VCCA Home Forums TECHNICAL - 1945 AND NEWER 1946-1948 47/48 jacks part 2

All good,I was talking about my standard jack...I think I am trying to put too much paint on..The shaft is in such good shape no plating need.I wrapped it tightly in plastic wrap and painted it,drying 48 hours between coats I did have scratching when moving the lever to get its inside....Did you use the zinc paint inside as explained earlier?

Yes, I thought you were talking about the standard. However I was thinking the shaft was removed. It is so easy to remove and replace. That way you could blast it clean (if you have a way) and not have so much paint build-up. Also as describe above you can paint inside, from both ends, where the shaft would be.My mistake.

I just shot some on the springs.

On the standard jack ,when moving the ratchet lever up and down it is very tight,so you need to paint it on the up position,let it dry and then put it in the down position and paint.When lowering it the paint pulls off or scratches

I really did not want to reply but.... Really only one thing to do , start over. You know what they say... to get out of the hole, stop digging. If you can't remove from the shaft and clean, then use paint stripper. You must clean to bare metal and have everything working smoothly before painting. Really sorry, I hope still my friend?

Once clean only two or three light coats of paint. No primer.

I want to delete this post but will face the consequence. Good luck.

FYI, Mike has the exact (47) jack #72@$80. if you want a back-up. He had it listed as 49-51 Ford but I straightened him out. Has the W and PAF with 6 3/8 height. Shaft looks good. Just thought you might like to know.

I was on His site yesterday and saw it and requested a price, no reply to that e-mail but I saw the universal jack again and wanted it...The e-mail came back...SOLD....I think it is the one you bought and he had not removed the picture. Oh well...About the paint job. I think I am splitting hairs. Not as bad as I make it sound...Last coat yesterday, we will see the outcome

P.S.Who do you know at NAPA to be privileged to use their equipment???

My NAPA is family owned. They were a independent auto parts going back to the 50s. I moved to this small town in '72. They nearly went under 10/12 years ago when the big chains moved in. The only way out was to join in. So they got the NAPA franchise. The man that started it, now passed, and his son-in-law, now 80 and still working there, joined buy his son. So a long relationship. Many time in the past if someone needed something all we needed to do was call and Scott (the son) would meet us at the store. No matter what time.

Let me break in here and say that I am soooo pleased that you 47/48 Fleetliners have found something to discuss that seems to go on forever. Who would have thought that a bumper jack would have caused so much interest.

That interest is more jaw-dropping owing to all I have ever seen in a Fleetline is a screw up jack with a snap-togetyher crank and a four-way. from Montgomery Ward.

Please don't let me interrupt this most interesting topic. It only goes to show that even you folks can find some off-the-wall topic to discuss.

All us out here who have the proper jack for our cars marvel at your tenacity.

Okay, back to the jacks fellows. I just wanted you to know that your are being watched and enjoyed.

Charlie

Well just the fact you took the time to read and reply is mighty comforting. Is Too!

Soooooooooo,Charlie,we would like to see a pic of your correct 41 jack???If that is a challenge, I have the correct 41 jack I would consider selling you...for 47-48 when being judged you must display the correct jack or have points deducted...That's why this thread was started....We now have identified 3 different correct jacks for the 47/48!!!!...PS We are not all Fleetin"ers"

CC,

Pardon me but I thought the jack-in=the box was an accessory.

How can there be three different correct ones?

Anyhow you all have about talked the issue to death. Sorry, that was intended to mean only that I marvel at the research, knowledge and such you folks have put into this issuer. It is commendable. Is too!

So, which three jacks are designated as correct for the 42/48s? A post of the ones together would be a hoot!

I have the right 41 jack. I got it at Hershey two years ago from the guys that deal in them (Jacks) right near the bridge from Chocolate field to Green field near the Arena. The guy said the jack was correct but he couldn't be sure of the base. It looks a tad small. So fact is I'm still looking for all that would have come in the so-called box.

Best to all. I think such interest in these jacks is a good thing.

Charlie

Three verified 47-48 jacks that are all documented in the parts book and 2 being featured in the 48 accessory book would be the hydraulic jack..Johnny's jack pictured early in the thread...The standard factory jack...also pictured several times and the universal jack, discovered and restored by Russell...all of these jacks have the documentation to be displayed and pass judging in any VCCA meet...The green friction jack is still under review, I am confident Russell will come to a conclusion..

Something like this must give the judges nightmares!

Charlie

Was black, now restored, correct green.

The only thing that is not confirmed, is this the 986177, listed as mechanical jack, Gene thinks it is? Right Gene?

I think what is eating at Charlie is the fact those old '41's don't have a "bumper" jack. The flimsy bumpers on the '41's would probably collapse. Had to be lifted by the bumper supports. Now the '46-'48 have advanced industrial strength and can take the weight, no problem!!

I love your newly restored green jack...I need to get on mine now.have to finish the other two first

Here is a base on sale in eBay:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/40s-50s-bum...00200369?hash=item3aac61e6b1&vxp=mtr

Thanks Johnny, needed another one of those

Thanks all of you. Especially for those pictures. Good job.

Russell,

That little snippet was way below the belt. It hurt something awful. Did too. I didn't think anyone could stoop so low. Just wait I'll come up with something for you. You can bet on it!

Charlie

It will be interesting to see what we discover about those friction jacks in Russell's photos. I know it falls into the "hearsay" category, but 20 years ago I heard that the green body was for 1947 cars and then in '48 the body was painted black. Bases were black in both cases. No idea if there is any truth behind that...

Ok Russell, need your thoughts about Dales info and Gene are you sure the same friction jack was used from 38-48???I have not begun painting that jack yet. Its a 48

Just got this from my ebay email I get each day. Says 46-48 jack.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/351431150949?item=351431150949&viewitem=&vxp=mtr

Really!

All I know for sure is mine was all green, except the shaft.
When I blasted the two pieces it was clear the bottom layer was green. While blasting the base, on the top side, it took at least 15 minutes to completely remove all the paint. 5 layers. There was a layer of black. Then a thick layer of pink tint primer. Another layer of black. Another thick layer of the pinkish stuff. Then the green. On the bottom of the base, see pic. they made little effort to cover, or even clean before painting. Covered with "fish eyes", see top right corner.



Dale, what is you view or knowledge of the friction jack being sold through the parts department and part number/'s for these.

What are you going to put in the trunk of your '48 at shows. Picture please?

Keith, yes, Mike had it listed for a few week as a 49-51 Ford Jack. I saw it and ask a few questions and let him know I am sure it is a '47 Chevrolet. Meet all the spec. It has Patent Applied For and not the patent number so I did not buy.

I have bought several item from Mike, He is a good guy to deal with. two thumbs up!!

Suggest you wait a while and see how this turns out.

I had asked Mike the price on the jack "must be the one now on EBay "He never returned my message