Topic: WTB: Jack Assembly

[Brant]

Looking for a jack assembly like the one in the images below.  Note bearing on adjusting nut end and coarse thread bolt.

Thanks for checking.

[Bob Gaines]

Looking for a jack assembly like the one in the images below.  Note bearing on adjusting nut end and coarse thread bolt.

Thanks for checking.

I don't recall seeing one quite like that before. I am always wanting to expand my knowledge ,so do you mind sharing the application and possible time frame /plant ?

[Anghelrestorations]

Bob - This is one of the two versions of the 64.5 - 66 jacks that were being supplied to Ford.  This is the first version that was beng supplied during those years.  I am almost done doing a complete write up that will show all the differences....collected almost 50 jacks at this point and talked to many original low mileage owners - everything from 64.5 Mustangs to 78 King Cobras.  Will share with everyone when I am finished.   

[Brant]

Bob,

I am just basing my thoughts on my observations on known original jacks and information from the mid-year Corvette guys.  The same company (AUSCO) made those jacks, and there is supposedly some detailed documentation that has been obtained about the Corvette jacks.  I'm currently working on trying to find out exactly what information is available.  I just know that the Corvette guys have it nailed down for those cars.  Obviously that is often times easier to do for the Corvettes due to the limited production, and the fact that all of those cars were built in the same plant.

Like Marcus mentions, I have found that this is the first Mustang version, but I honestly have a lot more to learn about these jacks.  I have found it very difficult to verify if particular jacks originally came in certain cars.  Jacks are obviously just something that get swapped out quite often among cars.

It would be great if we could obtain real documentation from the original manufacturer.

Marcus-I am very interested in learning about your findings.  When do you think you will have your observations available?  If you have bits and pieces of information available for the 64 1/2-66 Mustangs, you can send me a PM with a general outline if you have a chance.

Thanks to everyone for their input, and I will look forward to learning more.

[Bob Gaines]

Marcus and Brant, I have seen the style and construction of jack before just not with the bearing. I guess the nylon washer sandwiched between the two steel  washers was the cheaper substitute that it evolved (devolved in this case ) to . Thanks for the insight.

[Anghelrestorations]

Brant - Yes, as part of my research I had to go and look at what came standard with the other manufactuers of the time so I have been speaking with the Mopar guys and the GM and Corvette judges.  I found someone who has done the same research on the Corvette jacks and handles so we exchanged some useful information.  Ausco was a scissor jack supplier for Corvette from 1962 thru 1975.  But unlike the Mustangs they were the sole supplier for Corvette because the volume was so much lower than Mustang production.  The Mustang jacks and handles had three vendors they used during those years. 
I have tracked down drawings, people who worked at these companies, and when/why the date codes were started on the jacks.  I will share what I have when I am done with everything - really trying to get that done end of this month but also trying to get a car ready for the MCA show in Utah end of this month as well. 

[Brant]

Brant - Yes, as part of my research I had to go and look at what came standard with the other manufactuers of the time so I have been speaking with the Mopar guys and the GM and Corvette judges.  I found someone who has done the same research on the Corvette jacks and handles so we exchanged some useful information.  Ausco was a scissor jack supplier for Corvette from 1962 thru 1975.  But unlike the Mustangs they were the sole supplier for Corvette because the volume was so much lower than Mustang production.  The Mustang jacks and handles had three vendors they used during those years. 
I have tracked down drawings, people who worked at these companies, and when/why the date codes were started on the jacks.  I will share what I have when I am done with everything - really trying to get that done end of this month but also trying to get a car ready for the MCA show in Utah end of this month as well.

Marcus,

Thanks for the reply.  I will really be looking forward to your findings.