63 - Correct Jack Questions

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63AzureAquaSS

Discussion Starter · Aug 2, 2012

I have been researching threads for over an hour and I am getting mixed signals on this question.

1. For 63 is the T-post style of bumper jack correct or is it the hollow square tube style that I am looking for?

2. Is it supposed to be dove gray or black?

3. Is the hook stamped with "CHEVY II" ?

I am sure that this is one of those items that may have carried over from previous year surplus or varied by factory location. My 63 is an Oakland car.

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SCHWABIE

· #2 · Aug 3, 2012 (Edited)

here is a pic of the jack base and a '65 hook , '63 should be the same
not sure if the hook is stamped or not on the '63
I have another '63 original jack here somewhere gotta find it
tube should be galvanized metal and square
need to try to identify a stock jack handle too
craig

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Vinco

· #3 · Aug 3, 2012

Interesting... The '63 mordoor I'm parting has a square-tube jack in it, but it also has a base plate for a T-post jack in there. I was wondering which one was right.

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63AzureAquaSS

Discussion Starter · #4 · Aug 3, 2012

I dont consider myself to be a restoration nerd with the chalk marks and overspray and all that. But I do like to have the right parts in my cars, and if I have to spend the money might as well get the right one.

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63AzureAquaSS

Discussion Starter · #5 · Aug 3, 2012

I was at the local Goodwill (of all places) and there was a black T-post one and it has 1966 Fullsize on the hook. It was $5 so I bought it.

This has only confused me more with a T post style being used in 66? Who knows though, it could have been thrown together by someone cleaning out dad's garage or something.

Thanks for posting those pics!

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hbanger

· #6 · Aug 3, 2012

the jack that came with my 63 wagon is a t post im not sure if its original but it fits in the hanger of the spare tire well
i couldnt find any markings on the hook except a large "A" in the curve where it fits against the bumper jack part has pat pending on it.
jack and hook and i think the base were black and post may have been grey or some kind of zinc type of finish