What is it....tool time - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Andy4639 · 09-13-2019, 08:49 PM

I got a tool today from my good friend who has been a auto mechanic since late 50's. He worked for Pontiac, Chevy and Buick dealers for several years before he went out on his own.

He gave me this tool he said came in on a new vehicle at the Chevy dealership when he worked there. Only production line people had these he said.
He told me what it was for and I have never seen one. Just thought I'd share it. I'll give ya'll a day are so to guess at what it is.
Some of you older guy's may know what it is.

**Wgesnerjr** · 09-14-2019, 05:43 AM

Door pin switch compressor. Holds the pin switch in while you work with the drivers door open and key in ignition.

4u2nv · 09-14-2019, 07:24 AM

Left handed gismo for right side thingamagigger and also can be used for checking blinker fluid !!!!!!!!!!!!

Andy4639 · 09-14-2019, 10:13 AM

Niether of the above. But interesting answer none the less.

**The Rocknrod** · 09-14-2019, 10:30 AM

Subscribed.

**68bowtie** · 09-14-2019, 10:35 AM

XYZ remover. Did I get half right? Seems like it removes tacks or rivets or something, wedge it under the head and squeeze.

yuccales · 09-14-2019, 10:42 AM

Stumped, and can't wait for the answer.

**special-K** · 09-14-2019, 11:05 AM

I can't believe none of you know what this tool is. And you call yourselves GM Guys. Sheesh! I'd say what it is, but I don't want to spoil the fun for Andy. If anyone does know for sure like me, but is like me and doesn't want to spoil the fun, shoot me a PM with your answer if you want to make sure you're right and just to enjoy being so smart like me

**Ol Blue K20** · 09-14-2019, 11:12 AM

I have no clue.....but I'm very curious.

1976gmc20 · 09-14-2019, 11:30 AM

Looks like something to hold a nut back behind some panel so you can start a bolt through it from the outside. Once started on the threads the nut probably slips into a slot on the panel so it won't turn and you can tighten the bolt.

GM seems to really like this arrangement, so years later you remove the bolt and the nut falls out and you can't get it back together again.

**68bowtie** · 09-14-2019, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by 1976gmc20

Looks like something to hold a nut back behind some panel so you can start a bolt through it from the outside. Once started on the threads the nut probably slips into a slot on the panel so it won't turn and you can tighten the bolt.

GM seems to really like this arrangement, so years later you remove the bolt and the nut falls out and you can't get it back together again.

ooooh looks about the right size for a 3/8 speed nut...

**Stocker** · 09-14-2019, 11:56 AM

Same as most everyone else (especially Tim!

) I have no idea.

Axle · 09-14-2019, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

I can't believe none of you know what this tool is. And you call yourselves GM Guys. Sheesh!

=-) If its a production line only tool, or one of those specialty items in the snap-on catalog you look at only once after you look up the price, I'd be inclined to forget.

Andy4639 · 09-14-2019, 06:52 PM

This tool wasn't available to the general public. Back then anyway. I'll give the answer tomorrow. I'm surprised by the answers! I figured somebody would know.
My dad is 30+ years with Chevy but has been retired over 40 years and 96 years old, he had never seen one either.

notsolo · 09-14-2019, 07:11 PM

Best guess, brake tool pulls e brake cable into backing plate.

kingsolver72 · 09-14-2019, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by notsolo

Best guess, brake tool pulls e brake cable into backing plate.

I was thinking along the same lines.
I was going to bs my premise by saying something goofy like it was manufactured by Vangaurd or some other company like Williams.

**Ol Blue K20** · 09-14-2019, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by kingsolver72

I was thinking along the same lines.
I was going to bs my premise by saying something goofy like it was manufactured by Vangaurd or some other company like Williams.

Williams is the industrial divison of "Snap On".

Andy4639 · 09-14-2019, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by notsolo

Best guess, brake tool pulls e brake cable into backing plate.

Your getting close but it's not that. It does work on your brakes though.

**Ol Blue K20** · 09-14-2019, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy4639

Your getting close but it's not that. It does work on your brakes though.

Its got to be a spring tool........

**LockDoc** · 09-14-2019, 09:34 PM

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Is it for hooking the front and rear E-brake cables into the connector?

LockDoc

Andy4639 · 09-14-2019, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

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Is it for hooking the front and rear E-brake cables into the connector?

LockDoc

Nope!

GOPAPA · 09-15-2019, 12:10 AM

Brake Spring washer insert tool ?

**mongocanfly** · 09-15-2019, 02:53 AM

my moneys on Keith Seymore knowing

4u2nv · 09-15-2019, 07:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

I can't believe none of you know what this tool is. And you call yourselves GM Guys. Sheesh! I'd say what it is, but I don't want to spoil the fun for Andy. If anyone does know for sure like me, but is like me and doesn't want to spoil the fun, shoot me a PM with your answer if you want to make sure you're right and just to enjoy being so smart like me

There's a guy that does not know !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jrainman · 09-15-2019, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

Williams is the industrial divison of "Snap On".

OK I have no Idea what that tool is but will follow here to find out , but for me more importantly is never new Willams is a divison of Snap on,Now I no why the only 1/2 drive rachet I have never broke is my old trusty Willams rachet , and I have stripped the gears in plenty othes even snapped a few breaker bars .not trying to hi jack the thread here .

09-13-2019, 08:49 PM	#1
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	What is it....tool time I got a tool today from my good friend who has been a auto mechanic since late 50's. He worked for Pontiac, Chevy and Buick dealers for several years before he went out on his own. He gave me this tool he said came in on a new vehicle at the Chevy dealership when he worked there. Only production line people had these he said. He told me what it was for and I have never seen one. Just thought I'd share it. I'll give ya'll a day are so to guess at what it is. Some of you older guy's may know what it is. Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

09-14-2019, 05:43 AM	#2
Wgesnerjr Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Atlanta, GA. Posts: 737	Re: What is it....tool time Door pin switch compressor. Holds the pin switch in while you work with the drivers door open and key in ignition. __________________ Jay Gesner Atlanta, GA 1985 C10 Long Bed 4X2 LS 5.3, 4L60E Father/Daughter Project

09-14-2019, 07:24 AM	#3
4u2nv Registered User Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Ontario Peterborough Posts: 803	Re: What is it....tool time Left handed gismo for right side thingamagigger and also can be used for checking blinker fluid !!!!!!!!!!!!

09-14-2019, 10:13 AM	#4
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: What is it....tool time Niether of the above. But interesting answer none the less. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

09-14-2019, 10:30 AM	#5
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09-14-2019, 10:35 AM	#6
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,795	Re: What is it....tool time XYZ remover. Did I get half right? Seems like it removes tacks or rivets or something, wedge it under the head and squeeze. __________________ Please help my sister in law with her battle with cancer https://gofund.me/902f6fce Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) SOLD Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh) SOLD

09-14-2019, 10:42 AM	#7
yuccales Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Calif. Posts: 3,770	Re: What is it....tool time Stumped, and can't wait for the answer.

09-14-2019, 11:05 AM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: What is it....tool time I can't believe none of you know what this tool is. And you call yourselves GM Guys. Sheesh! I'd say what it is, but I don't want to spoil the fun for Andy. If anyone does know for sure like me, but is like me and doesn't want to spoil the fun, shoot me a PM with your answer if you want to make sure you're right and just to enjoy being so smart like me __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

09-14-2019, 11:12 AM	#9
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,245	Re: What is it....tool time I have no clue.....but I'm very curious. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

09-14-2019, 11:30 AM	#10
1976gmc20 Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Montana Posts: 3,696	Re: What is it....tool time Looks like something to hold a nut back behind some panel so you can start a bolt through it from the outside. Once started on the threads the nut probably slips into a slot on the panel so it won't turn and you can tighten the bolt. GM seems to really like this arrangement, so years later you remove the bolt and the nut falls out and you can't get it back together again. __________________ Current/past Chevy/GMC trucks: 1958 Chevy C-60; 1965 GMC C-50; 1965 Chevy C-10; 1971 Chevy K-10; 1973 Chevy K-20; 1976 GMC C-20; 1977 Chevy C-10 Suburban; 1980 Chevy K-10; 1989 Chevy K1500; 1991 GMC V1500 Suburban; 2016 Chevy K2500 HD Other vehicles: 1988 Jeep XJ; 2011 Toyota 4Runner

09-14-2019, 11:56 AM	#12
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,722	Re: What is it....tool time Same as most everyone else (especially Tim! ) I have no idea. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

09-14-2019, 06:52 PM	#14
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: What is it....tool time This tool wasn't available to the general public. Back then anyway. I'll give the answer tomorrow. I'm surprised by the answers! I figured somebody would know. My dad is 30+ years with Chevy but has been retired over 40 years and 96 years old, he had never seen one either. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

09-14-2019, 07:11 PM	#15
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09-15-2019, 12:10 AM	#22
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