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1956 Chrysler New Yorker 4 Door

1956 Chrysler New Yorker 4 Door

Posted by Sherry Gillis on Apr 30th 2020

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
Q:  What is Happening with Sir Tools?

Q: What is Happening with Sir Tools?

Posted by Sherry Gillis on Sep 7th 2019

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
Happiness is Tools

Happiness is Tools

Posted by Sherry Gee on Mar 8th 2019

Q:  What is the downside to buying used woodworking tools?

Q: What is the downside to buying used woodworking tools?

Posted by Doug Gillis on Dec 16th 2018

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
Q:  Is the Differential Pinion Shaft Lock Bolt Extractor Kit ST1440 designed to remove the differential center pin bolt that can be found in a Ford 8.8 with the small head little threads long pin?

Q: Is the Differential Pinion Shaft Lock Bolt Extractor Kit ST1440 designed to remove the differential center pin bolt that can be found in a Ford 8.8 with the small head little threads long pin?

Posted by Sherry Gillis on Dec 14th 2018

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