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Question
08-13-2008, 11:37 AM
Can someone identify what this tool is used for? I inherited it but don't know what it is or what its used for. Any info would be helpful..

Thanks
Dave
wrenchr
08-13-2008, 12:02 PM
A puller of some kind.
Uncle Buck
08-13-2008, 12:07 PM
How about a fence stretcher for installation of rural fences?
scofo
08-13-2008, 12:12 PM
For opening really large clams?
Question
08-13-2008, 01:27 PM
How about a fence stretcher for installation of rural fences?

If it was for barb wire, wasn't that pulled one wire at a time?
Uncle Buck
08-13-2008, 01:30 PM
If it was for barb wire, wasn't that pulled one wire at a time?

I think so, and I lay no claims to being a fence stretching expert, but that was the only thing I could think of. :headscrat
5wndwcpe
08-13-2008, 01:38 PM
For opening really large clams?

Aw shucks !
jimvannoy
08-13-2008, 01:57 PM
Looks like an old split rim tire tool.
billymade
08-13-2008, 02:29 PM
Any markings or part #'s on the tool itself?
TheToolMan
08-13-2008, 03:52 PM
Maybe something to open a large can or drum???
Question
08-13-2008, 03:53 PM
Any markings or part #'s on the tool itself?


Only markings are a B in a circle followed by S 17 on the legs and a B in a circle followed by L25 on the neck.
Moose-LandTran
08-13-2008, 03:55 PM
Giant fuel sender socket? :lol:
Question
08-13-2008, 03:56 PM
Looks like an old split rim tire tool.

That's what I was thinking with the hooks grabbing the rim and the neck to push the old tire off?? maybe sorta kinda... but that was before my time...:headscrat
Question
08-13-2008, 03:58 PM
Maybe something to open a large can or drum???

All my beer cans are much smaller, wish I had one this size:beer:
jimvannoy
08-13-2008, 04:09 PM
Tire tool:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ANTIQUE-CAR-TRUCK-PACIFIC-RIM-TOOL-TIRE-CHANGER-SPLIT_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ63699QQihZ005QQit emZ150280969399QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW
Moose-LandTran
08-13-2008, 04:17 PM
I kinda want it, but it's $65 to ship it to me..
Uncle Buck
08-13-2008, 04:44 PM
Man, glad some one cleared that up for us!
Question
08-13-2008, 04:47 PM
Tire tool:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ANTIQUE-CAR-TRUCK-PACIFIC-RIM-TOOL-TIRE-CHANGER-SPLIT_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ63699QQihZ005QQit emZ150280969399QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

Thanks for the link, yes that looks just like it but that one's much nicer.

Guess I could put it on Ebay also and see what happens.

Thanks
Question
08-13-2008, 04:49 PM
I kinda want it, but it's $65 to ship it to me..

Next time you'r on this side of the pond, stop buy for a cold beer..ops sorry a warm beer and we can discuss...hahah:beer:
Moose-LandTran
08-13-2008, 05:10 PM
Sounds like a plan! :beer:
eschoendorff
08-13-2008, 05:13 PM
Next time you'r on this side of the pond, stop buy for a cold beer..ops sorry a warm beer and we can discuss...hahah:beer:

:lol: yeah... and maybe a cucumber sandwich.... :beer:
Moose-LandTran
08-13-2008, 05:20 PM
Watch it, fruitcake. :eek7:
Question
08-13-2008, 06:34 PM
Ok found another one

http://www.rubylane.com/shops/charmingandcheap/item/7243

$40 gets me two case of beer

This is a vintage automotive mechanic tool that was used to change tires on the old style rims. It has 3 jaws or clamps used to spread or as a retractor. This tool collapses a rim that has a joint across one side with a latch. It pulls it inside itself to make it smaller and then the tire and tube just lift off the rim. It works the opposite to push the rim back into the tire so that you can close the latch.” I was told by others it is a tool used on the old split ring rims. It has no manufacturer’s markings except for parts numbers such as 3, B1, B5 and B7. It measures approx. 17” long closed. It appears to be mostly cast iron.
jimvannoy
08-13-2008, 07:49 PM
It's for split rims. Not split ring. Two different things. Here are a few more:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1920-1929-1930-Chevy-Dodge-Ford-Cadillac-Buick-Rim-Tool_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ10076QQihZ008QQite mZ180271760628QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1920-1929-30-ford-chevy-dodge-buick-cadillac-rim-tool_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ10076QQihZ005QQite mZ150278164769QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ford-model-t-master-rim-tool-tire-repair-rat-rod-1926_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ10076QQihZ005QQite mZ150275239386QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW
Question
08-14-2008, 07:06 AM
It's for split rims. Not split ring. Two different things. Here are a few more:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1920-1929-1930-Chevy-Dodge-Ford-Cadillac-Buick-Rim-Tool_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ10076QQihZ008QQite mZ180271760628QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1920-1929-30-ford-chevy-dodge-buick-cadillac-rim-tool_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ10076QQihZ005QQite mZ150278164769QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ford-model-t-master-rim-tool-tire-repair-rat-rod-1926_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ10076QQihZ005QQite mZ150275239386QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW


Ok this is crazy, one goes for $350 and one for $90, the one I have looks like the $350 one with a straight handle vs the other ones with a more rounded handle and a brand name..

Going to need expert advice on how many cases of beer this is going to fetch...