Starting Out As A Poboy Mechanic

[68 Ford Stepside]

You would probably have a hard time finding these in a parts house today.

[michael69]

Have not seen any of those since I was a little boy 9-10 yrs old.

[68 Ford Stepside]

Haven't used this screwdriver I modified to remove needle jets in a good many years, but I don't throw anything away. If I did throw it away, I would end up needing it a day later.

[sargentrs]

I really like those files! And a great idea with the screwdriver. I rebuilt the carb for my truck last spring and really could have used that if I'd thought to do it. Thanks for posting!

[michael69]

A few years back,my uncle was helping me tune a carb on my chevelle and we were changing jets. He said hang on,I got a tool for that. He went to toolbox and handed me one just like it. Wood handle and all. He said I bet you won't see another one like it. I will have to show him this picture. He was like you, little money,great mechanic and special tool fabricator. He is the one that got me to working on old cars and drag racing.Was under his feet in his way,leaning on fenders,laying on ground under cars since I was 6-7 years old.He use to tell everyone I was his brake bleeding pedal pumper Sure wish he was still able to work on cars with me

[68 Ford Stepside]

"Brake Bleeding Pedal Pumper" That would have to be your handle if you were a CBer.LOL!

[68 Ford Stepside]

I really like those files! And a great idea with the screwdriver. I rebuilt the carb for my truck last spring and really could have used that if I'd thought to do it. Thanks for posting!

Hello Randy: PM me your address & I'll send you a pack of those files US mail. If you never use them, they will be a conversation piece hanging in your shop. I used one of them when I first got the flareside, but have since installed electronic ignition. Have A Great Ford Day!

[sargentrs]

Wow! That's just too generous of you, Wayne. Thanks!