lug wrench for wire wheels

[Wingnut]

G'Day everyone, I'm trying to chase down what may be the Unicorn of T tools. The late lug wrench, which has several part numbers, one of which is 5Z-161, then there is T-2891, also 2839. These are T handled and have a socket at the end. A friend of mine asked around at Hershey but no one ever heard of such a thing. Any help would be outstanding. Wingnut

[Adam]

Good news; it’s not a “unicorn”. For around $40 you should be able to buy one somewhere / from someone online TODAY. Sometimes they are in $1 to $5 tool piles with generic tools at swap meets. You will have to look for them since 99% of the time the vendor that has one has no idea what it is.

[Moxie26]

T-2839. Ford wrench. Sorry not for sale, just acquired but picture should help on your search .. handle measures 10 in. Long, shaft measures 8 in.

[TXGOAT2]

You could make a very similar tool by cutting down a Wal Mart 4 way lug wrench. W-M offers an inexpensive 4-way that has a socket that fits the T lug nuts well. I carry one in my T along with a lightweight W-M scissor jack. From the socket ends to the center of the 4-way measures 8", like the original, and you could make the handle portion 10" like the original, or longer if you wished.

[Moxie26]

I thought we were discussing original FORD tools, not ones that we could make ourselves.

[TXGOAT2]

Whatever. Lug wrench, discussion, wattever.

[Allan]

Look out Pat. You are being too helpful.
Allan from down under

[ModelTMark]

Thanks for posting the pictures of the tool, I've have one for years but never knew it was the lug wrench for Model T wire wheels. I have two T's with Ford Wire wheels, so I'm sure I can put it to good use.

[RajoRacer]

I sent you a reply regarding the lug nuts, Mark .

[Wingnut]

Thanks for all the input, this forum is a Godsend for advice and information . Steve, did you send an email, don't know if I saw it. Wingnut

[ModelTMark]

I responded to your email earlier, on the nuts. My wife and I had company for a few days that distracted me. Sorry for the slow response.

[rondupree]

Have you found your wrench? If you haven't I will look through my pile.

[Moxie26]

Ron, thanks very much for offering & helping " Wingnut " on obtaining a original issue Ford wire wheel lug wrench... Per chance, if you are at a loss, I'm sure there are others that could be of assistance to "Wingnut " seeking a original wrench.