UPDATE: Barney Goodwin spotted a similar tool kit branded by Cadillac:
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Original posted Dec 10, 2021: Anyone familiar with this unusual took kit that’s been listed on eBay for $80 obo? Was it included in any jeeps or just offered as a dealer option? I would guess it was available in the early 1970s?
I’ve had these same tools for years, but didn’t know they came in a Jeep-marked tool kit container. Here’s my tools (there is nothing marked “jeep”).
Here’s the set that’s available on eBay:
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“Vintage Jeep socket RATCHET WRENCH full kit.”
I can tell you the patent number is from about 1962.
Good idea Morgan. I didn’t think of checking the patent number.
Perhaps those tools didn’t actually go inside that plastic box? Or, someone just applied a jeep sticker to the box?
I agree, the tools are pretty useless. I only kept them around as a curiosity; but I don’t ever use them.
looks like they were made in taiwan ? — whats better ? taiwanese jeep tool kits or chinese jeep tool kits ? — soon there will be only one CHINA — and another thing , what could you possibly fix on jeep with these far east flea market tools ??
Dad had a set like that back in the late 60s and 70s and I seem to remember it was a give away type item. I am pretty sure our set wasn’t from Jeep.
Tim
It'[s been sold.
I have a similar tool by Versatool from the mid 70’s (judging by a different patent number) but with attached screwdriver bits. Here is an example: https://www.ebay.com/itm/112810303473. Mine is also stamped with “National Chemsearch”. I guessing these were promotional items as well as being sold in stores.
Here is the patent link for the one Dave has posted. https://www.datamp.org//patents/displayPatent.php?pn=2989881&id=48582
Someone had already done some research on these too: https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/threads/the-amazing-shelton-socketool-c-1961.464026/
Made in Shelton, Connecticut.
XI is wrong. Amazingly, this kit is “MADE IN U.S.A.” (Not USA the island off Formosa). It’s on the underside of the box. I believe the tools were correct for the box, but I’ve seen them in vinyl envelopes also without a promo label. Magnified the photo and saw no indication of it being a sticker, so probably a legitimate promo given by salesmen or for sale in the parts department. Not unusual. Jeep offered a cheap tool kit in a brown vinyl envelope in the early 60s as a promo. We see them on ebay more than this one.
Fun discussion. Good links Blaine.
I have a jeep tool kit that my grandfather had. I will send you a photo