Re: IML: Bumper Jack Stowage in Trunk - 59 Imperial

["jsadowski" <jsadowski@xxxxxxx>]

There is a spring that attaches in a loop in the floor & the other end 
attaches at the part of the jack that raises. I believe these are all the 
same at least back to 59 & through 66.
John
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From: <RandalPark@xxxxxxx>
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Subject: Re: IML: Bumper Jack Stowage in Trunk - 59 Imperial


> The tensions spring is a separate piece.
>
> Paul W.
>
> In an email dated 3/9/2005 8:08:07 pm GMT Daylight time, Charles Hansen 
> <hansencw@xxxxxxxxxxx> writes:
>
> > The restoration of my '59 Imperial is nearing completion and I'm trying
> > to figure out how the bumper jack stores in the trunk. The two brackets
> > are in place, but the owner's manual states - " To remove, move the
> > control trigger down and release tension on holding spring by operating
> > the jack." (It doesn't explain in detail how to re-stow it.) The
> > picture in the manual is not real clear since the spare tire partly
> > obstructs the view of the stored jack, but it looks like there might be
> > something coming up from the trunk floor that attaches to the jack.
> >
> > My question: Is the tension holding spring part of the bumper jack or
> > is it a separate piece that also attaches to the trunk (floor)?
> > Can anybody with a '59 tell me how to store the bumper jack (and
> > perhaps send me a photo)?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Charlie Hansen
> > 1959 Imperial Le Baron
> >
> >
> >
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