup with the drawers installed, notice again, no drawer slides......................

Any guesses on what year? What model?

Thanks!

 

[Uncle Buck]

I bet the emblems were owner added and not Snappy added! ^^^^^^^^^^^

BTW: Sweet find!

 

[Uncle Buck]

snap on 24" rat date code 41

Talk about a ratchet you would never need to cheater!

I bet that old girl has no equal, ................anywhere!

 

[MOPARHOUND!]

I bet the emblems were owner added and not Snappy added! ^^^^^^^^^^^

BTW: Sweet find!

One thought was they didn't have stickers widely available back then, so guys put actual emblems on their toolboxes??

 

[Uncle Buck]

One thought was they didn't have stickers widely available back then, so guys put actual emblems on their toolboxes??

I noticed the badges are secured with square nuts, but I do not think those badges are nearly as old as that box. Just my thoughts.

 

[snapmom]

The toolbox is a K-21 early 40s. Nice old box.

 

[MOPARHOUND!]

Added this to the collection years ago. Discovered it at a flea market for a song. It has cast iron wheels, no rubber/plastic. It doesn't look like the roll cabs in the 1939 catalog with the wheels outside the body of the cab at the bottom, as these wheels are in the more traditional positions. The only marking I can find is the Snap-On embossed on the front cover. Like a bozo, I can't locate the only key I had for it (happens to be the factory original key it came with) as the roll cab has been buried for years in a storage room..........so, no pictures of the inside. Approximate dimensions, give or take a fraction are 20.5" Height (23.5" from the floor overall), 26.5" Wide, & 18" Deep. IIRC, it has 2 drawers, and an open area underneath them for storing larger stuff...........

Any ideas on year? Model #?

Thanks!

 

[Flash21]

What about this one? Year / Model / Approx. Value?

Thanks!!

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[snapmom]

Mopar: I have never seen a box like that with the wheels like that. The wheels are usually on the side. But the cats starting in 46 say "sturdy sswivel type plate casters now used are a big improvement" (over the the wheels mounted on the side).
So the Model number is K-55-W. Year would be 45-48.

 

[snapmom]

Krlas: the giveaway in year, is the color, they started this dark grey/green color in about 41 there are two types of this box a heavy weight and a lighter weight, yous is the heavy weight, (thicker sides, etc) would date the box 41-47, The model number is
K-23-W. Est. worth, very hard to say. It looks in nice condition. but there is not a lot of demand for this box. Maybe between 100-250

 

[snapmom]

Here is one of the sought after so boxes. The first rollcab. 38-47. this is a rare grey one owned by a collector in the UK. He is trying to finish a E G set.

 

[MOPARHOUND!]

Mopar: I have never seen a box like that with the wheels like that. The wheels are usually on the side. But the cats starting in 46 say "sturdy sswivel type plate casters now used are a big improvement" (over the the wheels mounted on the side).
So the Model number is K-55-W. Year would be 45-48.

Thanks for the reply. Based on the information on this page:

http://collectingsnapon.com/Site/ToolStorage-743.html

I'm thinking given the dimensions, and the style of wheels, it would be a RK-50-W, produced in 1945 or 1946??

The K-55-W would have been the top chest for this roll cab??

Klars, if it needs a home, PM me. Have a roll cab in need of a top box.

 

[snapmom]

yes the RK-50-W. Looked at the wrong line. The RK55W would be the top.
These were started in the early 40s, but not with this type wheel. would be 45-48.

 

[DynoDale]

S over O socket set

5/8" drive set. Had been blasted when I got it, so I powder coated it wrinkle finish black.

 

[snapmom]

Nice tools, do you want the sockets to finish the 5/8 set, I may have them.

 

[DynoDale]

Nice tools, do you want the sockets to finish the 5/8 set, I may have them.

I'm interested in completing the set. The sockets that I have are 15/16, 31/32, 2x 1 1/16, 1 1/8, 1 1/4, and 1 3/8. All are date stamped 8 or -8 except the 31/32 which is a 7.

I would also be interested in extensions or square sockets.

Thanks.

 

[Skyline]

Not exactly the age of some of the other items here, but I found the texturing on these handles to be really nice. The only model marking is: "49"

Can anyone tell me an approximate vintage? My guess would be about 40 years ago...but I could not find a date code. If anyone is interested, these will be for sale.

 

[krusty the clown]

here's the latest........just got the last pieces today. 5/8" drive.

 

[krusty the clown]

Not exactly the age of some of the other items here, but I found the texturing on these handles to be really nice. The only model marking is: "49"

Can anyone tell me an approximate vintage? My guess would be about 40 years ago...but I could not find a date code. If anyone is interested, these will be for sale.

looks familiar......

http://cgi.ebay.com/Snap-on-Vintage...286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66:2|65:10|39:1|240:1318

 

[Skyline]

looks familiar......

http://cgi.ebay.com/Snap-on-Vintage...286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66:2|65:10|39:1|240:1318

Yeah, that would be my son's listing.....

 

[MOPARHOUND!]

Yeah, that would be my son's listing.....

Check the description, says it's an impact gun???

"Snap-on 3/8" Drive Air Impact Wrench / Gun - IM31. Good used condition, and worked just prior to listing. No owner's marks."

 

[Skyline]

Check the description, says it's an impact gun???

"Snap-on 3/8" Drive Air Impact Wrench / Gun - IM31. Good used condition, and worked just prior to listing. No owner's marks."

Fixed. Thanks.

 

[jshadowiii]

These are 5/8 drive sockets dated 1927. Anyone know anything about the value of these?

 

[phildb4]

I know this is all about vintage Snap-on tools, but how about a vintage Snap-on that is not a tool. This is an army style hat worn by Snap-On truck guys. Anyone know approx date?

 

[snapmom]

The tools est. value; 35-75. Not sure about the hat, is it orginial or a remake. It looks like 40s if orginial.

 

[Charles (in GA)]

WHY does it seem that twelve point was so prevalent? I would have thought that six point would be the ideal socket drive back in the day. Still is in my view.
Adam

"Back in the day" they used a lot more square head fasteners than we do today...........................

You can't use a six-point on a square head fastener.

To add to that, many socket sets didn't have a ratchet, it was more of a luxury than a standard item. They used breaker bars, sliding T bars and speeder handles. All of these, in close quarters, would be a serious issue with a 6 point socket (still is today). 12 point sockets somewhat make up for lack of a ratchet.

I use 12 point and have only a few 1/4" drive 6 point stuff. Really cannot find a use for the 6 point.

Charles

 

[snapmom]

I think it had a lot to do with the manf. process,

 

[Charles (in GA)]

It appears to be a 1938 date stamp if I read the chart correctly. (or maybe 58?) It came from a set of tools the USAF was sell off. This sale consisted of tools that were used on the B-26s that were being decommissioned. I also have a Williams breaker bar from that same sale.

There were two different B-26's The first was the Martin B-26 Marauder. They were based for training at McDill AAF at Tampa during the war, hence the slogan "one a day in Tampa Bay", and were also know as the "flying prostitute" (no visible means of support) due to their small wing surface area, and high loading (the highest lbs/sq ft of any aircraft ever built to that time). Excellent combat aircraft, very high training losses. Due to some big whig senator's son being killed in one, they were all scrapped quickly after the end of hostilities. The other B-26 was the Douglas B-26 and was also build in a slightly different variation as the A-26. The A-26 was redesignated as the B-26 in 1948 and continued in AAF/USAF use until about 1969. They saw use in Vietnam.

Charles

 

[keykeeper]

Does this count? I really don't know much about Snap-on,but I think this is pretty old, looks like a 1931 date code (or could be a handling mark?). I really don't know when it was made, but I do know it is 5/8 inch on each end, and appears to be a distributor wrench. I ran down the patent (1424069) which was issued in the early 20's, and has a abstract attached for Snap-on tools from the early 30's. What do you folks think?

Hey, I just realized I've been registered here for almost a year and just getting around to posting for the first time, so....hello everyone!

 

[snapmom]

Its a Buick Cylinder Head Stud Bolt Wrench. there are like 4 versions of this wrench, 2513, 2513A,2513B, 2513C.
Nice tool, hard to find.

 

[keykeeper]

Thanks Snapmom, I just received an email with the same information. The guy that sold it to me told me it was a distributor wrench, but that just goes to show you not to believe everything you hear.

Funny thing is, I don't know why I buy things like this, I guess it's the search for their use and history that piques my interest.

 

[egertk]

I just stumbled upon a toolbox full of old wrenches and such at a local thrift store. Included was a Snap-on socket, it's a half inch but doesn't fit my 1/4" and doesn't fit my 3/8". Thanks to this thread I think I figured out why! It must be a 9/32nd inch drive socket? What years did they make that drive size up until?