Picked up a few hand me downs

[duneslider]

My wife's grandpa passed away a few weeks ago and they asked us all to come take a look at his stuff and see if we wanted anything. I felt bad taking too much since I am not a direct relative but I tried to grab everything others didn't want. Most everyone didn't see any value in the "old" tools. Not all are old tools but there are a few old snap-on ratchets and a lot of craftsman stuff and an occasional sk item. Some of the stuff I got doesn't even look like it has been used.

There was even an old 46 Jeep willys that they want me to take. I wish I had room for it, it would be a fun little project.

 

[BK13]

I would have loved to have taken the Flatty as well, but 6'6" guys don't fit in old Jeeps...

 

[Steroblan]

Don't feel bad about taking something that they wanted you to have. It would end up with a random person anyway. You will appreciate it more that the random guy.

 

[kevin47]

Old Jeep...? You'll be sorry...!

 

[upndown]

I will be up in Utah fishing, I could could get that out of your way nooo problem

 

[duneslider]

I tried to grab all the tools. Most weren't too interested in them. They were all interested in the shiny new harbor freight junk in the garage. I just hung back with my flashlight digging through drawers finding the good stuff.

I already have two jeeps. I am positive I will regret not taking the willys but I also have to keep the wife happy. It has been under a roof for at least the last 35 years so there is really a low amount of rust. I didn't see any rust holes.

I will probably go back and do some more digging. My wife's uncle who is in charge of the estate knows I am into the tools and had a few things pulled to the side for me.

 

[BK13]

I already have two jeeps. I am positive I will regret not taking the willys but I also have to keep the wife happy. It has been under a roof for at least the last 35 years so there is really a low amount of rust. I didn't see any rust holes.

So you probably already know what Jeep stands for:

Just
Empty
Every
Pocket

or

Junk
Each and
Every
Part

 

[BradTx]

I was given the run of my wife's grandfather's garage when he passed several years ago. I then got the pick of her father's garage when her parents moved to a retirement community. I made sure her brother had first choice but, since he's not into tools, I got most of what I wanted. Everything else went to the estate sales.

I wound up with a lot of nice tools including several full tool boxes, an SK socket set, indestro sockets, and even a few Ford Model A tools.

 

[MPOWERD]

So you probably already know what Jeep stands for:

Just
Empty
Every
Pocket

or

Junk
Each and
Every
Part

I like that...

 

[duneslider]

Some like jeeps, some don't.

It is kind of cool to have tools he used while in Europe during ww2.

 

[jeffmoss26]

Looks like some nice old tools. I like the tool bag on the left side of the first picture.

 

[bluebolt]

Some nice stuff in there. I see swivel impact sockets, a brass head hammer, Craftsman V selecter ratchet and some other nice stuff.

 

[lowbucktruck]

Looks like you got some really good vintage stuff there. I'm sure that your wife's granddad would be happy with his tools finding a new home with someone who appreciates them (and uses them too).

Of course, you could tell your wife that her granddad's Jeep needs a home too...

 

[RedVise]

Just a shame he didnt have any big Channellocks or Cresent wrenches..... !!


Nice to see the tools are staying in the family.

Brian

 

[duneslider]

I will probably never use those big channel locks but thought why not.

I seem to have misplaced my crescent wrench that size so I was happy to see a good old american made crescent brand wrench.

The tool bag is cool, it is chuck full of old sockets and pliers and "stuff". Around the inside has slots to keep sockets. I am hoping most of the set of 9/32" SO sockets are in there, otherwise the SO midget ratchet is just a decoration cause Idon't know that I would spend money to buy old 9/32" sockets.

The V-selector seems to be in good shape. Moves pretty smooth, needs a little lube I think.

The jeep will go to a good home, someone has offered what I feel is too much for it and my wife's uncle is trying to recoup the money he has spent helping his dad out the last 5-10 years, so that adds to the feeling I shouldn't just take it because I know he could use the money. Great gramps got taken by a lot of scammers the last few years and lost a lot of money. Its sad that people prey on elderly people.

The majority of the tools are SAE, he didn't seem to have much use for metric. All my "american" made jeeps are all metric.

 

[duneslider]

I found some older wrenches while going through some of the stuff I picked up. I am assuming these are ignition wrenches but they were names I am not really familiar with.

I am assuming the "superrech" is a williams and the others that look similar that don't have a mark are also williams. I am not really familiar with this brand.

The "new britain" is a new one for me too.

The little barcalo buffalo is completely new to me, never heard that name at all. Google search doesn't turn much up either.
The top one is labeled Seahawk, no idea what that one is either.

The impacts are Proto but the most interesting is there was a paper under them which was the sales receipt from 1977 from a store that is now gone and they sold for 38bucks and change.

The craftsman wrenches just seemed like nice little wrenches. I don't know if I will ever use any of these little wrenches but they are neat to have.

 

[jeeper93436]

i went to a estate sale today, for the first time and felt bad.there were people just going through food cabinets, clothe drawers and just didnt seem to mind so much. i guess i didnt think about the benifit for the familly from the sale.

 

[zuk123]

Jeeper, some times it feels really weird at an estate sale. For me, it's especially weird when it's clear they just walked away from it. Every family photo is still in place, medicine on the side table, etc.

Ones where the family is doing the selling are strange too. I prefer the ones run by pro's.

I try to be respectful, and not trash talk for bargains, etc. If the place smells and is full of junk, just move on.

Just yesterday I was in the worst smelling garage EVER. I still managed to find a couple of things in there, and even though the house was a jumbled mess, I found a bunch of good old stuff. When they want too much for tools, look for other stuff...

The sale does benefit the survivors, and they clearly don't want the stuff. Some sales are "just get all this stuff OUT of here" and some are serious fundraising efforts, and some are the leftovers after the family took what they wanted. If there was good stuff to start with, there is usually good stuff left.

It is a little bit depressing to realize that in the end, it all comes down to strangers picking thru your stuff. If you care where it goes, take the time to make sure it gets there BEFORE your time comes.

Good hunting...

zuk

 

[Pumpman1968]

Hey duneslider....ever hear of a "Barco lounger"? reclining chair? Barcolo made in Buffalo NY....same company.

 

[duneslider]

Interesting, recliners and wrenches.