Another Brass Whats-it.

[vhs07]

Another Brass What's-it.

Here’s another brass item I like to get identified. I have two of these and one looks like it had been chrome plated at one time. I was told these were to clamp a spare tire on the running boards of an old automobile. It made sense, but I can’t find any photos of cars that had this type of clamps, so I’m thinking they are for something else. Maybe oilfield related? The inside measures 6 ¾” across. Any ideas would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Charles

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Re: Another Brass What's-it.

It looks like a large conduit pipe bracket but I dont know if they are made so large.

 

[fireman4youu]

Re: Another Brass What's-it.

Looks like some so sort of digging tool, but prob not if brass. Cool looking.

 

[kracer55]

Re: Another Brass What's-it.

clamp to hold tires in the wheel wells on early cars

 

[fireman4youu]

Re: Another Brass What's-it.

clamp to hold tires in the wheel wells on early cars

Wow, guess that takes care of that one pretty quick, Great work.

 

[vhs07]

Re: Another Brass What's-it.

clamp to hold tires in the wheel wells on early cars

Thanks kracer55.
Do you happen to kwon what model car that is?

 

[kracer55]

Re: Another Brass What's-it.

I just did a searh for sidemount tire clamp to get a pic. I think that one said it was an Olds.
Here a link is a pair for sale on ebay
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1910S-20s-3...-MOUNT-SPARE-TIRE-BRACKET-CLAMP-/250934464642

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Re: Another Brass What's-it.

clamp to hold tires in the wheel wells on early cars

Great ID. Im surprised you beat creskol. 8)

 

[BuckleBoy]

Re: Another Brass What's-it.

Now that's a great ID. Bravo!