Topic: Early Ford ratcheting jack handle 1964 1/2 ?

[Hipo giddyup]

 Wondering if this ratcheting jack handle is from an early Mustang or maybe from another Ford? It is straight and not curved like others I have. Thanks for any responses.

[CharlesTurner]

Yes, that's the first of 3 versions.

[Hipo giddyup]

Thanks Charles. So the million dollar question is; would this be correct for a June 64' Dearborn built Mustang? Or perhaps for an earlier built car, March,April,etc.

[CharlesTurner]

I don't know when they changed it, but I have an example of a car built in late May '64 with that style.

[Hipo giddyup]

Hmmmm, I'll hang on to it then. I personally haven't seen another "straight" style as the bent style is much more common. Thank you!

[AU Finger]

If memory serves correctly, I believe that the later two versions also have a rounded handle versus the first design which is a "C" channel design.

[Hipo giddyup]

Thanks for the reply. I have noticed that as well but never knew when the changes took place. If I ever show the car, I wonder if either jack would be accepted for my June built 1964 1/2? I'm trying to see which one I should keep in the car. The other one that came with my 64 1/2 (although these  can easily be changed out by the PO) is described as you said, with the rounded edge handle.