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Offline lptools

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What is it?????
« on: October 05, 2019, 01:11:24 PM »
Hello, Does anyone know what this is??  In first photo 12" tall, last photo fully extended 18-3/4", with notches for three intermediate heights. Thanks, Lou
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Re: What is it?????
« Reply #1 on: October 05, 2019, 03:17:11 PM »
Looks like part of an old jack.

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Re: What is it?????
« Reply #2 on: October 05, 2019, 03:42:36 PM »
I agree with coolford.

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Re: What is it?????
« Reply #3 on: October 05, 2019, 03:52:55 PM »
Hello, Guys. We are thinking along the same lines.  I was told it is a Jack Stand for a Model A or a Model T (when cars weren't so heavy) . Or a buggy? I will dig around in some old catalogs for car jacks, I was only looking for jack stands before. Thanks, Lou
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Re: What is it?????
« Reply #4 on: October 05, 2019, 07:07:43 PM »
I agree. it's a jack stand.
But I would want to reinforce it with two tree stumps, just to make sure.
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Re: What is it?????
« Reply #5 on: October 05, 2019, 07:35:37 PM »
years back alot of people didn't drive thier cars in the winter.  it was believed that the tires would last longer on model t's with it on jack stands.

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Re: What is it?????
« Reply #6 on: October 06, 2019, 01:45:09 PM »
sometimes called "Tire Saver"  often sold in sets of 4

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Re: What is it?????
« Reply #7 on: October 06, 2019, 02:30:52 PM »
Hello, Guys. Thanks for all of the replies!!! You have also restored my faith in a certain lea market vendor. Now I have to find the guy that only has 3  :cheesy:
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