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Sep 17, 2004 | 11:33 PM

joe73vette

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jack inside spare?

When I put my CD changer in the jack compartment, I left the jack in the garage. I remember an old post about a jack that fits inside the spare tire, but couldn't find it in the archives. Anybody know of a sturdy jack that fits in there with a stock ralley wheel? Thanks, Joe

Sep 17, 2004 | 11:46 PM

ClockworkOrange

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What does the jack look like?

I didn't get one with my 73.
I think it is a scissor jack.
Does a scissor jack from another chevy work on the vette and stow in the passenger compartment?
It's a folding wrench isn't it?

Sep 18, 2004 | 03:10 AM

75rag4sp

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I assume the 73 is the same as the 75. its a sissor jack with a folding handle held in place with a spring hook behind the passsanger's seat.

Sep 18, 2004 | 11:49 AM

joe73vette

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I guess you guys misunderstood my question. I have the original jack and wrench, and it is a scissors type, and it was in the pass side compartment. But when I put a CD changer in that space, there's no room for the jack, so I'm not carrying a jack now (AAA). I heard that some newer cars came with a jack that sat inside the spare tire, so I was thinking I could put one of them in my spare tire, too. The original jack doesn't fit in the spare, it's too long. Thanks, Joe

Sep 18, 2004 | 03:58 PM

isosceles

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From: Deltona (son of Deland and DAYTONA) FL

Quote:

Originally Posted by joe73vette

I guess you guys misunderstood my question.

so what your saying is: "we don't know jack!"
and

Quote:

Originally Posted by joe73vette

I'm not carrying a jack now (AAA).

that's one jack off ( from stock!

)

sorry, couldn't resist the corny puns. Just got done reading a post from DEP and it got me in the mood. Please don't take offense. Valid question though and it is a really good idea.
Hmm, that gives me an idea. If i ever needed someplace to carry something home, that was dirty and I didn't want in my interior I could stow it in the spare tire carrier. As long as I anticipated this and left the spare in the garage.

Sep 18, 2004 | 04:13 PM

73 Vet

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I saw a post some time ago and the guy's website showed "strapping" the jack, etc., to the rear frame. Perhaps make a "container" of some type and install in that area between the tire carrier and the bumper.