New (to me that is) toy

[Vicegrip]

Just had to share this get with other like minded Tool Nuts. One of my dealerships decided to replace a used and in need of minor attention but still serviceable tire changer. I was in the right place and at the right time and snapped it up. Used my 2 post lift to get it out of the pickup. The wheels are temporary until I get it cleaned and tuned up and a fresh coat of paint on it. I think it is going to be handy for flipping track tires on the rims after a track weekend. Now all need is a balancer...

 

[Uncle Buck]

Some guys do get the good breaks!

 

[MikeN]

I do love my mounter and balancer

 

[enginerd]

Any more pictures of the garage?

 

[JMURiz]

Looking good Kurt, I'll have to call you when I need tires changed, haha.

 

[cyclopsblown34]

You got the Aaron's Lucky Dog. I am happy as heck for you. Looks like you already have somebody knows how to use it too.

 

[Vicegrip]

Nathan, mums the word. Thanks for the tip on the other board. Was late and I was in a hurry and did not look in the backround. last thing I need is to be up to my armpits in the Usual Suspects.

Enginerd, There are some in the "introduce yourself here" thread.

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=9143

 

[JMURiz]

Whoops, didn't mean to let the cat out of the bag, I was just going back to remove my quote but you 'fixed' the picture. Good move, haha.

 

[78fj40]

Now you've got the rest of us wondering what we missed.......

 

[Vicegrip]

The tire machine itself. On a local Porsche/ track rat board I posted a picture of a water cooler I was selling and the tire machine was prominently in the background. I got a bunch of "friends" that seem to call and stop by when they have something that needs welding or wrenching. 99.99% of the time I don't mind a bit and 75% of them are good friends too but most are race track rats like me and as such much of life revolves around tires and getting more life out of them. I had visions of flipping tires on rims the night before every track weekend.

 

[78fj40]

Oh yeah I know what you mean. When I installed my lift I had a hard time making my wife understand that you don't mention that I have a lift in passing to her friends, all I need is 20 or so guys asking to borrow my lift to do an oil change or rotate their tires....

The less people know the better....

Enjoy!