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  1. Dave rocks

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    #1 Dave rocks, Dec 2, 2017
    Yes, I'm OCD, tool nerd, etc. So I scored some factory tools. A bunch of different stuff. Got a factory degree wheel in pieces. Got a new disc from the factory, the hub as part of another package and my pro tech buddy Matt was kind enough to send me a spare handle he had so I could complete the tool.

    Hopefully early next year I will stop working so much and get my life back so I can get back to working on my cars.

    This stuff is cool in so many ways. As a tool / machine designer it great to see this stuff as its the same stuff I designed and built for GM when I worked there and thru my business.

    I paid a small fortune for this stuff but what the hell, you only live once :)



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  2. INTMD8

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    #2 INTMD8, Dec 2, 2017
    Very nice! Want! :)
     
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  3. Nuvolari

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    #3 Nuvolari, Dec 2, 2017
    Factory tools especially production line items are mega cool. Good score
     
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    #4 AceMaster, Dec 2, 2017
    Nice score, Dave
     
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  5. WATSON

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    #5 WATSON, Dec 3, 2017
    Nice!
     
  6. phrogs

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    #6 phrogs, Dec 3, 2017
    So when will you make some?

    I so miss having a lathe and mill. I used to make all kinds of **** by hand of course none of that CNC ****.
     
  7. Dave rocks

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    #7 Dave rocks, Dec 3, 2017
    Johnny - we have a long list of projects and just not enough resources. After this coming week we are shutting the paint department down for approx 2 weeks to install a new paint booth / clean room system. Once operational, we will be looking to hire another painter. Once we find the right guy and get him up to speed, I'll be able to get my life back and then we can start to increase our development efforts for new products. As far as what we do and offer, well that will be prioritized by what items I estimate will sell. I'm not delusional and know that not many people will spend the $$ I do to have nice tools.

    In the past, I bought this $20-40 dollar degree wheel and made my own coat hanger pointer. But, this would not work with more components on the motor as it does not stick out far enough to clear. I did also pickup a couple factory degree wheel pointers but forgot to take the one home to mount yesterday - I'll try and do that tonight.

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  8. wiley355

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    #8 wiley355, Dec 3, 2017
    Cool! Here's what was used on my last major in 2012:
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    #9 308 GTB, Dec 3, 2017
    That degree wheel works just as well, Wiley.

    You're due for a major. ;)

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  10. Dave rocks

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    #10 Dave rocks, Dec 3, 2017
    Barry, at a minimum, some of those parts are factory degree wheel parts ;)
     
  11. taz355

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    #11 taz355, Dec 3, 2017
    Nice stuff.
    Need you to explain what each one does though??
     
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    #12 AVMotorsport, Dec 4, 2017
    Hey, Dave, is that an F1 Clutch Release tool in the lower left area of the second photo? If so, when are you going to duplicate it? :)

    Nice score of factory F tools.

    Cheers
     
  13. Dave rocks

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    #13 Dave rocks, Dec 4, 2017
    Grant, starting at lower left and going clockwise:

    - (Yep Alex) F1 clutch release tool

    - degree wheel crank nose hub

    - rear main seal installation tool

    - valve guide installation tool

    - degree wheel pointers (1 for 355 motor, one for another motor)

    - valve seal installation tool

    - valve installation height measuring tool
     
  14. ernie

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    #14 ernie, Dec 4, 2017
    Lucky duck!
     
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    #15 BRADAN, Dec 9, 2017
    Great find all of those tools are well worth what ever you paid. I love the F1 release tool.
     
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  16. ducrob

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    #16 ducrob, Dec 9, 2017
    Mmm.....sexy tools.... I collect and utilize tools myself (construction). Great find!
     
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