Is this normal practice for jacking the front?

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Jan 30, 2005 | 05:03 PM

johns_vette

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Is this normal practice for jacking the front?

Ok, I know I am getting old and the old depth perceptation is getting me. Is this car really jacked up with a cement block right under the bumper? I never would think of jacking my car that way, but to each his own?

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Jan 30, 2005 | 05:10 PM

Allcoupedup

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naaahhh... looks like he has bottle jacks under the frame in the right spots. Don't think a bumper could hold the whole front end... could it?

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Jan 30, 2005 | 05:18 PM

johns_vette

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whew! Thanks for pointing that out.. I don't think the bumper would hold either. Bet he would have one tough time getting the hood to close right.

Jan 30, 2005 | 07:09 PM

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If you take a good look at the pic I think that is an oil gun not a bottle jack.

Jan 30, 2005 | 08:10 PM

67vetteal

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Jacking

For years I use a piece of 2x6 accross the bumper supports that go to the cross member. First I put a bit of carpet on top of the 2x6.

Jan 30, 2005 | 08:13 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 67vetteal

For years I use a piece of 2x6 accross the bumper supports that go to the cross member. First I put a bit of carpet on top of the 2x6.

I admire your nerve!!!

Jan 30, 2005 | 08:27 PM

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That does not look safe.

Jan 30, 2005 | 08:48 PM

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Starting bid $28K? Is that guy on crack?

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Jan 30, 2005 | 08:48 PM

67vetteal

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Sorry Ron

I should have made myself clearer. I jack under the crossmember with the 2x6 in place. This way you catch everything! :o

Jan 30, 2005 | 09:32 PM

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Ron Miller

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No problem!! That's a little clearer to me!!

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