DB6 Toolkit Stolen
Discussion
I know you mean well but nowhere do I mention anything about a DB9. I state that I own a DB6 Volante that came with a toolkit that includes tools made in Taiwan. I’ve seen pictures of DB6 toolkits that I believe the enclosed tools are original but here’s the problem. The tools are enclosed within the tool roll and I can’t determine who the MANUFACTURER is. Example: I know the two screwdrivers should have YELLOW handles. But I have no idea who manufactured the screwdrivers. Another example: Tire gauge should be 6-50 lb gauge. But who made the gauge? I could go on and on. Hope this answers your question.
Now that we’re no longer debating the appalling performance of the PistonHeads archivist in keeping on top of curating old threads (I think he’s getting past it, poor chap) and the actual reason behind your post has loomed out of the fog, I’d offer these suggestions:
- Start a thread on PH asking DB6 owners (there are a few) if they have an original toolkit and could they share the makes etc. of the tools with you
- Ask the same question over on AMOC - there seem to be even more Newport Pagnell car owners and experts there than here
- Contact the AMHT. As they have many of the historical factory records, drawings, etc. in their archives they may have some of the original specifications
Simpo Two said:
Astonmania said:
Time has nothing to do with it. The posting is still active so the PDF link should be accessible. If this isn’t the case then delete the listing.
This. Once a week without fail I check all my posts back to when I joined PH and make sure the links are working. Anything less is simply irresponsible!Astonmania said:
I only have my iPhone to work with. I’ve tried to access the AMOC forum you mention but couldn’t. If you could list step by step how to access the above forum, I would really appreciate it, i. e.,
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Thanks, Astonmania
Step 1 Join AMOCStep 1 _
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Thanks, Astonmania
To RichB: Britool, King Dick—maybe. Steadfast—I think not. Also, I’ve taken a lot of heat about deleting this posting for the stolen DB6 toolkit. This was in error. What I really meant is that because the two PDF links are NOT now accessible, these links should be deleted—UNLESS—they can be reactivated. I know this is most certainly possible and can be achieved by the bloke who listed them.
Astonmania said:
To RichB: Britool, King Dick—maybe. Steadfast—I think not. Also, I’ve taken a lot of heat about deleting this posting for the stolen DB6 toolkit. This was in error. What I really meant is that because the two PDF links are NOT now accessible, these links should be deleted—UNLESS—they can be reactivated. I know this is most certainly possible and can be achieved by the bloke who listed them.
You could always send the bloke who posted them a direct message and ask if he still has the documents.Just click on their username and then the 'email me' link.
Astonmania said:
To RichB: Britool, King Dick—maybe. Steadfast—I think not. Also, I’ve taken a lot of heat about deleting this posting for the stolen DB6 toolkit. This was in error. What I really meant is that because the two PDF links are NOT now accessible, these links should be deleted—UNLESS—they can be reactivated. I know this is most certainly possible and can be achieved by the bloke who listed them.
Here's some notes from the tread I referred to:The few open spanners coming with my original roll tool were from Britool and the Aston parts list gives the dimensions. The original spanners were not made by King Dick (they became a supplier post DB). The parts listings for the DB4, DB5 and DB6 tool kits and contents are the same.
These are the Britool spanner codes.
2J8193
2J6268
2J7587
2J5056
2J3743
5J3241
5J2531
As for them not being Steadfast yellow plastic handle screwdrivers, suit yourself, if you know better why ask?
JUst to show how helpful Pistonheads people are, here's the full list of tools from the Aston Martin Parts List, fill your boots. Don't forget the bleed tool and if it's a MkII the window winding key. And with that, "Ah'm, oot", as they say on here!
To Jon39 and RichB
Can’t thank you guys enough for going many miles for all the information provided. You will note that for all the parts listings, the only manufacturer listed is Schrader for the valve core and valve cap sets. It’s a small world after all. I bought these items from The Aston Workshop a number of years ago. Still have the invoice. I purchased the valve core and valve cap tins from a bloke in the UK off eBay. I also purchased from the Workshop the tyre pressure gauge. It’s made by Draper and is the 5-50 lb model. I doubt this is the correct manufacturer but it is what it is. Also, and this plays into what I’ve stated previously, is what manufacturer the Workshop used for the spanners. Turns out they used a combination including King Dick and two other manufacturers that I can’t remember. They did this so that all the sizes were correct as per the document you provided above. This to me made absolutely ZERO sense. Anyway, thanks again for going above and beyond anything I could have expected.
Can’t thank you guys enough for going many miles for all the information provided. You will note that for all the parts listings, the only manufacturer listed is Schrader for the valve core and valve cap sets. It’s a small world after all. I bought these items from The Aston Workshop a number of years ago. Still have the invoice. I purchased the valve core and valve cap tins from a bloke in the UK off eBay. I also purchased from the Workshop the tyre pressure gauge. It’s made by Draper and is the 5-50 lb model. I doubt this is the correct manufacturer but it is what it is. Also, and this plays into what I’ve stated previously, is what manufacturer the Workshop used for the spanners. Turns out they used a combination including King Dick and two other manufacturers that I can’t remember. They did this so that all the sizes were correct as per the document you provided above. This to me made absolutely ZERO sense. Anyway, thanks again for going above and beyond anything I could have expected.
As you (incorrectly 
) spell tyre as 'tire', I presume that you're USA-based?
I'm not sure whether you are after old tools, ie >50-year-old tools by the same manufacturer as originally supplied AM, or simply genuine 'AM' tools. If the latter, Aston Works (not Aston Workshop Parts) will supply a genuine AM DB6 toolkit, part no. 020-040-0001, £850, though whether the actual tools are still made by the same manufacturers that made them in the late 60s , who knows?
) spell tyre as 'tire', I presume that you're USA-based?I'm not sure whether you are after old tools, ie >50-year-old tools by the same manufacturer as originally supplied AM, or simply genuine 'AM' tools. If the latter, Aston Works (not Aston Workshop Parts) will supply a genuine AM DB6 toolkit, part no. 020-040-0001, £850, though whether the actual tools are still made by the same manufacturers that made them in the late 60s , who knows?
Hello TarquinMX5: My comment above spells tire “tyre.” Check it out. However on some other comments I’ve spelled tire “tire.” I’m USA based but back in the day, complements of the US Air Force, was stationed at RAF Chicksands for two years. Chicksands is located near Bedford. Anyway, with respect to putting together the most correct toolkit for my DB6 Volante, it’s been a long days journey into night. Jon39 and RichB above have given me a lot to work with in identifying all the tools that make-up the tool roll. Problem is the original manufacturers aren’t known. Anyway, I’ll keep trying and forging ahead so that I can claim the most correct reproduction tool roll with tools on this planet.
In response to RichB’s comment about the yellow handled screwdrivers when he stated: As for them not being Steadfast yellow plastic handle screwdrivers suit yourself, if you knew better why ask. At the time, a day or two ago, I DIDN’T know but now I DO. The two yellow handled screwdrivers are made by Britool. Engraved into the handles : MADE IN BRITOOL ENGLAND Ask and you shall receive. RichB you’ve helped me out and now I’m responding in kind.
Astonmania said:
... The two yellow handled screwdrivers are made by Britool.
Engraved into the handles: MADE IN BRITOOL ENGLAND ...
Engraved into the handles: MADE IN BRITOOL ENGLAND ...
Yes, the British Tool and Engineering Co. Ltd., incorporated in Wolverhampton in 1915.
Still exists, but I think only as a brand name. Expect we can guess where their brand of tools are made these days.
Their tools were indeed marked in the way you describe, but it was a quirky use of the wording, because there is not a town in England called Britool.
The marking used was;
MADE IN BRITOOL England
Astonmania said:
In response to RichB’s comment about the yellow handled screwdrivers when he stated: As for them not being Steadfast yellow plastic handle screwdrivers suit yourself, if you knew better why ask. At the time, a day or two ago, I DIDN’T know but now I DO. The two yellow handled screwdrivers are made by Britool. Engraved into the handles : MADE IN BRITOOL ENGLAND Ask and you shall receive. RichB you’ve helped me out and now I’m responding in kind.
Fair enough, I made the assumption because the yellow, jelly handle screwdriver in the DB MkIIII tool kit is a Steadfast CS 14-3. That said, I did say the spanners are Britool not King Dick because my very knowledgeable DB6 owning friends have confirmed it. 
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