SNAP ON Inheritance

[buckwheat_la]

So I heard a story today from my mechanic about a mutual friend. He is big into rebuilding old cars etc, and does a lot of weekend wrenching.

His neighbor recently passed away and he was left in the Will. He wasn't sure as to why, but he had often talked shop and given advice to his neighbor concerning cars and hotrods etc. Well I guess his neighbor was a bit of a wrench head himself, as he left him all his tools, all SNAP ON. 4-5 large tool chests, all full of SNAP ON tools, 4 point vehicle lift, and basically every tool someone could need in any commercial shop. All because he was nice to his neighbor and helped him out.

Just go to show what a little kindness can do.....

 

[Pipe]

That's nice. If I was growing old and didn't want my tools being sold at an estate sale I would give them to someone who'd put them to good use.

 

[PJNJ]

So I heard a story today from my mechanic about a mutual friend. He is big into rebuilding old cars etc, and does a lot of weekend wrenching.

His neighbor recently passed away and he was left in the Will. He wasn't sure as to why, but he had often talked shop and given advice to his neighbor concerning cars and hotrods etc. Well I guess his neighbor was a bit of a wrench head himself, as he left him all his tools, all SNAP ON. 4-5 large tool chests, all full of SNAP ON tools, 4 point vehicle lift, and basically every tool someone could need in any commercial shop. All because he was nice to his neighbor and helped him out.

Just go to show what a little kindness can do.....

Good to hear a story for once where the nice guy finishes first.

 

[buckwheat_la]

Good to hear a story for once where the nice guy finishes first.

EXACTLY. And he is a really good guy, one of those with a word of advice when asked and always willing to help someone out.

 

[redwrench60]

I'd rather my tools be given to someone who would use and appreciate them. Someone who would keep them up for the next generation of gearheads or tradesmen than be thoughtlessly converted to cash to be blown up a cow's *** on the next I-whatever device, or rockstar wheels on a bro-dozer.

 

[mech-tech]

It always amazes me how some people can look at old tools that some guy somewhere struggled to make a living with through good times and bad or kept at home and took pride in, and think they are just old junk and throw them out or think they are only good for a garage sale. To me old tools handed down tell a story, which is just as good as the tools themselves...no matter how old or busted up.

 

[buckwheat_la]

I'd rather my tools be given to someone who would use and appreciate them. Someone who would keep them up for the next generation of gearheads or tradesmen than be thoughtlessly converted to cash to be blown up a cow's *** on the next I-whatever device, or rockstar wheels on a bro-dozer.

I agree, however maybe lets put this in a perspective as well. 4-5 LARGE tool boxes $5000-$15000 each, 4 post car lift $2000-4000, tire tools (I am assuming tire machine and balancer) $5000+, not to mention all the tools in the chest. Conservatively this is over $100 000 in stuff. I think that floored my friend, this isn't just giving up the average tool box in your 2 bay garage, this is a life investment. There is serious respect for someone involved, when you make that kind of inheritance. That said, it isn't like he could take him with him, and I am sure he absolutely thought about how is tools would be used by this individual....

 

[Harley-FXDWG]

Similar story...

My wife worked for a Harley dealership for 7 years. This happened before she worked there.

There was this older guy who would come in at least once a week. Always dressed in ratted out old clothing and never bought much more than a tshirt, keychain, wallet, etc..

All the girls would never go out of their way to offer him assistance because they worked partly on commission and were more interested in making sales on a $800 leather jacket, parts, etc.

This one girl was always nice and acomidating to him no matter what he was buying and always just had a friendly chat with him.

This went on for 2 years and one day he came in ans asked for her personally and in front of all the other girls said to her that out of everybody else she was the nicest to him and he wanted to "give her a little something to show his appreciation"

He handed her a little jewelry box and she opened it. Inside was a key for a brand new, specially ordered, CVO Fatboy. He payed attention to those little chats they had and learned what she liked, what color she wanted, what accessories and ordered it exactly to her specifications. To top it all off, he was filthy rich and paid for it in cash!

 

[LXCam]

That's awesome.

I have a neighbor who is a retired machinist. He has a collection that would blow your mind let alone 20 vintage cars, all in original condition, let's say patina is a stretch for some. But they all run. His wife is alive but gone. And mentally he's 1000% but physically he's near his end. They never had children, but have one nephew who has no interest in any of it. When he goes the whole lot will probably go to the nephew and I can see the writing on the wall what's going to happen to this mans life work and glory. It's a sad thing


I'm happy for your buddy and even happier for the giver, I bet it did his heart good knowing all that went to a deserving person.

 

[buckwheat_la]

Similar story...

My wife worked for a Harley dealership for 7 years. This happened before she worked there.

There was this older guy who would come in at least once a week. Always dressed in ratted out old clothing and never bought much more than a tshirt, keychain, wallet, etc..

All the girls would never go out of their way to offer him assistance because they worked partly on commission and were more interested in making sales on a $800 leather jacket, parts, etc.

This one girl was always nice and acomidating to him no matter what he was buying and always just had a friendly chat with him.

This went on for 2 years and one day he came in ans asked for her personally and in front of all the other girls said to her that out of everybody else she was the nicest to him and he wanted to "give her a little something to show his appreciation"

He handed her a little jewelry box and she opened it. Inside was a key for a brand new, specially ordered, CVO Fatboy. He payed attention to those little chats they had and learned what she liked, what color she wanted, what accessories and ordered it exactly to her specifications. To top it all off, he was filthy rich and paid for it in cash!

That is SO AWESOME!!! I bet the rest of the staff felt like knobs. There is not enough empathy and respect for people in this day and age. Everyone should be treated with the concept of "do onto others as you would have done to you"

 

[goforride57]

I'd rather my tools be given to someone who would use and appreciate them. Someone who would keep them up for the next generation of gearheads or tradesmen than be thoughtlessly converted to cash to be blown up a cow's *** on the next I-whatever device, or rockstar wheels on a bro-dozer.

Yes. Much better than being pieced out on eBay or auctioned by some big auction company. I have been to some auctions and it's sad to see someone's life being auctioned off in pieces. So impersonal.

 

[jakemac]

Similar story...

My wife worked for a Harley dealership for 7 years. This happened before she worked there.

There was this older guy who would come in at least once a week. Always dressed in ratted out old clothing and never bought much more than a tshirt, keychain, wallet, etc..

All the girls would never go out of their way to offer him assistance because they worked partly on commission and were more interested in making sales on a $800 leather jacket, parts, etc.

This one girl was always nice and acomidating to him no matter what he was buying and always just had a friendly chat with him.

This went on for 2 years and one day he came in ans asked for her personally and in front of all the other girls said to her that out of everybody else she was the nicest to him and he wanted to "give her a little something to show his appreciation"

He handed her a little jewelry box and she opened it. Inside was a key for a brand new, specially ordered, CVO Fatboy. He payed attention to those little chats they had and learned what she liked, what color she wanted, what accessories and ordered it exactly to her specifications. To top it all off, he was filthy rich and paid for it in cash!

My Great-Grandmother's boyfriend (long story) had a similar experience back when he owned a lumber company. He had just come out of the woods covered in mud, and stopped in at a Ford dealership because he needed a new car. No-one in the place would give him the time of day and they told him to leave. So he walked across the street to the Cadillac dealership and bought the most expensive car on the floor. He then drive it across the street and showed the Ford Manager a receipt that proved that he had paid for the Caddy with CASH !

He never owned a Ford after that.

 

[Marc Benjamin]

I agree, however maybe lets put this in a perspective as well. 4-5 LARGE tool boxes $5000-$15000 each, 4 post car lift $2000-4000, tire tools (I am assuming tire machine and balancer) $5000+, not to mention all the tools in the chest. Conservatively this is over $100 000 in stuff.

There isn't any form of inheritance tax where you guys are at is there?

 

[nutsnbolts]

There are 5 of us who do maintenance at the hospital. Of the other 4, there is one kid who is just 21 and is everything I would want in a son if I had had children. He is a smart, clean cut kid that serves his country in the army reserves, works hard and is saving to buy a house, loves his girlfriend and can't wait to marry her, is honest and, more than anything, always willing to jump in and help out. He volunteers to help me just to make things easier, and I do the same for him. When I die, he is getting my tools. I hope he is an old man by then

 

[mikebaker1129]

There are 5 of us who do maintenance at the hospital. Of the other 4, there is one kid who is just 21 and is everything I would want in a son if I had had children. He is a smart, clean cut kid that serves his country in the army reserves, works hard and is saving to buy a house, loves his girlfriend and can't wait to marry her, is honest and, more than anything, always willing to jump in and help out. He volunteers to help me just to make things easier, and I do the same for him. When I die, he is getting my tools. I hope he is an old man by then

^ this is awesome !

 

[road ruiner]

well spoken

 

[TK-421]

That's nice. If I was growing old and didn't want my tools being sold at an estate sale I would give them to someone who'd put them to good use.

Yup, same here, it's what I plan on doing when I kick the bucket.

 

[oldldh]

As my Wife says --- "What goes around, comes around..."

Karma works both ways...

A little kindness, will always come back tenfold...

Nice stories, thanks for posting them...

 

[Rickster]

It's nice to give your tools to family members when you pass on, that's my plan too. But I know not all my tools will be absorbed into the family. I would hope the rest be sold outright or better yet parted out on eBay to raise funds for family. I know the sold off tools will be going to a good home with some guy who can't afford to buy new tools off the truck.

 

[howsths]

I recently started buying old and not so old used tools here and there on Ebay for my personal use. Like you said, they are going to a good home. I like to think I make a connection with the previous owner whenever I pick them up or use them. My tools will be going to my son someday and I like to think he'll feel that same connection

 

[joel63]

It's nice to give your tools to family members when you pass on, that's my plan too. But I know not all my tools will be absorbed into the family. I would hope the rest be sold outright or better yet parted out on eBay to raise funds for family. I know the sold off tools will be going to a good home with some guy who can't afford to buy new tools off the truck.

What a beautiful way to think.

 

[buckwheat_la]

What a **** move.

The guy uses the nice girl as a pawn to say "**** you" to all the others. He gets to walk away while she has to go back and work with them.

It's his money and he can buy what he wants for whatever but he's still a crusty old *******. Seems the other staffers were right to avoid him.

Please tell me you are being sarcastic???

 

[Harley-FXDWG]

What a **** move.

The guy uses the nice girl as a pawn to say "**** you" to all the others. He gets to walk away while she has to go back and work with them.

It's his money and he can buy what he wants for whatever but he's still a crusty old *******. Seems the other staffers were right to avoid him.

I think somebody **** the bed this morning....