Earlier Pliers:
Years: 1950-53
Length: 180-190mm (179.4, 181mm measured)
Color: painted blue
Cutting surface: raised cutting surfaces
Shape of handles: "flow" in an S shape
Handles: no cross-hatching
Marking: "AMAZONA" stamped on pivot
Hole opening: 11.5mm in diameter
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Photo Ref: Ned. G. pliers original to his 1953 kit)
Ref: vin# 51287 1953 Coupe (from Jim P's article on Jesse R.'s late pre-A grey vinyl bag kit)
Years: Late Pre-A 1954 until late '58
Length: 165mm
Color: painted black
Cutting surface: raised cutting surfaces
Shape of handles: "flow" in an S shape
Hole opening: 13mm in diameter
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Notes on Handles
-may or may not have cross-hatching on them. - Ref: E.C's website
-no cross-hatch (grid) marks on handles until "Early A" - Ref: Jim Perrin
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Note on Pivot: the pivot may or may not have the manufacturer's marking. - Ref: E.C's website
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**PLEASE SEE THE NOTE ->
**NOTE: this section undergoing changes for accuracy
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there seem to be a lot of discrepancies between the information on authenticated kits and the "known" information on the acceptable pliers for these kits. Given that very few early kits have been authenticated, I will site vin#'s as references when available, otherwise, I will just site the year of the vehicle.
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Current data points to the larger 180mm "AMAZONA" Pliers being available through LATE Pre-A kits. Therefore, the previous "known" information that 165mm pliers were included in All Pre-A kits is incorrect.
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5/2023