Oldsfan Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 Posting for Oldsladyliz... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest oldslady liz Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 Thank you very much Paul...maybe i will end the mystery of what i call this tool and exactly what it is used for.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlLaFong Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 It is a rim jack. I had an identical one in the tool box on my Model "T" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest oldslady liz Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 thanks very much,..could you explain how it works and what you do with it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Braverman Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 It's a rim spreader. It's mostly used for expanding your profanity vocabulary while trying to mount tires onto split rims as were common in the 20s and early 30s. I have three hanging on the wall of my garage. Two are broken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Huston Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 This tool is used for changing the tires on cars with artillery wood wheels. To use this tool you remove the rim with the tire from the artillery wheel and then you use the tool to pull the rim ends in until they over lap themselves. This will make the diameter of the rim smaller then the tire allowing you to pull out the tub and remove the tire. I used this tool to change the tires on my 1929 Studebaker. It was hard work to change the tires on those artillery wheel rims. However, this tool made the job much easier then trying to do the job without it. I no longer have this rim tool, got rid of it when I replaced my 29 Studebaker with artillery wheels for a 29 Studebaker with wire wheels. It is easier to change the tires on a car with wire wheels. Possibly more dangerous, but easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest oldslady liz Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 Thank you both for great information ...you have answered all my questions and i can sleep like a baby tonight... been trying to find this out all day.... can this be used on all makes and models that have wooden spoke wheels..? thanks so much again.... liz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest oldslady liz Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 Haha i can amagine..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Huston Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: oldslady liz</div><div class="ubbcode-body">can this be used on all makes and models that have wooden spoke wheels..?</div></div>Yes, it can be used on any artillery wood wheel rim that does not exceed the maximum diameter reach of the rim tool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest oldslady liz Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 not only did you supply the answers...but you sure know how to explain it all..thanks very very much.. and thanks Paul for posting for me.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom M Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 Wonder if anyone has a link or some pictures of this tool in use. Be nice to see how you all go about removing the tires from the rims. Someday I will need to do it so a I can restore my rims. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hddennis Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 Liz, the one thing everyone forgot to mention is this tool only works on split rims. If the car has one piece rims as on a Model t Ford, the tool is of no use.Howard Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Braverman Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: hddennis</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Liz, the one thing everyone forgot to mention is this tool only works on split rims. If the car has one piece rims as on a Model t Ford, the tool is of no use.Howard Dennis </div></div>My 1926 Model T that I had as a teenager had split rims. That's when I first learned how to really curse. I think that all split rims fall within the 19-21" range, so this tool should work with all of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlLaFong Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 Model "T"s have split rims Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest oldslady liz Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 Thank you all for ending the mystery about this device... now i know its name and what it is used for.... it always sat around starring at me.. but no clue what i needed it for.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Rohn Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 58Mustang</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Model "T"s have split rims </div></div><span style="font-weight: bold">SOME</span> Model T's have split rims, the earlier ones did not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryJ Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 This is a rim spreader..................NOT A RIM CONTRACTOR>>>>>>>>>>>>NOTE BROKEN UNITS. I have some pictures for your review. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryJ Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 More Pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrysler66 Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Hi. I have a 1930 Chrysler 66 with wood wheels and split rims. Sounds like I need this tool to replace my tires. Does anyone know where I can find one? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Layden B Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Chrysler66I have sent you a private message. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest coach Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 I have a pair of fender skirts. 46 inches long and 9 1/2 inches at the ends and 7 inches in the middle.Anyone have a guess as to the car and year? I believe a 50's to 60's era car.lyn@levens.com CLICK TO SEE 2 PHOTOS http://picasaweb.google.com/6levens/SANDIEGOMISSIONBEACHFAMILYVACATION2008/photo#5241203752519503026 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ed_Joyce Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 I just used this same tool 2 weeks ago to repalce an old inner tube with a new one in our Graham Bros. Our tool came with the truck when we bought the project. Have used it a number of times. A must have to change tires and tubes on these type of rims. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldsfan Posted September 2, 2008 Author Share Posted September 2, 2008 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: coach</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have a pair of fender skirts. </div></div>This really ought to be in it's own post, but...'50 to '53 Cadillac Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlLaFong Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Originally Posted By: 58MustangModel "T"s have split rims SOME Model T's have split rims, the earlier ones did not_________________________34 Ford Deluxe Tudorall original, paint, etc70 Camaro Z28all stock, M-22Scottsdale, AZ All Model "T"s that have rims, have split rims. The early cars have wood felloes and do not have rims Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest coach Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 I FINALLY FIGURED OUT HOW TO SEND AND REPLY HERE. YES, YOU MAY HAVE HIT THE FENDER SKIRTS CAR AND YEAR- YOUR PHOTO OF 50-53 CAD SURE LOOKS LIKE THE ONES I HAVE. BE GLAD TO SEND THEM TO ANYONE FOR A FEW BUCKS AND THE SHIPPING CHARGES.HAVE HAD THEM IN MY GARAGE FOR 30 YEARS.lyn#levens.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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