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Skyway Tool Center owner Doug Gillis talks about his 1956 Chrysler New Yorker 4 Door Sedan, fires it up, and takes it for a short spin around the yard of his storage.  Above is a photo of Doug and his wife, Sherry, taken in 1994, so you can tell he has had this classic car for many decades.  He purchased it in 1978 and although he used it for a number of years as a daily driver, eventual … read more

A: Sir Tools is a manufacturer of automotive specialty tools for European, Asian and American made cars and trucks that has been in business since the 1970s.  They are a family run company that has been handed down from father to son and have always had a great reputation for manufacturing good, solid automotive specialty tools that work.Last year there was a fire up in Paradise, CA that burn … read more

The biggest downside to buying any type of used woodworking tools is the condition and not knowing exactly what the condition of the tool is in.  Has the tool been abused or damaged in a way that you won't know until you start using it?   For example, saw blade teeth might be worn down and that is not the only downside to worn out parts, because bearings, bushings, shafts - these ar … read more

A:  It should. All of these open carrier differentials are very similar and this kit has worked quite well for many of the customers we have dealt with that have the Ford 8.8 with the small engine head.  You can remove the pin from a 01 F150 8.8 open differential. Just go slow, because the bit is long and can break easily - although the bits on the new Deluxe ST1440 Differ … read more