S-K socket set - need pieces

[bonneyman]

I found this nice condition S-K socket box. Marked "S-K Tools Chicago, Illinois" This tells me it's after the SK WAYNE era (1962-1969) but before the move of SK HQ to Franklin Park, Illinois (May 1971)
I'd like to complete this 3/8" set as a truck box, so I'm looking for the pieces to fill it out. WAYNE pieces are fine, and small script 70's would work too.


UPDATE: Found some pieces, so I've updated my needs list. Need some deeps (11/16,3/4, and 13/16). I believe these are 12 point.
I also need a universal, and a pair of 3/8" extensions (1, 2, 3 and 6 inch). I think I may take a spare 1/4" ratchet and swap a 3/8" gear into it. That wasn't stock, but a 3/8" set could probably use a 3/8" gear in a 1/4" body.
If you have anything you think I could use, let me know.
Might also try and snag a sliding T-handle and/or breaker bar if one is available.

[bonneyman]

Went to a vintage parking lot sale today and found some more S-K pieces. The set is getting there. One more deep and the three extensions and I'll have a close duplicate of the S-K socket set I bought right out of HS in 1980 (which I still have - bottom pic for comparison). I don't think the 3/8 to 1/4 adaptor was a part of the original tool set (it wasn't in mine), but at 30 cents a piece I wasn't going to leave it.

[vssjim]

I like you have a number of those style sets and I think the ratchet is newer than 1971 as it has a pressed metal direction switch as they were machined metal until around 1980 so it maybe the same year bought the first one. I think the smoothest SK 3/8 ratchets are with the all chrome plated internal parts and the machined metal direction switch they have smooth low back drag and stay clean. I still love SK tools as they were my go tool company from the start and I have lots of them buying them over time still today. 

[goodfellow]

..... I still love SK tools as they were my go tool company from the start and I have lots of them buying them over time still today. 

I'm with you on liking older SK, although I'm in the unfortunate situation in that I purchased some of my sets in the late 70's when the company experienced a quality control issue. SK was the premium line at my local auto parts store and I purchased the sets when they usually went on sale over the holidays. I've broken more short 1/2" and 1/4" drive chrome sockets from those sets than any other brand. I have older SK sets from my grandfather's day and they never had a problem; just those pesky late 70s early 80s products. Ratchets, extensions, and u-joints have never been an issue; regardless of the production year.

[bonneyman]

I like you have a number of those style sets and I think the ratchet is newer than 1971 as it has a pressed metal direction switch as they were machined metal until around 1980 so it maybe the same year bought the first one. I think the smoothest SK 3/8 ratchets are with the all chrome plated internal parts and the machined metal direction switch they have smooth low back drag and stay clean. I still love SK tools as they were my go tool company from the start and I have lots of them buying them over time still today.

Yeah 10-4 The ratchet is a nicer one I have - sorry if I led folks to believe the set was all the same era. I do have a WAYNE ratchet but it's in rough shape, so, I put this one in to fill out the set.

[bonneyman]

..... I still love SK tools as they were my go tool company from the start and I have lots of them buying them over time still today. 

I'm with you on liking older SK, although I'm in the unfortunate situation in that I purchased some of my sets in the late 70's when the company experienced a quality control issue. SK was the premium line at my local auto parts store and I purchased the sets when they usually went on sale over the holidays. I've broken more short 1/2" and 1/4" drive chrome sockets from those sets than any other brand. I have older SK sets from my grandfather's day and they never had a problem; just those pesky late 70s early 80s products. Ratchets, extensions, and u-joints have never been an issue; regardless of the production year.

I've had chrome peeling issues with some of my original (1980) sockets but no cracks or breakages. I know my dads set from the 60's didn't have any issues.

[skfarmer]

i found a stash of deeps. post the exact sizes you need to fill the set.

[bonneyman]

i found a stash of deeps. post the exact sizes you need to fill the set.

The only deep I need is a 13/16" 12 pt.