WTB "Western" sockets

[toolmutt]

UPDATE: I'm pretty good on the sockets now. Thanks to all members who helped! Still looking for an extension of 5 or more inches to feel complete. Thanks for looking! (New photos in post #17).

Looking for "Western" branded 1/2" drive sockets to complete the set pictured.
Sizes needed include: 5/8" and smaller, 7/8", and 1 1/16" and larger.
Thanks for looking!
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[toolmutt]

Bump from page 64. Still looking. Anybody seen any? Know a friend of a friend of a friend who might have seen any? Thanks for looking!

 

[Fordman7795]

I have 0 and seen 0. Looks like indestro rebrand?

 

[boostedgt]

i have a few that look like that but wizard instead of western

 

[toolmutt]

Yes, they are indeed a Duro/Indestro product. I have some "look-a-likes" filling in the gaps for now. I've had zero luck finding anything else with this brand. Even the folks at Alloy Artifacts had not heard of it. Maybe the rarest socket set ever!

Thanks for looking though.

 

[SCscoutguy]

I saw these on ebay and remembered this thread.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-13-...651?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item231b30be5b

 

[OldToolMan]

did you buy them?

 

[SCscoutguy]

did you buy them?

He has not logged onto GJ since the 20th so he probably hasn't seen this post and had a chance to buy them yet.

 

[KnurledNut]

I have some of these! They are 1/2 drive and are "WESTERN".
Sizes:
7/16
1/2
19/32
5/8
11/16
15/16
1
2" extension

Never seen an impact.
Let me know if you want them. Thanks!

 

[toolmutt]

I have some of these!

Hey! Looky there! I had pretty much given up on finding any of these. Let me know what you want for them. I'll PM ya.

 

[toolmutt]

I saw these on ebay and remembered this thread.

Thanks for the heads up, scoutguy. And double thanks for remembering.
I'll definitely check into this set as well. GJ guys (and gals) rock, as always.

 

[toolmutt]

He has not logged onto GJ since the 20th

Yea. Been busy at work. Lots of OT. Gotta take it when you can get it, I guess. Thanks again.

 

[KnurledNut]

PM sent

 

[junk4dummies]

The are the same as the other brands They were made for Western Auto. If I remember right Duro was carried by Western Auto. We had the store here in town but it closed 30 yeas ago. Alloy Artifacts might have the info. I think that is where I read it. If you want them buy them when they are offered to you. They are rare and don't come up very often. I see some every 5 years or so and I am out looking every week.

 

[toolmutt]

Yes, they are a Duro/Indestro product. However, the folks at AA had not even heard of the Western brand. My new little buddies from KnurledNut are on the bus to their new digs as we speak. (Thanks KNut). Workin' on the others. Keep me in mind if you find more.

 

[KnurledNut]

Let me know when you get them. Ill keep my eye out for more.

Enjoy!
KNut

 

[toolmutt]

Reviving this from the dead. I finally got caught up on some other things and took some photos of the (near) complete set. I'm still trying to find a 6" extension before I say, "all done." Thanks for looking!

 

[toolmutt]

Bump from oblivion. Maybe some of the new members have a friend who has a cousin who knows someone who's seen one. Thanks for looking.

 

[toolmutt]

Bumping this just because the other "Western" thread reminded me that I hadn't bumped it in a while. Thanks for looking.