Let's see your toolbox.

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Great looking boxes and tools. Can I assume the box marked "Off limits - Do not touch" is your good set of drill bits? I don't let anyone touch mine either.

Thanks, It is my "good set" of bits it is just a set of HSS MAC bits but there all there, a couple people dont watch what they are doing with drill bits and dont care so I didnt want them touching, They are warrantied with Mac but if some one breaks one and then tosses it because its broke then I'm out. Its just easier and im really careful with them.

 

[zuspiel]

Again, great looking tools and boxes. Who is the manafacurer of the hex bits in the holder with the clear cover? Thought they might be PB Swiss. They look really nice, how do you like them?

Yep, they are PB Swiss. Almost too pretty to use. The holder is a really nice design, too. Both "lids" and the bit holder have gears at the hinge. You can clip it to your belt and when you open it, the bits stick out parallel to the ground and are held in that orientation. I'm planing to post some more pics in another thread. I've only had the bits for a couple of weeks, so I can't say how well they'll hold up. It looks like there's a clearcoat on top and I'm a bit worried about that. The color is in the metal, though. It's great to be able to tell from a distance if a bit is phillips or posi... Bottom line: I like them a lot

Anyway, thought I'd add a couple of pics that I missed in my last post, just some sets etc:

My ratchets. Please note that I probably have another 20 -25 ratchets but I am a tool "minimalist". I only keep the best of my stuff in my work boxes. I'm not one of those guys who likes to keep all his extra/duplicate/**** stuff in his box 'just in case'. As soon as something in my box gets upgraded, it's goes home to the garage box.

Same here. I only use the ratchets in the toolcart plus the SH80 that's stored with the 1/2" sockets. Do you like having both the flex and non-flex stubbies? I have the flex and love it. I have a feeling the straight one would lead to more skinned knuckels for me...

 

[zuspiel]

Thanks. I'm doing the drop and 17" wheels on the '66 so it will definitely be more restomod than restoration. I picked up on the M3 in the pics. Grabbed my attention right away, nice car.

Nothing wrong with a restomod. I do like the look of the sculpted steel wheels and the rest of the exterior, but that's just me. However, I've seen that you can buy the same style a bit bigger. I think that's what I'll eventually go for. Now, on the technical side, I will upgrade ours as much as I can afford. I just don't think that 4 drum brakes are a great idea. The disk brakes will have to wait, though. They cost too much...

Thanks. The E46 M3 is the car I have sworn they will have to pry from my dead cold hands

 

[Stanger]

Nothing wrong with a restomod. I do like the look of the sculpted steel wheels and the rest of the exterior, but that's just me. However, I've seen that you can buy the same style a bit bigger. I think that's what I'll eventually go for. Now, on the technical side, I will upgrade ours as much as I can afford. I just don't think that 4 drum brakes are a great idea. The disk brakes will have to wait, though. They cost too much...

Yeah, that is the same way the owner of the pictured car feels. He is all about retaining the original look. I like them both ways, but this car is going to lean towards restomod with a few subtle shelby parts, the wheels, and disk brakes. I bought this kit for front brakes. I thought it was the most complete and direct. It also includes the 67 dual master cylinder upgrade for safety. You need to run larger wheels for it though...
http://www.discbrakeswap.com/Mustang Disc Brake Conversion Kits SWAP2.html

What is funny about my approach to the restoration is that some things will be concourse, and some modified. The control arms have been restored to the dipped look, all of the fasteners will be correct, phosphate and oil or otherwise, and the markings will all be recreated. I know I'm weird.

Thanks. The E46 M3 is the car I have sworn they will have to pry from my dead cold hands

I don't blame you. I've never driven one, but I can just imagine.

 

[bchee]

Ok, finally got off my **** and took some pics... Most of what you see I got on sale. Stuey, you might recognize some things

BEAUTIFUL STUFF

Don't want to sound like an a-hole, but nothing matches!
You got a red cabinet, blue cart, stainless box, and a black workbench

 

[zuspiel]

BEAUTIFUL STUFF

Don't want to sound like an a-hole, but nothing matches!
You got a red cabinet, blue cart, stainless box, and a black workbench

Thanks! And, no, you don't sound like an a-hole, you sound like my wife
(and that's not an insult, either )

And they do match where it counts: price. I bought the stuff over the past 7 or 8 years and think I paid around $500 total.

 

[zuspiel]

Yeah, that is the same way the owner of the pictured car feels. He is all about retaining the original look. I like them both ways, but this car is going to lean towards restomod with a few subtle shelby parts, the wheels, and disk brakes. I bought this kit for front brakes. I thought it was the most complete and direct. It also includes the 67 dual master cylinder upgrade for safety. You need to run larger wheels for it though...
http://www.discbrakeswap.com/Mustang Disc Brake Conversion Kits SWAP2.html

Awesome find! Thanks for the link. I might put that on ours instead of buying another drum (right front drum is out-of-round). $525 seems like an excellent deal (I already did the power brake conversion with a dual master. My wife is 4'10" and I was scared for her life ) Any specific reason not the use the other kit they have, that fits on the original spindles and works with the original wheels?

What is funny about my approach to the restoration is that some things will be concourse, and some modified. The control arms have been restored to the dipped look, all of the fasteners will be correct, phosphate and oil or otherwise, and the markings will all be recreated. I know I'm weird.

Doesn't sound too weird to me. I definitely won't recreate the markings, but otherwise I understand completely.

 

[Stanger]

Awesome find! Thanks for the link. I might put that on ours instead of buying another drum (right front drum is out-of-round). $525 seems like an excellent deal (I already did the power brake conversion with a dual master. My wife is 4'10" and I was scared for her life ) Any specific reason not the use the other kit they have, that fits on the original spindles and works with the original wheels?

I chose this kit because it was their only kit on ebay at the time and I had 10% off. Plus, it comes with new spindles, so I wouldn't have to worry about my old spindles being worn. However, if I was in your position, I would probably use the old kit. If your spindles aren't good, let me know. I have the two that came off of my car, and I think they're fine. I sandblasted them(not the machined surfaces) and sprayed them in black epoxy so they look like brand new.

OK, here are some crappy pictures of my box and tools. I'll get better pics after Christmas when the lighting is better and I have my Nikon D50.

(don't make fun of the carpenters hammer. I leave that in there for my dad when he works on the garage)

My little Snap-On restoration project.

 

[myslow2002gt]

 

[billymade]

myslow2002gt, what brand tool box do you have? I don't recognize it or see any logos!

 

[myslow2002gt]

myslow2002gt, what brand tool box do you have? I don't recognize it or see any logos!

International

 

[SpiderGearsMan]

harvester ? yuk yuk yuk

 

[Deafautotech]

Stanger: Do you like the Clarke heavy duty toolboxes? i own Clarke middle three drawers heavy duty box and i love it even it is limited less than 50 lbs but i had it hold like 70 lbs and no problems to open and close it.

 

[Stanger]

Stanger: Do you like the Clarke heavy duty toolboxes? i own Clarke middle three drawers heavy duty box and i love it even it is limited less than 50 lbs but i had it hold like 70 lbs and no problems to open and close it.

Yeah, I like the setup. I think the construction is good, much better than Craftsman IMO. My only complaints are the depth of the middle section and top box. They should be deeper. Also, on light drawers, the slides seem to get really stiff when its cold. I received that setup as a gift for my 16th birthday(nope, no car here), so I didn't exactly pick it out. If it were my choice, I would have bought a used SO box off of Craigslist. But, yes, I like it, and since it was a gift from my parents, I'll likely have it forever. Slide capacity has not been a problem for me. I load them up and never think twice. There is usually a big heavy case of Facom body tools in the bottom drawer. The box seems to handle it fine.

 

[Deafautotech]

Yeah, I like the setup. I think the construction is good, much better than Craftsman IMO. My only complaints are the depth of the middle section and top box. They should be deeper. Also, on light drawers, the slides seem to get really stiff when its cold. I received that setup as a gift for my 16th birthday(nope, no car here), so I didn't exactly pick it out. If it were my choice, I would have bought a used SO box off of Craigslist. But, yes, I like it, and since it was a gift from my parents, I'll likely have it forever. Slide capacity has not been a problem for me. I load them up and never think twice. There is usually a big heavy case of Facom body tools in the bottom drawer. The box seems to handle it fine.

damn! i just keep pull drawers more far open because i use a lot times on my KRL1203 and KRl1003 at work which have lot more deep than what i has at home.. bad habit!!

that is very nice of your parent gave you a gift. i had to bought myself toolboxes to work.. my parent told me if i want it then i need pay for it...

 

[rowbow41]

zuspiel, Is the that a alunimum handled screwdriver made by swallow Aircraft in one of those drawers?

 

[strizzy]

Got some new socket holders so I cleaned some up my stuff up today. Here is a picture of the socket holders, not quite as condensed as I was hoping... If I get lucky, maybe this spring I'll try to pick one of those 50% off Crappies to put on top, some stuff is getting a little crowded.

Bored...Heres some more pics, some fairly old, but you get the idea...Pretty much done selling off my "too good for me stuff".

 

[gotmud13613]

Here is some more pics of the contents of my box ( it's getting crowded in here time for another big box ) Little bit of everything from HF to Snap-On

 

[stroked93]

Here are pictures of the drawers that are done. still organizing. I Used to feel like I had everything I needed until I found TJG...

 

[stroked93]

 

[stroked93]

 

[zuspiel]

zuspiel, Is the that a alunimum handled screwdriver made by swallow Aircraft in one of those drawers?

I think you mean the one in Stanger's box ;-) I saw that, as well. What is it?

 

[Stanger]

I think you mean the one in Stanger's box ;-) I saw that, as well. What is it?

Pics coming.

 

[Stanger]

 

[3 at 8]

I have one of these "Tuffy"s too, allways thought it was kinda unique.

 

[CAT_serviceman927]

^^^^What kind of box is that? Is it really a craftsman?

 

[voidifused]

It is, i got board one day and we had a bunch on 18g polished stainless steel laying around so i went at it and added a little "Shine" to it. the side cabinet is an international.

 

[Skyline]

Ok, finally got off my **** and took some pics... Most of what you see I got on sale. Stuey, you might recognize some things

Zuspiel;

How do you like that Innova code scanner? I just got one in a collection of tools I just bought, and I havn't decided on whether to keep it or put it on eBay. Any thoughts?

 

[zuspiel]

Pics coming.

Neat! I've never seen a fold-out handle like that. Thanks for posting the pics.

 

[zuspiel]

Zuspiel;

How do you like that Innova code scanner? I just got one in a collection of tools I just bought, and I havn't decided on whether to keep it or put it on eBay. Any thoughts?

Seems to work fine. It doesn't have a huge database of codes, but that's what the internet is for... I got it new(ish) off eBay for about $50. Worked fine on both my wife's suburban and our daughter's nissan maxima (both for diagnostics and resetting the MIL). If you don't have a higher end one, I'd say keep it.

 

[buening]

Thanks. Unfortunately mine doesn't look like that yet. I'm working on a '70 Mach 1 428CJ R code for the same guy right now. It should be finished this spring.

I own a grabber blue H-code. Your username looks familiar, you're frequently on the VMF right? Been awhile since I've been on there, too busy with fixing up the garage instead of working on the stang.

 

[Stanger]

I own a grabber blue H-code. Your username looks familiar, you're frequently on the VMF right? Been awhile since I've been on there, too busy with fixing up the garage instead of working on the stang.

Yeah, I used to hang out on the VMF and autobodystore site quite a bit. I haven't been on the VMF in quite some time either. I'm in the same situation as you. Between working on the garage, keeping up with classes, and working on other people's cars, my '66 never gets any love. I can't really complain though, I've had the opportunity to work on quite a few nice vehicles. Christmas break I'll be finishing up the '70 and starting to cut and buff a '68 GT500.

A '70 H code is a nice car, I wish that was my project. After the '66 coupe, I'll be looking for a '69 M code. Good luck with your project. Post some pics and plans you have for the car if you have a chance. I'll try to grab some pics of the '70 I'm working on.

EDIT: I just notice you're a civil engineer. I'm studying to be mechanical myself.

 

[mkdive]

I'm still waiting on a 40" cart so I'm in the middle of transferring from one box to another but here is some pics of what I have....Sorry they are crappy cell phone pics. As soon as my cart arrives & I get the drawers organized the way I want...I will take some good pics and update this post.

 

[mkdive]

more.....

 

[mkdive]

few more....

 

[Nik_95Cobra]

My Top & Bottom 3-Bank S-O boxes, my BP Cart, My old school Mac Box that I'm going to try and restore, and An old school c-man box sitting on that one.

 

[justinmc]

My Top & Bottom 3-Bank S-O boxes, my BP Cart, My old school Mac Box that I'm going to try and restore, and An old school c-man box sitting on that one.

Nice setup! That old Mac box is a classic. I don't think I'd restore it

PS is that in your shop/garage or at a business? Also thats a Ghia?

 

[Frank Elson]

mkdive... nice setup

 

[Nik_95Cobra]

Nice setup! That old Mac box is a classic. I don't think I'd restore it

PS is that in your shop/garage or at a business? Also thats a Ghia?

Thanks, Yeah I'm not 100% sure I'm going to restore it, it's not tooo bad it does need a lock on it though. It's was my Grandfathers that he used sometime around when he started our business back in 62', I'm not exactly sure what year the box is though, has a lot of cool old tools in it as well. Yeah, these are my boxes at our shop, I'll try to get up pics of all my dads boxes at our garage at home at home later. That is indeed a customers 65' Ghia, good eye!

 

[goodfellow]

No need to restore that box -- it's gorgeous!!!