Cheap replacement jack and handle ?
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From: Winnebago IL
Cheap replacement jack and handle ?
:confused: Has anyone ran across a source for a replacement jack for a 76 (or equal) that would be under $100 ?I also need a jack handle. :mad Previous owner sold anything not bolted down and some items that where bolted down including jack, handle and the spare tire! At least he kept the t-tops...
Drifting
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From: Canberra AUSTRALIA
St. Jude Donor '05-'06
Re: Cheap replacement jack and handle ? (RedShark76)
Try a junkyard. There are some vette wreckers up your way.
Bundle up a whole bunch of the other little pieces inlcuding the jack and handle and offer him $100.
If you cannot get a vette jack go to walmart and buy a hydraulic jack for $30. It will do a better job anyway. Also get a breaker bar and a 3/4 socket (long). That should cover you for a spare. (check the scoket size if you have alloy wheels).
Bundle up a whole bunch of the other little pieces inlcuding the jack and handle and offer him $100.
If you cannot get a vette jack go to walmart and buy a hydraulic jack for $30. It will do a better job anyway. Also get a breaker bar and a 3/4 socket (long). That should cover you for a spare. (check the scoket size if you have alloy wheels).
Burning Brakes
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From: Oswego IL
Re: Cheap replacement jack and handle ? (RedShark76)
I bought a new replacement jack from Volunteer Products. They are the same size as the original jack, and I think they go for around $50 or so. The handle is included and built into the unit.
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From: Hernando MS
St. Jude Donor '03-'04-'05-'06-'07
Re: Cheap replacement jack and handle ? (RedShark76)
I bought the same jack ron71 is talking about...it`s 29 bucks from Volunteer Vette and it fits nicely in the jack compartment like the original...Of course its Chinese quality :thumbs:
Melting Slicks
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Re: Cheap replacement jack and handle ? (Enad)
I have a good Craftsman 3 ton floor jack for the big work, but as far as the in car one, are bottle jacks any good? Will the fit under the frame??
-Chris
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Re: Cheap replacement jack and handle ? (RedShark76)
I believe I may still have the original scissors jack from my '76 kicking around. LMK if you want it and I'll check for sure. (And I guarantee it won't cost you $100, either.)
Melting Slicks
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Re: Cheap replacement jack and handle ? (The Dude)
found this for ya: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...&category=6763
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From: Winnebago IL
Re: Cheap replacement jack and handle ? (RedShark76)
Thanks Guys
Did'nt realize all the options available.
Trying e-bay first for an original.
Then to Volunteer for a replacement. Can't beat $29. How does that one look, and can the original spring clip hold it in. Trying to stay as close to OEM as I can afford to.
Did'nt realize all the options available.
Trying e-bay first for an original.
Then to Volunteer for a replacement. Can't beat $29. How does that one look, and can the original spring clip hold it in. Trying to stay as close to OEM as I can afford to.
Burning Brakes
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From: Hernando MS
St. Jude Donor '03-'04-'05-'06-'07
Re: Cheap replacement jack and handle ? (RedShark76)
Volunteers fits nicely...I still use the original folding lug wrench and bought a stock hold down spring. No worries :cheers:
