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Posted by: Quinn Moore Nov 29 2022, 08:35 AM

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Looking for a jack...bilstein preferably?. In case I get a flat on the back roads of Wisconsin/ Illinois.
Thoughts/comments appreciated.

Thx,

QM

Posted by: bdstone914 Nov 29 2022, 12:28 PM

It is safer to use a scissors jack from a more modern car on the pinch weld. I have seen many original jacks allow the car to pitch forward and bend the jack and or the jack hole. Have also seen them tear the jack hole.

Posted by: StarBear Nov 29 2022, 02:17 PM

Yep. AMHIK! Great to have for a "preservation" and "originality" piece, but not much else. If this, I have one for you (just shipping).

Posted by: Quinn Moore Nov 30 2022, 07:16 AM

Thanks guys, yes I do recall (mid 80's) my '72 would/could get a little "tippy" with the original jack. I'll go with the scissor jack advice. I'd also like to have a bilstein strapped in there for trips down memory lane. I'll PM starbear.....thank you both.

QM

Posted by: StarBear Nov 30 2022, 08:11 AM

Here’s the pic. I believe (?) it’s not a 73, but a late one, 75-76, as it has a single piece tongue and a painted, not chrome, cap. Has the green dot!
PM me if you still want it.

Posted by: Quinn Moore Nov 30 2022, 08:34 AM

I'll take it!

Thank you,

QM

Posted by: Literati914 Nov 30 2022, 12:20 PM

This is a subject/issue I’ve had in mind to address at some point…
I really like the original jacks (mainly for the original and streamlined look when mounted and not in use) - and was wondering if there may be a way to improve them. What could be done? I’m thinking of some kind of a plate that would slide onto the bottom to make a more stable base.. then would come off for storage. Of course it still wouldn’t be ideal on a rusty car with weak jack points, but ok otherwise. Thoughts on a good design or in general?


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Posted by: StarBear Nov 30 2022, 01:49 PM

Certainly a bigger base would help but only if secured to base to prevent shifting though with the height and attachment hole issue not sure if even attempting a design fix is safe. IMHO these jacks are solely for show and originality. AMHIK!

Posted by: rhodyguy Dec 2 2022, 11:17 AM

You have to carry a set of chocks for the wheels still on the ground if you intend on using a OEM jack. Pray the flat occurs on a level surface.

Posted by: TheCabinetmaker Dec 3 2022, 08:28 AM

I'm one of those who have damaged my car with one of those. Will never use one again. Never!

Posted by: TheCabinetmaker Dec 3 2022, 08:32 AM

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