The vintage Blackhawk Thread

[Shelbylex]

They are certainly out there and sometimes they appear at, "you ****" pricing. This one slipped through my fingers because of the seller's unwillingness to allow a 3rd party pay and pickup the item for me.

It sold for 80 bucks.

Is this the one from Illinois?

One of my dream boxes .....

A lot of people do not want to bother with shipping or dealing with people from out of state.
I missed the one Don Long got (big red one) - my brother in law did not want to bother picking it up, the guy did not respond for a day and then Don got it.
There was another one there (similar to Don Longs yellow one - for $100). My brother in law was flying to MA - e-mailed the seller about dimensions to see if it can go in a luggage... Crickets... Gone in 2 weeks...

I suspect it was illegal to have Blackhawk in MA - all my 3 boxes came out of state. In 4 years I found one socket and one wrench (both newer ones...). But I know - somebody has to have them here!!!

 

[thehorse13]

Is this the one from Illinois?

One of my dream boxes .....

A lot of people do not want to bother with shipping or dealing with people from out of state.
I missed the one Don Long got (big red one) - my brother in law did not want to bother picking it up, the guy did not respond for a day and then Don got it.
There was another one there (similar to Don Longs yellow one - for $100). My brother in law was flying to MA - e-mailed the seller about dimensions to see if it can go in a luggage... Crickets... Gone in 2 weeks...

I suspect it was illegal to have Blackhawk in MA - all my 3 boxes came out of state. In 4 years I found one socket and one wrench (both newer ones...). But I know - somebody has to have them here!!!

Yep. The one in Illinois. That one was a once in a lifetime find.

 

[Smokeshow69]

Yep. The one in Illinois. That one was a once in a lifetime find.

What’s the average price that people are buying these at around the country? I don’t have much knowledge but would assume it to be around $200?

 

[Shelbylex]

I doubt they show up often - that's probably the reason for once in a lifetime find for this price.
If I found one in good condition in MA for $200, I would be already on the way to get it...

 

[bb29510]

there three wrenches on ebay right now for $11

 

[Shelbylex]

I have a lead on Blackhawk 49996 ratchet of these design (all I had to do it complain about bad luck with Blackhawk on Monday...
) Already looked it up - not a freewheeling version with a different cap...
Does anybody have this model (or similar in 3/8 drive). Any common problems to look for? Is it easy to take it apart for cleaning (well, is it wasy to put it back together : ) )

If somebody has one, can you make a close up picture of the top?

The image is from Alloy Artifact site...

Blackhawk Manufacturing: The Spirit of Innovation [Page 5]

Page 5 of an article on the Blackhawk Manufacturing Company and their tools.

alloy-artifacts.org

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Those were an early round head model. Not freewheeling. Very tough though.

 

[don long]

I HAVE ONE i'LL CHECK IT OUT IN THE MORNING

 

[Shelbylex]

Thank you, Oldtuleguy and Don!

 

[Oldtuleguy]

I took it apart back in post 993

Post in thread 'The vintage Blackhawk Thread' https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/threads/the-vintage-blackhawk-thread.127364/post-7483779

 

[Shelbylex]

Thank you, Oldtuleguy!
I guess I am safe that nothing will fly out and then I will have to look for a tiny metal ball for hours!!! (Do not ask... 1/4" Snap On clening...)

Asked the owned to send me a picture (he sent me a picture from the back only for some reson) and hopefully we can agree on the price before I have a long drive.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Just blackhawk back then. Looks like 1930ish stuff

 

[don long]

Just blackhawk back then. Looks like 1930ish stuff

OTG
You must have a huge blackhawk tool collection. You keep showing bits and pieces of it

 

[Oldtuleguy]

I have a slight problem

 

[don long]

I have a slight problem

We are in the same boat you and me except that you already have what I'm trying to gather in lol

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Well you are more into the Jacks and what not, my focus is more hand tools. Alot of this stuff is getting scarcer. I have passed on a couple of the press benches (just out of my scope) but have torpedo box set (its just too cool). As far as socket sets Mandl was a genius. From his days at husky(which I collect as well) in the 20s to the incredible baldie ratchets, nuggets and bomb box sets it was an impressive run.

 

[Provincial]

I have a slight problem

I believe that there are several people that would help you scale back your problem. Perhaps even someone here?

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Oh I'm sure!

 

[thehorse13]

Allow me to introduce myself. I am Dr. Horse and I can cure all of your Blackhawk addictions.

 

[Dieselclunker]

Print these out if you need them

 

[Madjik Man]

Was fortunate enough to obtain the 39997 ratchet for my 30X Nugget set from a member here.

 

[thehorse13]

Was fortunate enough to obtain the 39997 ratchet for my 30X Nugget set from a member here.

That 7/16th ratchet is really hard to come by in the wild now. I never see them anymore.

 

[Madjik Man]

That 7/16th ratchet is really hard to come by in the wild now. I never see them anymore.

I’m not nearly as seasoned as all of you in this thread but I was sensing that.

I’m very grateful for the member. And it’s in really good shape.

 

[don long]

I've been working hard at getting enough tools to complete the 90R tool set for my treasure chest tool box.
I'm still a few tools short but have enough to start filling up the box this morning

 

[don long]

I have the emblem and the front decal for the box but will hold off putting them on til I restore the box.
I'm going to try my new ultrasonic cleaner on the sockets tomorrow

 

[Shelbylex]

Looks great, Don. I think I need to move to CA to get some (meaning all) of the tools - got a lead on a ratchet and 2 sockets in MA, but no luck...
Please make good pictures once you fill it (of everything in it and what goes where
(and please add it to the https://www.garagejournal.com/forum...-blackhawk-are-welcomed-as-well.482368/page-2).
Can you document your restoration as well? My box is in the worse shape - I will have to do it one day too

 

[930dreamer]

I have the emblem and the front decal for the box but will hold off putting them on til I restore the box.
I'm going to try my new ultrasonic cleaner on the sockets tomorrow

Post a video of it cleaning if you can.

 

[joshotto94]

Added the Blackhawk S1 to the mix happy to have it, I just wish the handle went up. Originally they only went up about a foot an a half so guess its getting displayed as you see it. Great piece either way

 

[don long]

That is a great lil piece Josh. i'm on the hunt for one myself. I have the tombstone box in the booth for color in the morning

 

[don long]

I am also working over an 11ND Box. Any one know what color these were back then?


I have the decal for the box but need to find the correct tools to go into it

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Either sort of a copper color or black on earlier sets, no ratchet. Later sets were red.

 

[don long]

Thanks Oldtuleguy

 

[thehorse13]

That is a great lil piece Josh. i'm on the hunt for one myself. I have the tombstone box in the booth for color in the morning

There was an S1 for sale in the Portland area a few years back. Someone here snagged it for 50 bucks and for some reason I thought it was you, Don. Did you pass on that one? It's in your designated picking area!

 

[Private Lugnutz]

have the decal for the box but need to find the correct tools to go into it

If you want help identifying the correct tools, and you want the tools to match the era of the decal, which I assume is repro, post the decal, Don.

 

[Private Lugnutz]

Blackhawk had an astonishing array of color schemes. Many, many years ago, when I tricked-out this 32-CD set (excuse the unsightly ph@#%ing photobucket watermarks)...



...into this...





...I found this ad from 1929 that said the case was "red and black mottled", whatever the heck that meant.



I went with black-and-gold faux alligator instead!





And I call this 18-A set the Steelers box. That yellow IS absolutely original! Black exterior.

 

[Private Lugnutz]

More to the point with your 11-ND, this two-tone scheme appears to be original. A very deep red or burgundy exterior and a copper interior.

 

[Private Lugnutz]

Personally, I think black outside and copper inside is a terrific scheme. Unless it's newer, than red and red as OTG alluded to.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Yup they sure liked the two toned color scheme on early stuff

 

[don long]

If you want help identifying the correct tools, and you want the tools to match the era of the decal, which I assume is repro, post the decal, Don.

Thanks for the help
This is what I have

 

[Private Lugnutz]

You don't need help! You nailed it.