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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 10:11:58 -0700 (PDT)
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

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