Well Done! In 1977 I started an apprenticeship under 2 Senior chiefs as a hard hat diver, One of the many tasks I had to do was patch/change freaking tubes on several of the WWII era and some 50/60s Dodge trucks we had for work in the yard, it always scared the crap out of me pulling those rings he would make me remove shrader (I still have the tool) and run a small chain thru the tire around the rim/ring too keep it from blowing off and knocking all my teeth out. Theyd sit there and drink beer at the end of the day as I was cleaning, fixing, sorting tools and polishing that MkV dive hat with brasso... I learned so much from those 2 Senior chiefs, the owner and Tip the tool foreman as well as all the guys that worked there I feel blessed now that im in my 60s and have this knowledge.
I take it that them Sr. Chief P.O.'s were former SeaBee's. Great story! It's good to have life experience that no one else has. In one of my earlier videos I describe how a W.W. 2 Army Maintanance Mech. taught me how to break these rims/tires down.
It was only $210.00 plus shipping through Amazon. www.amazon.com/BESTOOL-Pneumatic-Breaker-Change-Tractor/dp/B08RY3HF3X/ref=asc_df_B08RY3HF3X/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=507996238788&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=9517840808668250971&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9033267&hvtargid=pla-1212547770845&th=1
Nice job Dave! 😁👍 That's a whole-lotta work, but you got it done! Glad the new tool seemed to shave time off the process. Yeah, facing the ring is sketchy but it's gotta be done. Hope you had a great weekend my friend! 🔧🔩
I got mine through Amazon. Don't you guys have Amazon Down Under? The tool was made in China under license. www.amazon.com/BESTOOL-Pneumatic-Breaker-Change-Tractor/dp/B08RY3HF3X/ref=asc_df_B08RY3HF3X/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=507996238788&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=4869659854526217293&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9033267&hvtargid=pla-1212547770845&th=1
Do you know if the 1941 chevy g7117 was built in Oakland california? You have my full attention with your video, I'm hoping to find a driver example, I know it won't be easy
The G-7117 was "Cargo with Winch" and was built in Oakland too. Many variants were built at several plants through out the U.S. ALSO, I know of a G-7107 in SoCal right now that could be for sale. The owner is older and on the fence about whether or not to do the work. It's in pretty good shape too.
I just found your channel. Subscribed. I am changing tires on my wwii jeep combat rims, fighting with the beads. I had 4 ply tires and they were so flexible it was like pushing a big rubber band using a hilift jack. Curious if 6 ply would be easier to remove. Thinking about getting one of these tools. Once I get property I plan on getting something bigger than a jeep. I had trouble with tire shops around here, would not touch combat rims, and then they told me they wont do tubes anymore either.
Yeah, most tire shops aren't trained to work on the wheels and tires of the past. They are dangerous, but if precautions are taken then safety wins over all. Sounds like You're on Your way to bigger and better things! Best of luck and thanks for subscribing.
