The spring & catch are the weak point , the jack that is in my Le Baron is
ornamental only.
Dave.
60 Le Baron sedan
----- Original Message -----
From: <RandalPark@xxxxxxx>
To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, January 26, 2004 2:36 PM
Subject: Re: IML: 62 Imp bumper jack
> I would agree that the bumper jack is not safe to use alone, but I
wouldn't throw it away. Even though I wouldn't use it to jack up the car by
itself, I do find it useful to get the car high enough off the ground to
place a better jack under the frame. Whenever raising a car, always block
the wheels opposite the end you are lifting.
>
> All Chrysler cars are suppose to have reverse threaded lug nuts on one
side. I think this began in the '40s, possibly earlier.
>
> Paul
>
> In a message dated 1/26/2004 8:38:13 AM Eastern Standard Time,
Qlv@xxxxxxxxx writes:
>
> > Throw the bumper jack away...they are dangerous to use. Get yourself a
bottle jack or a jack that is used by most mechanics...the kind you pump up,
sort of a hydraulic jack..I don't know its correct nomenclature but they are
much safer to use. I've seen them for sale recently at Costco's for about
$35...well worth the cost. As for the lug wrench, I use a socket wrench
with a bar for leverage, it works much better. Now, I don't know about your
car but the lugs on my Imperial have a reverse thread on the left wheels,
something to remember.
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: TOMGLOZANNIS@xxxxxxx
> > To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Sent: Monday, January 26, 2004 4:59 AM
> > Subject: IML: 62 Imp bumper jack
> >
> >
> > About a year ago, my wife, Gloria saw this 62 4DR/HT Crown at our local
car show and bought it on the spot. We call her (the car) "Prom Queen"
because my wife graduated in 62.
> >
> > The spare tire is one of the original tires and it has a bumper jack
that came with it. I never had the chance to really inspect it until I had
to use it the other day while going a complete brake job. (that's another
story)
> >
> > Anyway the jack does not work and it useless. I'm looking for a bumper
jack for the car, plus the lug wrench Does
> > anyone have a spare I can buy?
> >
> > Tom & Gloria, Coral Gables, FL
> > 30 Model A Roadster
> > 49 Packard
> > 50 Packard
> > 62 Crown
>
>
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