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jaros44sr · 05-06-2023, 11:38 AM

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**Getter-Done** · 05-06-2023, 11:43 AM

I have one of those points screwdrivers (Somewhere)

**Palf70Step** · 05-06-2023, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Getter-Done

I have one of those points screwdrivers (Somewhere)

Yep, I know it is somewhere in one of the 2 main tool chests. Also have a vacuum tool for adjusting the carbs on my old 260Z in the 70s. It's quietly waiting for a use again. There is probably others, but can't think of them at the moment

**Steeveedee** · 05-06-2023, 12:20 PM

I have the slotted screw holder, but whatever I take apart the has slotted screws gets reassembled with Phillips or Torx. I have no patience for slotted screws. I keep it for the magnet, though. Yup, have a points adjusting driver and tappet wrenches, to boot.

yuccales · 05-06-2023, 12:48 PM

Since I'm a cantankerous old member of the "Points For Ever" club, that is one tool I can not throw away!

**kwmech** · 05-06-2023, 12:53 PM

I had to read through it twice before i realized what you were talking about. I haven't used that screwdriver in probably over 30 years. Still in the tool box though

**Steeveedee** · 05-06-2023, 01:37 PM

The points adjusting tool saw regular use until I put an HEI in my truck about 8 years ago. I still have the old points distributor.

**Stocker** · 05-06-2023, 03:13 PM

Ya learn something every day. I have had one of those screw-holding doodads since I don't know when -- never knew it was for points distributors. Come to think of it, I haven't seen that little bugger in a very long time, so I may have spoken too soon about owning it. I do still have the old points distributor, though. I even know exactly where it has been since the early Eighties!

**HO455** · 05-06-2023, 04:27 PM

I think I still have 2 of those screw starters in my tool box too. I haven't used them since I discovered this style of starter back in the early 90's. Much better control and no worries about the screw launching itself if you accidentally bump it. They even work on carburetor jets.

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 05-07-2023, 12:11 AM

I have a few

**Steeveedee** · 05-07-2023, 11:40 AM

OK, I have an old white gas torch, a soldering iron that can be heated with it and some other miscellaneous stuff that I've considering making a shadow box for. I don't have a place to hang said shadow box around here, though.

**pjmoreland** · 05-07-2023, 11:49 AM

I've got this wicked pair of old vise-grip pliers (on the left) that my dad gave me when I was a teenager. He got them from my grandma. They were left behind by an abusive boyfriend who conned her out of her house and then died in an accident at a construction site. She got her house back at that point, along with a bunch of his stuff. These pliers don't have a release lever, so you have to pry them apart with a screwdriver. They usually go flying at that point. I can't remember the last time I used them.

**MySons68C20** · 05-07-2023, 08:51 PM

Karma got her abusive boyfriend....good!!

I keep all the old tools dad left me even if I never use them

I have a pair of the old Vice-grips without the release..they still bust me from time to time.

**pjmoreland** · 05-07-2023, 09:01 PM

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Karma got her abusive boyfriend....good!!

I agree, and I think my dad does, too.

CG · 05-08-2023, 12:59 AM

Tools we don’t need … said no man ever! Haha!

jaros44sr · 05-08-2023, 10:04 AM

Never quite figured out to use it, supposedly shows what color of spark plug

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**my04** · 05-08-2023, 09:31 PM

This vintage AC Delco brake drum micrometer.
Got it at a yard sale for $1. It's garage art now.

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**3757chevy** · 05-08-2023, 10:18 PM

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Tools we don’t need … said no man ever! Haha!

Although I put a box of screwdrivers together to send to Goodwill today. I just don't need a bunch of cheap screwdrivers.

**special-K** · 05-14-2023, 06:33 AM

I never thought whether I've used a tool recently enough to consider letting it go. Maybe some day that will happen when I realize I never use them. And I hope to never see that day. It's instilled in my brain, buy a tool/keep a tool. I always said no matter how hard times can get, I'll never sell a tool. I'm looking to buy more. Many on my list I have yet to get!

jaros44sr · 05-14-2023, 08:42 AM

Can't say whether or not I don't need it, but it sure works. Did you ever try to open an old paint can with a common flat screw driver, it just rips the tin into razor sharp edges

Probably the cheapest tool in my Kennedy, even made in China, but it has a special place so I don't lose it

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**Getter-Done** · 05-14-2023, 09:15 AM

[quote=jaros44sr;9203889]Can't say whether or not I don't need it, but it sure works. Did you ever try to open an old paint can with a common flat screw driver, it just rips the tin into razor sharp edges

Probably the cheapest tool in my Kennedy, even made in China, but it has a special place so I don't lose it

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Yeah
Those bring back memories.
My Daddy's Momma (Grandma) had a painting and wallpaper business.

Her work vehicle was a 19 foot long 1972 Kingswood .

The other end of that opens up RC Cola in a Bottle.

It may open others, But I never tried.

**GOPAPA** · 05-14-2023, 10:36 AM

I havn't used any of these tools in a coons age ,, but ,,,,,keep em anyways

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**CarlsLQ9SS** · 05-14-2023, 01:53 PM

I have this one.

**Getter-Done** · 05-14-2023, 09:51 PM

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I have this one.

I have not seen one of those till Now.

My Guess is install/removal of Npt for oil filter stud?

**Steeveedee** · 05-14-2023, 10:49 PM

That's an old-school ratcheting open-end wrench, methinks.

05-06-2023, 11:38 AM	#1
jaros44sr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,421	Tools we don't need but can't throw away 16833870367471304111416151331614 by 16833873537106770431590124753413 by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/198023675@N07 __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

05-06-2023, 11:43 AM	#2
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 7,726	Re: Tools we don't need but can't throw away I have one of those points screwdrivers (Somewhere) __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build

05-06-2023, 12:20 PM	#4
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,091	Re: Tools we don't need but can't throw away I have the slotted screw holder, but whatever I take apart the has slotted screws gets reassembled with Phillips or Torx. I have no patience for slotted screws. I keep it for the magnet, though. Yup, have a points adjusting driver and tappet wrenches, to boot. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

05-06-2023, 12:48 PM	#5
yuccales Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Calif. Posts: 3,588	Re: Tools we don't need but can't throw away Since I'm a cantankerous old member of the "Points For Ever" club, that is one tool I can not throw away!

05-06-2023, 12:53 PM	#6
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,390	Re: Tools we don't need but can't throw away I had to read through it twice before i realized what you were talking about. I haven't used that screwdriver in probably over 30 years. Still in the tool box though

05-06-2023, 01:37 PM	#7
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,091	Re: Tools we don't need but can't throw away The points adjusting tool saw regular use until I put an HEI in my truck about 8 years ago. I still have the old points distributor. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

05-06-2023, 03:13 PM	#8
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,497	Re: Tools we don't need but can't throw away Ya learn something every day. I have had one of those screw-holding doodads since I don't know when -- never knew it was for points distributors. Come to think of it, I haven't seen that little bugger in a very long time, so I may have spoken too soon about owning it. I do still have the old points distributor, though. I even know exactly where it has been since the early Eighties! __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

05-06-2023, 04:27 PM	#9
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 10,804	Re: Tools we don't need but can't throw away I think I still have 2 of those screw starters in my tool box too. I haven't used them since I discovered this style of starter back in the early 90's. Much better control and no worries about the screw launching itself if you accidentally bump it. They even work on carburetor jets. Attached Images __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban the WMB,1991 S(stink)-10 Blazer,1969 GTO, 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird. 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

05-07-2023, 12:11 AM	#10
1970 CST Short Wide Senior Moment Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburg Ca Posts: 4,048	Re: Tools we don't need but can't throw away I have a few Attached Images __________________ 1970 CST LS 1 6 speed Ford 9 inch Detroit Tru Track, Dakota Didgital, Vintage Air, QA1 Coil Overs Front & Rear Lots of FUN 2013 GMC PU, Oldest Son 71 GMC LWB. QA1 Suspension, Angry SB. Youngest Son 2019 GMC Diesil Dually. Youngest Son 2017 Toyota SUV Daughters car 2018 Traverse , Wife’s Ride Pittsburg Ca 94565

05-07-2023, 11:40 AM	#11
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,091	Re: Tools we don't need but can't throw away OK, I have an old white gas torch, a soldering iron that can be heated with it and some other miscellaneous stuff that I've considering making a shadow box for. I don't have a place to hang said shadow box around here, though. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

05-07-2023, 11:49 AM	#12
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,329	Re: Tools we don't need but can't throw away I've got this wicked pair of old vise-grip pliers (on the left) that my dad gave me when I was a teenager. He got them from my grandma. They were left behind by an abusive boyfriend who conned her out of her house and then died in an accident at a construction site. She got her house back at that point, along with a bunch of his stuff. These pliers don't have a release lever, so you have to pry them apart with a screwdriver. They usually go flying at that point. I can't remember the last time I used them. Attached Images Last edited by pjmoreland; 05-07-2023 at 11:54 AM.

05-07-2023, 08:51 PM	#13
MySons68C20 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Wenatchee, Wa Posts: 897	Re: Tools we don't need but can't throw away Karma got her abusive boyfriend....good!! I keep all the old tools dad left me even if I never use them I have a pair of the old Vice-grips without the release..they still bust me from time to time.

05-08-2023, 12:59 AM	#15
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Monroe, Wa. Posts: 19,781	Re: Tools we don't need but can't throw away Tools we don’t need … said no man ever! Haha! __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … … Monroe Swap meet May 18-19. Mike has the same spots for the NW guys he's had forever. Lunch time BBQ at the spaces. If you have stuff to sell bring it along. If you have a question PM stllookn (Mike) here via the board. https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851291

05-08-2023, 10:04 AM	#16
jaros44sr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,421	Re: Tools we don't need but can't throw away Never quite figured out to use it, supposedly shows what color of spark plug 16835544772817293960101361426634 by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/198023675@N07 __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

05-08-2023, 09:31 PM	#17
my04 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Muskegon, MI Posts: 283	Re: Tools we don't need but can't throw away This vintage AC Delco brake drum micrometer. Got it at a yard sale for $1. It's garage art now. __________________ 1966 Custom Camper -327, 3OTT 1968 Chevrolet K20 - 307, 4 speed 1972 K10 SWB - 400, 3OTT 2003 Corvette Z06 - LS6 350, 405HP 2004 Tahoe LT 2015 Silverado 2500HD - 6.0L V8



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05-14-2023, 06:33 AM	#19
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Tools we don't need but can't throw away I never thought whether I've used a tool recently enough to consider letting it go. Maybe some day that will happen when I realize I never use them. And I hope to never see that day. It's instilled in my brain, buy a tool/keep a tool. I always said no matter how hard times can get, I'll never sell a tool. I'm looking to buy more. Many on my list I have yet to get! __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

05-14-2023, 08:42 AM	#20
jaros44sr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,421	Re: Tools we don't need but can't throw away Can't say whether or not I don't need it, but it sure works. Did you ever try to open an old paint can with a common flat screw driver, it just rips the tin into razor sharp edges Probably the cheapest tool in my Kennedy, even made in China, but it has a special place so I don't lose it 1684067474946568910660592839241 by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/198023675@N07 __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

05-14-2023, 09:15 AM	#21
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 7,726	Re: Tools we don't need but can't throw away [quote=jaros44sr;9203889]Can't say whether or not I don't need it, but it sure works. Did you ever try to open an old paint can with a common flat screw driver, it just rips the tin into razor sharp edges Probably the cheapest tool in my Kennedy, even made in China, but it has a special place so I don't lose it 1684067474946568910660592839241 by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/198023675@N07[/quote] Yeah Those bring back memories. My Daddy's Momma (Grandma) had a painting and wallpaper business. Her work vehicle was a 19 foot long 1972 Kingswood . The other end of that opens up RC Cola in a Bottle. It may open others, But I never tried. __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build

05-14-2023, 10:36 AM	#22
GOPAPA "Tail Gate Best Seat In House" Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nampa Idaho Posts: 7,351	Re: Tools we don't need but can't throw away I havn't used any of these tools in a coons age ,, but ,,,,,keep em anyways __________________ When you learn a thing a day you store up smart.

05-14-2023, 01:53 PM	#23
CarlsLQ9SS Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: London, Ky Posts: 1,161	Re: Tools we don't need but can't throw away I have this one. Attached Images __________________ Carl 1971 GMC short bed, (Henry) Options I've added, tilt, ac, 8k tach, Electric speedometer conversion for LS swap, 6.0 with 823 heads and BTR stage 4 truck cam, 4L80e, posi with 3.73 rear end, Power steering and power brakes Lowered 5/7. Frame up build.

05-14-2023, 10:49 PM	#25
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,091	Re: Tools we don't need but can't throw away That's an old-school ratcheting open-end wrench, methinks. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

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