Plier type - looks like some kind of auto tool

[amecks]

Does anyone recognize this tool - top left in photo - I saw at least two others at the Alexander Steam Show.
The top part is solid flat metal, the bottom part has a slot in it.  There are no markings.
Thanks
Al

[Bill Houghton]

I would think automotive, too, but I'm not sure what.  Forced to speculate, I'd lean toward the installation of fasteners on interior trim panels.

If you could find a K-D catalog from, say, the 1960s or 70s, you could wander through to look for something similar.

[skipskip]

I would think automotive, too, but I'm not sure what.  Forced to speculate, I'd lean toward the installation of fasteners on interior trim panels.

If you could find a K-D catalog from, say, the 1960s or 70s, you could wander through to look for something similar.

I think this is correct, for Packard I believe.

Skip

[Bill Houghton]

Packard?  No wonder you see them at every yard sale, then!

It was quite a loss when we lost Packard.  I've always really liked their 1950 model:

[wvtools]

I have a 1973 K-D catalog.  They are No. 362 condenser spring compressor pliers.

[skipskip]

Briggs and Stratton condenser, must be pretty small.

looks like a real fiddly job too

[amecks]

Thanks!  I'll put that in the small engine drawer.
Al