The vintage Blackhawk Thread

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First time I've run across a Blackhawk box. This carry box for a 'CHIEF WRENCH SET' followed me home today. The label isn't in the best shape, but it's there. The box is relatively straight, had the handle and the hasp. I'll rub it down and see how it comes out. Here's a couple of pics.

I can't make out the set number on the label. Seems to have been rubbed off. Maybe a 3/4" drive set?

 

[CRTDI]

See page 6, post #120, might be the same box.

 

[Jnmario]

This ratchet was in a tool lot I bought. Paid $100 for 4 crates of hand tools. It was fun sorting through them all. This thing is a beast and functions well.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Nice. Found this 3/8 blackhawk free wheeler while looking for stuff for the cat box. Not sure of the year? Has maybe a 0 date code, so maybe 1940. It is a lock on. Still works great!

 

[Private Lugnutz]

Hmm. That's a strange one, Otg. In 1935, all the drive tools had knurled handles and the "Free Wheeler" ratchet had model number 9707S. By 1939, the drive tools had "Gripline" handles and the 3/8-inch drive "Free Wheeler" ratchet was model number 34981.

 

[misterbill]

Looks like the smaller sibling of this 1/2" 9810 which also has the "Free Wheeling" stamping: https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showpost.php?p=7238409&postcount=865

 

[Private Lugnutz]

It is. The strange part is the 1940 date code on a 9707S ratchet.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Not sure either. I will study it more this evening.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Actually has no date code. Thought it was a zero but no, must be before 38

 

[dodge610]

Bought this Blackhawk box a while back. In fact bought a lot of vintage boxes. This Blackhawk is 3 boxes away from being restored just thought you Blackhawk guys might enjoy it.


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[Oldtuleguy]

Nice. Got a closer pic of the label?

 

[Dave455]

I just thought I’d bring this to the attention of Blackhawk enthusissts!

It’s on British eBay right now. Starting bid is £60 and so far no bids!

Looks to be in great condition, and complete!

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Nice set! We suffer an unfavorable exchange rate with england, so like 80$ us and 30 shipping.

 

[r_olson_06]

A first for me. Blackhawk 7/16 drive speeder. Any post QD Blackhawk over here is extremely rare.

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[Oldtuleguy]

It's rare everywhere! Nice speeder

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Here are some "hexo" wrenches, an econo brand of blackhawk from mid 30s

 

[Oldtuleguy]

I have this old Porto power I have been thinking of fixing up. Not sure of the year but looks pretty complete

 

[don long]

Oldtuleguy

I think that your porto power set is more than complete.
Here is an Ad that I found when I restored my set

2 by don long, on Flickr

I posted my restoration a few months back but here it is again

before

4 by don long, on Flickr

After

IMG_0515 - Copy by don long, on Flickr

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Awesome resto. Any chance I can get the info on who did your decals? I would be interested in restoring this one as well.

 

[Username already in use]

Not sure of the year but looks pretty complete

From the 1950 Porto-Power catalog. You have the SA-19 'In Wall Case'. Would have come with the case and 16 pieces. The SA-5 2-Ton hydraulic unit and 15 attachments. Here are the relevant pages from the catalog.

The image of attachments has a chart that lists the quantity of each attachment contained in each 'set'.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Lots of great info!

 

[Oldtuleguy]

A buddy of mine who does sheet metal work for air conditioners made me a drawer for the cat box. Now the search is on for a knob!

 

[HeelSpur]

Picked this one up today. PT-1263

DSCF2102 by wvwheaties, on Flickr

 

[Private Lugnutz]

Nice find! In fact, I've never seen one before. The model number looks familiar. I wonder if Blackhawk made it or sourced it out.

 

[HeelSpur]

Nice find! In fact, I've never seen one before. The model number looks familiar. I wonder if Blackhawk made it or sourced it out.

Don't know, I done a quick search around and found nothing. It does have the feel of Boker pliers, not saying they are but sure feels similar.

 

[Capt. Spaulding]

Got this when I bought some other sockets. Not sure on its age. It’s 3/4” drive.




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[Jnmario]

Stamped 2348 Blackhawk, Made in USA. 1.5"

 

[Private Lugnutz]

As noted in a few threads now, I bought a few vintage catalogs and magazines at the flea market yesterday, including a March 1939 and a February 1948 issue of Automotive Digest. The only major tool manufacturers advertising in these two issues were Blackhawk, Bonney, Plomb, New Britain, and Snap-on. For what it's worth, Blackhawk was the only mfgr who had multiple color and feature placed ads in each issue. Outspending the others in advertising doesn't necessarily indicate their slice of the production/sales pie, but it was interesting to see.

Here are a few of them. Nothing we haven't seem before, no a-ha's here, just sharing some period eye candy.

 

[twertsy]

As noted in a few threads now, I bought a few vintage catalogs and magazines at the flea market yesterday, including a March 1939 and a February 1948 issue of Automotive Digest. The only major tool manufacturers advertising in these two issues were Blackhawk, Bonney, Plomb, New Britain, and Snap-on. For what it's worth, Blackhawk was the only mfgr who had multiple color and feature placed ads in each issue. Outspending the others in advertising doesn't necessarily indicate their slice of the production/sales pie, but it was interesting to see.

Here are a few of them. Nothing we haven't seem before, no a-ha's here, just sharing some period eye candy.

Oooooo, I want that round display in your second advert.....

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[CRTDI]

As noted in a few threads now, I bought a few vintage catalogs and magazines at the flea market yesterday, including a March 1939 and a February 1948 issue of Automotive Digest. The only major tool manufacturers advertising in these two issues were Blackhawk, Bonney, Plomb, New Britain, and Snap-on. For what it's worth, Blackhawk was the only mfgr who had multiple color and feature placed ads in each issue. Outspending the others in advertising doesn't necessarily indicate their slice of the production/sales pie, but it was interesting to see.

Here are a few of them. Nothing we haven't seem before, no a-ha's here, just sharing some period eye candy.

Nice ads. I've seen the ad with the ratchet a few times and I've come to the conclusion that this ratchet with this particular combination of handle and head design was never produced.

Oooooo, I want that round display in your second advert.....

^^^^X2....

 

[Oldtuleguy]

I would concur

 

[Capt. Spaulding]

All I found for Blackhawk today was this socket.




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[Oldtuleguy]

Early 49996. No date code, so pre 38. Has an interesting cam mechanism to switch direction. Has seen some heavy use but still works pretty good.

 

[3baygarage]

Cool. Haven’t seen that model opened up before.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Not a fine tooth action but very sturdy. Sk was making much tighter round head ratchet at that time.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Found this 9202 "obstruction handle" to go with his big brother 9203..

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Blackhawk speed ball handle

 

[r_olson_06]

Blackhawk speed ball handle

Very nice find. Them are Uber rare. 7/16 drive? Was it the massive eBay lot one? I was tempted by that one.

Looking for the following Plomb Pebbles Wrenches 3055, 3060, 3061, 3062, 3070

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Yes bought the lot for the speedball. Could not help myself. It was funny because listed as 3/8 drive. Made an offer on the "make offer" option and the seller accepted, so no getting out of it! Curse my tool addiction....

 

[r_olson_06]

Yes bought the lot for the speedball. Could not help myself. It was funny because listed as 3/8 drive. Made an offer on the "make offer" option and the seller accepted, so no getting out of it! Curse my tool addiction....

Glad to see someone curved my temptation. Glad you got it. There is a guy in my town that has one and I got weak in the knees when he showed it to me. Last one I seen on eBay sold for over $500 if I recall correctly a few years back.
Don't forget to take a lot shot. [emoji2]

Looking for the following Plomb Pebbles Wrenches 3055, 3060, 3061, 3062, 3070