Dandy Dave Posted April 11, 2020 Share Posted April 11, 2020 8 hours ago, Isaiah said: The magnet charger will work on a lot of tractor and the old hit and miss engines. magneto That one is a nice one.. Yup. I've charged my share of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted April 11, 2020 Share Posted April 11, 2020 6 hours ago, mike6024 said: The Vice Grips with the "Easy Release" are a newer model, not an "antique." Real Vice Grips don't have that. Real Vice grips. LOL. I have a patent on a clamping device that they had some interest in. I was given a privet tour of the factory in Dewitt, Nebraska. this was around 1990. There is was a wall case in the hall across from the company President's office. He was a grandson of the original owner and inventor. The first pair was in that wall cabinet and it had a bolt in the handle to tighten it. Yes, some pairs from the 1920's and 1930's did not have the release lever. It was added later. Real Vise Grips were made by the Petersen family. Last I knew, Erwin Tools owns the company now. The pair I have is from the 50's or 60's. Dandy Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Dandy Dave Posted April 11, 2020 Share Posted April 11, 2020 10 hours ago, mike6024 said: Yes. That is like a second or third generation pair. There was around 25 or 30 pairs in that case and all were a little different with changes though the years. Dandy Dave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAH Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 Just Dave, Is this what you are looking for? I had one some years ago but just went out to garage and cannot find it. It has been loaned to many of the local car members over the years and somehow It has not returned. I found it at a local swap meet not long after seeing this pic in the '34 Truck repair manual. I saw that weird thing and asked the seller what the heck is that thing? He said 'don't know. I asked how much? I believe he said $15.00 and I said sold. This is one of those tools one acquires over time and use once or twice then loose it . Good Luck finding one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buick35 Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 I dont think it's the age of your tool that matters,it's how well you take care of it.My old tool dosent get much use anymore. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c49er Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, RAH said: Just Dave, Is this what you are looking for? I had one some years ago but just went out to garage and cannot find it. It has been loaned to many of the local car members over the years and somehow It has not returned. I found it at a local swap meet not long after seeing this pic in the '34 Truck repair manual. I saw that weird thing and asked the seller what the heck is that thing? He said 'don't know. I asked how much? I believe he said $15.00 and I said sold. This is one of those tools one acquires over time and use once or twice then loose it . Good Luck finding one. That a Miller 232 steering wheel puller that also came with a thick protective leather backup collar. I use mine occasionally. I have a friend of has one too. Took four years to find one for him though. It is a rare tool for sure. I have a lot of 30s' 40's Miller MoPar service tools...use them doing mechanic work. Edited April 13, 2020 by c49er (see edit history) 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
28 Chrysler Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 Here is a socket set I picked up well over 35 years ago and it was old then. The logo inside has a small bit of gift wrap stuck to it 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Devoe Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 On 4/7/2020 at 11:31 PM, Terry Bond said: Here are a couple of tool assortments out in my "museum." First one is a cabinet full of early tools, many for Model T Fords. I bought this cabinet complete as you see it. Good story, catch me at Hershey for the details. Next, is an old tool chest full of stuff. It was owned by a mechanic who worked at a Norfolk Studebaker dealership beginning in 1916. I have several souvenirs form that old dealership, but this tool chest is filled with neat stuff that I've found very handy over the years. Last item is one of several little old socket sets I've got but this one has a great label inside the lid. I have a good friend in NJ who has collected odd wrenches for years and It's simply amazing what hangs on the walls in his basement. Terry This could have come from the 1919 Western Auto Ford catalog. Neat. $4.40 seems pretty pricey for 1919. Must be a good quality set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 2 hours ago, 28 Chrysler said: Here is a socket set I picked up well over 35 years ago and it was old then. The logo inside has a small bit of gift wrap stuck to it I have that set in a 1/4 drive that I use every day. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank DuVal Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 (edited) On 4/9/2020 at 4:12 PM, Bill Boudway said: Hi, Yes, I know it's a bit brace. Extra credit if you can tell what trade might find it useful A Corner Brace. I also own one of these. Electricians! Hard to operate a brace and bit inside a stud bay! Plumbers just use an ax.... Ha! 😄 Never seen a bit for a brace thatr would cut 4" holes.... Edited April 13, 2020 by Frank DuVal (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Boudway Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 4" hole?? That's when the torch comes out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classiccarszone Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 Syringe with liquid cement to fix wrinkled, original (tan colored) visors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.H.Boland Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 This socket set was owned by an old mechanic who once worked for a Ford garage in Alaska. Made by the Bethlehem Spark Plug Company. I've posted this before,but can't remember which forum. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olsarge Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 This is probably not terribly old but I find it a little different. It's a socket set with allen wrench handles instead of a ratchet. Maybe someone can shed some light on it. It was given to me by a club member who can no longer work on cars. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 ^I have an Allen wrench set like that without the rack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejboyd5 Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 Some of my favorites and used on occasion when more modern just doesn't work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Schramm Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 On 4/6/2020 at 9:57 PM, James Wright said: Don't ask me to identify this, other than it's an old jack, or ask where it came from. My favorite daughter found it somewhere and knew I'd like it. If anyone can shed any light on it, go for it. IMO, this is an old wagon jack. Pre horseless carriage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Schramm Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 On 4/13/2020 at 11:29 AM, 28 Chrysler said: Here is a socket set I picked up well over 35 years ago and it was old then. The logo inside has a small bit of gift wrap stuck to it I have some sets of those. 1/4", 3/8", and 1/2" that I bought new in the 60's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Schramm Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 (edited) On 4/6/2020 at 8:04 PM, zeke01 said: And this I have an assortment of rethreaders that look like this. They are very handy. This is a picture of fixing a stud on my '08 Buick F. Most of them I bought at flea markets for less than $10 as most persons did not know what they were. The carpet is in my garage. I have wall to wall carpet. It is great in the winter. Edited April 16, 2020 by Larry Schramm (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Schramm Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 (edited) Here is a picture of my favorite tool for changing split rim tires on old vehicles. Better than the three legged tool with a crank in the center. The bead breaker works well on stuck tires. Edited April 16, 2020 by Larry Schramm (see edit history) 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 (edited) A buddy of mine has a couple of those old tire machines....we took a 1914 CarterCar to him to mount some NON-SKID tires.... Edited April 16, 2020 by keiser31 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Schramm Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 33 minutes ago, keiser31 said: A buddy of mine has a couple of those old tire machines....we took a 1914 CarterCar to him to mount some NON-SKID tires.... Those look just like the tires that I changed this week on my '15 truck. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 That's the only tire machine that works on my 1915 Buick also. Sure makes those Baker rims go easy. Dandy Dave! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 Another tool I found in the archives yesterday. It was in my Morris taper key attachments for Morris tapered drills and such. When I cleaned it up it was not a tapered key to release a Diamond drill. It is a tire Iron. Diamond Rubber Company. Akron, Ohio. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Bond Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 (edited) Speaking of favorite tools, that Diamond tire iron just reminded me of my personal favorites-the H.D. Smith Perfect Handle tire irons. I've got two different sizes, and together they make it easy to mount the clincher tires on my 1914 T. The wooden handle is perfect! I've managed to find a second set to keep in the Model T on tours, but that's like carrying an umbrella - if you have them, you'll never likely need them. Terry Edited April 16, 2020 by Terry Bond (see edit history) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryan95 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 There's nothing like the old perfect handle tools. It's a shame that they went out of style. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3macboys Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 This tool was left in our shop when we bought it (Old Chrysler dealership). I don't know anything about it but maybe someone here will. If nothing else it looks neat sitting on the shelf. Don 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NailheadBob Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 3macboys, That is an early tach-dwell meter, maybe from very early 1960's, on the early models you had to zero the gauge (pointer adjustment) to calibrate it before each use, but it was state of the art meter in its day. Very cool to see in 2020 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloo Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 (edited) I have some similar tools by that manufacturer. The dwellmeter and tachometer are two separate instruments, but look almost exactly the same. Mine are much older than the 1960s judging by the components used, and I suspect this one is too, maybe just slightly newer because the two instruments are combined. Edited April 20, 2020 by Bloo (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryan95 Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 I had to use this screwdriver the other day and was reminded of this post. It is a "General no 808" 90 degree screwdriver. It is very useful since all four tips are on a different angle, which is handy in areas where you only have room to turn a screw an eighth of a turn at a time. Normal 90 degree screwdrivers need room for a full half turn before the tip will engage the screw again. I should buy a backup in case it ever walks off. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
36 D2 Coupe Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 On 4/16/2020 at 2:20 PM, ryan95 said: There's nothing like the old perfect handle tools. It's a shame that they went out of style. I agree. I have a set of Perfect Handle screwdrivers and they not only look great but feel well balanced too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryan95 Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 47 minutes ago, 36 D2 Coupe said: I agree. I have a set of Perfect Handle screwdrivers and they not only look great but feel well balanced too. Does anybody know why they went out of fashion? Did people from one hundred years ago think plastic handles were so cool that they quit buying the perfect handle ones? I wish they would make a comeback Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryB Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 15 hours ago, Bloo said: I have some similar tools by that manufacturer. The dwellmeter and tachometer are two separate instruments, but look almost exactly the same. Mine are much older than the 1960s judging by the components used, and I suspect this one is too, maybe just slightly newer because the two instruments are combined. Instructions from Snap-on for their cam angle meter. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playswithbrass Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 Old Blue point wrench that goes on tours with me. Small enough to fit in your pocket and at 1/2 and 9/16 does most nuts/bolts that may loosen when driving cheers pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC38dls Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 Some of these belonged to my grandfather, the 3 crescents on the left have the Ford logo on them. The dagger was taken off a SS officer by an uncle that saw a lot of action in WWII. As I’m the only vet in the family my aunt gave it to me when he pasted. All of my sockets and wrenches are from 63 when Sears put them on sale. Complete sets of sockets, crescents screw drivers and usually a hammer of some variety for $99 davs s phito rotated counter clockwise for some reason? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeke01 Posted April 21, 2020 Author Share Posted April 21, 2020 Any ideas on what this is used for? It is labeled Sunnen Products, St. Louis MO. If you push on the lever in the middle, the corresponding jaw opens. It looks automotive, but I don’t know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bimus Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 Quote What did the 19/32 socket ever fit or was used for ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryan95 Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 54 minutes ago, zeke01 said: 55 minutes ago, zeke01 said: Any ideas on what this is used for? It is labeled Sunnen Products, St. Louis MO. If you push on the lever in the middle, the corresponding jaw opens. It looks automotive, but I don’t know. According to Google, it is a valve stem retainer insertion tool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 35 minutes ago, Bimus said: What did the 19/32 socket ever fit or was used for ? Must have been somewhere on a Ford, they were the only company that i ever found with ?/32 nuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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