The vintage Blackhawk Thread

[bonneyman]

Nice Torpedo!

The only BH tool I have is one of the older DBE deep offset with the groove. (The top wrench in this pic)
Guess that's circa 1943 vintage? Wouldn't mind completing the set of these.

 

[Craftsman C-series]

Here is an old set of Blackhawk sockets in a wooden carrying case. This is a 1/2" drive set and I placed a 1/2" blackhawk ratchet across the top to show how big this set is.

 

[c-hawk19]

I have no idea how old this is. But it's my grandpa's ratchet. Found it in the barn.

 

[HeelSpur]

 

[ZRX61]

There was a 8in Black Hawk 1/2in extension in the pile of **** I pulled out of the old toolbox I bought this morning

 

[beatcad]

c-hawk. go back one page.(pg 12 post#238)
that looks like the one in the center.
if i had to guess id say 70s.

 

[c-hawk19]

c-hawk. go back one page.(pg 12 post#238)
that looks like the one in the center.
if i had to guess id say 70s.

Thank you.

 

[beatcad]

i've picked up a few small items lately but not enough to show off except these.
twertski picked up these for me.
some have asked when NB started making blackhawk. i believe i said once early/mid 50s.
the catalog on the left is definately jan. 1953. the one on the right i think is not much later.

 

[drivesitfar]

Beat: i picked up this Blackhawk socket set a while ago and wanted to shine them up before posting them. they are way down on the to do list so thought i'd post maybe a before and after. i might use them in my daily box or are they too old and too rare to risk losing one of them? i think they are 1929's or around because i found this catalog page. since you might have the catalogs and the knowledge i thought i'd ask you. i'm not going to wire wheel them and was thinking of just simple green and a rag or what would you do?

All: of course if somebody else knows any information please enlighten me.

 

[twertsy]

Beat: i picked up this Blackhawk socket set a while ago and wanted to shine them up before posting them. they are way down on the to do list so thought i'd post maybe a before and after. i might use them in my daily box or are they too old and too rare to risk losing one of them? i think they are 1929's or around because i found this catalog page. since you might have the catalogs and the knowledge i thought i'd ask you. i'm not going to wire wheel them and was thinking of just simple green and a rag or what would you do?

All: of course if somebody else knows any information please enlighten me.

Man that's cool Drives. Sweet set!

BTW: "scramblin" 79 yesterday

 

[bigcaddy]

Beat: i picked up this Blackhawk socket set a while ago and wanted to shine them up before posting them. they are way down on the to do list so thought i'd post maybe a before and after. i might use them in my daily box or are they too old and too rare to risk losing one of them? i think they are 1929's or around because i found this catalog page. since you might have the catalogs and the knowledge i thought i'd ask you. i'm not going to wire wheel them and was thinking of just simple green and a rag or what would you do?

All: of course if somebody else knows any information please enlighten me.

I think I have that same set except a bit more complete. The downside is it's a bit more rusted then yours

 

[bigcaddy]

Here is something for the serious collectors out there....a 100% complete Nuggies 1/4" set with additional sockets and wrenches in the original plastic with no damage

 

[bigcaddy]

Here is the inside. I have more pictures with the tools displayed by group but this is how I found it once I opened the lid

 

[CRTDI]

Super nice Nuggies set....

 

[kcrushfan]

These were my Grandfathers.

 

[dchasins]

Saw this pop up today on eBay... An amazing nugget set, but the price!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Incredible-...Sockets-Ratchet-Bullet-Toolbox-/201375486805?

 

[twertsy]

Saw this pop up today on eBay... An amazing nugget set, but the price!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Incredible-...Sockets-Ratchet-Bullet-Toolbox-/201375486805?

Wow..............wonder if he has the receipts? Regardless, I'd put $$ on it selling at that price. Where would you ever find another?

 

[B17E1943]

Saw this pop up today on eBay... An amazing nugget set, but the price!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Incredible-...Sockets-Ratchet-Bullet-Toolbox-/201375486805?

WOW - that is minty fresh!

 

[CRTDI]

These were my Grandfathers.

Very nice looking Nuggets.. If these were not in any type of hand carry box, they might have been part of a bigger set:

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=85089&highlight=nuggets

Welcome to the GJ....

 

[road_warri0r]

It was suggested I post a few pics of the 3/4 Blackhawk pieces I bought a week or so ago on this Blackhawk thread. From information I saw a couple pages back it listed each item of the set "14BD" and the original set contained 15 pieces plus the box, I have 12 of the pieces plus the original box. Here are a few pics of the ratchet, sliding offset, extension and a couple of the sockets. About half the sockets appear to have never been used. Each of the ratchet, extension etc has the corresponding 699XX number and the sockets have a 600XX as is described on the catalog sheet on page 12 of this thread.

 

[twertsy]

It was suggested I post a few pics of the 3/4 Blackhawk pieces I bought a week or so ago on this Blackhawk thread. From information I saw a couple pages back it listed each item of the set "14BD" and the original set contained 15 pieces plus the box, I have 12 of the pieces plus the original box. Here are a few pics of the ratchet, sliding offset, extension and a couple of the sockets. About half the sockets appear to have never been used. Each of the ratchet, extension etc has the corresponding 699XX number and the sockets have a 600XX as is described on the catalog sheet on page 12 of this thread.

You may want to post what you're missing?

 

[road_warri0r]

I am missing the 69995 8 1/2" extension, 60032 1" socket and 60040 1 1/4" socket. I bought a 69998 3/4 Breaker bar this morning on eBay as it is the same vintage and like made handle as my ratchet.

 

[CRTDI]

Again, super nice set....

I'm a bit curious about the ratchet. If the ratchet is original to the set, the "circular grip" style of the handle dates the set to 1947 or later. However, in 3/4" drive I've seen this handle style on an early designed "broached tooth" head and a later designed "Bald" head.

Any pics of the ratchet selector mechanism?

 

[road_warri0r]

Again, super nice set....

I'm a bit curious about the ratchet. If the ratchet is original to the set, the "circular grip" style of the handle dates the set to 1947 or later. However, in 3/4" drive I've seen this handle style on an early designed "broached tooth" head and a later designed "Bald" head.

Any pics of the ratchet selector mechanism?

Here are a couple of pics

 

[930dreamer]

I just checked my blackhawk supply and I don't have any of the pieces you need.

 

[road_warri0r]

I just checked my blackhawk supply and I don't have any of the pieces you need.

Thank you for looking Sir, I am a member on several different types of forums and so far I am EXTREMELY impressed with the friendliness and promptness of the members here!!! ( I think I have found a "home" )

 

[CRTDI]

Here are a couple of pics

The ratchet has the broached tooth head and is a bit of an oddity, as you don't normally expect to see an "early" broached tooth head with a "late" circular grooved style handle. Normally, one would expect to see a broached tooth head paired up with a gripline style handle (pre-1947).

By 1947 the new and improved bald head designs with circular grooved handles were offered in 3/8" and 7/16" drive sizes but apparently not in 1/2" and 3/4" sizes.

To make things a little more confusing, the 3/4" broached tooth ratchet and the bald head ratchet carried the same 699987 model no. designation...

From what I can tell, your ratchet is correct for a 1947 through possibly a 1950 set as the 1951 catalog finally does show a bald head design offering.

Some more info on Vintage Blackhawk ratchet designs can be found here:

http://www.thegaragegazette.com/index.php?topic=16184.0

 

[beatcad]

help me out gang. i found a blackhawk ign wrench set yesterday.
i swear ive seen this style logo before, but i cant remember where.
any ideas?

 

[twertsy]

help me out gang. i found a blackhawk ign wrench set yesterday.
i swear ive seen this style logo before, but i cant remember where.
any ideas?

Probably in one of your boxes

 

[CRTDI]

help me out gang. i found a blackhawk ign wrench set yesterday.
i swear ive seen this style logo before, but i cant remember where.
any ideas?

I think I've come across this style randomly once or twice, but I really can't help on this one. Does look like a very modern style of wrench though. Late '80s to '90s, perhaps even later....

 

[clippedwings]

Auction find $13. 8 point sockets come in handy on some of the older junk.

 

[drivesitfar]

Clipped: sounds like a nice auction if you got these tools at the same one you just picked up the block grinder you posted. i'd have paid that much for the Remline box your tools are in. i can't believe how thick the socket walls are on those Blackhawks you have.

nice find and you might post that Remline toolbox in the vintage tool box thread because i see a lot of that style, but can't say I've seen one with a Remline or other brand name on them.

 

[twertsy]

Man that cart is cool! Add another to my list of wants..............

 

[beatcad]

i showed my other waterloo/blackhawk/new britain tool box back on page 8.
i've since given it away to one of my close pals.
i got two more in the last few months.
bottom one is '68 and the top one is '71

 

[beatcad]

twerts found this one for me recently.
it's the earlier model w/o an on/off selector.
the square drive pushes thru to choose the direction(loosen/tighten)

 

[twertsy]

Another heads-up... I think that says Blackhawk on the box lid. How old?

http://detroit.craigslist.org/mcb/tls/5170002123.html

This one is still on cl: http://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/tls/5148860444.html

Two old jacks:
http://detroit.craigslist.org/mcb/pts/5144573734.html
http://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/pts/5149469458.html

Damn I wish I lived in/near the "city that is no more............."

 

[CRTDI]

The tool box looks 1940ish. The S-4 jack is a little on the high side, but the box and the S-23 jack look like pretty decent deals. I think the Porto cart although priced cheap, would be a pass.

 

[930dreamer]

Love those BH jacks.

 

[don long]

FrankLee
Those jacks are pretty nice and you guys are spoiled with low prices on the stuff back east

I just found this old black hawk jack last week and jumped at it.
I drove 100 miles to get it and it was more than twice the price of that big one

 

[ganymede]

Here's a near complete set of mid to late 20's sockets.
1/2"drive, sizes are 7/16, 1/2, 9/16, 19/32, 5/8, 21/32, 11/16, 3/4, 25/32, 13/16, 7/8, 15/16, 1.
The 7/8 was probably replaced but it's patina matches all the others so it'll stay with them