This is from the "What is it Department".
Here on the barn every day or two someone is asking what some odd bolt or part is used for on their Model A, most I think were something added by a shade tree mechanic at some time in the past for who knows what reason. This item is different.
Let me first give a little background. I have been involved with Model As since the early 60s.Since that time I have worked on many Model As, my own and others, regularly attended many swap meets (including Hershey for over 30 years), been to many MARC/MAFCA national meets, been in many garages/shops, and seen many collections of Model A stuff. Over this period I have only seen one (1) of these items, I acquired it 35-40 years ago. Not to say it is rare but I have taken it to Hershey, several MARC meets, and club meets and shown it to many Model Aers, few have guessed what it is and none have seen one before. However, perhaps some other Barners have one in their collection of stuff.
I am curious how many Barners know what this is, have seen one before, have used one, or even have one. If you do not know what it is take a guess, you might be correct!
I know what this item is and have used it. By the way, it works very well.
I will give you 2 clues: 1) it is for a Model A; 2) Those purists that believe every aspect of the Model A should be original would find this item almost a necessity.
I will post more pictures and a copy of the manufactures instructions in a week or two, if no Barner posts pictures and/or manufactures instructions regarding its use before then. Note: Until that time I will not confirm or deny any guesses.
Good luck, have at it!!!
Here on the barn every day or two someone is asking what some odd bolt or part is used for on their Model A, most I think were something added by a shade tree mechanic at some time in the past for who knows what reason. This item is different.
Let me first give a little background. I have been involved with Model As since the early 60s.Since that time I have worked on many Model As, my own and others, regularly attended many swap meets (including Hershey for over 30 years), been to many MARC/MAFCA national meets, been in many garages/shops, and seen many collections of Model A stuff. Over this period I have only seen one (1) of these items, I acquired it 35-40 years ago. Not to say it is rare but I have taken it to Hershey, several MARC meets, and club meets and shown it to many Model Aers, few have guessed what it is and none have seen one before. However, perhaps some other Barners have one in their collection of stuff.
I am curious how many Barners know what this is, have seen one before, have used one, or even have one. If you do not know what it is take a guess, you might be correct!
I know what this item is and have used it. By the way, it works very well.
I will give you 2 clues: 1) it is for a Model A; 2) Those purists that believe every aspect of the Model A should be original would find this item almost a necessity.
I will post more pictures and a copy of the manufactures instructions in a week or two, if no Barner posts pictures and/or manufactures instructions regarding its use before then. Note: Until that time I will not confirm or deny any guesses.
Good luck, have at it!!!
! Thanks for doing it again 
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