Odd Ball Mechanics Creeper

[Tony G]

One of my flea market finds today was creeper made entire of stamped steel. It looks kind of old but maybe not ancient. Picture a red platform that looks like a big cookie sheet with rolled edges. No stamps or manufacturer info on it.
The body has extra holes to locate the heavy duty casters closer or further out forward or back. Comes with the usual covered foam head rest which is stationary. I'd love to know who and when it was made.

 

[fl18guy]

where was the market you found It at. was it in Mass. Also a pic would help for the Visually challenged people out here.

 

[Tony G]

Here are some pics of the creeper. I cant find anything on a search. Brookins the oil dispensing can maker made some but this isn't one of theirs. I got it in Rowley, MA.

 

[woody 73]

Wish I could help you out, one story I did some time back on a brookins product but not on your creeper.

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=269784

 

[toddmp]

Almost looks like a re-purposed locker door.

 

[Larryjones]

Almost looks like a re-purposed locker door.

Has that re-purposed look to me too. I have no idea what from but those wheels would be a pain trying to maneuver while laying on your back.

 

[tym]

Almost looks like a re-purposed locker door.

Or a lid to something?

 

[454ragtop]

I suspect those aren't the OEM casters, probably 1 or more failed, and the owner redrilled it for whatever casters he had or could easily find.

 

[txlch]

I agree with 454, it explains the extra holes. Have you measured the distance between the other holes? From the pictures it doesn't look like the casters on it would fit in the other holes.

 

[txlch]

This looks kind of close, maybe a start

http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/vintage-metal-mechanics-creeper-163852977

 

[slip knot]

I would think that age of creeper would have the crazy casters on it. the regular casters are a recent adaptation in creepers.

 

[Wanna Ride]

Triumph!

 

[Tony G]

You know I also looked at that one in the pic from tlxch on the day I bought it. Close but no cigar. I hear what the other posters are saying about it.They could be right. Looking at the dimples in the area of the wheels indicates a step to strengthen it for wheels. The casters are mfd. by Bassick Co. who was a major supplier of industrial casters.
Hey for the $10.00 I'll hang it on the garage wall.