mowerman Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 Guess it's like crank starts newspapers and home phones lotta stuff gets pushed aside but Sears and robucks guess guess they will be missed .......Most of us have a lotta good memories of them....Kinda sucks best of luck to them.....We only have 1 in my area. I never go there simply cause it's too far and they don't open till 1100. Doesn't help me much getting outa work most nights at 700 am Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48255-sears-sells-craftsman-brand/page/2/#findComment-357474 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post gearhead204 Posted January 8, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted January 8, 2017 always used to see either a sears and roebuck or Montgomery ward catalog at every farm auction I would attend as a kid ( the Kelley blue book of the day) the old guys would be checking prices and evaluating the condition of stuff compared to buying new, always thought that was kinda different......I had most of the prices memorized, especially the Christmas catalog, I knew the price of every toy!.....and would remind my parents constantly 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48255-sears-sells-craftsman-brand/page/2/#findComment-357540 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post other dog Posted January 8, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted January 8, 2017 6 hours ago, gearhead204 said: always used to see either a sears and roebuck or Montgomery ward catalog at every farm auction I would attend as a kid ( the Kelley blue book of the day) the old guys would be checking prices and evaluating the condition of stuff compared to buying new, always thought that was kinda different......I had most of the prices memorized, especially the Christmas catalog, I knew the price of every toy!.....and would remind my parents constantly I'd almost forgotten about Montgomery Wards. While Ma would order about everything from Sears or from Aldens, I don't think my grandfather ever ordered anything that didn't come from Ward's. 3 Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48255-sears-sells-craftsman-brand/page/2/#findComment-357561 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 15 hours ago, Underdog said: The bulk of my hand tools are the original Craftsman Mechanic's tool set(800 piece I believe) I bought from the catalog in 1988. I still use the top chest, the bottom has been upsized and side cabinets added over the years. Got this Craftsman box in 1974 as part of a set- still have most of the tools. The roll cabinet is still in Appomattox at my late father in law's place. I'm going to go get it as soon as I get another shed. 2 Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48255-sears-sells-craftsman-brand/page/2/#findComment-357562 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted January 8, 2017 Author Share Posted January 8, 2017 8 hours ago, gearhead204 said: always used to see either a Sears and Roebuck or Montgomery Ward catalog at every farm auction I would attend as a kid ( the Kelley blue book of the day) the old guys would be checking prices and evaluating the condition of stuff compared to buying new, always thought that was kinda different......I had most of the prices memorized, especially the Christmas catalog, I knew the price of every toy!.....and would remind my parents constantly a.k.a. "Monkey Wards" 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48255-sears-sells-craftsman-brand/page/2/#findComment-357568 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobert62 Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 On January 8, 2017 at 3:48 AM, other dog said: Got this Craftsman box in 1974 as part of a set- still have most of the tools. The roll cabinet is still in Appomattox at my late father in law's place. I'm going to go get it as soon as I get another shed. Fyi. I've returned a 1/2 drive metric socket set that was in a car fire and they gladly exchanged them for me. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48255-sears-sells-craftsman-brand/page/2/#findComment-357699 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 3 hours ago, Hobert62 said: Fyi. I've returned a 1/2 drive metric socket set that was in a car fire and they gladly exchanged them for me. Thanks, i've got a few ratchets to take back. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48255-sears-sells-craftsman-brand/page/2/#findComment-357705 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobert62 Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 (edited) Don't get to excited over there new ratchets. Mine are nothing like my dads that he had before me. I actually like my harbor freight ones alot better then my craftsmans Edited January 9, 2017 by Hobert62 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48255-sears-sells-craftsman-brand/page/2/#findComment-357707 Share on other sites More sharing options...
6v71 Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 On 1/8/2017 at 4:48 PM, other dog said: Got this Craftsman box in 1974 as part of a set- still have most of the tools. The roll cabinet is still in Appomattox at my late father in law's place. I'm going to go get it as soon as I get another shed. Man, sure are hard on your tools. Looks like they went through a fire. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48255-sears-sells-craftsman-brand/page/2/#findComment-357712 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 42 minutes ago, 6v71 said: Man, sure are hard on your tools. Looks like they went through a fire. They're heat treated! Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48255-sears-sells-craftsman-brand/page/2/#findComment-357717 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mike Posted January 10, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted January 10, 2017 I'm one of those Sears nuts to. Still have all of my original Craftsman tools or should I say first tools. My parents bought my gray box with an inside top tray, smaller than OD with no drawers, back in 1971. It had 1/2, 3/8 ratchets and sockets . Under the tray was a gray plastic box with 1/4 drive with sockets. Had a hacksaw, plus ballpean hammer . Dad must have thought that I would need tools to work on my first car, a 66 Mercury Comet, and not bother his Williams tools. Back about 1986 my wife and I saw a 1970 Mustang Mach 1 at a small car lot, being the same blue as my 1973 Mach 1, I decided to either buy the Mustang or buy a new Craftsman roll around tool box. The tool box won the toss and I still have the tool box today. Oh BTW, my in laws were totally Sears nuts. I guess about every weekend we would either go to Sears or Western Auto. I miss Western Auto the most. 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48255-sears-sells-craftsman-brand/page/2/#findComment-357783 Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 13 hours ago, Hobert62 said: Don't get to excited over there new ratchets. Mine are nothing like my dads that he had before me. I actually like my harbor freight ones alot better then my craftsmans wear your heavy leather knuckle protectors if you put more than a little torque on any of the junk from any one but the big name brands ` craftsman & harbor frt. don`t fit in that list anymore 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48255-sears-sells-craftsman-brand/page/2/#findComment-357788 Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 western auto was mentioned so does any body know what ( new departure) refers to? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48255-sears-sells-craftsman-brand/page/2/#findComment-357789 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brocky Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 The only New Departure I knew of was Chrysler's transmission factory in Syracuse NY during the 60' & 70's.. They also made the 4X4 transfer cases for Chevy in St Louis.. Quote Brocky Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48255-sears-sells-craftsman-brand/page/2/#findComment-357793 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted January 10, 2017 Author Share Posted January 10, 2017 10 minutes ago, Brocky said: The only New Departure I knew of was Chrysler's transmission factory in Syracuse NY during the 60' & 70's.. They also made the 4X4 transfer cases for Chevy in St Louis.. You meant New Process Gear ? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48255-sears-sells-craftsman-brand/page/2/#findComment-357794 Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 51 minutes ago, kscarbel2 said: You meant New Process Gear ? nope Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48255-sears-sells-craftsman-brand/page/2/#findComment-357806 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted January 10, 2017 Author Share Posted January 10, 2017 5 minutes ago, carlotpilot said: nope Sorry then. When you mentioned a Chrysler transmission plant in Syracuse, I instinctively thought of New Process (It was renamed New Venture in 1990 when it became a Chrysler-GM joint venture). Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48255-sears-sells-craftsman-brand/page/2/#findComment-357807 Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 bycycle hubs spokes bearings coaster brake parts western auto was the only place i knew of in the fifties where you could get all this stuff to fix the old bikes up after you rode double down a realy steep hill and burned your rear wheel hub and brakes up. almost all bycycle`s from back then had new departure hubs front and rear Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48255-sears-sells-craftsman-brand/page/2/#findComment-357811 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brocky Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 9 hours ago, kscarbel2 said: You meant New Process Gear ? KS You are correct.. My memory is getting short!! Quote Brocky Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48255-sears-sells-craftsman-brand/page/2/#findComment-357848 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 You meant New Process Gear ?In the '90s and 2ks, when I was hauling scrap out of Syracuse, I remember it as New Venture Gear. KS I think you're right, formerly New Process. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48255-sears-sells-craftsman-brand/page/2/#findComment-357850 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DailyDiesel Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 (edited) Yes, it formerly was New Process Gear. I remember when I graduated in high school in 2000 I considered going to work there as the wages were some of the highest around. The plant had recently undergone an expansion but you really couldn't get a foot in the door without knowing someone. Fast forward 12 years and NVG was shuttered completely. From boom to bust. One of the oldest companies in town, 124 years old. There was an unofficial test track of sorts about behind the plant that was viewable from the nearest road. From time to time you would catch a glimpse of the newest Jeeps doing laps. The water tower from original plant still stands in the center of Syracuse. Someone started to paint it over it a few years back but stopped halfway through. Edited January 10, 2017 by DailyDiesel Quote www.dailydieseldose.com Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48255-sears-sells-craftsman-brand/page/2/#findComment-357865 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyT Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 My first new cab and chassis was a Chevy C30 1970 had a "new process " 4speed the shifter forks bent when it had16k on it! Was a wrecker locked in gear while lowering a car in the scrap yard! The scrap yard owner lent me his raggedy looking but good running fifties five ton "cornbinder" wrecker to tow home my "new" Chevy,very embarrassing! Had no idea where the tranny originated. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48255-sears-sells-craftsman-brand/page/2/#findComment-357868 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brocky Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 DD Was the the original Lipe Clutch?? On 7th North St.??? In the mid 60's I worked for Ithaca Delivery out of the old trolley barn on Wolf St. that was still there a few years ago when I went by after Cortland W/E. Quote Brocky Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48255-sears-sells-craftsman-brand/page/2/#findComment-357883 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DailyDiesel Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Brocky, to the best of my knowledge, Lipe was always based on the west side of the city. Most of the original building still stands near the corner of Geddess and Fayette. It's been repurposed of course but it's still there. Crouse-Hinds, aka Cooper Industries, aka Eaton Crouse-Hinds. That factory is still alive and well. Quote www.dailydieseldose.com Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48255-sears-sells-craftsman-brand/page/2/#findComment-357914 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brocky Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 DD Thank You for the info..Am glad to hear Crouse Hinds is still going.. I left the Syracuse area in the mid 70's and my memory keeps getting shorter each year. Quote Brocky Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48255-sears-sells-craftsman-brand/page/2/#findComment-357978 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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