SK tool trucks....

[ServiceWithIntegrity]

Was wondering if anyone has seen an SK tool truck in their area. Last SK truck
i've seen was in 1996. Just curious.

 

[tonydanzah]

no mas

 

[wafrederick]

I have been in one so far.Century Trading Company in Van Wert,Ohio has one.I remember it always stopped every thursday where I went to college for automotive.I seen one in Auburn,In which is a dealer from Chicago,IL.This dealer sell at the Kruse classic car auction during labor day weekend.The place is Snail Inc.

 

[chadster1]

Was wondering if anyone has seen an SK tool truck in their area. Last SK truck
i've seen was in 1996. Just curious.

I doubt that this thread will be as lively as the last one that you started.

 

[Griff93]

We have one here.

 

[kams1973]

The last S-K truck I saw was in '96 as well.

 

[Even 11]

There used to be one based out of Peyton, CO but I haven't seen him in years probably about 2005 ish when I saw him last. I heard a rumor he traded in his S-K truck for a different tool co truck, maybe Cornwell? But those aren't real common either.

-Dane

 

[fatboy99]

I have been in one so far.Century Trading Company in Van Wert,Ohio has one.I remember it always stopped every thursday where I went to college for automotive.I seen one in Auburn,In which is a dealer from Chicago,IL.This dealer sell at the Kruse classic car auction during labor day weekend.The place is Snail Inc.

They still have one that run's around Fort Wayne Rick Weggy is the driver dont know if he is the same guy you used to deal with? I dealt with him when I worked at the Detroit diesel dealer I worked at tried to get him to come to my current job but he said he dosnt have time to add more shops

 

[dieseldodge01]

I have been in one so far.Century Trading Company in Van Wert,Ohio has one.I remember it always stopped every thursday where I went to college for automotive.I seen one in Auburn,In which is a dealer from Chicago,IL.This dealer sell at the Kruse classic car auction during labor day weekend.The place is Snail Inc.

Century Trading is my local SK dealer. The SK truck still runs around the area, I actually used to see it more than the other tool trucks. wafrederick I can probably guess where you went to school.

 

[dirtrider]

I have seen a few in my area in Socal just driving by somewhere, don't know who owned them or what there situation was though. Seems we have multiples of every tool truck there is within a close area around here and not to mention many more in the surrounding areas. The joys of living in Socal I guess.

 

[mikevango]

I doubt that this thread will be as lively as the last one that you started.

 

[fatboy99]

Century Trading is my local SK dealer. The SK truck still runs around the area, I actually used to see it more than the other tool trucks. wafrederick I can probably guess where you went to school.

1441 N Cable Rd Lima Oh ??? Same place i went to

 

[wafrederick]

Yes I did and know Lynda there very well at Century Trading.

 

[diesel research]

wafrederick i can probably guess where you went to school.

unoh

 

[nato]

Yep. There's a dealer in my area w/ a white truck with their logo on it and SK all over it. 'CAM Brother's' tools is the indee name I think. It's rather odd; they hit the tow garage like a 1/4 mile up the road but have neer stopped at our shop

 

[mrholeshot]

They are coming

 

[air]

I see one from time to time in SOCAL. Never been on it though.

 

[chewy7]

Our local farm implement dealer sells s-k tools so its like an 8 minute drive to get there. Don't need a tool truck.

 

[chewy7]

Yep. There's a dealer in my area w/ a white truck with their logo on it and SK all over it. 'CAM Brother's' tools is the indee name I think. It's rather odd; they hit the tow garage like a 1/4 mile up the road but have neer stopped at our shop

you should call up the company and have them stop by you so you can buy some good tools.

 

[The Muffin Man]

There is one in the Trenton area of New Jersey.

 

[nato]

you should call up the company and have them stop by you.

You're right; we DO have a lot of broken SK chrome

 

[yogitech]

I work for the biggest Ford dealer in the area, and, I've NEVER been visted by Matco, SK, Cornwell. We only have SO and one independent. Were limited on our choices. Too bad, I think their missing alot of business!

 

[chewy7]

You're right; we DO have a lot of SK chrome

so you can buy some good tools.

 

[TheGrooveking]

So there are more SK trucks than Cornwell....

TheGrooveking

 

[NJHandyGuy]

there are 2 sk trucks i kow of and eppey's in howell Nj sells them and warranty's them currently

 

[ServiceWithIntegrity]

Lol Chadster1, i hear ya, i didn't realize the hornets nest i stirred up on that last thread.

 

[ngk22r]

i didn't realize the hornets nest i stirred up on that last thread.

You knew!!!! You shall be named as the Garage Journal Pot Stirrer!!!

 

[Fedwrench]

The couple of independent trucks I see on the road here have more flames on their trucks than Brand logos aside from some Gearwrench decals.

 

[cf2004]

Century Trading is my local SK dealer.

Century is mine too. Nice to see so many members from the VWO area on here

 

[Wrench master]

I know this is a 2 year old thread but I just saw a s-k truck parked out side am auto body shop in my neighborhood today I live in New York and it was the green and white truck that I haven't seen for years

 

[BJ42LX]

Pics or it didn't happen.


Last time I broke an SK socket corporate sent me to Grainger. Grainger told me to pound sand because I didn't buy the set from them. Had to return to SK for exchange. Meh.

 

[Super Sport]

Old thread, but I was considering starting up an SK truck in my area. Given the amount of start up costs and the estimated sales, I ruled it out.

The brand has a mixed image and questionable customer service. It's a gamble on how it will improve in the coming years. But they do make some damn nice tools!

 

[bigcaddy]

I didn't think I would actually find a thread about SK tool trucks but I saw one yesterday and tried to snap a pic while driving.

Let me tell you, it's not easy doing it with an iPad and a sharp left turn so the picture isn't that "centered"

That pic was taken in Southern California, orange county

 

[BJ42LX]

I didn't think I would actually find a thread about SK tool trucks but I saw one yesterday and tried to snap a pic while driving.

Wait, you spotted an SK truck in the wild and all you did was try to take a picture?

You didn't chase it down, stop him and try to buy something so you could get a tour?

Fail!

 

[bobbycos]

Wait, you spotted an SK truck in the wild and all you did was try to take a picture?

You didn't chase it down, stop him and try to buy something so you could get a tour?

Fail!

i say no fail !!!!

at least he got a partial pic of it

no SK trucks in NYC along with Cornwell or Matco

One Mac guy and a shitload of SO's

 

[SweetD]

There is one around here (southern RI) - I think it's an independent as he also advertises a couple of other brands on his truck.

 

[Gregg33]

There is one around here (southern RI) - I think it's an independent as he also advertises a couple of other brands on his truck.

Same here, independent dealer, deals a lot in SK, also sell SPG Int'l boxes and various other brands of tools. The guy built a huge house and shop, so I'm guessing he's doing well or his wife has a good job or he got an inheritance loll

 

[redbarron57]

Ok here is the skinney, there are only a few left and mostly in the larger areas. Here is why. Since ideal took over many of the old tool dealers lost their brand in that time period directly before the sale and directly after. Im actualy trying to get into the tool buisness. But sk is now in the process of rebuilding its mobile distribution avenue of sales.

 

[GeorgeFromPa]

ours comes on tusday

 

[redbarron57]

ours comes on tusday

How would you rate yout experience on the sk truck compared to other tool dealers?
How is the truck stocked, ie mostly hard line tools or other brands like gear wrench. Im thinking about starting a tool buisness.