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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