Snap-On 488 Super Service Kit

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Re: Snap-On 488 Super Service Kit

Post by DannyP » Mon May 16, 2016 6:26 pm

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

Post by d42jeep » Mon May 16, 2016 11:23 pm

Danny,
Here is a GMTK collected by Wingnutt that had many Snap-on pieces. Check it out.
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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.
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Snap-on 1-1/8" & 1-1/16" sockets from 1942
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MVMTS Snap-on sockets from 7/16" to 1"
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Re: Snap-On 488 Super Service Kit

Post by mudbox » Tue May 17, 2016 4:44 am

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.
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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.
Looks like the Super Service Kit is coming along nicely. Kudos!
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Edit - The stainless steel wire I used was .032 DIA.
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Re: Snap-On 488 Super Service Kit

Post by Hartofoak » Tue May 17, 2016 11:44 am

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

Post by DannyP » Thu May 19, 2016 5:01 pm

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!
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Re: Snap-On 488 Super Service Kit

Post by mrbill » Sun Jun 19, 2016 8:41 am

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
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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

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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!

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Re: Snap-On 488 Super Service Kit

Post by Wingnutt » Sun Jun 19, 2016 8:53 am

mrbill wrote:I'm 54% of the way there!
I always knew you were a glass is half full (versus 46% missing) kind of guy. :D 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.
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Re: Snap-On 488 Super Service Kit

Post by mrbill » Mon Jul 11, 2016 3:52 pm

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

Post by pjones » Tue Jul 12, 2016 4:12 am

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.

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Re: Snap-On 488 Super Service Kit

Post by mrbill » Thu Aug 25, 2016 3:36 pm

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.
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Re: Snap-On 488 Super Service Kit

Post by d42jeep » Fri Aug 26, 2016 7:32 am

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.
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Re: Snap-On 488 Super Service Kit

Post by mrbill » Sun Sep 11, 2016 11:07 am

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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Re: Snap-On 488 Super Service Kit

Post by mrbill » Sat Oct 01, 2016 10:21 am

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

Post by Wingnutt » Sun Nov 27, 2016 12:50 pm

Bill,

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

Post by mrbill » Sun Nov 27, 2016 1:04 pm

Wingnutt wrote:Bill,
Do you still need an LTA1618? I found this pair today with a bunch of other Blue-Point stuff...
Yes, sir!

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