"Free" tools?

z07 · 06-29-2008, 08:48 PM

Ever find a free tool in a used car?

I replaced the PCV valve on my wife's car today and found a 10mm 1/4" socket under the fuel rail cover.

I think my best find was a big set of wire cutters stamped "Property of Southern Bell" inside the fender of our old Cherokee.

mudseeker · 06-29-2008, 08:51 PM

found some tools under the hood after taking cars to the local mechanic before i started doing my own work.

i used to love to go change diving whenever my brother would get a "new" car.

junior3382 · 06-29-2008, 08:54 PM

When I bought my old dodge, There was a 76 peice craftsman socket set behind the seat, I thought about returning it, but then though what the he!!... LOL... I still have it to this day!

gmctrucks · 06-29-2008, 10:54 PM

Yes I have at junk yards but I also had a snap on socket set stollen from my truck and it was under the seat it burns me up and it was a complete set and only the snap on set I have had I buy Craftsman among other brands no china they will just get you hurt also I have found good buys at pawn shops like my KOBALT roller tool box with Husky tools and some other good ones for $199.95 plus I have bought some on Ebay as well I would have more tools but my son thinks use it and leave it where ever that burns me up as well now thinking maybe thats where my sockets went of coarse he said it wasn't me he has even said dad why do you have two of the same wrenches because one needs another one to hold the other side of the bolt and so on.

Moostang · 06-30-2008, 04:37 AM

We found a retainer (you know for your TEETH!) in my mustang... and I had that car for approx 10 years and no one I knew had a retainer, it was under the center console.

However when we bought this house we found random tools and a shovel out in the pasture.

Ohh hubby did find SHAG CARPET in his mustang... but I don't think it was anything someone was transporting temporarily.

03chevy · 06-30-2008, 07:48 AM

i have found all kindof tools in cars. one time i found a tool box full. in the trunk

z07 · 06-30-2008, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moostang

We found a retainer (you know for your TEETH!) in my mustang...

Let me think back to my teenage years...what thing did we used to do in cars that would require taking out a retainer...hmm...dental hygiene...nope...hmm...Ahh! Of course! Band practice! That's it! Kids would always take them out before practice. /wink

I did loan my car ('76 Grand Prix) to my brother once and he returned it with footprints on the inside of the windshield. The mind boggles...

mrjohnwayne · 06-30-2008, 09:28 AM

when I bought my 97 chevy (years ago) I found a few little odds and ends behind the back seat. 4 way lug wrench, cresent wrench, and some other junk.

72'CaminoKid · 06-30-2008, 12:52 PM

i helped a guy work on his car once.... he was a tool

junior3382 · 06-30-2008, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72'CaminoKid

i helped a guy work on his car once.... he was a tool

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA cough cough... HAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA lol

View Poll Results: Ever find free tools in used cars?
Oh yeah that's where I got m'Snap-ons	2	40.00%
Nothing valuable but some little stuff	3	60.00%
All I got was a rock. (Great Pumpkin ref)	0	0%
I/we never buy used...even our Gulfstream IV was new.	0	0%
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06-29-2008, 08:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
z07 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 176	"Free" tools? Ever find a free tool in a used car? I replaced the PCV valve on my wife's car today and found a 10mm 1/4" socket under the fuel rail cover. I think my best find was a big set of wire cutters stamped "Property of Southern Bell" inside the fender of our old Cherokee. Last edited by z07; 06-29-2008 at 09:00 PM. Reason: can't spell sometimes...

06-29-2008, 08:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
junior3382 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: I live in south central PA, but grew up in Maine Posts: 2,693	When I bought my old dodge, There was a 76 peice craftsman socket set behind the seat, I thought about returning it, but then though what the he!!... LOL... I still have it to this day! __________________ Lets get some mud on the tires...eh?!?!? OWN: 1998 Chevy Blazer ls 4x4 4.3l Vortec V6 1998 Mazda B3000 SE 4WD 3.0L V6 3" lift 31x10.50 Liberator A/T's

06-30-2008, 04:37 AM	#5 (permalink)
Moostang Senior Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Cali-4 Nye-Aye? Posts: 1,141	We found a retainer (you know for your TEETH!) in my mustang... and I had that car for approx 10 years and no one I knew had a retainer, it was under the center console. However when we bought this house we found random tools and a shovel out in the pasture. Ohh hubby did find SHAG CARPET in his mustang... but I don't think it was anything someone was transporting temporarily. __________________ MEOW!! http://moostangproductions.com

06-30-2008, 07:48 AM	#6 (permalink)
03chevy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: jax,fl Posts: 910	i have found all kindof tools in cars. one time i found a tool box full. in the trunk __________________ A dirty mind is a terrible thing to waste!

06-29-2008, 08:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
mudseeker Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: michigan Posts: 3,597	found some tools under the hood after taking cars to the local mechanic before i started doing my own work. i used to love to go change diving whenever my brother would get a "new" car.

06-29-2008, 10:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
gmctrucks Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Houston,Texas Posts: 1,210	Yes I have at junk yards but I also had a snap on socket set stollen from my truck and it was under the seat it burns me up and it was a complete set and only the snap on set I have had I buy Craftsman among other brands no china they will just get you hurt also I have found good buys at pawn shops like my KOBALT roller tool box with Husky tools and some other good ones for $199.95 plus I have bought some on Ebay as well I would have more tools but my son thinks use it and leave it where ever that burns me up as well now thinking maybe thats where my sockets went of coarse he said it wasn't me he has even said dad why do you have two of the same wrenches because one needs another one to hold the other side of the bolt and so on.

06-30-2008, 09:28 AM	#8 (permalink)
mrjohnwayne Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 2,998	when I bought my 97 chevy (years ago) I found a few little odds and ends behind the back seat. 4 way lug wrench, cresent wrench, and some other junk. __________________ John Wayne 2000 F-350 7.3L Powerstroke 4x4

06-30-2008, 12:52 PM	#9 (permalink)
72'CaminoKid Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,199	i helped a guy work on his car once.... he was a tool __________________ 99 suburban xlt 96 silverado 91 wrangler (my baby )

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