What is This

[jims09build]

This was found in a ancient oilfield in the hills of Pennsylvania. It is all cast iron except for the brass lock cylinder. It is not made very sturdy so I don't think it is pipe stand. Why does it have a lock? Does any one have any idea what this is or what it may have been used for?

Thanks,

Jim in Pa

 

[crguy]

I think it may be an early double spare wheel/tire lock for cars. Flat tires were a frequent ocurrence in the early days, and many cars carried 2 spare tires.

 

[jims09build]

You Sir are the winner! I just googled your description and bingo that poops up.

All the time we were thing it was oil related.

Thank you, thank you!

Jim

 

[CNGsaves]

Super COOL !!!

Now it's time to restore that puppy with clean-up or electrolysis bath.

Will make an awesome Tire Rack if nothing else !!