Barry Wolk Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 Anyone inherit one of these from Gramp's tool box? It's to adjust 1920-30s Steeldraulic brakes.This wrench was made by a number of manufacturers:Herbrand 272 "Steeldraulic" PliersDuro-Chrome 2120 PliersUtica 516 PliersVacuum Grip No. 14 PliersBlackhawk 2581 PliersBonney 2581 PliersGot one you wouldn't mind parting with? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 Barry...leave it to you to not only find a rare car, but to need a rare tool for that rare car! I'll check my old tool collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huptoy Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 I have one, will take photo on Monday and post. Price is $15.00 plus shipping from zip code 45459. If you want it, I will go to the post office for the shipping cost.Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Wolk Posted November 29, 2010 Author Share Posted November 29, 2010 I'll take it. Thanks.PM me the details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest De Soto Frank Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 If I saw one of those pliers ( and I haven't run across one in my 40 years of scrounging / swap-meets / flea-marts ), I certainly would not have guessed it was for adjusting brakes.... :confused:It looks like what might happen if Salvador Dali had been a tool-maker ! Glad you found one, Barry ! :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dean_H. Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 Evidently, not all Steeldraulic brakes are the same. To adjust the Steeldraulic brakes on my '29 Hupp, only takes a 9/16 socket wrench.One bolt slides a wedge and the second locks it in place. Access is through a small window in the brake drum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gary Hearn Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 If you want it, I will go to the post office for the shipping cost. No need to go to the Post Office. As long as you have the Zip Codes on each end as well as the size and weight of the box, you can calculate it on line.Postage Price CalculatorIn this case I would just ship it using one of the flat rate boxes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Wolk Posted November 29, 2010 Author Share Posted November 29, 2010 That works for me.My adjusters look like this. You can see how the pliers would be helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dean_H. Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 Yep, that's a difficult one to adjust without the right tool. It looks like the teeth are a little to fine to use a screwdriver. Oh well, at least people have saved some of the old pliers. After you get them all adjusted, hang onto the steering wheel, you'll be stopping on a dime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Wolk Posted November 29, 2010 Author Share Posted November 29, 2010 Stops on a screeching dime, now. That's what I want to get rid of. The brakes lock up while going in reverse with no provocation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dean_H. Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 Screeching is fun. :-) Maybe you can get it to stop on the dime and spit out a few cents in change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huptoy Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 Barry Wolk, did you get my PM or email?Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Wolk Posted December 4, 2010 Author Share Posted December 4, 2010 (edited) Strange. I've sent you two through the site. Edited December 4, 2010 by Barry Wolk (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 That's a Priority Mail FLAT RATE box item. $4.95 will get it anywere in the USA. I'd spring for the $0.70 delivery confirmation just to know it won't get lost. Wrap and pack it with newspaper so it won't slide around inside the box. Merry Christmas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Wolk Posted December 4, 2010 Author Share Posted December 4, 2010 Posted my e-mail address, and no response. Seems like the Twilight Zone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Henderson Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 Here's the all-purpose Andy Warhol version. Ok, not really. Complete with screwdriver and tack puller ends, and a wire cutting slot. Appears to also be pliers for small diameter things such as pipe or rod. Pat. 1903. Maybe ok for cracking small nuts too. Any more ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cdeerheads Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 I have a pair and will sell them for 12.00 plus shipping. email me chris@fishformen.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Wolk Posted December 24, 2010 Author Share Posted December 24, 2010 (edited) Found a pair, thanks!I realize that I have large hands, but I was expecting a larger tool. Edited December 24, 2010 by Barry Wolk (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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