Photo of Lins' Reproduction tool kit.

[tcom]

Recently Bruce Mo requested a photo and measurements of Lins' tool kits. They are as follows:

OAL 32"
OAW 18"
OAL ties 18"
OAW " 1"

Material used is white speckled cloth backed black vinyl.

The pocket for the jack base is 9" and is double stitched.

Apologies for the poorly focused photo.

Hope this helps.

tony

[petehoovie]

Originally Posted by tcom

Recently Bruce Mo requested a photo and measurements of Lins' tool kits. They are as follows:

OAL 32"
OAW 18"
OAL ties 18"
OAW " 1"

Material used is white speckled cloth backed black vinyl.

The pocket for the jack base is 9" and is double stitched.

Hope this helps.

tony

[Bruce_MO]

Tony,

Thanks a bunch for posting the picture and dimensions. Much appreciated!

Bruce

[tcom]

You're welcome.

tony

[FortyNiner]

Can you identify the years and models for this kit?

[WarbirdPhotog]

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How much are these repro kits? Assuming they are still sold.

[Bruce_MO]

I was inquiring for my ‘46 Mercury. Based on the ‘41-48 restoration guidelines, the kit in the photo looks correct for the pouch and most of the tools. The book says that the domestic kits did not include the open end wrenches, the adjustable wrench, and the grease gun. And it looks like it’s missing the lug nut wrench. I can’t tell for certain if it’s the right jack, but it looks ok. I’m no expert; just following what the book says. I think the ‘47s switched to a round tire tool vs. the flat one in the photo (which also was the jack handle).

Lin Stacey was the tool guru and seller of tools, but I understand he unfortunately passed away recently.

[1948F-1Pickup]

I bought a jack for my F-1 from him a couple or three months ago and he wasn’t doing well at all. May he rest in peace.

[Bruce_MO]

I mis-spoke about the open end wrenches and the adjustable wrench. They were included in early ‘46 cars and were eliminated in January ‘46.

[Kube]

Originally Posted by Bruce_MO

I was inquiring for my ‘46 Mercury. Based on the ‘41-48 restoration guidelines, the kit in the photo looks correct for the pouch and most of the tools. The book says that the domestic kits did not include the open end wrenches, the adjustable wrench, and the grease gun. And it looks like it’s missing the lug nut wrench. I can’t tell for certain if it’s the right jack, but it looks ok. I’m no expert; just following what the book says. I think the ‘47s switched to a round tire tool vs. the flat one in the photo (which also was the jack handle).

Lin Stacey was the tool guru and seller of tools, but I understand he unfortunately passed away recently.

Bruce, you are correct in that the hand tools did not belong in this pouch.
The jack is correct for 1946. It is rather a scarce item.
Also, the sack was made from scrap material so no doubt both "leatherette" and cloth were utilized.
Mine is authentic and it is made for what appears to be top material.

[Kube]

Originally Posted by Bruce_MO

I mis-spoke about the open end wrenches and the adjustable wrench. They were included in early ‘46 cars and were eliminated in January ‘46.

The hand tools were included as "standard". However, they were not placed within that "roll up" sack. They were placed in a small leatherette pouch that was not meant to be placed within the jack sack. However, I suppose someone could have done that.