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Dec 22, 2007 | 10:22 PM

reidclif

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Proud Hoosier

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From: Greenville IN

Corvette jack

I just had side pipes put on my '79 Vette. I now need to jack the car up (starter problem) and the jack will no longer work. The side pipes hang down too low so the siccors-style jack can not be turned.

What type of jack can I get so that I can get under the car?

Dec 22, 2007 | 10:35 PM

81vet

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From: Eagle Grove IA

Sears has a 3 ton jack that works on my 81 with side pipes. They also have a low profile nascar type jack now that should work. Menards also sells a low profile jack.

Dec 23, 2007 | 11:49 AM

1Z87L8

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i have a 3 ton floor jack and grab it dead center
on the cross member just under the engine
stick some jack stands under the frame
and you are good to go.

Dec 23, 2007 | 12:08 PM

ZD75blue

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From: NC,USA

Go get a couple 2x12's and make some ramps. Once its up, jack it up.

Dec 23, 2007 | 06:20 PM

reidclif

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Proud Hoosier

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From: Greenville IN

I bought the 3-ton floor jack from Sears and used the front cross member to jack it up then added two jack stands for safty and that worked great. Thanks!

Now, another question. My side pipes prevent me from using the siccors style jack that came with the car. What can I use if I have a flat along the road somewhere? Is there another kind of jack that I can carry with me that will do the job?