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Offline stanley62

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Austin
« on: June 13, 2011, 05:21:16 PM »
I found these two wrenches this weekend.  Any Idea if they are Automotive? Austin looks like same script as Austin Healey to me.

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Offline lbgradwell

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Re: Austin
« Reply #1 on: June 13, 2011, 05:24:14 PM »
Automotive indeed...

I also have one.

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Re: Austin
« Reply #2 on: June 13, 2011, 08:05:33 PM »
Nice looking wrenches, for sale??
Always looking for what interests me, anything early Dodge Brothers/Graham Brothers trucks ( pre 1932 or so ) and slant six / Super six parts.

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Re: Austin
« Reply #3 on: June 13, 2011, 08:23:43 PM »
Has the small end of the smaller one been altered? More square like a tool post wrench than the other openings.
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Re: Austin
« Reply #4 on: June 13, 2011, 08:47:51 PM »
Austin before Healey...

You appear to have 2 of the 4 spanners from the tool kit

Photo:Photo of toolkit
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Just a weathered light rust/WD40 mix patina.

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Re: Austin
« Reply #5 on: June 13, 2011, 09:15:14 PM »
I also have one.

I have two, as it happens:



Notice the logo is slightly different...

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Re: Austin
« Reply #6 on: June 13, 2011, 09:28:39 PM »
Nice looking wrenches, for sale??

Mine could be. Or trade...

They're Whitworth, btw...

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Re: Austin
« Reply #7 on: June 13, 2011, 10:09:28 PM »
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Re: Austin
« Reply #8 on: June 14, 2011, 10:42:49 AM »
Mine also could be for sale or trade.  Not really sure what they are worth.  PM me if you have something to offer.

  Jim
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Re: Austin
« Reply #9 on: June 14, 2011, 11:00:20 AM »
austin tool kit spanners were notoriously easy to open up under pressure,
not worth alot,,i have some here too..in 3 sizes.
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Re: Austin
« Reply #10 on: June 14, 2011, 01:44:40 PM »
I went on the Vintage tool Co site and they have a full set for sale for 35 pounds (around $50?), but the Austin logo is upside down when I compare it to mine.  Would this just be a different vintage?
  Jim
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Re: Austin
« Reply #11 on: June 14, 2011, 07:53:40 PM »
I like the script, looks like someone cared and took pride in what they were doing, I have nothing to trade that anyone would be interested in and I dont know their value. I guess I better stick with what I know and not stray
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Re: Austin
« Reply #12 on: June 15, 2011, 10:25:18 AM »
the Vintage tool Co  belongs to jafo dd , a member on the old site and a great ebay seller.
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