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Title: Jack Handles / Lug Wrenches for Identification
Post by: krelboyne on April 30, 2019, 07:34:49 PM
Did the normal search, found nothing. This is our collection 1967-73, from mostly Dearborn, but a few San Jose Cougars.
I know that the two loose headed, non folding ones are 1967? The extreme right version was removed from a March 1973 Dearborn Cougar with low miles. The two versions on the right also have a large "A" stamped inside, manufacturers mark?
Title: Re: Jack Handles / Lug Wrenches for Identification
Post by: Bossbill on April 30, 2019, 10:26:54 PM
Just a suggestion, but when clicked the picture size is too small. Not much bigger than the thumbnails.
Bigger pics will net you more views and feedback.

I think the far left is a 67 SJ lug wrench, but at that size ...
Title: Re: Jack Handles / Lug Wrenches for Identification
Post by: krelboyne on May 01, 2019, 12:48:28 PM
Just trying to save bandwidth.  :D
Title: Re: Jack Handles / Lug Wrenches for Identification
Post by: Bossbill on May 01, 2019, 01:42:38 PM
Bob Gaines schooled me on SJ Shelby handles, and that's the first one on the left. It's typical on 67 SJ Mustangs and is the expected concours handle for Shelbys of that year.
For Mustangs it's 13/16. For Shelbys it's the same size, except for Magstar equipped cars need a 3/4 of the same design.

A mouse got into the Boss (see sig) trunk and made a mess. While cleaning it out I removed its believed original space saver, jack, handle and hold down.
That you Mr. Mouse for rusting my handle. That handle looks like third from left judging by its shape and hole location.
Title: Re: Jack Handles / Lug Wrenches for Identification
Post by: ruppstang on May 01, 2019, 02:12:59 PM
The second from the right is a 68 and later? Metuchen because of the oval at the pivot in the socket.
Title: Re: Jack Handles / Lug Wrenches for Identification
Post by: preaction on May 01, 2019, 03:29:44 PM
From my research the handle 2nd from the left is a 67 only Cougar part.
Title: Re: Jack Handles / Lug Wrenches for Identification
Post by: Bob Gaines on May 01, 2019, 11:14:13 PM
The second from the right was used on 68 Metuchen cars and 68 Shelby's.
Title: Re: Jack Handles / Lug Wrenches for Identification
Post by: mtinkham on May 02, 2019, 01:13:09 PM
Which would be most correct for April 1967 Metuchen S code Fastback?
Title: Re: Jack Handles / Lug Wrenches for Identification
Post by: Flade on September 22, 2022, 01:36:36 AM
Anyone know which would be correct for a late 68 San Jose Mustang?

I have 1 each of the 2nd and 3rd from the right handles.
Title: Re: Jack Handles / Lug Wrenches for Identification
Post by: Anghelrestorations on September 22, 2022, 02:00:28 AM
The A stamping is for Ausco (Auto Specialties Manufacturing Company).  Same company that made jacks as well. 
Title: Re: Jack Handles / Lug Wrenches for Identification
Post by: J_Speegle on September 22, 2022, 04:40:01 PM
Anyone know which would be correct for a late 68 San Jose Mustang?

I have 1 each of the 2nd and 3rd from the right handles.

Late San Jose 68 handles I found typically were the flat/smooth surface style while early and mid year were of the style with the "step"

(https://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/gallery/17/6-220922153936-179231078.jpeg)
Title: Re: Jack Handles / Lug Wrenches for Identification
Post by: Flade on September 23, 2022, 06:22:54 PM
The A stamping is for Ausco (Auto Specialties Manufacturing Company).  Same company that made jacks as well.

Thanks I was assuming that.  If the Car has a Ausco jack would it always have an Ausco handle and vice versa?
Title: Re: Jack Handles / Lug Wrenches for Identification
Post by: Flade on September 23, 2022, 06:24:53 PM
Late San Jose 68 handles I found typically were the flat/smooth surface style while early and mid year were of the style with the "step"

Ok so the smooth ones have the Hexagonal hinged end, and the stepped ones have the oval end, correct?
Title: Re: Jack Handles / Lug Wrenches for Identification
Post by: J_Speegle on September 23, 2022, 06:35:45 PM
Ok so the smooth ones have the Hexagonal hinged end, and the stepped ones have the oval end, correct?

On 68 San Jose examples - yes