Snap-On tools...Do you drink the Kool Aid too ? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Tx Firefighter · 06-13-2009, 04:09 PM

Last night, I was looking at the Snap-On website and found out you can order any tool online and they will ship it to you with free shipping. That's sure going to be a nice deal for me.

I have always drank the Snap-On kool aid and now this makes it much easier to get my fix.

For any of you youngsters wondering what the hell I mean by drinking Kool aid, Google "Jonestown". The older guys here will know what I am talking about.

81K5Blazer · 06-13-2009, 04:13 PM

That's nice to know about. I can't say that I have all Snap - on stuff but they do have some nice tools.

On a side note do you know why there are never any jokes about Jonestown? It's because the punchline is to long.

Tx Firefighter · 06-13-2009, 04:14 PM

Seriously, that is funny. Punchline is too long...

**leddzepp** · 06-13-2009, 04:38 PM

that is funny

LONGHAIR · 06-13-2009, 05:58 PM

Please tell me that no one had to look that up?

CG · 06-13-2009, 06:39 PM

A whole lot of our board members weren't even born then...31 years ago.

Sillyoldman · 06-13-2009, 06:56 PM

Stay away from the Grape...

79gmcc15 · 06-13-2009, 08:53 PM

that is Very funny! lol

**special-K** · 06-13-2009, 09:34 PM

I remember that! People were dieing to drink that stuff.

lyrikz · 06-13-2009, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

Last night, I was looking at the Snap-On website and found out you can order any tool online and they will ship it to you with free shipping. That's sure going to be a nice deal for me.

I have always drank the Snap-On kool aid and now this makes it much easier to get my fix.

For any of you youngsters wondering what the hell I mean by drinking Kool aid, Google "Jonestown". The older guys here will know what I am talking about.

I run an automotive shop and get my fix weekly..... Love snap on stuff.. If you guys EVER go to buy matco tools, go here http://www.tooltopia.com/

Thats the EXACT stuff that matco carries, but less then half the price... Just lettin ya know.

I love snap on stuff..

babyJay · 06-13-2009, 11:06 PM

I know about the whole Guyana thing from growing up, but I'm not sure what it has to do with Snap-On? Can someone enlighten me here, I'm having a blonde moment!

lyrikz · 06-13-2009, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by babyJay

I know about the whole Guyana thing from growing up, but I'm not sure what it has to do with Snap-On? Can someone enlighten me here, I'm having a blonde moment!

Nothing to do wiht snap on, just that he mentioned drinking the koolaid.. Thats all....

Jerry Jones · 06-14-2009, 01:43 AM

The whole "JONES"town thing has been haunting me since I was a teenager... cnat we just let it go? LOL

**El Jay** · 06-14-2009, 01:51 AM

You're too sensitive!
Grow a thicker hide & live with it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

**special-K** · 06-14-2009, 05:17 AM

Before Jonestown it was electric Kool Aid you had to watch out for.

prairewolf · 06-14-2009, 07:26 AM

equally wierd was the hale-bopp comet group, but new sneakers were required to board when it showed up.

I baught a good snap-on torque wrench, otherwise lots of craftsman and misc. road finds.

*Shane* · 06-14-2009, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by lyrikz

Nothing to do wiht snap on, just that he mentioned drinking the koolaid.. Thats all....

Uh ... it does have something to do with Snap-On. Most avid Snap-On users will NOT consider purchasing any other hand tools. Period.

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The phrase Drinking the Kool-Aid means to become a firm believer in something, to accept an argument or philosophy wholeheartedly or blindly.

**special-K** · 06-14-2009, 11:24 AM

^ He meant Jonestown doesn`t have anything to do with Snap-On in response to someone asking what the connection was.

babyJay · 06-14-2009, 11:25 AM

Thanks, I am enlightened now.

Never have I heard that phrase tho.

chevyboy55 · 06-14-2009, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Before Jonestown it was electric Kool Aid you had to watch out for.

Spoken like a true ex hippie?

**leddzepp** · 06-14-2009, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Before Jonestown it was electric Kool Aid you had to watch out for.

"They're just beginning to open the doors in their minds...but once you've been through that door, you can't just keep going through it over and over again"

tune in turn on and drop out

Lugnut64052 · 06-14-2009, 02:48 PM

Yeah, I've always drank the Snap-On kool-aid too. Since I quit wrenching I've flagged down a passing Snappy truck a few times and got some busted stuff replaced for free, but my screwdrivers are so old now that the trucks don't carry them anymore. Interestingly enough however, you can still get them off the website.

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Man! Jonestown happened 31 years ago?! I remember it like yesterday.

Tx Firefighter · 06-14-2009, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Lugnut64052

.....but my screwdrivers are so old now that the trucks don't carry them anymore. Interestingly enough however, you can still get them off the website.

You know, I have two sets of Snap-On screwdrivers for that very reason. My dad gave me his old style Snap-On screwdrivers when I was a kid. Back in the early 90s when they went to the new style and phased out the old handle, I bought a set with the new handles to use everyday so if I busted a handle, there would be no warranty issues. I couldn't stand to turn in a broken old style one for a new style replacement. Now, I use my dad's old type ones strictly for light duty work.

**special-K** · 06-14-2009, 09:01 PM

All I have are old type.My Kool Aid is a bit syruppy these days.

You guys have me all figured out now...HENDRIX!!

Lugnut64052 · 06-14-2009, 11:33 PM

Shoot. I just went to the Snappy website and looked for those screwdrivers and they're gone. They must've been selling off the last of their stock last time I checked. I guess there's always Ebay next time I need a replacement for my set.

06-13-2009, 04:09 PM	#1
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Snap-On tools...Do you drink the Kool Aid too ? Last night, I was looking at the Snap-On website and found out you can order any tool online and they will ship it to you with free shipping. That's sure going to be a nice deal for me. I have always drank the Snap-On kool aid and now this makes it much easier to get my fix. For any of you youngsters wondering what the hell I mean by drinking Kool aid, Google "Jonestown". The older guys here will know what I am talking about. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

06-13-2009, 04:13 PM	#2
81K5Blazer The pool guy Join Date: May 2009 Location: Independence MO Posts: 70	Re: Snap-On tools...Do you drink the Kool Aid too ? That's nice to know about. I can't say that I have all Snap - on stuff but they do have some nice tools. On a side note do you know why there are never any jokes about Jonestown? It's because the punchline is to long.

06-13-2009, 04:14 PM	#3
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Snap-On tools...Do you drink the Kool Aid too ? Seriously, that is funny. Punchline is too long... __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

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leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,990	Re: Snap-On tools...Do you drink the Kool Aid too ? that is funny

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babyJay Arrived on a Pale Horse Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SnagTown Indiana Posts: 2,524	Re: Snap-On tools...Do you drink the Kool Aid too ? I know about the whole Guyana thing from growing up, but I'm not sure what it has to do with Snap-On? Can someone enlighten me here, I'm having a blonde moment! __________________ Jason 87 V30 350TBI/400 White w/Boss V-plow 89 R3500 CC SRW

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Jerry Jones Happy Camper Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern California Posts: 8,408	Re: Snap-On tools...Do you drink the Kool Aid too ? The whole "JONES"town thing has been haunting me since I was a teenager... cnat we just let it go? LOL __________________ RIP El Jay! Love you brother!

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special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Snap-On tools...Do you drink the Kool Aid too ? Before Jonestown it was electric Kool Aid you had to watch out for. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

06-14-2009, 07:26 AM	#16
prairewolf Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: south dakota Posts: 1,890	Re: Snap-On tools...Do you drink the Kool Aid too ? equally wierd was the hale-bopp comet group, but new sneakers were required to board when it showed up. I baught a good snap-on torque wrench, otherwise lots of craftsman and misc. road finds. __________________ eat,work,spend,sleep,repeat.

06-14-2009, 11:24 AM	#18
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Snap-On tools...Do you drink the Kool Aid too ? ^ He meant Jonestown doesn`t have anything to do with Snap-On in response to someone asking what the connection was. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

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babyJay Arrived on a Pale Horse Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SnagTown Indiana Posts: 2,524	Re: Snap-On tools...Do you drink the Kool Aid too ? Thanks, I am enlightened now. Never have I heard that phrase tho. __________________ Jason 87 V30 350TBI/400 White w/Boss V-plow 89 R3500 CC SRW



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Lugnut64052 Middle-aged Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Independence, MO Posts: 753	Re: Snap-On tools...Do you drink the Kool Aid too ? Yeah, I've always drank the Snap-On kool-aid too. Since I quit wrenching I've flagged down a passing Snappy truck a few times and got some busted stuff replaced for free, but my screwdrivers are so old now that the trucks don't carry them anymore. Interestingly enough however, you can still get them off the website. ---------------- Man! Jonestown happened 31 years ago?! I remember it like yesterday. __________________ Bret Check out the site's Truck Tech FAQ. Be a site supporter. My more-or-less pathetic build thread. Board members I've met: ------------------------------ Longhorn Man Dieselwrencher jholley big mike71

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special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Snap-On tools...Do you drink the Kool Aid too ? All I have are old type.My Kool Aid is a bit syruppy these days. You guys have me all figured out now...HENDRIX!! __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

06-14-2009, 11:33 PM	#25
Lugnut64052 Middle-aged Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Independence, MO Posts: 753	Re: Snap-On tools...Do you drink the Kool Aid too ? Shoot. I just went to the Snappy website and looked for those screwdrivers and they're gone. They must've been selling off the last of their stock last time I checked. I guess there's always Ebay next time I need a replacement for my set. __________________ Bret Check out the site's Truck Tech FAQ. Be a site supporter. My more-or-less pathetic build thread. Board members I've met: ------------------------------ Longhorn Man Dieselwrencher jholley big mike71

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