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3r!c84 · 07-08-2010, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chionos GMs

Never thought of taking mine in to the wreckin yard good idea. Also I used to use an old yoga mat that I got from my ex

better than cardboard

nah what do every car have in the junkyard? floor mats !! work the best.

Chionos GMs · 07-08-2010, 11:56 PM

Those are good but those dont have as much padding for my bony butt . Although one time I ripped some carpet out of an RV and was using that untill a worker asked if I had planned on paying for the carpet

westofb · 07-09-2010, 01:02 AM

DUCT TAPE and BALING WIRE...LOL!

Shyguy · 07-09-2010, 09:29 PM

I guess I will join the cardboard creeper group. I would be lost with out a big piece of cardboard since I do a lot of work outside under a shade tree. The cardboard works better for me in the garage because it does not get caught on the drop light cord.

The next best tool is a key to my brother's garage. He has all kind of specialty tools.

I just bought a engine hoist not long ago, I have found a lot of uses for it other than lifting engines.

Years ago I bought a set of sockets and ratchets, Allied Brand, from one of the warehouse stores - they have served me well for over 20 years now.

dfwright · 07-10-2010, 09:15 AM

The box of bandaids. I use different tools depending on what job needs to be done, but I always seem to need this one no matter what job is being done.

Sinister · 07-10-2010, 11:31 AM

My compressor and air tools. Don't know how I got by with out them.

rattleon · 07-10-2010, 11:46 PM

It really would be hard to just pick one, but seein's how I'm installing a roll cage and coil overs in the '70 right now I would have to say about half my air tools w/accessories, bench and hand held grinders, wire feed, numerous measuring devices....and then after it's all installed my new favorite tools will be all the spray equipment to paint it to match the rest of the truck....and then....and then...you get the idea, they're all favorites.
I guess any time saving tool would be a fav. including the lights out in the shop because one tool I never seem to have enough of is time!

pmpski_1 · 07-11-2010, 02:20 AM

The extendable magnet that picks up the bolts I drop.

79gmcc15 · 07-11-2010, 03:27 AM

My favorites are reverseable ratcheting wrenches *can't wait to get some of my own* and flex head long handle ratchet.

OleBlue79 · 07-14-2010, 04:01 PM

One more thing I forgot. I have a piece of a treated 4 x 6 about 3 feet long. It's great to put on the ground to stand when leaning over inside the engine bay.

chip46wis · 07-15-2010, 01:53 AM

My CAire 5hp industrial air compresser without a doubt.

KQQL IT · 07-15-2010, 02:47 AM

My dads snap/on tool box. R.I.P

chris mc bride · 07-15-2010, 12:37 PM

My bridgeport mill hands down.With this I can ake the rest of them if needed.Yea lathe and welders help out.

mjo8585 · 07-19-2010, 04:03 AM

My dewalt 18v cordless impact and a makita 1/4 drive cordless impact. I love em and recommend the makita, it works great.

rob67 · 09-06-2010, 09:13 PM

My favorite would have to be my 3/8" palm ratchet. I can't count how many times it has saved me from thousands of 1/8 turns with an open end wrench. Second would have to be my 2100 psi pressure washer. I got that for free after I helped a guy work on his tractor. He said it stopped working and he just went and bought another one. I had it for an hour before I figured out that the wand was packed with sand (don't know how, I just know I use it every week on the car after I forget to move it before I cut thew grass).

magicoolbus · 09-07-2010, 12:52 AM

The one tool I use all the time seems to be single edge razor blades. Just used one a few minutes ago to scrape some 'trash' from a painted panel. But my favorite tool in the shop has to be my "ideal slider coke machine," filled with a variety of soft and adult beverages!

vectorit · 09-07-2010, 03:36 PM

As silly as it sounds, my 3' pry bar...

Works great to scoot heavy parts over enough to bolt up.

fryer1979 · 09-10-2010, 04:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sinister

My compressor and air tools. Don't know how I got by with out them.

+1. I love my air tools, and can't believe I went as long as I did without them.

big_al_71 · 09-10-2010, 02:12 PM

My 3/8 finger rachet!!!!! Ideal for small areas to get bolts started..

Crazyz28 · 09-10-2010, 07:26 PM

At work, it's my 5 foot prybar, or "Excalibur". Anything that needs a little help moving, it helps. At home, definitely my craftsman 26 gallon Air Compressor. I am spoiled with airtools at work, so now I can enjoy them at home too

*lakeroadster* · 09-10-2010, 08:18 PM

Favorite: 2 post Rotary Lift....

Lincoln SP-100 Mig Welder, Sawzall and 4-1/2 grinder are all tied for second

3r!c84 · 09-10-2010, 10:40 PM

show off!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

kingfish73 · 09-24-2010, 10:20 PM

90 degree needle nose pliers, ballpeen hammer

pat 70/71 · 10-14-2010, 11:00 PM

My squaring air table (money maker) cheers, Pat

GmtGmt · 10-17-2010, 06:51 AM

The Cheap gasless welder i have been close to the last 6 mounths
it does a hellofgreat job for what it is

and the Solar powered Welding Helmet

07-08-2010, 11:56 PM	#52
Chionos GMs Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Farmington,CA Posts: 345	Re: Favorite tool you own? Those are good but those dont have as much padding for my bony butt . Although one time I ripped some carpet out of an RV and was using that untill a worker asked if I had planned on paying for the carpet __________________ My last name is Chiono pronounced key-ono even if my grammar teacher told me Ch dont make a K sound 1995 Ext. cab 350 4wd dd 260,*** miles 1986 1/2 ton swb 305 2wd (melted bearings) SOLD!! 1982 3/4 lwb 6.2 diesel 2wd 1962 Chevy 283 4 speed long step 2wd 2 OWNER GONE!!

07-09-2010, 01:02 AM	#53
westofb I really hate wet sanding! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Brookfield, MO Posts: 601	Re: Favorite tool you own? DUCT TAPE and BALING WIRE...LOL! __________________ Jeff, 68 C-10 75 C-20, now a C-10! 10 F-150

07-09-2010, 09:29 PM	#54
Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: Favorite tool you own? I guess I will join the cardboard creeper group. I would be lost with out a big piece of cardboard since I do a lot of work outside under a shade tree. The cardboard works better for me in the garage because it does not get caught on the drop light cord. The next best tool is a key to my brother's garage. He has all kind of specialty tools. I just bought a engine hoist not long ago, I have found a lot of uses for it other than lifting engines. Years ago I bought a set of sockets and ratchets, Allied Brand, from one of the warehouse stores - they have served me well for over 20 years now. __________________ '67 Chevy C-20 short stepper - build complete, 454/SM-465. '75 C-30 Single Cab DRW-350 small block/NP-435. '77 GMC-6500 Dump Truck, 427 Tall Deck. '92 GMC K-3500 Duallie, 454/4L80E.

07-10-2010, 09:15 AM	#55
dfwright Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 1,374	Re: Favorite tool you own? The box of bandaids. I use different tools depending on what job needs to be done, but I always seem to need this one no matter what job is being done. __________________ 1972 C10 LWB, 350/350 Deconstruction began 5/2009, mostly completed restoration, 5/2017 Last edited by dfwright; 07-10-2010 at 09:19 AM.

07-10-2010, 11:31 AM	#56
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: Favorite tool you own? My compressor and air tools. Don't know how I got by with out them. __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

07-10-2010, 11:46 PM	#57
rattleon Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Idaho Posts: 44	Re: Favorite tool you own? It really would be hard to just pick one, but seein's how I'm installing a roll cage and coil overs in the '70 right now I would have to say about half my air tools w/accessories, bench and hand held grinders, wire feed, numerous measuring devices....and then after it's all installed my new favorite tools will be all the spray equipment to paint it to match the rest of the truck....and then....and then...you get the idea, they're all favorites. I guess any time saving tool would be a fav. including the lights out in the shop because one tool I never seem to have enough of is time! __________________ 1970 c-10 short/step box morphing into street/strip 1967 RS/SS convertible Camaro 1932 Henry Ford steel 5 window coupe highboy hotrod 1931 full fendered model A sedan AV8 traditional hotrod. 1934 Ford 5 window coupe and a (pile-of-parts) 1929 Model A coupe, plus our "normal" people vehicles.

07-11-2010, 02:20 AM	#58
pmpski_1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 505	Re: Favorite tool you own? The extendable magnet that picks up the bolts I drop. __________________ Curry in a Hurry: SB rebuild for my 71 C20

07-11-2010, 03:27 AM	#59
79gmcc15 Gettin It One Pice At A Time Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: everett, washington Posts: 2,688	Re: Favorite tool you own? My favorites are reverseable ratcheting wrenches can't wait to get some of my own and flex head long handle ratchet. __________________ RIP ELJAY Work In Progress 1979 GMC C1500 Trailering Special. Getting the truck done, one piece at a time. “You can tell a lot about a fellow’s character by his way of eating jellybeans.”Ronald Reagan “I don’t know the key to success but I know the key to failure is trying to please everybody.” Bill Cosby

07-14-2010, 04:01 PM	#60
OleBlue79 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Louisiana Posts: 127	Re: Favorite tool you own? One more thing I forgot. I have a piece of a treated 4 x 6 about 3 feet long. It's great to put on the ground to stand when leaning over inside the engine bay.

07-15-2010, 01:53 AM	#61
chip46wis Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Central Wisconsin Posts: 1,317	Re: Favorite tool you own? My CAire 5hp industrial air compresser without a doubt.

07-15-2010, 02:47 AM	#62
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,130	Re: Favorite tool you own? My dads snap/on tool box. R.I.P __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

07-15-2010, 12:37 PM	#63
chris mc bride Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: greensboro nc Posts: 673	Re: Favorite tool you own? My bridgeport mill hands down.With this I can ake the rest of them if needed.Yea lathe and welders help out.

07-19-2010, 04:03 AM	#64
mjo8585 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: newport,minnesota Posts: 65	Re: Favorite tool you own? My dewalt 18v cordless impact and a makita 1/4 drive cordless impact. I love em and recommend the makita, it works great.

09-06-2010, 09:13 PM	#65
rob67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 77	Re: Favorite tool you own? My favorite would have to be my 3/8" palm ratchet. I can't count how many times it has saved me from thousands of 1/8 turns with an open end wrench. Second would have to be my 2100 psi pressure washer. I got that for free after I helped a guy work on his tractor. He said it stopped working and he just went and bought another one. I had it for an hour before I figured out that the wand was packed with sand (don't know how, I just know I use it every week on the car after I forget to move it before I cut thew grass).

09-07-2010, 12:52 AM	#66
magicoolbus Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 513	Re: Favorite tool you own? The one tool I use all the time seems to be single edge razor blades. Just used one a few minutes ago to scrape some 'trash' from a painted panel. But my favorite tool in the shop has to be my "ideal slider coke machine," filled with a variety of soft and adult beverages! Attached Images __________________ JB from AZ 1969 Chevy Sub K10 1957 Chevy 3200 1962 VW Beetle 1957 Willys CJ5



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09-07-2010, 03:36 PM	#67
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: Favorite tool you own? As silly as it sounds, my 3' pry bar... Works great to scoot heavy parts over enough to bolt up. __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

09-10-2010, 02:12 PM	#69
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Favorite tool you own? My 3/8 finger rachet!!!!! Ideal for small areas to get bolts started.. __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

09-10-2010, 07:26 PM	#70
Crazyz28 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 68	Re: Favorite tool you own? At work, it's my 5 foot prybar, or "Excalibur". Anything that needs a little help moving, it helps. At home, definitely my craftsman 26 gallon Air Compressor. I am spoiled with airtools at work, so now I can enjoy them at home too __________________ '72 Chevy Longbed 327 w/ 3 on the Floor-soon to be DD '71 GMC Longbed (originally bought project, now parts truck for '72) '94 Camaro Z28 cam/exhaust/gears '02 Chevy Impala-DD for now -Ryan, GM Master Technician

09-10-2010, 08:18 PM	#71
lakeroadster Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: High Plains of Colorado Posts: 2,485	Re: Favorite tool you own? Favorite: 2 post Rotary Lift.... Lincoln SP-100 Mig Welder, Sawzall and 4-1/2 grinder are all tied for second Attached Images Last edited by lakeroadster; 09-10-2010 at 09:05 PM.

09-10-2010, 10:40 PM	#72
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: Favorite tool you own? show off!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

09-24-2010, 10:20 PM	#73
kingfish73 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lavonia Ga Posts: 16	Re: Favorite tool you own? 90 degree needle nose pliers, ballpeen hammer

10-14-2010, 11:00 PM	#74
pat 70/71 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: newbury park california Posts: 1,038	Re: Favorite tool you own? My squaring air table (money maker) cheers, Pat

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