3/8" Drive sets

[bmwrd0]

I had my Armstrong tools out today, so, here is the 3/8" set:
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The core of the set is from about the mid sixties, but I have a habit of throwing extra stuff in. Dunno, it works for me.

Oh, and a shout out to the Alien for the Flickr suggestion.

[Cruiser808]

Here are a couple of late 40’s or early 50’s P&C sets. They are a work in progress as I don’t believe they match the catalogs.

[Cruiser808]

As. Proto fanboy, I’m always on the lookout for company spinoffs. Here are two Challenger 3/8 sets. Other than than the box color and tool stamping, the sets are indentcal to the Proto sets of the same era. These seem to be of early 1960’s vintage.

[Cruiser808]

Here is a Proto set of the same era as the above shown Challenger set. Other than the ratchet, the rest of the tools are the same in the Proto empire. I included three clutch sockets that I found on EBay. As I was told, these sockets were used on auto upholstery and trim back in the day.

[Cruiser808]

Here’s a Proto LA baby set from the 1950’s. In pretty decent condition. It appears the previous owner included a modified vise handle to act as a crossbar. Seems to fit well, but I haven’t tried it.

[J.A.F.E.]

GM used clutch screws on 40's and 50's era Chevies and Chevy trucks for some reason.

There are also two types.

[J.A.F.E.]

Cruiser as always just magnificent.

[Cruiser808]

Wow Steve, thanks to you, I just learned something new today. Until now, I never knew there were two types of clutch designs. Mahalo for sharing my friend.

[d42jeep]

Here is my favorite and most rare Plomb 3/8” drive set. It’s a 1939 Challenger set that pretty much looks unused. I’ve never seen another like it. All the tools are dated 1939. The finish on the tools is beautiful.
-Don

[J.A.F.E.]

Wow Steve, thanks to you, I just learned something new today. Until now, I never knew there were two types of clutch designs. Mahalo for sharing my friend.

Glad I could add something besides my usual silliness.

Heres another tidbit about the clutch heads - supposedly they were designed so a flat screwdriver could be used. Never tried it though.

Here is my favorite and most rare Plomb 3/8” drive set. It’s a 1939 Challenger set that pretty much looks unused. I’ve never seen another like it. All the tools are dated 1939. The finish on the tools is beautiful.
-Don

That is a real beauty even still has the crossbar - just amazing.

[bonneyman]

I had my Armstrong tools out today, so, here is the 3/8" set:
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20181007_111339
The core of the set is from about the mid sixties, but I have a habit of throwing extra stuff in. Dunno, it works for me.

Oh, and a shout out to the Alien for the Flickr suggestion.

Love the lines on that breaker bar! 

[bonneyman]

Cruiser as always just magnificent.

Yeah +1. Those clutch tips are primo!

[Cruiser808]

Hi Jeep. That’s a mighty fine rare Plomb set from the pre war years. And in incredible condition! Here’s a post war Plomb set that just might be the last of Plomb 3/8 sets in the late 1940’s before the Proto moniker took over. What say you?

[Cruiser808]

Opps. Here we go.

[d42jeep]

I would agree with your assessment. I would date my set around ‘46 and your logo looks newer. Yours seems likely to have been made shortly before the name transition especially since the box isn’t embossed.
-Don
PS. Here are some early snap-on clutch head bits. I have a ‘60s GM product with clutch head screws.