What is it?

[trapper]

What is this tool used for ? It is about 35 inches long. The shaft has a screw inside to lengthen or shorten. The two hooks on bottom move out or in. I can't read the name on it.Probably has a lot of pulling power.Thanks.

[oldgoaly]

it's a rim tool for the old split rims, my 1926 Chevy has those rims, so I have a few of them, yes last count was 4, all different brands.

[Lostmind]

Many , many makers and designs of rim spreaders. I've had about 20 , all different.
From the era when every driver carried tire tools and patch kits.

[trapper]

Thanks a lot for the info on the rim spreader. A friend didn't know . It seems he should have since he has driven & owned big trucks most of his 67 yr's. I can't wait to tell him.

[turnnut]

Many , many makers and designs of rim spreaders. I've had about 20 , all different.
From the era when every driver carried tire tools and patch kits.
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 added by turnnut,

Yes, the automobile era of no radio, no heater, no air condition, no power steering, no power breaks
 some were open touring.

 now they talk about driver less autos ????????????????