STAYGOLD Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Hello. I have an old milk crate full of cast iron wrenches and other automobile specialty tools.These are not just basic tools used to work on cars, but more like the tools that were in tool kits that came with your car when you bought it new.The tools range from the 1920's on up through the 1930's.Some of them are marked with their purpose, a few others are marked; Ford, Indian Motorcycles, Cadillac, Thor, and a few other makes, but the majority of them are not marked at all.There has to be a couple hundred pieces at least.If anyone thinks they can help identify any of them, I will be glad to lay them all out and post several pictures.Thanks. Please e-mail or message me if you have any specific questions. (ateamspawn@chartermi.net) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Yes, Post Pictures. Dandy Dave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STAYGOLD Posted October 30, 2009 Author Share Posted October 30, 2009 Here are some pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STAYGOLD Posted October 30, 2009 Author Share Posted October 30, 2009 Here are a few close-ups. Lots of Ford tools in the lot as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest justme Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 How much for the Cadillac hex wrench? Any other Cadillac wrenches?ThanksCharleykulchar@oh.rr.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gary Hearn Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 I think that you and I should get together and have a garage sale. Looks like nothing else is working to get rid of our stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STAYGOLD Posted October 30, 2009 Author Share Posted October 30, 2009 Lots of neat tools there Gary.....I have another milk crate full, but I think you've got me beat by quite a few.....no doubt though, we could have quite a sale.Thanks for the pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Schramm Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 do you have any Buick wrenches? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STAYGOLD Posted October 30, 2009 Author Share Posted October 30, 2009 do you have any Buick wrenches?Sorry Larry, no Buick wrenches in my lots.Thanks for asking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drwatson Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 What would constitute a "Buick" wrench? How would it be identified? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Timthemailman Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 I've got my Dad,2 Grandad and one Step-Grandad's tools that didn't sell at estate auction is June. Been looking at your same problem for 2 yrs. If you've got the time epay is best shot to get rid of them. Worth a buck to around 100 for some. Not sure you can get true value for the really rare onces. There are some antique wrench clubs. If one is in your area, you might arrange to go to a meeting and get their help in IDing them. I've found alot of the old stuff has no markings but the experts can tell you " That's for a 1903 International Harvester stationary bailer wire adjuster". Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drwatson Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 The sight of these old wrenches is irresistable. "Fords" are easy. "Thor" and "Cadillac" wrenches are neat finds. More often, original tool kit tools might be staring right at us, but their markings are less obvious. Here's a good site, not so focused on autos but on the wrench makers and vintage:Alloy Artifacts Tool History Page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Schramm Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 I have one wrench that actually has the Buick script on it. There are other wrenches that are unmarked for the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomTIII Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Hello from collect junk central...Are the Thor tools small? If so, I would be interested in purchasing Thor and Indian marked tools.Thanks,Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curti Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 STAYGOLD, picture 2 lower left, are there splines inside of the socket? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old car fan Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 are they still forv sale? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STAYGOLD Posted November 3, 2009 Author Share Posted November 3, 2009 Hello from collect junk central...Are the Thor tools small? If so, I would be interested in purchasing Thor and Indian marked tools.Thanks,TomTom.....The one Thor wrench I have is smaller - there are some close-up pictures of it towards the top of the original post.E-mail me - ateamspawn@chartermi.netThanks, Justin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STAYGOLD Posted November 3, 2009 Author Share Posted November 3, 2009 STAYGOLD, picture 2 lower left, are there splines inside of the socket?Curt, There are no actual splines in the inside, it looks more like the inside of a tire iron.Let me know if you have any other questions.Thanks, Justin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curti Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 It looks loke a Trippe light wrench. but they have splines on the inside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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