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   Tx51chevy

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   from Texas

   My grandpa was a mechanic his whole life and p***ed away 6 or 7 years ago. I found this in his old tool box. Does anyone know what he might have used this on a car for? or maybe how old it is?

    

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   FoMoCoPower

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   from Burbank,ILLINOIS

   Looks like a wear-gauge for railroad use.

    

   FoMoCoPower, May 30, 2011

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   propwash

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   RECo...Railroad Equipment Company - first 'guesser' is correct - wear guage.
   
   dj

    

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   36-3window

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   from waiting for the swamp to drain

   found this:
   
   http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/14233-chicago-railway-equipment-co

    

   36-3window, May 30, 2011

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