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Old 09-10-2018, 10:11 AM
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Default What's going on with 928 Tool kits?

Nice, but 3K ??
https://www.ebay.com/itm/PORSCHE-928...oAAOSwtnpXjVp1
Old 09-10-2018, 10:34 AM
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That one looks like all the tools have been chrome plated. They never came that way from the factory, and the price is obscene.
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That seller is unwell.

His $100 bill for $170 is a relative bargain:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/100-One-Hun...8AAOSwbqpTyxtq
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Prices used to be $150, which was crazy low. Then about $250. But it's really drying up.
I see a nice early set listed for $800 obo, which doesn't seem out of line to me. Compare to hard to find tool sets from similar vintage.

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F182962407901

And one for $500 too.
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F253818450915
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199 dollars for shipping is all you need to know!
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I need to start looking for cheap substitute pieces to keep in the car. Don't dare risk damage to the pristine factory pieces in the tool panel now. Maybe coat the old ones in cosmoline, wrap in oil cloth, and store in a safety deposit box.

I'll need to find a used tow eye. Everything else is in a $40 Harbor Freight Master Mechanic's tool package.
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Originally Posted by Rob Edwards
That seller is unwell.

His $100 bill for $170 is a relative bargain:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/100-One-Hun...8AAOSwbqpTyxtq
I was hoping that I could "Make Offer" on that for about $65.

The tools look nice, but there's just no way they are worth anything close to that. I would like to have that screwdriver, though.
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Dr Bob, the tow eye is still available.
http://www.autoatlanta.com/Porsche-T...872210105.html
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What is the OEM finish on them?
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I got a used tow eye from 928 international at a great price. Keep them on speed dial and you never know what you will get for a good price. Mine is OB hook and I recall $40 but I could be wrong.
I have an extra set of pliers, not sure how that happened. I think the screw driver was the hardest part for me find, it was $50.
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Originally Posted by Speedtoys
What is the OEM finish on them?
Mine seem to be almost a galvanized finish.

Or maybe that's just age.

They aren't plated or anything like that.
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I always thought oxidized was the correct color and you needed pliers to open the pliers.
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We stock the tow hooks - early and late.
Wrenches (spanners) are still available but do not have the original made in Germany nomenclature.
Red pliers, screwdriver handle and blades are Unicorns and expect to pay big $$$.
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If this guy sell the kit at this price, i have two kits at my garage..
I will plate them then sell them and buy a 928 with a full kit..

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Ive seen an OEM set, shiny.

Maybe nickle plated?

But not bare metal...


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