Author Topic: Tool Store Visit (Read 6661 times)

OilyRascal · « **on:** March 05, 2012, 03:49:01 PM »

As promised I paid a visit to the tool store today in an effort to accurately date the Thorsen catalogs. No luck with anything Thorsen in that store. HOWEVER - Let's talk Proto

Apparently the store has been in business (as they told me) since "...long before the 50s with this set of owners". They are Proto dealers, and have been for all those years.

I won't say what it cost me to get out of that store, but I wanted to share some of the NEW OLD STOCK things I picked up.

OilyRascal · « **Reply #1 on:** March 05, 2012, 03:50:42 PM »

More photos:

OilyRascal · « **Reply #2 on:** March 05, 2012, 03:52:12 PM »

and lastly...

Papaw · « **Reply #3 on:** March 05, 2012, 03:56:31 PM »

My, My!! From finding rust in the garden to finding NOS Proto in the tool store!
Did you buy them out?

OilyRascal · « **Reply #4 on:** March 05, 2012, 04:05:26 PM »

Quote from: Papaw on March 05, 2012, 03:56:31 PM

My, My!! From finding rust in the garden to finding NOS Proto in the tool store!
Did you buy them out?

I'll tell you this - if a person is in need of anything NOS Proto they should absolutely reach out to me via PM. Good chance we may find it for you....common wrenches excluded. NO - he wouldn't let go of NOS Plomb marked stuff......at least not at my price.

keykeeper · « **Reply #5 on:** March 05, 2012, 07:29:28 PM »

Those ignition sets are AWESOME!!!

Love that little proto set with the pliers in it!! I'm drooling!!!

OilyRascal · « **Reply #6 on:** March 05, 2012, 07:31:47 PM »

Quote from: keykeeper on March 05, 2012, 07:29:28 PM

Those ignition sets are AWESOME!!!

Love that little proto set with the pliers in it!! I'm drooling!!!

I need Thorsen :)

rusty · « **Reply #7 on:** March 05, 2012, 07:49:15 PM »

>Re: Tool Store Visit
That would be Drool Store Visit....

Very nice, now you need a Proto display board.....(ducking)

(You know, the store probably has an extra one in the back room somewhere...)

OilyRascal · « **Reply #8 on:** March 05, 2012, 07:56:51 PM »

Quote from: rusty on March 05, 2012, 07:49:15 PM

>Re: Tool Store Visit
That would be Drool Store Visit....

Very nice, now you need a Proto display board.....(ducking)

(You know, the store probably has an extra one in the back room somewhere...)

<throwing cheesy Taiwanese socket> No more tool displays until this one is complete. I have no idea where I'm going to put it. Wife says certainly not in house and no budget for new garage for spending on tool displays :(

The spare Proto boards - No - they are in the storage building next door....he already said :)

lbgradwell · « **Reply #9 on:** March 05, 2012, 08:16:47 PM »

Awesome stuff!

I might be interested in one of each screwdriver if you're selling...

dimwittedmoose51 · « **Reply #10 on:** March 05, 2012, 08:45:09 PM »

I know someone in Iowa that would be interested in the NOS Plomb!!!! Proto ain't a bad 2nd choice either!!

BTW, your box showed up today. How 'bout mine??

DM&FS

OilyRascal · « **Reply #11 on:** March 05, 2012, 08:49:13 PM »

Quote from: dimwittedmoose51 on March 05, 2012, 08:45:09 PM

BTW, your box showed up today. How 'bout mine??

Oh yes - I've been like a kid in the candy store since I got back home.

OilyRascal · « **Reply #12 on:** March 05, 2012, 08:54:51 PM »

Quote from: dimwittedmoose51 on March 05, 2012, 08:45:09 PM

I know someone in Iowa that would be interested in the NOS Plomb!!!!

He showed them to me, let me touch them, hold them, then quickly took them all back to their resting pillow saying "they're NOT for sale"..............later stating, after I asked if something was sacred, "anything here is for sale". I knew I didn't want to pay what it would take to get them.

Branson · « **Reply #13 on:** March 06, 2012, 07:59:08 AM »

Astonishing stuff!

scottg · « **Reply #14 on:** March 06, 2012, 08:12:05 PM »

You actually brought that loot home!! Wow!
Outstanding!
yours Scott

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