Snap-On 488 Super Service Kit
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Re: Snap-On 488 Super Service Kit
Still really loving this. Those old Blue Point wrenches are awesome. Is there such a thing as a Snap On WWII GMTK? Maybe that would be a good place for a WWII tool kit beginner like me to start
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Re: Snap-On 488 Super Service Kit
Danny,
Here is a GMTK collected by Wingnutt that had many Snap-on pieces. Check it out.
viewtopic.php?f=48&t=258136&p=1507452&h ... y#p1507452
There was also a set done by Gee member Greaser. I will find it and post the link.
My early MVMTS has a complete 1/2" drive Snap-on socket set dated from 1939 to 1942
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Edit - Here is the link to Greaser's GMTK.
viewtopic.php?f=48&t=218725
Here is a GMTK collected by Wingnutt that had many Snap-on pieces. Check it out.
viewtopic.php?f=48&t=258136&p=1507452&h ... y#p1507452
There was also a set done by Gee member Greaser. I will find it and post the link.
My early MVMTS has a complete 1/2" drive Snap-on socket set dated from 1939 to 1942
-Don
Edit - Here is the link to Greaser's GMTK.
viewtopic.php?f=48&t=218725
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- Snap-on 1-1/8" & 1-1/16" sockets from 1942
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Re: Snap-On 488 Super Service Kit
Bill, I think it turned out GREAT! I don't remember what gauge stainless wire I used on mine, but I can check if you're interested. If I were you, I don't think I would go through the trouble of re-doing your own (excellent) work. That handle should be strong enough now to last another lifetime.mrbill wrote:Was also able to pick up a 4 oz. ball pein hammer with a cracked handle. I tried mudbox's approach in this post viewtopic.php?f=48&t=265506 using 18 gauge safety wire I had on hand. It didn't turn out nearly as well as mudbox's hammer but it is solid and stable. I may give it another shot if I can find a smaller gauge wire.
Looks like the Super Service Kit is coming along nicely. Kudos!
-Jason
Edit - The stainless steel wire I used was .032 DIA.
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Re: Snap-On 488 Super Service Kit
Can I congratulate "Danny" (see his link up-thread) on his magnificent work and thread relating his Ford GP project. Back in the 80's I found a GP here in England and my brother owned it for a time before selling two of them to some guys in Europe. I spent a very enjoyable hour reading through Danny's thread. The quality of his workmanship is awesome.
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Re: Snap-On 488 Super Service Kit
Thanks for the links Don. I need to look into what is involved with the GMTK. I know the GP has its own specific tool kit it was delivered with. Looks pretty spartan though. I would like to have something a little more comprehensive in case of roadside struggles. Dad used Snap On tools and I have always been a fan. Someday I would like to create my own like Greaser.
And thank you for the kind words about my build thread Hartofoak. I am doing the best I can. Here in like 10 days I will be driving a GP across England on the way to invade the beaches of Normandy. So look out and if you see a GP driving on the wrong side of the road next week it's probably me!
And thank you for the kind words about my build thread Hartofoak. I am doing the best I can. Here in like 10 days I will be driving a GP across England on the way to invade the beaches of Normandy. So look out and if you see a GP driving on the wrong side of the road next week it's probably me!
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Re: Snap-On 488 Super Service Kit
I'm feeling thankful on this Father's Day. Thought it was time to update the thread with my most recent acquisitions.
F-8 3/8" Universal G date code
F-70N 3/8" ratchet E date code
F-11 3/8" 11" extension '42 date code
Vacuum Grip 9A waterpump pliers
SF-160 3/8" deep well socket G date code
SF-200 3/8" deep well socket '41 date code
F18 3/8" drive 9/16" swivel socket G date code
F16 3/8" drive 1/2" swivel socket G date code
S300 1/2" drive 15/16" deep well socket G date code
S360 1/2" drive 1-1/8" deep well socket G date code
Thanks to mudbox I also have an S-10 sliding tee as a placeholder until I can find an S-15.
Based on item count, I'm 54% of the way there!
Bill
F-8 3/8" Universal G date code
F-70N 3/8" ratchet E date code
F-11 3/8" 11" extension '42 date code
Vacuum Grip 9A waterpump pliers
SF-160 3/8" deep well socket G date code
SF-200 3/8" deep well socket '41 date code
F18 3/8" drive 9/16" swivel socket G date code
F16 3/8" drive 1/2" swivel socket G date code
S300 1/2" drive 15/16" deep well socket G date code
S360 1/2" drive 1-1/8" deep well socket G date code
Thanks to mudbox I also have an S-10 sliding tee as a placeholder until I can find an S-15.
Based on item count, I'm 54% of the way there!
Bill
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Re: Snap-On 488 Super Service Kit
I always knew you were a glass is half full (versus 46% missing) kind of guy. Looking good, Bill. I saw a pair of Vacuum Grip 87 pliers today, but they had a 1946 date code, and the guy wanted too much anyway.mrbill wrote:I'm 54% of the way there!
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Re: Snap-On 488 Super Service Kit
Inching up there in item count. Picked up three more sockets and the A-51 hacksaw. 59% of the way there!
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Re: Snap-On 488 Super Service Kit
Bill,
When you first started this I felt for sure it would take you several years to complete it. It is one of those projects like putting a GMTK set together that you just have to stay after day after day to get things done. Nice job and I can't wait to see the entire set.
Phil
When you first started this I felt for sure it would take you several years to complete it. It is one of those projects like putting a GMTK set together that you just have to stay after day after day to get things done. Nice job and I can't wait to see the entire set.
Phil
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Re: Snap-On 488 Super Service Kit
This has been the most painfully unproductive flea market summer for me. A few new pieces to bring the item count up to 64% complete.
Bill
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Re: Snap-On 488 Super Service Kit
Bill,
It's really coming along. I'm still looking for pieces but I really haven't found anything lately. I'm sure that they will turn up eventually. Your wartime 1/4" S-K set looks great.
-Don
It's really coming along. I'm still looking for pieces but I really haven't found anything lately. I'm sure that they will turn up eventually. Your wartime 1/4" S-K set looks great.
-Don
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Re: Snap-On 488 Super Service Kit
In addition to the 3/4" sockets viewtopic.php?f=48&t=277736 I purchased from Tin Medic, I have added the two 3/4" extensions and hammer as well. Big shout out to d42jeep for re-handling the 20 oz. hammer for me! By item count that's nearly 70% now.
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Time to add the latest finds. A 3/8" speeder joined the 3/4" sockets from Tin Medic and d42jeep added the CS-1 scraper. The Vacuum Grip side cutters and CX-1820 obstruction wrench round out the lot. Many thanks to everyone helping to fill this out!
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Re: Snap-On 488 Super Service Kit
Bill,
Do you still need an LTA1618? I found this pair today with a bunch of other Blue-Point stuff...
Do you still need an LTA1618? I found this pair today with a bunch of other Blue-Point stuff...
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Re: Snap-On 488 Super Service Kit
Yes, sir!Wingnutt wrote:Bill,
Do you still need an LTA1618? I found this pair today with a bunch of other Blue-Point stuff...
Bill
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