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    #91
    Pretty :P

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      #92
      Justin I had that same Snap-On set back when I was a tech at a Honda-Subaru dealership back in the early 80's. Sold it not long after I moved on and didn't have space for it and needed money for blow. One of my more stupid moves I've made.

      You got one hell of a deal there sir.

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        #93
        Small but handy

        Picked up this short 3/8" Wright ratchet on Amazon not long ago (have had an identical one for years but decided to pick up another). Great little item -- it's the length of a 1/4" wrench but the business end is set up for 3/8" sockets (the 3/8" Craftsman ratchet is shown for comparison). It's especially handy when space is tight, but I also find myself using it on trim items and other applications where a lot of torque isn't required. Nice quality item ... the first one I bought in the '90s has served me well.
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          #94
          Just picked up these:





          Whitworth wrench and socket set. KING DICK brand. lol Retails for over $300, got it at a garage sale for $55. Also came with a spoke wrench for wire wheels.

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            #95
            That's a score Andrew. I have have the King Dick set in 3/8 and 1/2" plus a set of Snap-on sockets that I payed way too much for. Your MG uses American fasteners doesn't it? I know the Rolls Royce changed over to standard in the late 50's/early60's.

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              #96

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                #97
                Originally posted by slammin.e28guy View Post
                Infrared thermometer. So many uses. So little time.

                i love pointing these at random things haha

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                  #98
                  KING DICK... aren't those British tools?

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                    #99
                    Originally posted by GDA View Post
                    You are REALLY gonna like having that tool in your arsenal. Front end work (of the non destructive type) on most all European makes is a cake with one of those.

                    Got one identical to this at harbor freight for $10
                    E30 buildy things
                    http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=195286

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                      What I bought while in Italy.

                      All Beta.

                      Ma che cazzo state dicendo? :|

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                        Originally posted by CorvallisBMW View Post
                        My fav 3 tools:

                        Craftsman cordless impact


                        Ball joint remover
                        the more i see these 2, the more i want them both!


                        Full Build Thread Here

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                          Originally posted by 5Toes View Post
                          KING DICK... aren't those British tools?
                          Correct. British standard and Whitworth.

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                            Originally posted by Keith M View Post
                            That's a score Andrew. I have have the King Dick set in 3/8 and 1/2" plus a set of Snap-on sockets that I payed way too much for. Your MG uses American fasteners doesn't it? I know the Rolls Royce changed over to standard in the late 50's/early60's.
                            Most of the car is UNF, but there are a few random bolts that are Whitworth. Most of the brake fittings, some of the stuff on the shocks, things like that.

                            I realized though, with my engine swap, the car is going to have UNF, metric and whitworth hardware. lol

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                              That Craftsman cordless impact is the bomb. You MUST get the lithium battery thought. I got one big one, and a small one. The small one is really light, so it's a bit better for small jobs. The big one lasted me for an entire suspension drop, R&R and rebuild on one charge.
                              Originally posted by Matt-B
                              hey does anyone know anyone who gets upset and makes electronics?

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                                I am just not a fan of Craftsman tools. And the fact that they don't have a lifetime warranty on power tools like they do on their hand tools is a deal breaker. I'd rather go with an IR any day, even if it is more expensive.

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