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What's-It Forum => What's-It Forum => Topic started by: Sudsy on February 19, 2016, 04:12:01 PM

Title: Anyone recognize this monkey wrench ?
Post by: Sudsy on February 19, 2016, 04:12:01 PM
The only markings are 9" AUTO
Looks like something from a kit
Somehow somewhere I came up with a pair of them

Title: Re: Anyone recognize this monkey wrench ?
Post by: Lostmind on February 19, 2016, 04:26:27 PM
Very common , I've had at least 5. Not sure of the maker.
Title: Re: Anyone recognize this monkey wrench ?
Post by: Northwoods on February 19, 2016, 06:17:10 PM
Want some more?  ;--)
Title: Re: Anyone recognize this monkey wrench ?
Post by: Papaw on February 19, 2016, 07:04:52 PM
Yes, they are common as dirt, even when marked Ford. Look for an M somewhere on it and then it might be worth a dollar more.
Title: Re: Anyone recognize this monkey wrench ?
Post by: Sudsy on February 21, 2016, 05:07:47 PM
Funny, I stopped at an antique shop today and found a few more including an "11"
Title: Re: Anyone recognize this monkey wrench ?
Post by: mvwcnews on February 22, 2016, 12:57:57 PM
The curve of the handle end is a clue to the maker -- go through enough auto trade journals of the 1900 - 1920 time frame & you'll maybe find an ad showing one with that curve rather than the more common straight line handle.   None of the "auto" wrenches shown in "Antique & Unusual Wrenches" have a curved handle like that.
Title: Re: Anyone recognize this monkey wrench ?
Post by: Papaw on February 22, 2016, 05:03:05 PM
The ones marked INDIAN have a curve like that.

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Title: Re: Anyone recognize this monkey wrench ?
Post by: bill300d on February 22, 2016, 09:39:06 PM
Vlchek was the maker if I remember. It's been a while.
Title: Re: Anyone recognize this monkey wrench ?
Post by: EVILDR235 on February 23, 2016, 01:23:35 AM
I have a friend that has had a scrap metal business for 62 years. A few years ago he poured a cement slab for his wifes new garage. He had so many of those , he used them as rebar along with axle shafts, leaf springs, bicycle frames, drive shafts and a bunch of rifles that had been destroyed in a fire.

EvilDr235