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Offline Jerry

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Is that a original Mustang jack?
« on: February 02, 2010, 10:41:02 AM »
Hi guys

Can anybody tell me if that is a original jack?
The guy ai bought it from said it´s from a early 65 car.

Thanks Jerry


Offline baflstangobx

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Re: Is that a original Mustang jack?
« Reply #1 on: February 02, 2010, 12:49:56 PM »
I do not recall ever seeing one like that unless it came in the prototype.  The handle is definitely incorrect.  I do not think the jack is either.  The jack only saw a few minor differences from 64.5 - 70.  Mostly the pitch of the screw threads.  The  71 had the first significant change that was very obvious and that was the top where it fit the rocker.

Offline Jerry

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Re: Is that a original Mustang jack?
« Reply #2 on: February 02, 2010, 04:06:02 PM »
Hmm,.....
Too bad i was told that it´s a early style jack but i did not know
thats why i bought it. I will keep the ratchet for my 66 notchback
and send the jack back.  :'(

Bye Jerry

Offline J_Speegle

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Re: Is that a original Mustang jack?
« Reply #3 on: February 02, 2010, 09:17:32 PM »
IMHO  - nope -
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Offline yelostang

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Re: Is that a original Mustang jack?
« Reply #4 on: April 05, 2010, 01:39:22 PM »
The "ratchet" handle is not  a ratchet. It appears to be from a 68 handle and is stored on top of the
spare. Look close and you can see part of the hole in the handle that goes on top of the "J" bolt and is held in place with the large wing nut.

Offline 67shelby

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Re: Is that a original Mustang jack?
« Reply #5 on: May 04, 2010, 11:55:31 AM »
Sorry, haven't been around for awhile.  No, it isn't a Mustang jack, or at least not for the early years (65 through the Mustang II's).  I haven't seen every variation yet I would guess, but this one is not one I've run into and I have a pretty good line on all the early jacks.   

The handle is similar to those for 68 up as yelostang states.  There were a couple of variations on that handle, one the hole is "flat" and one with the hole curved, when you see them together you'd understand.  I've been working (slowly) on some comparison pictures. 

The handles and jacks for a lot of manufacturers were the same, so this could be for a Chrysler or GM product.  If you turn the flip top up on the handle, look inside for a stamp.  I picked up a Chrysler handle the other day that looks almost exactly like that one, but did have a Chrysler stamp underneath. 

Because it doesn't have any indentations for the pinch weld, I would suspect that this car might not be for a uni-body car.  I've seen some jacks on e-bay advertised for Corvettes that look very similar to Mustang jacks, but with flat tops.
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Re: Is that a original Mustang jack?
« Reply #6 on: May 04, 2010, 12:15:35 PM »
I did some research and it look like that might be a Corvair jack.
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