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pouncer72 · 09-05-2012, 06:29 PM

Good jack and stands will serve you forever, as will a nice tool chest.

Ratchet wrenches are nice to have
Torque wrench is a must.

james347 · 09-06-2012, 05:49 PM

A good supply of hand cleaner and shop towels.

rydahog · 09-07-2012, 03:18 PM

For a single tool, 10mm ....is on everything..

GMTool · 09-08-2012, 10:57 AM

I am a Toolmaker by trade, so being accurate is in my blood. I always like having a set of 6" Dial Calipers in the garage. Measures OD, ID, Depths, ect. Kind of funny sometimes when I go to a hardware store looking for a particular bolt or something, and I whip out my own calipers in front of the guy who works there.

KRich2587 · 10-04-2012, 01:39 AM

I'm a technician and let me just say do not cheap out on tools!!! Sure its just hobby work etc but trust me you would much rather have a tool that you know will last... Also if you know anyone in a tech school they get great discounts from snapon

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got adrenalin? · 10-04-2012, 01:58 AM

Gee, a boyfriend that can change my oil

and a car lift

cactuseater · 11-19-2012, 02:45 AM

If you own a 5th Gen Convertible, probably just a can of gasoline and a lighter.

knitetrain05 · 11-20-2012, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aubrey64

I am new to working on cars, so I want to start my collection of tools that I need for when I work on my car or just do some car maintenance. What is the most important tool(s) to own??

A brain. A lot of people here are lacking that important tool first off. Miss that and all the tools in the world are not going to help you. Watch the advice you get in here. People are not what they seem to be.

naSSty1 · 11-20-2012, 05:16 PM

A Mig/Tig Welder and a Plasma cutter.

Heaven_is_inferno_orange · 11-22-2012, 04:04 AM

DMM and Torque Wrench.

Stingr69 · 11-22-2012, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bad@ssCamaro

BFH - for those special modification projects

Be sure to ask for the Metric BFH. The late model cars allways need those.

-Mark.

willhe64 · 11-22-2012, 11:48 AM

Duct tape and WD-40.

C586 · 11-22-2012, 12:03 PM

Be award that WD40 is a water displacer/lubricant. Not a penetrant. Spraying rusty bolts with WD40 is a waste of time and money.

09-08-2012, 10:57 AM	#18
GMTool MY SS is SOLD Drives: AGM 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Southwest Illinois Posts: 1,838	I am a Toolmaker by trade, so being accurate is in my blood. I always like having a set of 6" Dial Calipers in the garage. Measures OD, ID, Depths, ect. Kind of funny sometimes when I go to a hardware store looking for a particular bolt or something, and I whip out my own calipers in front of the guy who works there. __________________ CAI, Dynatech Headers, HF Cats, JRE Tuned, Corsa Cat Back, Strut Tower Brace. Last edited by GMTool; 09-08-2012 at 02:49 PM. Reason: spelling

11-22-2012, 04:04 AM	#24
Heaven_is_inferno_orange Savage Setsuna Drives: 16' 2SS, 12 ZL1, RIP Sasuke Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Fort Knox KY Posts: 1,379 View My Garage	DMM and Torque Wrench. __________________ Sasuke's Build Thread http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?p=5352161&posted=1#post5352161

11-22-2012, 11:48 AM	#26
willhe64 Drives: 2012 45th Vert, 2011 4x4, 9sec Vega Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 2,188	Duct tape and WD-40. __________________ I feel it only fair to warn you, I have a black belt in CAPS LOCK.

09-05-2012, 06:29 PM	#15
pouncer72 Account Suspended Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Richmond Hill, GA Posts: 365	Good jack and stands will serve you forever, as will a nice tool chest. Ratchet wrenches are nice to have Torque wrench is a must.

09-06-2012, 05:49 PM	#16
james347 Drives: 2006 Crownline Join Date: May 2012 Location: . Posts: 700	A good supply of hand cleaner and shop towels.

09-07-2012, 03:18 PM	#17
rydahog Drives: camaro ss Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: usa Posts: 2,166 View My Garage	For a single tool, 10mm ....is on everything..

10-04-2012, 01:39 AM	#19
KRich2587 Drives: 2014 Summit White 1LE Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Temple, TX Posts: 432 View My Garage	I'm a technician and let me just say do not cheap out on tools!!! Sure its just hobby work etc but trust me you would much rather have a tool that you know will last... Also if you know anyone in a tech school they get great discounts from snapon Posted from Camaro5.com App for Android

10-04-2012, 01:58 AM	#20
got adrenalin? Cameo "Cammy" Car Camaro Drives: 2LT/RS 45th 2012 Limited Escape Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: south of buffalo, New York Posts: 156 View My Garage	Gee, a boyfriend that can change my oil and a car lift

11-19-2012, 02:45 AM	#21
cactuseater Drives: . Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: USA Posts: 856	If you own a 5th Gen Convertible, probably just a can of gasoline and a lighter.

11-20-2012, 05:16 PM	#23
naSSty1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Georgia Posts: 278	A Mig/Tig Welder and a Plasma cutter.

11-22-2012, 12:03 PM	#27
C586 Account Suspended Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NY Posts: 1,117	Be award that WD40 is a water displacer/lubricant. Not a penetrant. Spraying rusty bolts with WD40 is a waste of time and money.