ID, This is a test for the younger set. [Archive]

cadlights

11-23-2003, 10:14 PM

OK class, what are they? Old guys wait for awhile and see
if the younger bunch know what they are. ID them and they're yours.

Kustm52

11-23-2003, 10:20 PM

Well, I'm 35....do I get to answer or not? Probably wrong anyway....

Brian

Anderson

11-23-2003, 10:21 PM

I'd say some kind of a torque strap?

Bigcheese327

11-23-2003, 10:27 PM

Gee, it looks like the factory recall torque strap on my 327, but I don't see the point of four of them. I feel stupid.

CTFuzz

11-23-2003, 10:27 PM

I know......but I'm toooooo old

CT.

cadlights

11-23-2003, 10:28 PM

Let's give the 30 or younger guys first chance.
If they don't get it we'll raise it ten years. OK?

Smokin Joe

11-23-2003, 10:30 PM

He, He,,, Missed this freebee by over 20 years http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

old beet

11-23-2003, 10:36 PM

Hated them since I was in high school......OLDBEET

cadlights

11-23-2003, 10:45 PM

Yep, OLD BEET knows what they are. Frustrating were'nt they?

Kustm52

11-23-2003, 10:49 PM

Heavy duty bra strap???? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Brian

briggs&strattonChev

11-23-2003, 10:55 PM

curb feelers??????????????

Curly

11-23-2003, 10:57 PM

Not under 30 but I'd use 'em for vest extenders. Ya know the kind that when yer gut gets to big for your vest but yer arms is still skinny so instead of buyin' a new vest you use these to bridge the gap where the buttons can't reach no more! 'course these are the heavy duty kind made of good ol cable! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

cadlights

11-23-2003, 10:58 PM

Nope!!!!

cadlights

11-23-2003, 11:00 PM

Hey Curly!!! not a bad thought, maybe I'll keep em. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

briggs&strattonChev

11-23-2003, 11:03 PM

lol damn your a funny fuck curly hahahahahah. ill be laughing for DAYS on that one lol

briggs&strattonChev

11-23-2003, 11:04 PM

can we have a TEENY hint?

p p p p pleaseee

briggs&strattonChev

11-23-2003, 11:11 PM

ground strap???

onelow48

11-23-2003, 11:16 PM

Ok allready! It's killing me?

shoebox72

11-23-2003, 11:17 PM

Tailgate cables! LOL

Billy

briggs&strattonChev

11-23-2003, 11:21 PM

I KNOW, there the thing TRUCKERS grab above their heads for the AIR HORN!

onelow48

11-23-2003, 11:23 PM

I've got it! There 4 cables with 4 eyelets and 4 hooks.
I win. YA YA

old beet

11-23-2003, 11:23 PM

Cadlites, totally forgot about them. Saw that photo and brought back memories, Thank You........OLDBEET

burndup

11-23-2003, 11:26 PM

Something for snow tires, or tire chains? what the hell do I know, lived in california all my life...

...still under 30 for another month.

50mercfan

11-23-2003, 11:27 PM

i know i know.

Bigcheese327

11-23-2003, 11:27 PM

[ QUOTE ]
Something for snow tires, or tire chains?

[/ QUOTE ]

Now I'm thinking hold downs for externally mounted spare tires.

cadlights

11-23-2003, 11:30 PM

Nope! how much longer for the younger set?

briggs&strattonChev

11-23-2003, 11:33 PM

OLDBEET YOU HAVE A PM

kidding..................

cadlights

11-23-2003, 11:34 PM

OK! here's a hint. The answer will drive ya 'nuts'

50mercfan

11-23-2003, 11:36 PM

pick me pick me http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

Bondo Slinger

11-23-2003, 11:41 PM

Maybe I just have no imagination, but I haven`t got a clue http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif

Kustm52

11-23-2003, 11:43 PM

I know the answer...I know the answer....but I'm too damn old....

Brian

Bigcheese327

11-23-2003, 11:44 PM

Hubcap cables. Fasten them to the lugnut so that if the hubcap comes off it won't go anywhere. Duh, I'm a moron.

briggs&strattonChev

11-23-2003, 11:45 PM

I thought of that one too as hubcap theft prevention

Kustm52

11-23-2003, 11:46 PM

But wouldn't it beat the hell out of everything if it did come loose? I had a cad cap come off and oscillate around in the rear wheelwell one time...the skirt was holding it in...made a hell of a mess.

Brian

FRITZ

11-23-2003, 11:47 PM

AH geez Im not sure but almost positive, but yet 40 so im out

cadlights

11-23-2003, 11:48 PM

Bigcheese327 is the winner. PM me your name and addy and they will be on there way. How old are you?

old beet

11-23-2003, 11:48 PM

BINGO!!!

briggs&strattonChev

11-23-2003, 11:48 PM

antique version of "the club"

cadlights

11-23-2003, 11:51 PM

Who says the younger folks don't know shit?
I'll see what I can find next to try to stump ya.

briggs&strattonChev

11-23-2003, 11:52 PM

your a good man cadlights lol

Smokin Joe

11-23-2003, 11:59 PM

That was fun daddy, Do it again! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Was waiting for someone to say engine pullers for a V8-60 http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

cadlights

11-24-2003, 12:07 AM

Just so ya know they are on there way to MI to David.
Here's a photo of them with the home they were born in.

old beet

11-24-2003, 12:19 AM

When you used these years ago, you woke up in the morning with one hubcap off and the shit kicked out of them all. But the little bastards didn't get yer caps.....OLDBEET

kritz

11-24-2003, 12:22 AM

wow, that's one i knew too...didn't check this post in time i suppose. when i used to be a tire jockey, sometimes you'd still see those in use...wheels and tires sure have come a long way.

Brootal

11-24-2003, 12:26 AM

I'm confused. Which part of the hubcap did they attach to?

I'm only 36, so forgive me. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

cadlights

11-24-2003, 12:36 AM

The open end part went through the hole where the valve stem is
then you put the lug nut on that and the washer end stayed on the outside over the vavle stem. Foolproof, but if the hubcap came off while driving it would beat the hell out of things. Small price to pay to foil hub cap thieves.
That was a big problem back then. On the four bar lancers we used to solder razor blades on the back side of the bars to keep the thieves from stealing them. Lots of blood but it worked.

Nick32vic

11-24-2003, 12:36 AM

Yes, i am 16, i have never heard of such a thing. How EXACTLY do they work? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif

Nick

TINGLER

11-24-2003, 02:21 AM

Thats neat,
I sure learned something new today...

JT

gowjob29

11-24-2003, 05:19 AM

Just a little late seeing this. Damn! Like always, a dollar short too,lol.

AssGasket

11-24-2003, 05:28 AM

i like the razor blade idea better... That way, if a cap flys off at high speeds, YOUR car isn't the one to get the thrashing..... hahaha...

Machinos

11-24-2003, 06:14 AM

I still can't picture how they work. Anyone have a picture of one being used?

and couldn't you steal the hubcap anyway with just a tire iron? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

cadlights

11-24-2003, 08:50 PM

Here is a photo of how a wheel lock works.
bttt

Brootal

11-24-2003, 09:47 PM

Aaaah... OK. I kinda figured it out from the explanation, but that makes sense now. From just looking at them you would assume that the "washer" end was the bit that went on the lug nut, but thinking about it, that wouldn't work.

Cheers. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

I'll stick to my screw on Moon discs.