I just cleaned out a old garage and check this out
I believe this is a n.o.s. Hercules rim tool in original box with instructions.
There is still parts out there to be found, Bob
Thats a museum piece since its new and right out of the original box.
Great find!
Thats what it is called. I got one of those with my 27, it is on one of the rims. No box though.
Wow! I didn't realize they were painted when new. I've seen many rusty ones.
Yes first nos one I have seen, gonna list it on T bay, since I hope it goes to a collector,Bob
Think I'll blast mine and paint it red.....
Very nice.
Bob: How about scanning the instructions and post here. Dan
That was my first thought. The instructions are a lot rarer than the tool.
Will do they are a little brittle, Bob
Hope this works, Bob
Here is similar from Universal copied off an eBay listing for one a few years ago....I liked the instructions!
Elmer T. Rushton
St. Joseph, Michigan
Assignor to Hercules Products Co.
St. Joseph, Michigan
Rim Tool
Patent number: 1704628
Filing date: Apr 2, 1928
Issue date: Mar 5, 1929
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