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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: OilyRascal on April 02, 2012, 08:49:52 PM

Title: Tire Spreader
Post by: OilyRascal on April 02, 2012, 08:49:52 PM

I've had curiosity about this thing since JohnK called it out as being an early tire spreader.  In reading tonight it appears he is correct and it is possibly a Weaver brand.  I haven't studied the spreader for markings only going by memory, picture, and research online.  It looks like a nice candidate for restoration.

I found a similar model at the The International Towing and Recovery Hall of Fame Museum in Chattanooga TN  http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2005/12/31/200235.2-lg.jpg

Title: Re: Tire Spreader
Post by: john k on April 02, 2012, 09:05:44 PM

Just put that old 15 inch skin laying there behind it, on the rollers, and crank it open with the arms, should work pretty good.   It is what I get for hanging around so many greasy old gas stations 40 years ago, that already had 30 years of accumulation in them.    Darn, where did all those gas stations go?   I still feel they were the best training ground for aspiring mechanics. 

Title: Re: Tire Spreader
Post by: 1930 on April 03, 2012, 05:47:17 AM

Still a little new for my peak interests but great looking tool and well built as well from what I can see

Title: Re: Tire Spreader
Post by: amertrac on April 03, 2012, 06:07:42 AM

I remember old gas stations
my own gas  4 gallons for 1.00
flats fixed 1.00
wash windshield free
check tire pressure free
check oil  free
check water  free
oil change 5 qts oil and filter 7 .00
NOW
 gas 5.00 per gallon you pump it
tire flat   new tire 200.00
lube oil filter  50.00
check oil na
check water  na
check tire pressure   na