What is this pliars type tool for?

[Buicktruckguy]

I have this tool and do not have any idea what it is.    Any suggestions?  Thanks for looking.

[bill300d]

Does that flap close flush with the stationary jaw when you squeeze the handles or do they overlap.

[Lostmind]

I have this tool and do not have any idea what it is.    Any suggestions?  Thanks for looking.

Welcome to tool talk. These guys will find your answer , than you can let the guys at AACA know.

[Ken W.]

I'm pretty sure that is a welding clamp. I have a bunch of those.

[turnnut]

   Ken, ?? for sheet metal panels ???

[Buicktruckguy]

Here is the link to the Antique Auto Club America forum site where they are currently stumped.  I appreciate all of your help.  Thanks,

http://forums.aaca.org/topic/298260-unknown-tool/

[Buicktruckguy]

I'm pretty sure that is a welding clamp. I have a bunch of those.

If it is a welding clamp, it does not have a lock to hold the jaws together.  You must continue to use pressure on the handles to keep the jaws closed. When closed the jaws are about 1/8 of an inch apart.

[bill300d]

It seems to be a tool to bend a flange deep in a panel.

[Lostmind]

I think it's called an external seamer clamp , but can't find one that has to be held closed.
Must be used to move along a long piece and fold it together.
Lot's of illustrations on google , I just don't have the time.
Hope you guys can help , I bragged up this forum to get him to post it here. LOL

[bill300d]

The throat looks to be about 6", is that correct?

[Buicktruckguy]

The throat is about 9 inches deep.