ID those tools challenge...

[MattVette89]

Usually I'm pretty good but these have me stumped. Bought a box of tools and these were miscellaneous tools I couldn't identify. Previous owner was a mechanic, body guy, and classic Camaro owner for background.

1) Top left item - bolt says TOP CO but nothing else. Separates and maybe acts like a clamp to press or form? Made of steel.

2) Top right. No markings. Plastic handle. Nut is removable.

3) Bottom rod. No markings. Knurled grip, the head is fixed but has a shaft inside that rotates (shaft is hollow but accepts hex key).

Any help is appreciated.

 

[Ole Slewfoot]

looks like #1 cold be a dimple die for sheet metal.

is the bottom one the same on both ends of the rod?

 

[3baygarage]

3. Is probably a Lisle Ford headlight adjusting ratchet.

 

[J.A.F.E.]

The red plastic handle is half of a radiator fin straightening tool. I believe HF sold them.

I agree with #1 being a dimple die.

 

[3baygarage]

looks like #1 cold be a dimple die for sheet metal.

is the bottom one the same on both ends of the rod?

Probably a lock cylinder hole reforming tool.

The red plastic handle is half of a radiator fin straightening tool. I believe HF sold them.

I agree with #1 being a dimple die.

fin tool. Snappy sells one as well.

 

[MattVette89]

Thanks guys. Spot on as usual!

 

[seber]

Second looks like a chassis punch.

 

[skipbrooks1]

The red plastic handle is half of a radiator fin straightening tool. I believe HF sold them.

I agree with #1 being a dimple die.

It’s a fin comb. Used to straighten fins on condenser and evaporated coils. The numbers indicate the number of fins per inch of each extension to be used on coils with the same number per inch.


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[skipbrooks1]

Usually I'm pretty good but these have me stumped. Bought a box of tools and these were miscellaneous tools I couldn't identify. Previous owner was a mechanic, body guy, and classic Camaro owner for background.



1) Top left item - bolt says TOP CO but nothing else. Separates and maybe acts like a clamp to press or form? Made of steel.



2) Top right. No markings. Plastic handle. Nut is removable.



3) Bottom rod. No markings. Knurled grip, the head is fixed but has a shaft inside that rotates (shaft is hollow but accepts hex key).



Any help is appreciated.

1 is a chassis hole cutter for cutting holes in metal for wire routing, etc.
2 looks like a crude socket wrench with knurling on one end for better grip.
3 is the handle and securing nut, washer for the fin comb.


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[22george]

last one looks like a gearless ratchet-one side for on and flip over for off.

 

[Modern Garage]

I recognised that headlamp adjuster ( long tool with ratcheting head) instantly since I just used mine last week.
Took longer to find it in the bottom of the drawer than it did to make the adjustment.
Joe

 

[Fedwrench]

I recognised that headlamp adjuster ( long tool with ratcheting head) instantly since I just used mine last week.
Took longer to find it in the bottom of the drawer than it did to make the adjustment.
Joe

As others have said, the headlight tool should have a 4 mm hex and was meant for ford crown Vic's and grand marquis.

 

[fasteddie]

The #3 pic looks like a chassis punch but it doesn't have the leading pointed cutting teeth. I think it's flaring tool to roll the edge of a punched hole.
https://www.mittlerbros.com/aircraft-punch-flare-sets.html