Scrapyard Toolkit

[ORB 227 1 Cars]

So, tomorrow morning I'm going the scrappers. I'm not after anything in particular, just I have a day off with no kids so I thought I would have a ratch.

 

Normally I know what I'm after so take just the tools for the job, but as I'm going with no intention (other than a 306 PS bottle) I'm not sure how far to go with tooling!

 

I'm sure you have all been here.....

 

In my stock I have:

 

Full 3/8 socket set and ratchet + extension

Ratchet screwdriver and every bit under the sun

Side cuts

Adjustable Spanner

Mole Grips

 

Anything else you'd take?

 

More a general chat thing than advice, as I can't thing if anything that you can't achive with this that may be of use for me, as I don't want any major bits.....

[Ryan_g1 9]

Breaker bar and some spanners, sometimes the adjustable just can't get into the tight spaces. Also a small tub for nuts, bolts, screws, fuses ect

Edited January 3, 2013 by Ryan_g1

[johnnyboy666 195 1 Cars]

I've got a stubby claw hammer which comes in handy now and then. I tend to take a few extra tools and leave them in the car, then nip and fetch them if I find something interesting

[dcc 855]

Stanley is always handy!

[allye 530 3 Cars]

Stanley is always handy!

 

+1, I was going to suggest knife.

[chipstick 382 1 Cars]

150 piece halfords box which is light enough to wander around with, and a fold up tool box with a few screwdrivers, pry bar and side cutters etc. Make sure you leave a fair bit of space in the top for the tools to breathe...

[allye 530 3 Cars]

Make sure you leave a fair bit of space in the top for the tools to breathe...

 

 

LAD! I most certainly haven't fitted an entire engine and dash board wiring loom from a GTI in a tool box.

[Jemehan 3 1 Cars]

All the basic tools you could need to most jobs, so lots of spanners and ratchet set. Stanlet, hammer, pry bar, hack saw (surprisingly useful) and as big a tool bag as you can manage without being excessively suspicious!

[dcc 855]

I usually take a 'Welshpug' too. that f***er gets anything off with just a spade and a condom.

[welshpug 1,682]

PMSL.

 

A Pikey jacket...

 

 

Boots so you don't get your trainers mucky, a car seat cover, CASH...

 

 

35mm hub nut socket. Allen keys and torx bits, A decent ballpein hammer, and some sockets you don't mind bashing, never know if you spot some alloys you've been looking for ages to find, only to see they've got locking bolts.

[Cameron 16]

+1 for taking a toolbox with a little breathing room.

 

I generally go with a socket set, spanners, screwdrivers, cutters, knife, hammer and a punch set / assorted "drifts".

[chipstick 382 1 Cars]

I think it's also quite important to consider wearing some very long socks incase you find yourself trampling through nettles and such like. Perhaps combined with loose fitting trousers for ease of movement.

 

 

[Anthony 1,003]

I wonder how many of the people openly boasting about getting some five fingered discount would be the first to complain about parts being stolen from their car whilst parked up?

[Cameron 16]

Not exactly the same though is it..

 

Not saying I've ever done either, but taking a few bulb holders out of a scrap yard in your toolbox isn't exactly the same as nicking someone's alloys from their driveway!

[Keljon 7]

one of those gator sockets is brilliant for scrapyards

[Keljon 7]

like this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Laser-2856-Socket-Survivor-Grips-Any-Size-Nut-1-2-Dr-/320983284884?pt=UK_Hand_Tools_Equipment&hash=item4abc183c94

[jeremy 71]

Ladders depending on how high they stack their cars.

[Jemehan 3 1 Cars]

Ladders depending on how high they stack their cars.

Personally i proffer the monkey technique to getting at the higher cars, more fun, whats the point in going to the scrap yard if you can pretend your a monkey?! haha

[Simes 248 2 Cars]

Hacksaw.

 

 

[damien 22 1 Cars]

like this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Laser-2856-Socket-Survivor-Grips-Any-Size-Nut-1-2-Dr-/320983284884?pt=UK_Hand_Tools_Equipment&hash=item4abc183c94

 

looks intresting, anyone tryed them before?

[Atari Boy 11]

There is something highly enjoyable spending time at a descent scrap yard without actually needing anything.

Enjoy!

[ORB 227 1 Cars]

Ha, was back home by 8.30 - 9am

 

Got a PS bottle for a 306, Xsara VTS Battery box & wiring loom to replace the one I took out last night.

 

£5

 

 

Not a lot of GTI's, infact one CTi, a CJ and a few D-Turbos

 

 

[Simes 248 2 Cars]

There is something highly enjoyable spending time at a descent scrap yard without actually needing anything.

Enjoy!

 

I remember many years ago, bunking work and treating myself to a morning out at my local breakers.

 

www.gwbridges.co.uk

 

3 fields of scrap, what fun.

 

Not been to one in years.

[Anthony 1,003]

I've been there - it's massive that place!

[Simes 248 2 Cars]

I've been there - it's massive that place!

 

It certainly is.