Need help identifying this tool. (Better pics and info included)
 

A friend of mine recently passed. His widow called and asked if I could help identify some of the stuff he has. This is one of them.

It looks like a type of spring compressor but I don't know what it would be for. He had a couple Model A's, a 37 Ford, a Model T at one time and a 1950 Bentley (or Rolls?)

The plates are 3/8" thick and the cups have an ID of 6". Fully extended is roughly 16". The shafts and all-thread is 1/2"

I don't know if the other tool in the pic is part of this tool group. Just thinking it might be, based on the color and both tools were stored together. No name, numbers or ID of any kind on them.

The cars are sold but there are some parts I'm going to try to help get to someone that can use them. I don't want to see them get trashed.

Trying to load more pics now.

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https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...9&d=1712093411

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...0&d=1712093411

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Scott,
Sorry to hear your friend passed. Praying for the family.
Richard

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Thank you Richard.

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To me, they look like tools that would/could have been made for compression of components for some type of assembly or disassembly operation.
However, it's difficult for me to imagine their actual size in these pictures without a comparison object to determine scale.

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Thanks for the reply John. I need to get some better pics and measurements or something in the pic for scale.

The plates with the threaded rods looks like maybe a coil spring compressor and the other part "looks" to be a part of the kit. It's heavy and very stout.

I'm not that familiar with these old Ford cars. I just have my 52 F3. Also, it seems as most of the tool questions posted here are rusty old tools that the experts are familiar with and quick to recognize.

They have a lot going on at the house but, I'll try to get over and get more pics and information. I appreciate your reply.

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I edited my first post with better pics and some dimensions. Hope it helps.

Also, if nobody recognizes this tool for a Model A or a 1937 Ford I would have to wonder if it is for the Bentley??

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We may never know for certain. It almost appears as if it may be used to replace a strut cartridge.

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Well thanks for the replies. Most of the stuff he has was identified and it went with the cars it belonged to. I'm sure the new owners will appreciate the extra parts.

Looks like a garage/yard sale tomorrow. Sad to see.