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09-07-2012 10:01 AM #1
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Chevrolet Whatsit
Ok guys, here’s one. I brought this back from my trip to Illinois. Other than it being a clamp of some kind and having the Chevrolet logo cast into it I have no idea what it would have been used for. I suspect it may have come from a 37 Chevrolet (but then again maybe not).
Anyone know what it is/was used for?
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09-07-2012 10:19 AM #2
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what are the measurements?? is it maybe a service tool for a spring?
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09-07-2012 11:09 AM #3
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That's what I think it was / is - a tool for removing suspension springs.
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09-07-2012 12:01 PM #4
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Can't tell the size of it, shoot another photo with a quarter or dollar bill beside it. I'm thinkin' if it's small enough, it could be an adjustment device for the emergency brake cable.PLANET EARTH, INSANE ASYLUM FOR THE UNIVERSE.
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09-07-2012 06:37 PM #5
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Sorry about not giving the scale of it. I thought about the brake thing, but just don't know.
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09-07-2012 07:16 PM #6
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you might of used a dollar for comparison back when it was new, but you probably need a c-note now!!!!!!!!!!
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09-07-2012 07:45 PM #7
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some kind of spring compressor is stuck in my mind - - - - interesting find, Mike.
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09-07-2012 10:53 PM #8
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Yep, my opinion too; coil spring compressor...
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09-08-2012 06:59 AM #9
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With the logo on it I'm leaning more to it being a tool or accessory rather than a part. A spring compressor was my first thought too, but for what springs?
There is a cruise tonight (if it’s not rained out) and there is a guy who usually shows up I’m going to ask about it.
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09-08-2012 08:42 AM #10
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I'm thinking suspension springs and you probably needed 2 of them to do the job - - - - I googled "antique coil spring compressor images" and the basic design sure is consistent in the various types. Sure hope the weather allows the cruise and the "expert" has the answer for you..
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09-08-2012 09:14 AM #11
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Seems small for any type of suspension coil? Then again, '37 was the first year for a coil spring front suspension, right?Roger
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Could it be a tool for straighting a bent wheel? This being one of a set?????Charlie
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09-08-2012 10:31 AM #13
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I thought the same thing, Roger, but I don't think you have to grasp "all" of the coils do you??? I surely don't know. Originally Posted by rspears
Good idea from Charlie, too ! Wouldn't you need one to compress and one to spread?.
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Good idea from Charlie, too ! Wouldn't you need one to compress and one to spread?[/QUOTE]
Thats why I said 1 of a setCharlie
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09-08-2012 12:09 PM #15
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Oops sorry, hada brain toot !
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