My 1954 Bishman Tire Changer

[117nathanmyers]

that is such a cool machine.

[sgbjoern]

Very nice machine. And a good construction too: Tyre mount / demount and bead breaking is done with the rim mounted on the machine in the same position. Little hand grips necessary. Longest step on the tyre change is picking the new tyre. Get a new machine? why?! This thing is built to last.

[ClintRaff]

i have almost the same one , but mine dont turn , its older i think, anyone have any ideas of how it works or anything,bc i just bought it and it only breaks the bottm bead not the top

[murf751]

Lol this is an antique? I worked in 3 shops and all had this same machine. It works great too. Just not on aluminum mags, though I dont think it would scratch em xD

[4HitsWilystyle]

holy shit 54??? I have the same one and was guessing mid 60s.

I have moded mine and can now do up to 16 and put an auto switch.

[Johndeerefarmboy820]

Yeah if I add air to it water comes out the bottom seal so I'm guessing the seal is shot but I'm goin to try and rebuilt it and the only other thing that needs work is the handle to lock the rim down. It don't turn very much but that's for the info I think when I get some down time I'll try and go through and do a full re-build of it

[Johndeerefarmboy820]

I got this same machine. Just pulled it outta my barn when my grandpa pasted, still kinda works. Need help tho!! Where can I get a new air ram for breaking the beed? Mine is shot i think. Any info would greatly help thanks

[towandfish]

@Johndeerefarmboy820

Mine has a hole at the top of the ram where you can add some oil. You might try that if your seals are dry. I don't know where to get parts for these.

[inthecountry1973]

Thanks for the instructional video, I just picked one up the exact same, model 61, I was trying to figure it out, but this helped me out.

[TheMsautobodyman]

how old is that thing?

[towandfish]

@TheMsautobodyman

60-70 years old.....and still going strong.

[MaineShag55]

@towandfish :

"Using my antique tire machine."

"60-70 years old.....and still going strong."

And..........No Less Important, **MADE** in the **U.S.** OF steel made in the U.S. ! ! !

[rogerscottburchett1]

mess your rims all up scratchs all over them ,

[towandfish]

@rogerscottburchett1

Yeah, I should have used a protector. I would hate to scratch that rusty steel rim on that 1987 Mercury Sable that has 260,000 miles on it.

Speaking of protection, maybe your parents should have used a rubber.

[cpcomedy314]

@towandfish THEY'RE LATEX BITCH! Just kiddin'.

[mikes78]

Very nice, and as others have said it looks just as effective (if not possibly more-so) than some of the modern machines out there.

[Ericzerker]

Thats a cool old rig just as qwick as the new ones.

[daviddpb75]

BUILT TO LAST!! Great machine. 

[salemned]

Dang this is like twice as fast as now days tech

[caneyfirefighter]

last for ever.

[michaelovitch]

this baby is fast and brutal he he

cool.

[erinlassley]

Thanks towandfish. I'm really shocked at the lack of information on line about these machines and the company. It appears there are still quite a few of the machines out there as evidenced on ebay. I've contacted the museum in Osseo, MN to see if I can find anything out. I may just put up a little info site and submit it to Google. I found a bunch of Bishman ads on a very obscure site and saved them.

[erinlassley]

Can you still get parts for these? Bishman has been out of business for years. I have the opportunity to get one and curious if it'll do the old wide 5 pattern of the old air-cooled VWs.

[towandfish]

I don't know where to get parts unless you buy another machine. If something breaks, I make a part.

Mine is a rim clamp, so the VW rims should go on it.

[RustyCarnahan]

This just goes to show that they don't make anything like they used to.

[buchepo]

tu maquina esta presiosa

[Drivenout]

Oh wow is that ever tedious looking. I'm one of them new kids who use those fancy ass new fangled coats machines x3

[sk8wnec]

Im gonna make my own tire machine. 4 grand for a new one and this is only what it does? A Bridgeport is 4 grand.

[ds650racerjt]

its funny how you say it is an old design and it needs newer technology. i mount tires for a living, and the machine i use is almost similar to this one and it was made in 2005

[towandfish]

Thank you, it's nice knowing there are still a few people around on Youtube that know what they are talking about.

[bryanbish2000]

That my good Ol gramp's tire changer invention :)

[ROUGERR62]

Hei guys we are in 2009 !

update your technology !!!

[halosux4life]

IF IT AINT BROKE DONT FIX IT

[jorskipappa]

OH SHIT!!! I have Bishman too :) Good machine!!!

[deathninja16]

nothing run's like the oldies.

[1954shadow]

Dang, that thing is as old as me! But, it is still going strong, unlike me.

[towandfish]

LMAO!!! Are you old, antique, or just aged? LOL