Christmas ideas anyone?

[austinsailor]

This is really on topic, because I need ideas of what to ask my wife for for Christmas to work on these old mopars.

 

If I don't give her ideas I'll probably get a new couch or who knows what. Now, I have nothing against new couches, but it won't go well in my shop or work as a front seat in an old mopar. I've gotten some pretty nice things in the past that I had no desire to own. But - giving the proper hints has resulted in the winch you might have seen used to load the 49 Plymouth I just bought, and a nice little plasma cutter.

 

I've dropped a hint about a bead roller, after all, I have some floorboards to build. But maybe I'm not thinking of something more useful.  I have a TIG and a nice press, but am probably not thinking of other things. The bead roller may bust the budget, so maybe something a little less pricey?

 

Ideas, anyone?

[Oldguy48]

One of those small refrigerators made a nice addition to our garage. Not terribly expensive, but

great for keeping your favorite beverage cold! And I just made a purchase that would make a nice stocking stuffer...a pair of leather shoe protectors for when you're welding. (After burning holes in 2 sneakers). Good luck. Maybe Santa will have some better ideas.

Wayne

[DCurrent]

That's a hard one. I have had the most difficult time in getting my wife to buy what I'd like without actually buying it. When she does buy something I somewhat wanted it always turns out to be the wrong one. The best advice I can give you is to simply go to the hardware store or stores and make out a list. Prioritize it but make it especially long so that she will have the chance to pick and choose. That way you will have no idea what her choice or choices were. Don't forget to write the prices and the sku # down for the correct gift. Worth a shot! 

[austinsailor]

One of those small refrigerators made a nice addition to our garage. Not terribly expensive, butgreat for keeping your favorite beverage cold! And I just made a purchase that would make a nice stocking stuffer...a pair of leather shoe protectors for when you're welding. (After burning holes in 2 sneakers). Good luck. Maybe Santa will have some better ideas.Wayne

Got a small frig last year with cc points I was about to lose. But it's a good idea.

[chopt50wgn]

My kids and wife when in doubt usually get me a gift certificate to Jegs or Summit or Speedway. There are always things you can find that you want there. 

[DutchEdwin]

If you're making a list, perhaps put some music on it too. Here's an idea...

The Trashmen - Surfin' Bird

http://vimeo.com/36415208

[Ricky Luke]

An engine stand or a gearbox jack. You dont realise how useful they are until you have them.

 

Rick

[ssnowden]

You can't go wrong with this package.  

 

 

[Tom Skinner]

Dang!

That's the best Tool Kit I ever saw. L.O.L.

[Dennis_MN]

The kit comes with these simple instructions;

If it doesn't move but should, use WD-40

If it moves but shouldn't, use duct tape