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pre 1983 STD products

Old Dec 24, 2014 | 08:02 AM
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I was wondering if anyone had any info on STD cases and heads from 1982 or earlier.
 
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Old Dec 24, 2014 | 05:31 PM
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STD cases had a VERY bad problem with the inserts coming loose (repaired too many to count over the years),but their heads are the best around,shovel or evo,hands down
 
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Old Dec 29, 2014 | 06:30 AM
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Originally Posted by prodrag1320
STD cases had a VERY bad problem with the inserts coming loose (repaired too many to count over the years),but their heads are the best around,shovel or evo,hands down
I was a victim in '84 on a set of generator shovel/pan cases.Sent them back to get "updated" bearing insert installed - on my dime.
 
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