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03-08-2024, 08:39 AM | #1 |
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39 Ford bumper jack
How do you operate a 39 Ford bumper jack, I can make it go up but don't know how to make it go down. jack is a R&J 160.
thanks Dave. Last edited by sunliner; 03-08-2024 at 08:44 AM. |
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Re: 39 Ford bumper jack
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I have attached a photo of the two correct bumper jacks for 1939 passenger cars. One is a Reyerson - Haynes, the other is an Auto-Specialties (Auscolift). Both operate the same way. As memory serves, to make the jack lower, place the handle in the opening just above the lever you had used to raise the jack. Push the handle down / up and the jack will lower. Please, for your safety, do not use this jack. I'm confident others will back me up on that advice.
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03-08-2024, 01:17 PM | #3 |
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Re: 39 Ford bumper jack
Bumper jacks of any kind can be dangerous. There is no way I would attempt to use one.
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03-08-2024, 01:23 PM | #4 |
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Re: 39 Ford bumper jack
I carry one in my '51. I have oversize tires on the rear (225R75-15) and I need it to get the body high enough off the ground so I can get the tire off after I jack the axle up with a scissors jack.
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03-09-2024, 11:50 AM | #5 |
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Re: 39 Ford bumper jack
Tubman, leave it at home just one time. That is when you will need it
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