Favorite tool you own? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

irishman999 · 07-04-2010, 03:55 PM

My favorite tool i own and use consistently is a 2500 psi 4hp gas pressure washer i bought from harbor frieght for 250 bucks on sale. I would recommend one to anyone who owns cars, especially these old trucks.

rjn72 · 07-04-2010, 03:57 PM

not sure if it is a tool, but, electrical tape.

*78 Chevyrado* · 07-04-2010, 03:58 PM

My 1/2-9/16 double box end wrench... if it only had a 7/16 on it i could take apart 90% of the truck with a single tool.

STOCKISH · 07-04-2010, 04:12 PM

Couldnt pick just one so here goes,

Plasma Cutter
Welder
Two Post Lift
Snap-On box with about $65,000 in tools
Air Conditioned 5 bay shop.

That about covers it!

GMC91 · 07-04-2010, 04:22 PM

My 5 lb hammer....

RandyP · 07-04-2010, 04:40 PM

Makita cordless 3/8 impact and cordless drill, both with the little light on them to help in dark spots. Talk about handy dandy, and it has some balls for tough rusted on bolts.

texasfunk · 07-04-2010, 04:51 PM

id say my body hammers, dollies, and sanding block, i also refer to them as, the money makers

3r!c84 · 07-04-2010, 05:15 PM

bfh

**PRattenbury** · 07-04-2010, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GMC91

My 5 lb hammer....

Sir, that's a Ford tool.

My favorite is my 4 1/2" grinder.

dropd80s · 07-04-2010, 05:30 PM

My shop. All the tools i have wouldn't be half the joy they are to use if I had to use them outside. I just wish it was bigger and airconditioned. 1972SuperCheyene's shop sounds like it would do nicely. shipping to 76310?

Chionos GMs · 07-04-2010, 06:31 PM

My air ratchet and cardboard creeper

S10Fan · 07-04-2010, 06:50 PM

Tough choice, 1/4" cordless ratchet, cordless drill, 3/8" 18volt impact.

Cherub · 07-04-2010, 06:52 PM

the tool i use to make babys

irishman999 · 07-04-2010, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cherub

the tool i use to make babys

Haha gross man.

pig rig · 07-04-2010, 07:16 PM

haven a shop full of fab. equiment and 2 large rollaway tool boxes I'd have to say the tool thats my favorit would be my hands and head to use all of it

*JCampbell* · 07-04-2010, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Cherub

the tool i use to make babys

X's 2.

What I mean is...I like mine, not yours...just mine. Yours is cool for you and whatever it is you do with it, but I don't roll that way.

I'm not judging anyone here...I'm just saying.

GMC91 · 07-04-2010, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PRattenbury

Sir, that's a Ford tool.

My favorite is my 4 1/2" grinder.

Nah, thats my stress releasin tool on my old fender or door. Better then hitting the good fenders and doors.

Restrorob · 07-04-2010, 08:23 PM

My 1/4" drive socket set-6" extension and ratchet....

If I got a quarter for everytime I used just these I could retire and build a air conditioned 5 bay shop like 1972SuperCheyenne !!!

Mad Rods · 07-04-2010, 08:48 PM

I would have to say my Miller mig welder and my sawzall...

68Timber · 07-04-2010, 08:49 PM

I got a Honda pressure washer last fall. Not long after that, a friend of a friend had a 33 gal Craftsman 5hp compressor for sale that he'd picked up from someone hurting for cash that he wanted the flip quick. That's at the house now too and I'm using them both all the time.

Good tools let you accomplish stuff you otherwise couldn't do at all, so the more of them, the better!

Congrats on the pressure washer, I'm loving mine too.

irishman999 · 07-04-2010, 10:19 PM

I hate nothing more than trying to climb under a car coated in dirt, grease and oil. I've always been in the elements and the crap blows in your eyes burning like hell!

f.monroe · 07-04-2010, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1972SuperCheyenne

Couldnt pick just one so here goes,

Plasma Cutter
Welder
Two Post Lift
Snap-On box with about $65,000 in tools
Air Conditioned 5 bay shop.

That about covers it!

Have I mentioned that I would like for you to adopt me . I dont think i would ever leave that shop .
Frank

NCD1966 · 07-04-2010, 10:28 PM

I like all my tools hard to pick just one
here is my top 5
all my wrenches
dead blow hammer
cordless sawzall
cordless drill
torque wrench

07SSSC · 07-04-2010, 10:41 PM

4 1/2" grinder is probably my fav as of lately, gotta invest in a cordless impact one of these days, or a bigger compressor to run my IR guns.

bitchin85 · 07-04-2010, 10:46 PM

my home made bfh

07-04-2010, 03:55 PM	#1
irishman999 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Reno Ne-VAH-da Posts: 594	Favorite tool you own? My favorite tool i own and use consistently is a 2500 psi 4hp gas pressure washer i bought from harbor frieght for 250 bucks on sale. I would recommend one to anyone who owns cars, especially these old trucks.

07-04-2010, 03:57 PM	#2
rjn72 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: el paso, ar Posts: 139	Re: Favorite tool you own? not sure if it is a tool, but, electrical tape. __________________ JESUS IS LORD 87 crew cab V30 454/400

07-04-2010, 03:58 PM	#3
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: Favorite tool you own? My 1/2-9/16 double box end wrench... if it only had a 7/16 on it i could take apart 90% of the truck with a single tool. Last edited by 78 Chevyrado; 07-04-2010 at 03:58 PM.

07-04-2010, 04:12 PM	#4
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Favorite tool you own? Couldnt pick just one so here goes, Plasma Cutter Welder Two Post Lift Snap-On box with about $65,000 in tools Air Conditioned 5 bay shop. That about covers it! __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

07-04-2010, 04:22 PM	#5
GMC91 Always trouble Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hartsellle, Al Posts: 1,111	Re: Favorite tool you own? My 5 lb hammer.... __________________ 91 Silverado Regular cab, 2wd, swb-project truck 97 Silverado Extended cab, 2wd, swb-driver

07-04-2010, 04:40 PM	#6
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: Favorite tool you own? Makita cordless 3/8 impact and cordless drill, both with the little light on them to help in dark spots. Talk about handy dandy, and it has some balls for tough rusted on bolts.

07-04-2010, 04:51 PM	#7
texasfunk Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 1,671	Re: Favorite tool you own? id say my body hammers, dollies, and sanding block, i also refer to them as, the money makers __________________ 2006 GMC Sierra CCSB, 6.0 swap 2000 Chevy C3500 Crew Cab shortbed dually 1999 Chevy c2500 Crew Cab shortbed 1982 El Camino 350/350 1979 K5 2wd blazer bagged/bodied 1986 Monte Carlo SS 1991 Chevy CK SWB-67 clip and tailgate, bagged 350/700r4 1955 Chevy Bel Air 2014 Chevy Silverado ccsb Last edited by texasfunk; 07-04-2010 at 04:51 PM.

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3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: Favorite tool you own? bfh __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

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dropd80s Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: wichita falls tx Posts: 429	Re: Favorite tool you own? My shop. All the tools i have wouldn't be half the joy they are to use if I had to use them outside. I just wish it was bigger and airconditioned. 1972SuperCheyene's shop sounds like it would do nicely. shipping to 76310?

07-04-2010, 06:31 PM	#11
Chionos GMs Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Farmington,CA Posts: 345	Re: Favorite tool you own? My air ratchet and cardboard creeper __________________ My last name is Chiono pronounced key-ono even if my grammar teacher told me Ch dont make a K sound 1995 Ext. cab 350 4wd dd 260,*** miles 1986 1/2 ton swb 305 2wd (melted bearings) SOLD!! 1982 3/4 lwb 6.2 diesel 2wd 1962 Chevy 283 4 speed long step 2wd 2 OWNER GONE!!

07-04-2010, 06:50 PM	#12
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,642	Re: Favorite tool you own? Tough choice, 1/4" cordless ratchet, cordless drill, 3/8" 18volt impact. __________________ _____________________________ Bryan '99 Silverado 1500, 4.3, 5-speed, reg cab, short bed '50 Chevy 2DR Hard Top, 350/350, M2 Front End, 3:08 gear, cruiser. '40 F**d Sedan, all Chevy power, Heidt's front end, TCI rear, nice driver.

07-04-2010, 06:52 PM	#13
Cherub Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 970	Re: Favorite tool you own? the tool i use to make babys __________________ 2014 LTZ Z71 Silverado 82 C15 LQ4/4L80E Conversion 78 Suburban build (SOLD) 83 4x4 Suburban(SOLD) 82 C15 (my first truck)

07-04-2010, 07:16 PM	#15
pig rig Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: washington the state Posts: 730	Re: Favorite tool you own? haven a shop full of fab. equiment and 2 large rollaway tool boxes I'd have to say the tool thats my favorit would be my hands and head to use all of it __________________ my sports car rolls on six wheels only because I'm to fat to get in and out of new corvette http://hubgarage.s3.amazonaws.com/ph...ped_detail.JPG

07-04-2010, 08:23 PM	#18
Restrorob The One And Only !!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hole in the woods Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: Favorite tool you own? My 1/4" drive socket set-6" extension and ratchet.... If I got a quarter for everytime I used just these I could retire and build a air conditioned 5 bay shop like 1972SuperCheyenne !!! __________________ 93 Jeep XJ 88 Buick La Sabra Toys; 88 TA-GTA in the works.... 97 GMC Ext. Cab 502 Crate 5 Spd......Sucks Gas But Haulz Azz ! The primary function of an Engineer is to make it difficult for the Fabricator and impossible for the Mechanic. *"Why go out preserved when you can go out beat up, worn out, sliding in sideways screaming, Holy Sh!t What A Ride" !!!*

07-04-2010, 08:48 PM	#19
Mad Rods Chevy Only Tx Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pecos,Tx Posts: 1,061	Re: Favorite tool you own? I would have to say my Miller mig welder and my sawzall... __________________ Chevy Only Tx.........



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07-04-2010, 08:49 PM	#20
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: Favorite tool you own? I got a Honda pressure washer last fall. Not long after that, a friend of a friend had a 33 gal Craftsman 5hp compressor for sale that he'd picked up from someone hurting for cash that he wanted the flip quick. That's at the house now too and I'm using them both all the time. Good tools let you accomplish stuff you otherwise couldn't do at all, so the more of them, the better! Congrats on the pressure washer, I'm loving mine too. __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

07-04-2010, 10:19 PM	#21
irishman999 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Reno Ne-VAH-da Posts: 594	Re: Favorite tool you own? I hate nothing more than trying to climb under a car coated in dirt, grease and oil. I've always been in the elements and the crap blows in your eyes burning like hell!

07-04-2010, 10:28 PM	#23
NCD1966 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Lafayette , La Posts: 404	Re: Favorite tool you own? I like all my tools hard to pick just one here is my top 5 all my wrenches dead blow hammer cordless sawzall cordless drill torque wrench __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 Stepside 355ci sbc with 3speed OD 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4 6.2 1980 Chevy Camaro z28 383ci 1990 Chevy Suburban 350 tbi 2x4 (sold) 1984 Chevy C10 sliverado short fleet 1997 Chevy C1500 short fleet

07-04-2010, 10:41 PM	#24
07SSSC Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Buhl, ID Posts: 288	Re: Favorite tool you own? 4 1/2" grinder is probably my fav as of lately, gotta invest in a cordless impact one of these days, or a bigger compressor to run my IR guns. __________________ '69 Chevy C/10-under reconstruction -- '68 C20 Camper 50th Anniversary-runs, but sorely needs a resto -- '07 Cobalt SS/SC-very fun DD -- '93 Chevy K2500-LQ4/4L80E swap -- '84 Trans Am-awaiting (LS) drivetrain -- '00 Trans Am-road tripper -- '06 Z06-577 WHP beast

07-04-2010, 10:46 PM	#25
bitchin85 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lambertville MI Posts: 962	Re: Favorite tool you own? my home made bfh __________________ "I'll keep my guns, money, and freedom. You can keep the "change"

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