My 1954 Bishman Tire Changer

Using my antique tire machine.

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• tire
• machine
• Bishman
• antique

[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.

[TheMsautobodyman]

how old is that thing?

[towandfish]

@TheMsautobodyman

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

[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.

[halosux4life]

IF IT AINT BROKE DONT FIX IT

[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.

[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. ! ! !

[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

[cpcomedy314]

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