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What's-It Forum => What's-It Forum => Topic started by: OilyRascal on March 09, 2012, 11:26:39 AM

Title: 12" Long Plastic Handled Jimmy Thingy-Jig
Post by: OilyRascal on March 09, 2012, 11:26:39 AM

I'm not giving up, but I'm putting it in the "I don't have the time right now" pile.  The best I can figure is some sort of tool to work the window or lock mechanism in the door of an auto from atop.  Either way - I'm grabbing it next time why wife locks her keys in the car - looks handy.

Title: Re: 12" Long Plastic Handled Jimmy Thingy-Jig
Post by: rusty on March 09, 2012, 05:13:43 PM

It is probably a trim tool for detatching interior panels in an auto. I havn't seen that exact shape, but I have seen somewhat similar ones. (They are for getting behind the push clips that hold the plastic panels on).

Title: Re: 12" Long Plastic Handled Jimmy Thingy-Jig
Post by: Papaw on March 09, 2012, 05:54:24 PM

The "tabs" go the wrong way to be for jimmying door locks.

Title: Re: 12" Long Plastic Handled Jimmy Thingy-Jig
Post by: J.A.F.E. on March 09, 2012, 11:41:43 PM

I agree with trim tool. It's too short for a jimmy and I've never seen one with a handle.

Title: Re: 12" Long Plastic Handled Jimmy Thingy-Jig
Post by: john k on March 10, 2012, 07:07:13 AM

I believe this is for removing the stainless steel trim used on cars pre-1970.  They had spring clips hidden behind the trim, pushed thru holes drilled in the sheet metal.   Back before trim was put on with double sided tape.  Body mans friend.