Old K-M tools for old Corvettes

[Karl #35089]

Anyone know a good source for vintage K-M tools? I'm not having much luck finding what I need at auctions...

Related, anyone know of a cross reference for tool number vs. application for these vintage tools...)?

Thanks,
Karl

[Joe L.]

Re: Old K-M tools for old Corvettes

Karl-----

Most of the old Kent-Moore tools are very hard to locate. Although there are MANY old Kent-Moore tools for sale out there, the ones for Corvette applications always seem to be the ones that nobody has. I've accumulated many [none for sale or loan] but it's been a life-long "treasure hunt".

I know of no cross-reference. However, you can make up your own. The Chevrolet or Corvette Factory Service Manual for your particular year will have a page or 2 at the back of each section of the manual which has pictures and "J-numbers" for each tool described in the section. You can go through each section and identify which of these tools are for Corvette service procedures. When you're done, you'll have a complete list for your particular year.

Believe it or not, a few of the tools are still available from Kent-Moore. If you post which tools that you're particularly interested in, I can tell you if they're still available. Keep in mind, though, that the price of most of these tools has increased dramatically in the last few years. They were always expensive; now they're REAL expensive.