Tool Kit for 1969 911E

[steve meltzer]

Is this the correct tool kit for a '69E? If so, would you leave it as is, or try to clean it up? suggestions for rust removal, esp on the latches? thanx. steve

[steve meltzer]

sure would appreciate some help here. thanx steve

[proporsche]

Steve..whatever you do ..do not use any tools to clean it, the only thing i would clean is the rust on the alternator pulley holder,just some rust remover a little steel wool .then oil it...clean the bag latches and oil it.The jack just lubricate it...get rid of the black screwdriver...You have pretty expensive tool kit there.Just the flat head screwdriver i sold for 200 bucks..i`m sure you get more advice from other members...

Ivan

[steve meltzer]

Ivan, thanx so much. would you try to clean up the rust on the jack? thanx again. s

[proporsche]

on the jack i would be only worried about the exposed steel..some liquid rust remover but again not really rust it is steel;-) it just oxidized...

Ivan

[HarryD]

If you really want to know about your kit, go over to the Early911S BBS (Early 911S Registry). Lots of threads on the topic. The tool kit police over there will set you straight.

[steve meltzer]

thanx, Harry. Second time in a week you've helped bail me out. much appreciated. steve

[proporsche]

Hi Harry ,did i sell you some tools like 10 years ago??

Ivan

[Soterik]

Your toolkit bag is original to a 69 (only), they had that tan interior which was one year only.

The black screwdriver doesn't belong.

Most will say that any "selected special steel" tools are incorrect and should be "drop forged steel" with "milled ends". Milled ends is what looks like striations on the ends of the wrench (light grinding marks if you will).

I'd try some rust remover on the items that need it, but would refrain from any refinishing.

On the latches; rust remover, steel wool, chrome cleaner, or any combo thereof. The vinyl is pretty bullet proof, but I'd put some blue tape on the vinyl while you're working on the latches.

Plenty of info on the Early S as has been already mentioned. There's a sticky on toolkits at the top of one of the forums there. You'll get plenty of opinions... I'd just clean it and leave it, and look for some milled end drop forged wrenches while "on your path" with the car.

cheers,
E

[proporsche]

Hi Soterik..i have some Solingen pliers ..what year do they belong to?

thanx

Ivan

[steve meltzer]

Great info. thanx so much.

[steve meltzer]

Hi Soterik and Ivan...would you clean up the rusty jack? thanx. s

[proporsche]

Steve..i did say above look;-) clean the shaft only with liquid...
Ivan

[steve meltzer]

Ivan, thanx so much. just missed that post...maybe my ex-wife was right...it's amazing that i've gotten this far without her help! steve

[HarryD]

Originally Posted by steve meltzer

thanx, Harry. Second time in a week you've helped bail me out. much appreciated. steve

Glad to pay it forward. Lots of great help on this BBS.

[HarryD]

Originally Posted by proporsche

Hi Harry ,did i sell you some tools like 10 years ago??

Ivan

Ivan. I don’t think so. That was a long time ago.

[HarryD]

Originally Posted by Soterik

Your toolkit bag is original to a 69 (only), they had that tan interior which was one year only.

The black screwdriver doesn't belong.

Most will say that any "selected special steel" tools are incorrect and should be "drop forged steel" with "milled ends". Milled ends is what looks like striations on the ends of the wrench (light grinding marks if you will).

I'd try some rust remover on the items that need it, but would refrain from any refinishing.

On the latches; rust remover, steel wool, chrome cleaner, or any combo thereof. The vinyl is pretty bullet proof, but I'd put some blue tape on the vinyl while you're working on the latches.

Plenty of info on the Early S as has been already mentioned. There's a sticky on toolkits at the top of one of the forums there. You'll get plenty of opinions... I'd just clean it and leave it, and look for some milled end drop forged wrenches while "on your path" with the car.

cheers,
E

Eric. Thanks for weighing in on the topic.

[steve meltzer]

this has just been great...and, much appreciated. steve

[HarryD]

Steve. Add your location to your profile. You will be amazed at the help that is nearby.

[steve meltzer]

Harry, thanx for the advice. done. steve