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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: HeelSpur on January 05, 2013, 04:40:11 PM

Title: snap-on 87C
Post by: HeelSpur on January 05, 2013, 04:40:11 PM

Anybody know about what year this is from?

(http://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j368/wvabe/003-8.jpg?t=1357422965)
(http://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j368/wvabe/004-9.jpg?t=1357422969)

Title: Re: snap-on 87C
Post by: rusty on January 05, 2013, 05:31:17 PM

Early to mid 70's...

(They are a model from the vacuum grip series, but yours have no spots, so from the end of the era for that number)

Title: Re: snap-on 87C
Post by: HeelSpur on January 05, 2013, 06:03:28 PM

Thanks Rusty, don't usually buy snap-on products, I thought for sure it would be earlier.

Title: Re: snap-on 87C
Post by: OilyRascal on January 05, 2013, 06:25:53 PM

In my observation most Snap-On tools have a date code present.  A chart is published which decodes the dates.  There are exceptions, and I run into them.  Most exceptions have a patent number marked, but there are again exceptions to that.  But as a general rule you can rely Snap-On tools providing the simplest/easiest dating of all, IMO.

There is also a nice website that focuses on collecting Snap-On tools; http://www.collectingsnapon.com 
Lots of reference material for Snap-On and BluePoint brands.  Although I've not seen it stated, I believe the website's owner may be a member here. 

Title: Re: snap-on 87C
Post by: HeelSpur on January 05, 2013, 06:36:07 PM

Great source there I found it with no problem, 1962-1978.
Will save this for a reference, thanks.