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Re: ideal toolset for the wrecker runs

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That makes too much sense. What about all those things you don't need or intend not to buy but can't help yourself.
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Cordless grinder and reciprocating saw, just cut it out and strip it at home
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vlad01 wrote:deep sockets, probably not as in the 10+ years of playing commodores and wrecking dozens of them I never needed or used one. I bought my first deep socket set 7-8 months ago for tax purposes and I have not even used one yet lol. They look cool though.
you need a race car with longer wheel studs then :P
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Holden202T wrote:
vlad01 wrote:deep sockets, probably not as in the 10+ years of playing commodores and wrecking dozens of them I never needed or used one. I bought my first deep socket set 7-8 months ago for tax purposes and I have not even used one yet lol. They look cool though.
you need a race car with longer wheel studs then :P
you got a shifter for that :shh:
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Charlescrown wrote:That makes too much sense. What about all those things you don't need or intend not to buy but can't help yourself.

This!
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tool box sized crow bar
locking pliers
small can of wd40
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good good.
bigg_vl --> like charlescrown said.....for all those times you get there and said holy shit thats rare i'll have that .....

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I also take 2 tool kits. The one I think im going to need and can handle carrying around, and the other one with everything else that I leave in the car incase I find those things you dont need or intend but cant help yourself. My local charges $2 to get in but will let you go back to the car if (when) you need something.
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Most WA yards pull everything out themselves... although.. usually with a hacksaw or angle grinder. The smell of freshly cut metal is a common theme :)
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jeez. so hard to find bits get ultra hard to find....
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