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11-16-2014, 10:43 PM | #1 |
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Model A tool kits
I've been collecting Model A tools in hopes of selling complete tool sets for big bucks. Am I wasting time and money or are complete sets , including everything, really worth anything?
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11-16-2014, 11:11 PM | #2 |
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Look at ebay and see the completed sales for complete kits to get your answer.
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11-16-2014, 11:22 PM | #3 |
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Re: Model A tool kits
There has been a 1931 tool kit on eBay for $450 for over four months (not an auction - just buy it now) with no takers. I have found it fun and pretty easy to put together one for my 1929 tudor on my own. The only piece I am missing is the jack handle, but I refuse to pay $80 for a straight piece of metal with a 90 degree twist! It is on my list so the hunt goes on, and it is the hunt that's fun. I'll find one eventually.
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11-16-2014, 11:53 PM | #4 |
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I suppose that some of the pricing has to do with the definition of 'complete tool set'. Does it contain a fully restored and correctly functioning Tire Pump ? Does it contain an original 'Owners Manual' ?, Does it have a tire iron with a square hole for brake adjustment ?
There are many variations and difinitions as to what constitutes a 'complete' tool set. With many of the tools now being made as reproductions (even a tire pump - of sorts) originality and 'conterfeit' also comes into play. But there are always someone to buy just about anything. As has been said, you'll just have to 'test the waters' to see where the price point is for the successful selling of your product. |
11-22-2014, 02:28 PM | #5 | |
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08-06-2020, 07:16 AM | #6 |
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11-17-2014, 12:29 AM | #7 | |
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11-17-2014, 09:24 AM | #8 |
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11-17-2014, 12:57 AM | #9 |
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pgerhardt, I was ready to make my own jack handle, as they seem to be quite rare, then I was at a swap meet as a guy was unloading his car. I spotted the jack handle for my jack and asked the price. He said $5, and made my day.
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11-17-2014, 09:34 AM | #10 |
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Now that's what I am talking about!
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11-21-2014, 01:14 PM | #11 |
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I just picked up a model A jack along with the correct handle on eBay for $45. Not as good as $5 at a flea market, but better than $80 for a twisted piece of metal!
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11-22-2014, 09:22 AM | #12 | |
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11-22-2014, 09:19 PM | #13 |
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wow Ray impressive collection
did you make the cases also? |
11-22-2014, 09:34 PM | #14 |
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Hi Mitch,
I did make the cases. Back then I had access to a bunch of odd size pieces of free OSB board and carpet so I used that. I plan to make new cases someday similar to the ones Don Turley had made. His are much more compact and probably a bit lighter. Ray |
11-17-2014, 01:11 AM | #15 |
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Tool sales for the A are strange, I saw a screw driver sell for 42.00 and another sell for 10.00. I just bought one at a tractor show for $1.00. I also saw a 1931 jack used from mar 31 until the end sell for 345.00.
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11-17-2014, 01:15 AM | #16 |
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And, don't forget the original instruction paper wrapped around the grease gun.
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11-17-2014, 09:30 AM | #17 |
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No paper, but the grease gun is my favorite part of my kit. One day on my way home from work I passed a home with an estate sale sign. I pulled in and while most went in the house to see what they could pick up, I headed for the barn to look for old car stuff. I found the grease gun. Paid 25 cents! I am not concerned with points. I just wanted something else for the people to see who come by at a show.
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11-17-2014, 06:56 AM | #18 |
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Tool kit prices generally rise just before a National Meet when a Fine-Point guy is desperate!
Gary Johnson, Don Turley, and Don Hesse are the 3 that I think are biggest in offering restored 'A' Tools. |
11-17-2014, 12:12 PM | #19 |
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Tools are fun to hunt, and I seem to have them pile up in my barn until every now and then I'm forced to place an ad to cut the pile down. Some A tools seem to be very hard to find and they command hefty prices, but for the most part they show up eventually for a reasonable price.
As you might guess, I'm not going for any judging, but here are my tools along with my 29 Roadster. And YES, I know the jack is wrong but it works better than my stamped one... Funny thing, I've been working on getting another ad out in the next few days so they can be delivered in time for Christmas - Good timing for the interest in tools... |
08-06-2020, 06:43 AM | #20 |
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Nice set of tools. They are fun to find.
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