The vintage Blackhawk Thread

[notlob]

1946 Nugget ad

 

[3baygarage]

Neat socket. Not sure I’ve seen any Blackhawk with the Ford stamp. Quite a few Snap On though.

Who doesn’t love old tools ads as well.

 

[CRTDI]

I have located a 1951 caterpillar catalog and service manual and will be collecting some tools for the cat box. There is a list of stuff i am looking for posted in the tools wanted section if anyone is looking to sell/trade stuff. Here is my progress so far...

Looking good... I think you're going to have that box filled to the gills in short order.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

I located the 1/2 drive sockets already. The 3/8 stuff seems pretty scarce. Fortunately the 3/4 stuff came with it.

 

[CRTDI]

I located the 1/2 drive sockets already. The 3/8 stuff seems pretty scarce. Fortunately the 3/4 stuff came with it.

Correct vintage 3/8” drive is very challenging. Way tougher to find than 7/16” drive pieces, at least this is my experience. You have a great start!

 

[WagonHo!]

Got this Blackhawk Nugget box. Seems like might have been a kit box for the “Nugget” line. 20”l x 9”w x61/2”h Whatcha think?

 

[twertsy]

Got this Blackhawk Nugget box. Seems like might have been a kit box for the “Nugget” line. 20”l x 9”w x61/2”h Whatcha think?

Very cool!

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[Oldtuleguy]

Never ceases to amaze me how many interesting tools and toolboxes blackhawk produced

 

[3baygarage]

Nice. That’s a bit different.

 

[CRTDI]

Wagon, here is an older thread of mine with some more info on your box:

https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=131846

 

[WagonHo!]

Thanks C, terrific thread! Lot’s of great pics.

 

[WagonHo!]

Wagon, here is an older thread of mine with some more info on your box:

https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=131846

I am in awe, that restoration is supreme. What did you and your son use to clean it so to not damage the decals?
Thanks again

 

[Oldtuleguy]

That is an impressive clean up. Kudos to you sir!

 

[CRTDI]

I am in awe, that restoration is supreme. What did you and your son use to clean it so to not damage the decals?
Thanks again

Post #11 in that earlier thread describes what was used to clean the paint on that box. All while being very careful to stay off the decals as much as possible.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Located a few items for the cat box via ebay and some horse trading (thanks to forum members who responded!). Free wheeling ratchet not technically part of set but so cool had to get it!

 

[CRTDI]

Nice! Ratchet and sockets all 1/2" drive?

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Yup still hunting for 3/8 sockets and extensions, also hexite box wrenches and a few of the larger hexite engineer wrenches. I have had this 3/8 ratchet for a while now , think it is correct for the time period.

 

[RedVise]

Had to grab this big guy the other week.

2 1/4" of Black Hawk goodness. Pretty clean to boot.

Brian

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Nice. Looks to be in good shape! I have located the 3/8 speeder and one socket for the cat box. Not being picky about the date codes as these things are stupid hard to find.

 

[Private Lugnutz]

Are you guys sitting down?

I will prepare you for the shock. Look at the attachment below, which I just excerpted from the 1926 Blackhawk catalog.

Got it?

Now click here to go to my 2018 Garage Sale thread to see the same thing! Not my find. Some lucky sumbuck in Spokane, Washington.

 

[CRTDI]

Nice. Looks to be in good shape! I have located the 3/8 speeder and one socket for the cat box. Not being picky about the date codes as these things are stupid hard to find.

Your socket appears to be an early version which utilizes a release tool.

See post #466 here:

https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=127364&highlight=blackhawk&page=24

 

[CRTDI]

Are you guys sitting down?

I will prepare you for the shock. Look at the attachment below, which I just excerpted from the 1926 Blackhawk catalog.

Got it?

Now click here to go to my 2018 Garage Sale thread to see the same thing! Not my find. Some lucky sumbuck in Spokane, Washington.

That's pretty sweet...

 

[Oldtuleguy]

It's a 3/8 drive so no lock on in that year.

 

[Catfishdan]

It's no cabinet, but I did find a set of Blackhawk pliers today. I don't see to much Blackhawk in these parts.



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[CRTDI]

I believe that the 3/8" drive 3 groove socket design can be found in 3 different configurations:

1) early design w/hole, utilizes release tool.

2) with lock-on release button, relatively rare.

3) conventional friction ball type.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Looks like war finish with a 4 date code, so 44? Speeder has regular friction ball as does ratchet.

 

[Private Lugnutz]

oks like war finish with a 4 date code, so 44?

Yes. That's the only time they date coded.

 

[CRTDI]

1944 would be my assumption as well. The handle should have a later date.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Speeder is a friction ball and is a 7, ratchet is friction ball as well. All 3/4 and 1/2 I have is lock on.

 

[ReggieR]

Man. This place is like a message board at a museum. Thanx

 

[Oldtuleguy]

I keep thinking there should be a nice tool museum somewhere...

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Here is the current state of my cat box project. Still missing some DBE doe wrenches and 3/8 sockets but getting there....

 

[r_olson_06]

Here is the current state of my cat box project. Still missing some DBE doe wrenches and 3/8 sockets but getting there....

Damn you are moving fast.

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[Oldtuleguy]

Well I had a bit of luck, and a little help from gj members!

 

[CRTDI]

I believe that the 3/8" drive 3 groove socket design can be found in 3 different configurations:

1) early design w/hole, utilizes release tool.

2) with lock-on release button, relatively rare.

3) conventional friction ball type.

After a bit of thinking today, I’m pretty sure I made a mistake here as it pertains to item 3). The only vintage (late 1940s through 1950s) 3/8” drive sockets with the conventional friction ball set-up are not the the 3 groove socket design. Perhaps some were produced, but I haven’t come across any.

The vintage friction ball sockets are pretty much indistinguishable from their modern day counterparts with the exception that the lower portions of the socket are satin finished and they do exhibit date codes.

Their “modern” appearance makes ‘em a real bear to find.

I have some examples in previous post #433 here:

https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=127364&highlight=Blackhawk&page=22

These particular sockets have date codes ranging from 1950 through 1953.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Nice toolboard! That is interesting. Those do look just like newer style.

 

[MR.X]

Yes. That's the only time they date coded.

Wait, what's the only time they date coded?

 

[LNKMK8]

Here is the current state of my cat box project. Still missing some DBE doe wrenches and 3/8 sockets but getting there....

Love seeing that box get filled up!

 

[Oldtuleguy]

After a bit of thinking today, I’m pretty sure I made a mistake here as it pertains to item 3). The only vintage (late 1940s through 1950s) 3/8” drive sockets with the conventional friction ball set-up are not the the 3 groove socket design. Perhaps some were produced, but I haven’t come across any.

The vintage friction ball sockets are pretty much indistinguishable from their modern day counterparts with the exception that the lower portions of the socket are satin finished and they do exhibit date codes.

Their “modern” appearance makes ‘em a real bear to find.

I have some examples in previous post #433 here:

https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=127364&highlight=Blackhawk&page=22

These particular sockets have date codes ranging from 1950 through 1953.

I think this may be one. Appears to have a date code

 

[CRTDI]

Yep, looks like you snagged one alright. You got a sharp eye...