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Old Mar 5, 2013 | 08:25 AM
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I acquired a boatload of tools from a retired mechanic with this among them. Apparently, its an era Chrysler tool that might be used for front-end work. Can anyone confirm this? I'd like to know its purpose and what vehicles it's for.

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Old Mar 6, 2013 | 06:10 PM
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speedometer roll back tool?
 
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Old Mar 8, 2013 | 08:51 AM
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No. It's very large. A little over 16".
 
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Old Mar 24, 2013 | 09:45 AM
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Are any parts moveable?
 
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Old Mar 24, 2013 | 10:42 AM
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i have no idea. where is Charlie ?
 
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Old Mar 24, 2013 | 11:49 AM
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Looks like some sort of caliper (the measuring kind that is)
 
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I have no idea what that is. Maybe something related to the torsion bar front ends?
 
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It measures 18-½" in length. The curved arms are ~10-3/4" long. The arms move around the main shaft.
 
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an other guess. could it be that it is missing some parts?
 
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Old Mar 27, 2013 | 08:43 AM
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Nothing missing. It is all complete.
 
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