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Bob, well done on the idea and the videos. I need to change the tube on the Flathead, you have me thinking. Glad you stayed lubricated while filming, hydration is important for the young guys.
Just wanted to post a little update how I made it easier for myself... Just like in life things change you start with an idea and you move forward Well now I got a table top so my rims will be at least 28 to 30 in off the ground...
And believe me it's very sturdy once clamped in or should I say lock down..
I found a piece of 4-in schedule 40 24 inches in length and with the thread rod I'm using I can adapt any size I want...
Last edited by 98hotrodfatboy; Jan 20, 2024 at 12:42 PM.
I also made something similar, and bolted it to one of those old Sears work benches, I lay it over on it's side and balance the tire.
Looking through you can see how it's bolted, makes a nice sturdy mount while I stand on the foot rest.
Very slick! I like that! Yea I'm not into drilling into the concrete & I'd need something movable. Great idea! Looking at No Mar & Rabaconda but just entirely too expensive. & the Harbor Freight contraptions looks like Harbor Freight stuff...
Last year, i needed to change a tire but nobody was open. I looked at my bench vice and thought, what the hell. I put it in and started cranking and broke the bead on one side, then broke it on the other side with the help of a 1 inch square of plywood and used long tools to pop it off, got the other one on, and filled up and good to go.
I used to use my woodsplitter to break beads before I sold it, now I use my bench press. The ram can be moved to the side so I just roll the wheel in there with some wood blocks in the right place.
Gene
Lay the wheel on the ground in front of your tool box, or something else heavy. Screw a 6" long piece of 2x4 on end about 12" from the end of an 8' 2x4. Set the end of the long piece under the tool box, the 6" piece is perpendicular, set it against the tire sidewall, get to end of your fulcrum and push down. Works every time, but the tool box better be full and heavy. Just did it a couple of months ago changing a rear tire. After that, irons and the usual caveman techniques.
All you guys with your fancy bead breakers... Bumper jack not good enough for you, eh?
Do you knw how hard it is to find those old school bumper jacks? You know the one that has the radiused foot plate to fit the bead???.... Their considered antiques now... LOL....
Oh yeah, I think we are too... LOL...
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