I have decided to put tools for sale ads up at CL and FB

[homesick]

Here in Eugene, Oregon there are no high school vo-techs in the area and the one local community college, that has an automotive course, has an instructor that I have left messages for 2 times and get no calls back. I am not willing to give the tools away. Especially when me and Linda want to travel for a bit. I will sell them, either all at once or piece by piece or set by set. Until then, I will use them for whatever work I can still do. Thanks for the input.

No insult was intended.

joe

 

[Stbentoak]

I agree with Joe. I am in the same situation. My tools were from my Dad and are over 60 years old. My daughters do not want them. I plan to donate them to my local high school vocational center or one of my nephews.

I still have to decide what to do with my 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo that I have owned for 52 years as well as my my 30 year old Jeep Cherokee. I hope one of my nephews wants the Monte Carlo. The Jeep I can sell.

My dad had EVERY Craftsman tool they made and built a set in the late 60's. I still have them all. Potentially a thousand pieces. 1/4 to 3/4 sockets Every metric and English, deep and shallow, 6 and 12 point... just for starters.... Roller and top box. Gave them to me appx 2005, passed in 2013. I have gotten great use and memories out of them as I was taught how to use them as a young man when you needed tools not computers to work on a vehicle.... I'll keep and use them till I can't and then they will go to my Son-In-Laws, one of which is a farmer who farms 4K acres. They need to live on and help another generation like they have helped me....

 

[OR VietVet]

No insult was intended.

joe

None taken, at all.

 

[mjgirard]

The Monte Carlo is in very good shape. The engine and engine compartment were restored last year and the body and interior were done 20 years ago and could use a couple touch ups. I really want to keep the MC in the family so I am not interested in selling yet. The Jeep is my daily driver with over 230000 miles but has the straight 6 and looks and runs great. I did have it repainted 3 years ago because of the sun fading the roof and the hood. I am sure it will sell with no problem when the time comes.