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cavalierhome · 07-25-2022, 04:56 AM

I finally got my model A to run great. It came with 2 spare tires, and it occurred to me that before I take it on a long trip I should be ready to change a tire if need be.

Please forgive me as I know nothing about Model A cars.

I can't find the jack? where is it normally kept? And if I can't find it where do I get one?

Thanks
Paul

nkaminar · 07-25-2022, 05:36 AM

Did you look under the front seat? That is where mine is kept.

If you want an original one, look at ebay or Craigs List. Otherwise buy a bottle jack at a hardware store and carry some 2 X 6 boards to put under it so that it can raise the axle enough to remove the wheel.

Ray64 · 07-25-2022, 06:37 AM

Try DON TURLEY he posts on the forsale items. He has them

Mike Peters · 07-25-2022, 08:12 AM

It took me several years and a lot of looking to finally find a good, original 29 ratchet jack, including an inquiry with Don Turley. The magic happened at the Sharon swap meet from a vendor who happened to have one on his table.
Model T jacks with the reversing toggle handle work well for Model A's and are common at flea markets and swap meets for under 25 bucks. Bought my last one for 5 bucks.

Bob Bidonde · 07-25-2022, 08:19 AM

Do not depend on an original ratchet type jack because they have been known to collapse and hurt people. In fact, I know of 2 fatalities where Model "A" drivers went under a car supported by a ratchet jack, the jack mechanism failed and the car fell on them.

Mike Peters · 07-25-2022, 08:54 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob Bidonde

Do not depend on an original ratchet type jack because they have been known to collapse and hurt people. In fact, I know of 2 fatalities where Model "A" drivers went under a car supported by a ratchet jack, the jack mechanism failed and the car fell on them.

Amen! Mine is just for show. Thanks, Bob for the warning.

katy · 07-25-2022, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nkaminar

Did you look under the front seat? That is where mine is kept.

If that fails, look under the back seat.

Bob C · 07-25-2022, 10:46 AM

If there is one in the car it would most likely be under the back seat unless
you have a trunk.

Dick M · 07-25-2022, 10:52 AM

I also carry a bottle jack in my A. I welded a 2 inch piece of 2 inch channel iron to the pad on top of the jack. It straddles the front axle and cups the rear axle housing resulting in very good stability for the jack.

cavalierhome · 07-25-2022, 11:47 AM

Thank you everyone. I looked under the front seats, under the rear seats, and in the trunk, but no luck, so I guess I have to find something. I am not so much worried about an original part as I want something that will actually work well in an emergency. any recommends welcome.

Cheers

nkaminar · 07-25-2022, 12:09 PM

The bottle jacks available at the hardware stores or automotive stores are the best. Just be safe and don't crawl under the car supported by any jack.

Dale G. · 07-25-2022, 06:15 PM

I carry scissor jacks in all my Model A's. By the time I really need one, the bottle jack won't work anymore.

fundytides · 07-25-2022, 09:03 PM

Many unsafe jacks have been used over the years resulting in many accidents, injuries and fatalities. Never trust a jack with your life. Always block up the car safely if any part of your body will be under it. In the 50's and 60's bumper jacks were provided with many cars and were very unstable. When my car would get one wheel stuck in snow or mud, I found that a quick way to get it out was to jack up the offending wheel with a bumper jack and then push the car off the jack. Another common jack at that time was the screw type tripod bumper jack. I had the screw break in one just as I got the rear wheel off the ground to change a flat on my 52 Olds. The car came crashing down with no damage or injuries but I never trusted a bumper jack again. One other cautionary note, never use concrete (cinder) blocks for blocking a car up. They are not designed for this and will crumble and fail. Be safe!

cavalierhome · 07-26-2022, 04:44 AM

Thank you for all the warnings guys. I truly appreciate it.

I ordered a couple of sturdy looking jacks, I only intend t o use this for an emergency tire change, never to climb under the car.

katy · 07-26-2022, 10:03 AM

Whatever type of jack you carry, also carry a short piece of 2X6 with it, to keep the jack from sinking.

Ivan in southeast va. · 07-26-2022, 03:52 PM

I carry a small hydraulic floor jack in the bottom of my trunk, with a piece of wood. If space is a concern, at least carry a scissors jack and wood.

ed thibodeau · 07-26-2022, 05:13 PM

And a wedge block to keep the car from rolling !

07-25-2022, 04:56 AM	#1
cavalierhome Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Stormville New York and Naples Florida Posts: 60	1929 Model A jack I finally got my model A to run great. It came with 2 spare tires, and it occurred to me that before I take it on a long trip I should be ready to change a tire if need be. Please forgive me as I know nothing about Model A cars. I can't find the jack? where is it normally kept? And if I can't find it where do I get one? Thanks Paul

07-25-2022, 05:36 AM	#2
nkaminar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 4,002	Re: 1929 Model A jack Did you look under the front seat? That is where mine is kept. If you want an original one, look at ebay or Craigs List. Otherwise buy a bottle jack at a hardware store and carry some 2 X 6 boards to put under it so that it can raise the axle enough to remove the wheel. __________________ A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past.

07-25-2022, 06:37 AM	#3
Ray64 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Grafton,OHIO Posts: 728	Re: 1929 Model A jack Try DON TURLEY he posts on the forsale items. He has them

07-25-2022, 08:12 AM	#4
Mike Peters Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: South East Wisconsin Posts: 1,279	Re: 1929 Model A jack It took me several years and a lot of looking to finally find a good, original 29 ratchet jack, including an inquiry with Don Turley. The magic happened at the Sharon swap meet from a vendor who happened to have one on his table. Model T jacks with the reversing toggle handle work well for Model A's and are common at flea markets and swap meets for under 25 bucks. Bought my last one for 5 bucks.

07-25-2022, 10:46 AM	#8
Bob C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 8,792	Re: 1929 Model A jack If there is one in the car it would most likely be under the back seat unless you have a trunk.

07-25-2022, 10:52 AM	#9
Dick M Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ukiah, CA Posts: 479	Re: 1929 Model A jack I also carry a bottle jack in my A. I welded a 2 inch piece of 2 inch channel iron to the pad on top of the jack. It straddles the front axle and cups the rear axle housing resulting in very good stability for the jack.

07-25-2022, 11:47 AM	#10
cavalierhome Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Stormville New York and Naples Florida Posts: 60	Re: 1929 Model A jack Thank you everyone. I looked under the front seats, under the rear seats, and in the trunk, but no luck, so I guess I have to find something. I am not so much worried about an original part as I want something that will actually work well in an emergency. any recommends welcome. Cheers

07-25-2022, 12:09 PM	#11
nkaminar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 4,002	Re: 1929 Model A jack The bottle jacks available at the hardware stores or automotive stores are the best. Just be safe and don't crawl under the car supported by any jack. __________________ A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past.

07-25-2022, 06:15 PM	#12
Dale G. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 292	Re: 1929 Model A jack I carry scissor jacks in all my Model A's. By the time I really need one, the bottle jack won't work anymore.

07-25-2022, 09:03 PM	#13
fundytides Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 480	Re: 1929 Model A jack Many unsafe jacks have been used over the years resulting in many accidents, injuries and fatalities. Never trust a jack with your life. Always block up the car safely if any part of your body will be under it. In the 50's and 60's bumper jacks were provided with many cars and were very unstable. When my car would get one wheel stuck in snow or mud, I found that a quick way to get it out was to jack up the offending wheel with a bumper jack and then push the car off the jack. Another common jack at that time was the screw type tripod bumper jack. I had the screw break in one just as I got the rear wheel off the ground to change a flat on my 52 Olds. The car came crashing down with no damage or injuries but I never trusted a bumper jack again. One other cautionary note, never use concrete (cinder) blocks for blocking a car up. They are not designed for this and will crumble and fail. Be safe!

07-26-2022, 04:44 AM	#14
cavalierhome Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Stormville New York and Naples Florida Posts: 60	Re: 1929 Model A jack Thank you for all the warnings guys. I truly appreciate it. I ordered a couple of sturdy looking jacks, I only intend t o use this for an emergency tire change, never to climb under the car.

07-26-2022, 10:03 AM	#15
katy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Red Deer, Alberta Posts: 5,071	Re: 1929 Model A jack Whatever type of jack you carry, also carry a short piece of 2X6 with it, to keep the jack from sinking. __________________ If you don't hear a rumor by 10 AM, start one!. Got my education out behind the barn!

07-26-2022, 03:52 PM	#16
Ivan in southeast va. Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Portsmouth, Virginia Posts: 303	Re: 1929 Model A jack I carry a small hydraulic floor jack in the bottom of my trunk, with a piece of wood. If space is a concern, at least carry a scissors jack and wood.

07-26-2022, 05:13 PM	#17
ed thibodeau Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Pinckney, Mich. Posts: 174	Re: 1929 Model A jack And a wedge block to keep the car from rolling !