6GC Tools, What to buy? Options

[WALKER]

Hey guys,

Just wanted to get some advice on what tools should be on the must have if you plan on doing all your own work on your celica? I haven't really read through all that much of the BGB, just skimmed parts. I have never really undertaken all that much of my own work on my own vehicles, but would like to start doing all my own work so I don't keep paying the big bucks for simply jobs.

So basically, what are the list of tools that should be purchased. Below is what I was thinking of purchasing, but please let me know your thoughts and opinions. I don't really need to know about brands, since everyone has their own opinion and I have read quite a few of yours about Craftsman, Snapon, Stanley, Mac, etc., I will form my own opinion from my own research (plus I have my own opinions already!)

3/8" torque wrench (~25-250 in.lb. torque)
1/2" torque wrench (~30-250 ft.lb. torque)
3/8" and 1/2" Metric Hex Bit Socket Set (#10,12,14,17,19) <-- I believe most of the bolt on our car are metric. Any others?
3/8" and 1/2" ratchet + breaker bar
Spark Plug socket
Extensions

Please add to the list what other tools you would recommend or delete from my list.

[Silver94CelicaOw...]

An electric impact gun with a heap of available torque is a nice thing from time to time. Good investment for the price and it makes life so much easier.
As far as tools, either Craftsman (lifetime warranty and replacement) or Snap-on. Both are great brands.

Heres some biggies-

Mechanics gloves
Eye protection (rust in your eye feels bad.)
Solid floor jack/jack stands
Several cheater bars to get nice torque (I have a sewer lid puller and a galvanized pipe thats about 6 feet long .)
Sturdy breaker bars and adapters
Soldering iron
Zip ties, Duct tape
Needle-Nose


The list goes on....however safety is key, and the better equiped for the job you are the easier it will be on yourself physically and mentally.