in the classified ads in the back of this old truck there is a ad for tools
and tool kits the name and number is russ bryant (310)-280-0509
he has original radios also
W&D wrote:
> >Does anyone know if the truck tool kit is available from any of the
> vendors?
>
> Jim Carter and a few others have the reproduction pouch that the tools were
> carried in. He also includes full size drawings of each tool so you can
> start your search at swap meets, junk shops, etc.
>
> I have collected one complete set for my '46 and am about 50% on another.
>
> Also, there is a guy that advertises in the Generator & Distributor (the
> VCCA Magazine). He has a small book on all the correct tools during the
> various years they were included with the vehicles. Chevrolet contracted
> with two manufacturers for their tools. This book tells how to identify
> the correct tools.
>
> BTW, the tool kits were only included for a few years in the early '50's.
> They were optional accessory items for a years or two after that, but demand
> was so weak that they dropped them all together after that.
>
> Group member George La Fountaine has some photos of my tools. When I hear
> back from him, I'll put the pictures on the web.
>
> E-mail me directly if you have particular tool questions. I'm not an
> expert, but know something about it.
>
> Whitney Haist
> Orinda, CA
> '46 Pickup and a '55-1 Panel
>
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