Bumper jack

[flathead48]

Looking for a bumper Jack for my friends 56 Mercury, I don't know what it looks like, does any one have a picture, Thanks, Rick

Email. [email protected]

[Dobie Gillis]

This is for a '56 Ford. Mercs would be the same. I hope he wants it for display only, the damn things are dangerous.

[flathead48]

Thanks for the picture. Appreciate your help

[Alaska Jim]

I have used those jacks to change tires and to jack up cars to put jack stands under the car, and they ARE VERY Dangerous and you really have to watch your self when using them. I don't think I was able to afford a floor jack until I was in my mid 20's or early 30's. even then I did not have a garage to work in, and the wheels would sink in the asphalt. the land-lord hated me. I learned to use a piece of plywood.

[scicala]

I agree with the picture Dobie Gillis posted. I used to have a '55 Mercury, and the jack looked the same.

Sal

[flathead48]

Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)

Thanks guys, I will pass this advice on. I use a little screw Jack under the axle on my 48 and works fine. Thanks again to all

[40 Deluxe]

Originally Posted by Dobie Gillis

This is for a '56 Ford. Mercs would be the same. I hope he wants it for display only, the damn things are dangerous.

Yeah, those things work until they don't. Just like a pit bull is gentle, until it isn't!

[Jwawhite]

[email protected] may have one, he quoted $200. And I passed on it. I asked for one for my 56 Ford...great source for parts!

[junkyardjeff]

The one in my 55 is for display only,I have a tripod jack I use if needed on the road,the original was thrown out when the car was new due to it not working.

[Kahuna]

Jeff
What's a tripod jack?
Thanks
Jim

[50fordcoupeman]

Agree with all the danger warnings. My uncle had a 36 Ford (I believe) and he was using a bumper jack. He spent the rest of his years with only one knee cap........

[junkyardjeff]

Originally Posted by Kahuna

Jeff
What's a tripod jack?
Thanks
Jim

The one I have has three legs and presume that is what its called.

[Herman Munster]

There was a time that all I ever had were bumper jacks and scissor jacks. I never had a problem or incident with them. I just had to be careful and only used them for what they were intended for, changing a tire.

[paul2748]

Same here (well usually). I remember changing a z bar in a 54 Ford and I think I only used a bumper jack. Was a teenager then, long time ago.

Originally Posted by Herman Munster

There was a time that all I ever had were bumper jacks and scissor jacks. I never had a problem or incident with them. I just had to be careful and only used them for what they were intended for, changing a tire.