My Jeep & GMTK sets - They'll never really be finished!
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Re: My GMTK - It'll never really be finished! But here goes.
That set is coming along really nicely Don.
I struggle with the punches and chisels over here.
I struggle with the punches and chisels over here.
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Complete MVMTS 100% sourced in the ETO
Empty vessels make the most noise .......
1942 August Willys MB
Complete MVMTS 100% sourced in the ETO
Empty vessels make the most noise .......
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Re: My GMTK - It'll never really be finished! But here goes.
Don,
Very kind words and I thank you, the box was a dream find out here & I am sure I will never be as lucky again, let me know if you get any spare chisels or punches.
Very kind words and I thank you, the box was a dream find out here & I am sure I will never be as lucky again, let me know if you get any spare chisels or punches.
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Re: My GMTK - It'll never really be finished! But here goes.
Thanks Guys. Other than the largest D-I sockets, the correct chisels and punches have been hardest for me to find. Just like my file collection, I have plenty of incorrect ones. My wife and I went to an estate sale yesterday and picked up a couple of interesting items. The first item is a 10" Stillson type pipe wrench from the Ridge Tool Co. The other item is a rusty shovel. Pictures below.
Edit 4/11
Things are looking up in the big D-I department.
Edit 4/11
Things are looking up in the big D-I department.
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- 1-1/8" is on the way
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- Found an 1-1/16"
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- Pipe wrench 1
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- Pipe wrench 2
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- Pipe wrench 3
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- It fits the Jeep!
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- Shovel 2
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- Shovel 3
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Re: My GMTK - It'll never really be finished! But here goes.
Don,
I can only echo everyone else...... Your set looks great. I have found the files, punches, and chisels the most difficult as well but I don't think it is because they are hard to find. At flea markets they are usually in big buckets or boxes and its just no fun going through them all.
Phil
I can only echo everyone else...... Your set looks great. I have found the files, punches, and chisels the most difficult as well but I don't think it is because they are hard to find. At flea markets they are usually in big buckets or boxes and its just no fun going through them all.
Phil
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Re: My GMTK - It'll never really be finished! But here goes.
Files are not a problem in my neck of the woods. Neither are punches - except for the 3/8" tip. (BTW, Don, I see we have matching Mayhews!) Correct chisels are very elusive critters here, though. With chisels, invariably, if the length is right, the cut is wrong, or vice versa. Boxes and boxes of not-quite-right chisels. Very frustrating. In fact, I've been keeping my keepers close to my vest until now, but I will say that the only two pieces separating me from having a complete GMTK is indeed, the cape chisel and the diamond-point chisel.
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I know just what you mean about boxes and boxes of incorrect punches and chisels. I have the start of a nice vintage Proto collection.
Edit:
The shovel is now ready to be attached to the Jeep.
Edit:
The shovel is now ready to be attached to the Jeep.
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- Shovel top
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- Shovel markings
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- Shovel finished
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- Proto, P&C and incorrect Plomb
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- Incorrect Chisels and Punches
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- Incorrect Punches
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Today I finally finished my quest for a complete D-I socket set for my GMTK. Like many of these searches, the last couple of sockets turned up in the most unlikely of places. Here are a few pictures.
-Don
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- Back in the GMTK
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- Bottom view
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- Top view
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- Largest sockets
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- Medium sockets
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- Smaller sockets
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Re: My GMTK - It'll never really be finished! But here goes.
Nice Don, it was a long time coming.
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Thanks, Tin. I never thought that I would find those last two. With a lot of help from some long time Gee members, my sets have received several recent upgrades. The pictures will tell the stories. Thanks for everything, Guys!
-Don
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- FSN marked Walden box from a long time Gee member via Tennessee
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- Walden box filled up
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- GMTK with new ink marked Irwin and Walden box
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- No ISN BB723 from Tower Park completes the MVMTS Barcalo set
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- Beautiful Armstrong Ell handle for the MVMTS
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- MVMTS with ink marked Irwin and Ell handle - Thanks, Phil!!
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- Screwdriver from Tower Park for the GMTK
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- Utica 8" adjustable for the MVMTS
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- Snap-on A15 for the GMTK
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- 1945 marked
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Re: My GMTK - It'll never really be finished! But here goes.
I have really enjoyed re-looking through this topic Don. Great photos of some impressive toolsets. Any chance of another photo of your 41-S-1228 5-1/2" Electrician's Screwdriver? In my book, it's a real rarity and I'm still waiting for one to turn up. My example is a U.S.A. Stanley but it's too long. I've even thought of cutting it down, but that's not in the spirit of a true GMTK collector!
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Looks great Don! Nice work! The Walden box is a fantastic addition and the Armstrong, very nice and just like the one I used for mine. BTW Why didn't you set your ignition set roll on top of the walden box?
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Thanks, Cliff. I just took a picture of my Bridgeport and I'll post it below. Congratulations on your new granddaughter! Phil, I didn't move the ignition wrench set so the FSN would be visible as some might think. I was worried that the weight of those massive ignition wrenches might dent the top of the box. Here are a few more pictures.
-Don
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- Bridgeport 5-1/2" blade
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- Armstrong marking
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- Dark ratchet upgrade for Walden set
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- Other side
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- Duro 41-W-603 from Phil for the GMTK. Exactly 10" long
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Re: My GMTK - It'll never really be finished! But here goes.
Thanks Don for posting the image of your Bridgeport 5.5in screwdriver. At least I now have a photo of the real McCoy! Do you come across them often, if so, do you have some spares kicking around looking for a new home?
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-Don
Edit 5/15: Pictures of recent upgrades below.
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- Barcalo Buffalo pipe wrench trio for the MVMTS
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- New Mayhew offset screwdriver for the MVMTS
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- NOS Barcalo 25 wrenches. No ISN for the jeep
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- Utica 12" matching adjustable open end wrench for the MVMTS
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- Snap-on dated sockets for the MVMTS, SO drag link socket for the GMTK, BB no ISN 27C for the Jeep, early logo file card
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- Repack NOS Barcalos ready to go into the sets
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- Barcalos in cosmoline
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- New Barcalo repack wrench label
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- 1941 Snap-on 25/32" socket for the MVMTS
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Re: My GMTK - It'll never really be finished! But here goes.
You've got a knack for finding the good stuff, Don! Keep it up, but try to leave some for the rest of us!
Those upgrades are awesome! I'm pretty envious of the 41-W-2615 marked Walden box. You don't have a spare, do you?!
-Jason
Those upgrades are awesome! I'm pretty envious of the 41-W-2615 marked Walden box. You don't have a spare, do you?!
-Jason
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