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  1. #1
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    Big Strange Hinge !

    It looks like bronze or brass . The ''ball'' thing with the hole in it (by the 2 bolts) swivels .

    It is heavy 6-7 lbs . I'm sure my scrap guy will like it .........any ideas?
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    Re: Big Strange Hinge !

    I found some markings

    I polished it with Brasso

    looks like - BR MFG CO . 980-4
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  3. #3
    us
    Mar 2006
    Deep in the swamps of Louisiana..
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    Re: Big Strange Hinge !

    Looks like some type of front end suspension. Car? farm machinery?
    DG
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  4. #4

    Apr 2008
    central new york
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    Re: Big Strange Hinge !

    i think a drag link for an old tractor. the tractors used to have one in the back end middle for hooking what they called a three point hitch. the other two points were the draw bar swivel points. farm boy Bill.
    if you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!

  5. #5
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    Re: Big Strange Hinge !

    I dont know what it is, other than the part that swivels. It is a bronze bushing.
    I live in a state of rules where I am not permitted to live on my own country land because my home is not 130 MPH rated! I can only visit it from time to time and pay the fines.  I feel so safe with Big Government protecting me. In some states its illegal to collect rainwater.

  6. #6

    Sep 2006
    jersey city new jersey
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    Re: Big Strange Hinge !

    looks like too soft a metal to be a top a frame member but def attaches to a frame with shock or hydrolic attachment

  7. #7
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    Re: Big Strange Hinge !

    Quote Originally Posted by mojjax
    It looks like bronze or brass . The ''ball'' thing with the hole in it (by the 2 bolts) swivels .

    It is heavy 6-7 lbs . I'm sure my scrap guy will like it .........any ideas?
    With today's throw away mentality, your shirt would go in the scrap pile. You remind me of myself. Some of my favorite clothes look like that one of yours. 8) I remember the old days when we sewed holes in socks. What happened to those days of waste not and make do and be happy with what we have?
    I live in a state of rules where I am not permitted to live on my own country land because my home is not 130 MPH rated! I can only visit it from time to time and pay the fines.  I feel so safe with Big Government protecting me. In some states its illegal to collect rainwater.

  8. #8

    Dec 2007
    North Branch Minnesota
    Carrett
    103

    Re: Big Strange Hinge !

    hinge from the back door of a old semi trailer.

  9. #9
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    Re: Big Strange Hinge !

    Quote Originally Posted by bigcypresshunter
    Quote Originally Posted by mojjax
    It looks like bronze or brass . The ''ball'' thing with the hole in it (by the 2 bolts) swivels .

    It is heavy 6-7 lbs . I'm sure my scrap guy will like it .........any ideas?
    With today's throw away mentality, your shirt would go in the scrap pile. You remind me of myself. Some of my favorite clothes look like that one of yours. 8) I remember the old days when we sewed holes in socks. What happened to those days of waste not and make do and be happy with what we have?
    That's funny , bigcypresshunter ....... I've had that shirt for about 20 years now. LL Bean , I it's one of my favorites . You kind of get attached to a comfy shirt , no matter how tattered it gets ! I may have to get the needle & thread out soon .
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    Re: Big Strange Hinge !

    I understand completely. My grandmother used to sew my clothes on a machine. Was great. Now i give to my Dad, if I see him. When hes gone, I will have to learn to sew myself, ...or part with some of my favorites.
    I live in a state of rules where I am not permitted to live on my own country land because my home is not 130 MPH rated! I can only visit it from time to time and pay the fines.  I feel so safe with Big Government protecting me. In some states its illegal to collect rainwater.

  11. #11

    May 2008
    White xlt e series
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    Re: Big Strange Hinge !

    Yup,,,, you are for sure a digger,, Picture shows dirty fingernails, just like mine
    Keep the coil side down

  12. #12

    Apr 2008
    central new york
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    Re: Big Strange Hinge !

    Quote Originally Posted by mojjax
    Quote Originally Posted by bigcypresshunter
    Quote Originally Posted by mojjax
    It looks like bronze or brass . The ''ball'' thing with the hole in it (by the 2 bolts) swivels .

    It is heavy 6-7 lbs . I'm sure my scrap guy will like it .........any ideas?
    With today's throw away mentality, your shirt would go in the scrap pile. You remind me of myself. Some of my favorite clothes look like that one of yours. 8) I remember the old days when we sewed holes in socks. What happened to those days of waste not and make do and be happy with what we have?
    That's funny , bigcypresshunter ....... I've had that shirt for about 20 years now. LL Bean , I it's one of my favorites . You kind of get attached to a comfy shirt , no matter how tattered it gets ! I may have to get the needle & thread out soon .
    great shirt mo! i just had to put my favorite insulated shirt shirt to death by fire. the stuffing was coming out every where. i got into a burdock patch and the burdocks were stuck all thru the stuffin'. that night at my fire pit i had a lone honor cerimony and a stiff drink in it's memory.
    if you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!

  13. #13
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    Re: Big Strange Hinge !

    that shirt reminds me of my comfortable pants (underwear) i think you call them shorts
    Who needs Cartwheel Pennies anyway?

  14. #14
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    monty

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    Re: Big Strange Hinge !

    Reminds me of my lucky blue checkered prospecting shirt that my wife donated to Salvation Army! I haven't had a decent find since! M nty
    Don't make me loose the hounds! If you dig, Cover up your holes.

  15. #15

    Apr 2008
    central new york
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    Re: Big Strange Hinge !

    Quote Originally Posted by Monty
    Reminds me of my lucky blue checkered prospecting shirt that my wife donated to Salvation Army! I haven't had a decent find since! M nty
    speaking of wives, several times i have grabbed a grease rag out of my garage rag bag and hey! that's my favorite! how did that get in there? silly girl.
    if you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!

  16. #16
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    Re: Big Strange Hinge !

    Quote Originally Posted by Monty
    Reminds me of my lucky blue checkered prospecting shirt that my wife donated to Salvation Army! I haven't had a decent find since! M nty
    I dont think the Salvation Army would take his lol.
    I live in a state of rules where I am not permitted to live on my own country land because my home is not 130 MPH rated! I can only visit it from time to time and pay the fines.  I feel so safe with Big Government protecting me. In some states its illegal to collect rainwater.

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    Re: Big Strange Hinge !

    speaking of wives, several times i have grabbed a grease rag out of my garage rag bag and hey! that's my favorite! how did that get in there? silly girl.
    [/quote]I hear ya Monty .... I used these to do a little polishing on this Hinge thing .... hey ...they were on the floor behind the washer and dryer (6 months). I have hidden them .........I may be in big trouble .
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  18. #18
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    Re: Big Strange Hinge !

    Quote Originally Posted by mojjax
    speaking of wives, several times i have grabbed a grease rag out of my garage rag bag and hey! that's my favorite! how did that get in there? silly girl.
    I hear ya Monty .... I used these to do a little polishing on this Hinge thing .... hey ...they were on the floor behind the washer and dryer (6 months). I have hidden them .........I may be in big trouble .
    [/quote]

    I'm not 100 percent sure what this picture is of, but it looks like a crime scene!
    Your hinge thingymabob looks meant to be locked for what ever reason. The two holes that line up when "closed" Not sure if thats farm equipment stuff or not. I guess instead of "locking" could just be meant to be held in the closed posisiton with a pin or something.
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