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Does any one have a picture or are you able to describe what a factory bumper jack looks like that was for a 1940 coupe. I know of 2 that are for sale that the owners say are correct for a 40 but they both are totally different. Any help will be appricated.
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Jerry Metz
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Check with "the toolman". He will have a drawing of the jack. He frequents this site so may contact you when he sees the request. You can find him by searching the directory for "the toolman".
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In 1940, Chevrolet offered 2 different bumper jacks for the passenger cars. One was a friction jack and one was a ratchet jack ( and there are several variations/manufacturers of the ratchet jack ). If you want to see drawings of the 2 jacks, go to my website: www.1940chevrolet.com Click on the hyperlink on the homepage which says "Chevrolet Jacks". Feel free to email me with any questions.  Dave
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See, I told you he frequented this forum. Good job Dave.
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Thank you ChevyChip & the toolman for your help.
I also want to thank Big Bob.
Both jacks that I found were as shown in the toolmans website now all I have to do is pick which one I want.
Thanks Guys
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Sparky,The jack that I would choose would be the ratcheting jack #3653660.---reasons #1---this is the jack that came with the car from the factory.The universal jacks were sold thru the parts dept. and were just that.They were "universal" for all years.---reason #2.---If your car is being judged the ratchet style will look correct if the judges compare it to the 1939's and other 1940's being judged with your car (those 2 years are usually judged together).That is the style jack found in 95% of the cars and will not "confuse" the judges who could possibly not know what the correct jack would look like.Just my opinion
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Chevgene,
Made my best deal on the ratcheting one & that was my preference also. Found it in a roadside junk shop. Lucky find for me. Thanks again for your help.
Jerry Metz
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