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RE: [oletrucks] Harbor Freight

To: Tom Burt <tburt@hirose.com>
Subject: RE: [oletrucks] Harbor Freight
From: jls <jls@sessio.com>
Date: Mon, 9 Aug 1999 10:55:47 -0700 (PDT)
No idea on the quality of their floor jacks, but, I wouldn't heisitate to
buy one after I gave a good looking at.

P.S. I meant to say they aren't the best quality.  Sometimes my typing
skills leave a lot to be desired.

On Mon, 9 Aug 1999, Tom Burt wrote:

> I looking at buying one of their heavy duty floor jacks.  Anybody out there 
>bought one?
> 
> Tom B. '57 Stepside 3200
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: jls [SMTP:jls@sessio.com]
> Sent: Monday, August 09, 1999 10:12 AM
> To:   Tom Burt
> Cc:   'MKlepp4335@cs.com'; oletrucks@autox.team.net
> Subject:      RE: [oletrucks] Harbor Freight
> 
> I have a few things I've gotten from Harbor freight and I'm completely
> satisfied with the qaulity.  One is a rachet set with the name Pitsburg
> forge on them.  They are the best quality, but, I've found them to be
> completly serviceable and very durable. ( I'm a little hard on hand tools)
> The second is a engine hoist/cherry picker.  It has been used by everyone
> and his brother over the years.  I agree beware of the quality, but, I've
> had good luck with these items.
> 
> On Mon, 9 Aug 1999, Tom Burt wrote:
> 
> > Folks,
> > I was away on travel last Friday and missed all the fun.
> > 
> > Harbor Freight is all over So. Cal.  They have a business office in my area 
> > and are hiring like crazy.  These stores are fencing Chinese, Korean, and 
> > Taiwanese tools.  The prices are great if you like poor quality tools.
> > I have frequented several of their stores and have come home with a few 
> > bulk items.  I would steer away from hand tools such as ratchet sets, tap 
> > and die sets, and other complex hand tools.  In my experience, these tools 
> > are second rate and should be avoided at any cost.
> > I do however like the idea of power tools at a discount.  Their bench 
> > grinders, engine stands, and floor jacks looked enticing.
> > 
> > All I say is: "buyer beware!!!!"
> > 
> > Tom B. '57 Stepside 3200
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From:       MKlepp4335@cs.com [SMTP:MKlepp4335@cs.com]
> > Sent:       Sunday, August 08, 1999 3:45 PM
> > To: oletrucks@autox.team.net
> > Subject:    [oletrucks] Harbor Freight
> > 
> > Last week a new store opened in our city, a Harbor Freight stroe.  I had 
> > seen
> > their catalogs and heard people talk about them, but never been in one.
> > Well, I went Saturday morning.  I got there about an hour after opening and 
> > saw about 50 or more pickups in the parking lot and knew I was in the right 
> > place.  I was pleased to find several things I had wanted and needed at 
> > good
> > prices.  I will be back many times in the future and look to them first 
> > when
> > I need tools.
> > Mike Klepp
> > '48 3100
> > Wichita Falls, TX
> > oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
> > 
> > oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
> > 
> 
> Thanks,
> -JLS
> 
> 

Thanks,
-JLS

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