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Thread: Prototype Pulmore truck - photos

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    It was way ahead of its time being front wheel drive and somewhat "modular" back in those early days. One wonders how succesful it was and whether there are any of them left in museums anywhere.

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    I am not a real photographer but I did notice the "sheet-shakers" in photos #3 and #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by jimfols View Post
    I am not a real photographer but I did notice the "sheet-shakers" in photos #3 and #4
    Yes. In first pic, shaker on left is trying to hypnotize bench vise follow him home.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Toolmaker51 View Post
    Yes. In first pic, shaker on left is trying to hypnotize bench vise follow him home.
    I would be trying to figure out a way to abscond with the Pullman while the sheet shakers were hypnotizing everyone else
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    Quote Originally Posted by Frank S View Post
    I would be trying to figure out a way to abscond with the Pullman while the sheet shakers were hypnotizing everyone else
    Maybe; you like trucks and already have probably 3 outsized vises.
    I have 2 trucks that suit my plan; and without equivalent vise...but no serious vices!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Toolmaker51 View Post
    Maybe; you like trucks and already have probably 3 outsized vises.
    I have 2 trucks that suit my plan; and without equivalent vise...but no serious vices!
    I have a couple of vises I also have a couple of vices but those are partially controllable
    I would really like to get my hands on this bad boy though
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    Quote Originally Posted by Frank S View Post
    I have a couple of vises I also have a couple of vices but those are partially controllable
    I would really like to get my hands on this bad boy though
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    So chivalrous! That poor woman's been captive who knows how long, trapped with at least two fingers in the jaws...Ms. S OK with that?

    We all look at such tools, in how we'd fabricate. I haven't means to generate sufficient heat to bend for the jaws, yet bandsawing that first of 4" plate is not one bit outside realm of do-able. Thread the screw & nut, sleeve that with heavy wall tubing, big stub of wide flange, couple strips of leaf spring, turn & mill some one off fasteners, 1-1/2" rod for handle...I see the jaws sawn from a single long piece. Clamp upright, carbon arc or rosebud the neck of one, allow weight to pull it down 90°, quench and turn it around for second [shorter] side and repeat.
    Lol, what it needs most of all isn't visible; padeye, fork pockets, or hoisting ring.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Toolmaker51 View Post
    So chivalrous! That poor woman's been captive who knows how long, trapped with at least two fingers in the jaws...Ms. S OK with that?

    We all look at such tools, in how we'd fabricate. I haven't means to generate sufficient heat to bend for the jaws, yet bandsawing that first of 4" plate is not one bit outside realm of do-able. Thread the screw & nut, sleeve that with heavy wall tubing, big stub of wide flange, couple strips of leaf spring, turn & mill some one off fasteners, 1-1/2" rod for handle...I see the jaws sawn from a single long piece. Clamp upright, carbon arc or rosebud the neck of one, allow weight to pull it down 90°, quench and turn it around for second [shorter] side and repeat.
    Lol, what it needs most of all isn't visible; padeye, fork pockets, or hoisting ring.
    yeah she's Ok with it said any woman or man for that matter stupid enough to get anywhere near any of my tools without permission deserves what they get
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    Quote Originally Posted by VinnieL View Post
    It was way ahead of its time being front wheel drive and somewhat "modular" back in those early days. One wonders how succesful it was and whether there are any of them left in museums anywhere.
    I also would like to know how many of them were sold; it's a very unique truck and has several ideas implemented that are far ahead of its time.

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