59blackvette

I am almost finished restoring my 1959 Corvette. I am still missing an original jack & handle. Like most of the Corvette components, is the jack date coded also? I heard that jacks weren't date coded until the 1960's or 1970's. I have seen reproduction jacks, but they all say don't use them. Why? Does anyone know where I can get a jack & handle for my 1959 Corvette born around March 6, 1959? Thanks!

Another question - does the original lug wrench for a C1 have an "O" stamped on it? I have seen some advertised with and without the "O".

Frankie the Fink

They say not to use them or "For Show Only" thanks to the attorneys that sue any manufacturer because some dumb @ss gets hurt doing something stupid.

You can remove that inner sleeve on the repros to make the jack functional. I've actually used mine with no issues but (lawyers again) I make no statement as to the wisdom of you doing so....
Attached is a short 'how to' in order to make the repro jacks work.

Finding original jacks is a tough gig and they command eye-watering prices in many cases -- such as the '62 jacks. I can only wish you good luck in your search and tell you to dig deep into your wallet when you find one.

Geralds57

The jack you need for your car is not dated. You can use any 53 to 61 jack. An original jack will run about eight to nine hundred dollars where the reproductions our little over 200.

59blackvette

Thanks for the responses. Can anyone tell me if the jack currently listed on ebay (#231041548421) is an original? Thanks again.

DZAUTO

Secret.
IF, IF, IF a person should be fortunate enough to locate an early 50s abandoned, unmolested 1/2ton Chevy pickup out in a field, check to see if it might still have the jack-------------------------------IT'S THE SAME JACK AS 53-61 VETTES!!!
I gave a guy $10 for the jack from his old pickup.

59blackvette

Thanks, DZAUTO! I'll check around. Anyone know of an old 1/2 ton Chevy pickup with its original jack???

Geralds57

It looks like the real deal but the top is bent on one end. I think you can find a better jack for less money. Another one will turn up if you're not in a hurry.

59blackvette

Another question - if the same jack was used for early 1950's chevy 1/2 ton pickups, was this same jack used for any other GM automobiles?

DZAUTO

I have no clue.
I've posted this 2-3 times in the past, and there has been little to no interest. Just another poke in the eye which discourages me from providing information on this forum.

This is the jack I bought several years ago from an elderly gentleman who told me he bought his 53 pickup new. We were talking about old cars and the conversation came around to my 56 Vette. I mentioned that I was looking for a scissors jack, since that was the type of jack that came in them from the factory. He said that he had an old scissors jack which came in his 53 pickup when he bought it new from an Okla City Chevy dealer.
The jack was in perfect condition, with extremely minor surface rust. I thoroughly cleaned it up in solvent, rinsed off the solvent with brake cleaner and painted it satin black. Used it once to change a flat tire on the boat trailer when coming back from the lake (YES, I sometimes tow a jet boat with the 56). Haven't touched it since.

Geralds57

I'll double your money if you want to sell it. I heard years ago that some army jeeps used to have the same jack, but I can't verify it.

59blackvette

Not so fast, I'll triple your money, DZAUTO! Let me know if you find any other good deals on these jacks! Thanks!

59blackvette

I'm still looking for a C1 Corvette (1959) jack handle. Does anyone have one for sale? Can anyone tell me the length of a C1 jack handle? Thanks!