obsolete tools
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ken w.
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Put those on Ebay or the classified section on here and someone would buy them.
mcmtech
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For sure don't toss them, someone may still want or use them.
Fedwrench
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I did the same thing more than awhile ago. I couldn't bring myself just to toss them but, they're not really worth the time to list them on Ebay. The kit is just sitting in the bottom of a drawer. Most of the tools pictured were for feedback carbs. The dreaded mikuni carbs aren't popular with car collectors or hot rods 
the Carb feet are handy though. Reminds me of all of those Ford ignition module wrenches that are listed on Ebay as being everything from a trim tool to a ratcheting wrench.
the Carb feet are handy though. Reminds me of all of those Ford ignition module wrenches that are listed on Ebay as being everything from a trim tool to a ratcheting wrench.joe_padavano
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Clearly, you guys need to get a car with a carburetor.
If throwing them out, I'll even pay shipping to my house.
If throwing them out, I'll even pay shipping to my house.
Motor-Mechanic
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Like most techs I've accumulated a fair number of tools over the years that have become obsolete.
I just can't bring myself to get rid of them so (rather sad some may say) I kinda turned 'em into wall art, mounted 'em onto a 'special tool board' in my home garage.
Makes for an interesting feature and breaks up some of the bare brickwork.
I just can't bring myself to get rid of them so (rather sad some may say) I kinda turned 'em into wall art, mounted 'em onto a 'special tool board' in my home garage.
Makes for an interesting feature and breaks up some of the bare brickwork.
bobcatdan
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It all comes down to what you work on. I still use my ignition tune up kit to change and set points. On the flip side since I don't work on cars and trucks a lot any more, many of my auto specialty tools don't get used much any more like my scanner. I have used my timing light more in the last few months then my scanner.
hautpot
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Ratcheting adapters on breaker bars.
Torque multipliers.
Ignition spanners.
Torque multipliers.
Ignition spanners.
G_P
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I bought one of those at a garage sale last year. I dont own a car with a carb, but it was cheap and I like tools so I had to snag it up! I think I still have a spiral flex shaft driver with a hex on the end that was for adjusting carbs or distributors. I've never used that one either.
I had the KD moore set a few years ago, 20 or so. Sold the kit to a friend and I have been trying to get him to find it and resell it to me. He has not twisted wrenches in 20 years.
Some of the throttle bodies and of course carbs which are still used on several classes and often found in vintage world
Some of the throttle bodies and of course carbs which are still used on several classes and often found in vintage world
Brownsfan
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Chrysler radio anti-theft radio bolt sockets. I have them still in my box and have not needed them in years.
Sure... They're not tools that get used every day, but as a C2 Corvette enthusiast, mine still get some action now and then. If you're gonna tinker with older cars, then various "obsolete" wrenches and some other tools (like timing lights) are invaluable and still have a place in my working collection of vintage (and necessary) tools.
Jim C.
martin666
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3 timing lights and probably a dozen distributor wrenches, and tach & dwell meters. Few friends and myself still drive carbureted cars or trucks so they get used
Wamsutta
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Tell your coworker to send them to me. I'll pay for shipping.
I use my old Sears timing light all the time. Just need a tach/dwell meter to complete my vintage garage set of tools.
four.cycle
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bonneyman said:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NIEHOFF-DWE...454463?hash=item43eba7d83f:g:hlIAAOSwpIdW8buD
looks like 70's vintage to me. same unit I used to sell for $59.95 retail.
somebody else just listed a mint Niehoff T46 vacuum tester on there as well - still in the original box: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-NIE...:g:AMgAAOSwzvlW9vDX&item=201549609614&vxp=mtr
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