The Ford Barn

Brian SATX · 11-30-2021, 05:59 PM

Any idea what this is and how it works? Friend says it has KR Wilson on it and Ford Model A. It is about 2 feet tall.

larrys40 · 11-30-2021, 06:08 PM

It is a rear axle leaf spring compressor meant to be used while the rear axle assembly is in the car. They are fairly plentiful and in my opinion not one of the best designed krw tools. I have 3 and 2 are in my sell or trade pile . I’m consider myself a serious Kr Wilson tool collector. If you collect them it is one of the pieces but I wouldn’t count it as one to use. You are better off with the modern style from the dealers for $100 and change.
Larry

mercman from oz · 11-30-2021, 07:56 PM

Brian SATX asks "what is this K R Wilson Tool?"

Jim Mason · 11-30-2021, 07:59 PM

Agreeded not the best tool. Chock blocks under the spring eyes, tighten down the tool

McMimmcs · 11-30-2021, 08:24 PM

What’s a fair price for one ?

mercman from oz · 11-30-2021, 08:56 PM

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Thanks to Jim Mason for this Illustration of the K R Wilson Tool in use.

larrys40 · 11-30-2021, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by McMimmcs

What’s a fair price for one ?

$75-125
Larry

Chris Haynes · 11-30-2021, 11:21 PM

I have the compressor but have never been able to find the KR Wilson blocks.

Bruce of MN · 12-01-2021, 05:38 AM

Those claws for the spring pack don't look too secure to me.

Incognito-A · 12-01-2021, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by larrys40

$75-125
Larry

Larry, are you offering one of your spares for $75.00?

larrys40 · 12-01-2021, 08:32 PM

Sure I’ll do that plus shipping on your dime.
Drop me a pm . I better clear a few messages out first.

larrys40 · 12-01-2021, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris Haynes

I have the compressor but have never been able to find the KR Wilson blocks.

Chris, I’ve never seen those plates but are shown in the catalog. Tim Hill nor Tim Johnstone when alive never had seen them either and we are or were all serious collectors. I’ve got about 350 pieces of krw and have been collecting for over 40 years and haven’t ever known of anyone that has seen or had them. I’d love to hear from someone if they have. They are of course not necessary but we krw junkies like to find pieces we don’t have or have eluded us!
Larry

McMimmcs · 12-01-2021, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Incognito-A

Larry, are you offering one of your spares for $75.00?

Did you buy it after Larry concurred?

Pete W. · 12-01-2021, 11:19 PM

Reading this subject I can tell lots of KR Wilson tool collectors are responding.
I have been looking to buy the tool used by dealer mechanics. It's the 3 foot steel bar used to turn the engine over from the front ratchet pulley nut. I want to actually use it, not a garage wall hanger so it's gotta be in usable shape. I've seen one at Hershey many years ago and regret not buying it. Every year I go back the vender is there but not the wrench! Never seen another one although everyone knows what I'm asking about.

Incognito-A · 12-01-2021, 11:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by McMimmcs

Did you buy it after Larry concurred?

I have not… but I’m thinking about it!

Brian SATX · 12-02-2021, 08:09 AM

Thanks for all the help on the ID of this. FYI, he searched his pile of stuff from his dad and does not have the plates.

11-30-2021, 06:08 PM	#2
larrys40 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: St Charles , Missouri Posts: 1,998	Re: KR Wilson tool It is a rear axle leaf spring compressor meant to be used while the rear axle assembly is in the car. They are fairly plentiful and in my opinion not one of the best designed krw tools. I have 3 and 2 are in my sell or trade pile . I’m consider myself a serious Kr Wilson tool collector. If you collect them it is one of the pieces but I wouldn’t count it as one to use. You are better off with the modern style from the dealers for $100 and change. Larry

11-30-2021, 07:56 PM	#3
mercman from oz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 10,361	Re: KR Wilson tool Brian SATX asks "what is this K R Wilson Tool?"

11-30-2021, 08:24 PM	#5
McMimmcs Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Fort Gratiot, Michigan Posts: 2,296	Re: KR Wilson tool What’s a fair price for one ?

11-30-2021, 08:56 PM	#6
mercman from oz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 10,361	Re: KR Wilson tool Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks to Jim Mason for this Illustration of the K R Wilson Tool in use.

11-30-2021, 11:21 PM	#8
Chris Haynes Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Camarillo, CA and Pine Grove, CA Posts: 2,832	Re: KR Wilson tool I have the compressor but have never been able to find the KR Wilson blocks. __________________ 1921 Runabout 1930 Tudor Early 1930 AA Speed costs money. How fast do you want to go?

12-01-2021, 05:38 AM	#9
Bruce of MN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: VA Posts: 1,410	Re: KR Wilson tool Those claws for the spring pack don't look too secure to me.

12-01-2021, 08:32 PM	#11
larrys40 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: St Charles , Missouri Posts: 1,998	Re: KR Wilson tool Sure I’ll do that plus shipping on your dime. Drop me a pm . I better clear a few messages out first.

12-01-2021, 11:19 PM	#14
Pete W. Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 55	Re: KR Wilson tool Reading this subject I can tell lots of KR Wilson tool collectors are responding. I have been looking to buy the tool used by dealer mechanics. It's the 3 foot steel bar used to turn the engine over from the front ratchet pulley nut. I want to actually use it, not a garage wall hanger so it's gotta be in usable shape. I've seen one at Hershey many years ago and regret not buying it. Every year I go back the vender is there but not the wrench! Never seen another one although everyone knows what I'm asking about.

12-02-2021, 08:09 AM	#16
Brian SATX Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 821	Re: KR Wilson tool Thanks for all the help on the ID of this. FYI, he searched his pile of stuff from his dad and does not have the plates. __________________ Brian SATX