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Craig Lewis · 05-29-2013, 11:28 AM

I found this tool at a swap meet...does anyone know some history on it?
The Pat number looks like 1-4-19

Rock Hornbuckle · 05-29-2013, 11:53 AM

My guess...a cutomer give away for buying a car or having service done. A combination screwdriver (tire iron?).

Rock Hornbuckle · 05-29-2013, 11:57 AM

I just googled Alamo motor co. They're in San Antonio Tx.

larrys40 · 05-29-2013, 01:34 PM

It's an early dealer promotional item screwdriver..., as Rock said.. probably a giveaway item from the dealers. They were made in a small and large version. They can be found on ebay from time to time as well as Hershey and a few of the swap meets.

Larry S

Craig Lewis · 05-29-2013, 04:14 PM

so...would these have been distributed during the Model A yrs? ...or more likely the T era? Just curious, that's all.

Rock Hornbuckle · 05-29-2013, 05:26 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Craig Lewis

so...would these have been distributed during the Model A yrs? ...or more likely the T era? Just curious, that's all.

Why not give them a call and ask them?
Alamo Motor Co.
210-932-3990

Craig Lewis · 05-29-2013, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rock Hornbuckle

Why not give them a call and ask them?
Alamo Motor Co.
210-932-3990

Thanks but no thanks.
I can see that being a $30xx call where I'm repeatedly put on hold and faced with explaining the nature of my call, over and over, to several dissinterested staff members.
It's not that important really. Cheers.

jkcrosson · 05-29-2013, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Craig Lewis

Thanks but no thanks.
I can see that being a $30xx call where I'm repeatedly put on hold and faced with explaining the nature of my call, over and over, to several dissinterested staff members.
It's not that important really. Cheers.

And most likely, there will be no one there who knows the answer.

BILL WILLIAMSON · 05-29-2013, 07:58 PM

I had a license frame with "WILLIAMSON MOTORS" on it!!!
Should I have KEPT it? Could it be EXTREMELY valuable & collectible? Could I have retired, AGAIN? Bill W.

700rpm · 05-29-2013, 08:56 PM

Bill, it would only be "valuable" to someone named Williamson. Now if you found one with "Horton" on it, that would be valuable!

05-29-2013, 11:53 AM	#2
Rock Hornbuckle Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Noxon Montana Posts: 532	Re: Tool ID quiz My guess...a cutomer give away for buying a car or having service done. A combination screwdriver (tire iron?). __________________ '31 Fordor Deluxe 2W Briggs 170-B / blackwalls '41 Fordor Deluxe / 2-duece flattie '66 1/2 Dodge Charger '14 100th Anniversary Challenger Limited Edition. Semper Fidelis

05-29-2013, 11:57 AM	#3
Rock Hornbuckle Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Noxon Montana Posts: 532	Re: Tool ID quiz I just googled Alamo motor co. They're in San Antonio Tx. __________________ '31 Fordor Deluxe 2W Briggs 170-B / blackwalls '41 Fordor Deluxe / 2-duece flattie '66 1/2 Dodge Charger '14 100th Anniversary Challenger Limited Edition. Semper Fidelis

05-29-2013, 01:34 PM	#4
larrys40 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: St Charles , Missouri Posts: 1,998	Re: Tool ID quiz It's an early dealer promotional item screwdriver..., as Rock said.. probably a giveaway item from the dealers. They were made in a small and large version. They can be found on ebay from time to time as well as Hershey and a few of the swap meets. Larry S

05-29-2013, 04:14 PM	#5
Craig Lewis Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Parksville B.C. Canada Posts: 880	Re: Tool ID quiz so...would these have been distributed during the Model A yrs? ...or more likely the T era? Just curious, that's all. Last edited by Craig Lewis; 05-29-2013 at 04:23 PM.

05-29-2013, 07:58 PM	#9
BILL WILLIAMSON Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: FRESNO, CA Posts: 12,560	Re: Tool ID quiz I had a license frame with "WILLIAMSON MOTORS" on it!!! Should I have KEPT it? Could it be EXTREMELY valuable & collectible? Could I have retired, AGAIN? Bill W. __________________ "THE ASSISTANT GURU OF STUFF"

05-29-2013, 08:56 PM	#10
700rpm Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 5,906	Re: Tool ID quiz Bill, it would only be "valuable" to someone named Williamson. Now if you found one with "Horton" on it, *that* would be valuable! __________________ Ray Horton, Portland, OR As you go through life, keep your eye on the donut, not the hole.