Original Model A Ford Jacks NOT SAFE...

[Steve Plucker]

I think we all know that to be a fact, at least I hope we all do.

Just what type of current up-to-date and safer type of "Jacks" do you carry in your Model A/AA Ford?

This might be a good one for the Model A Times! Mr. LaVoy?????

Pluck

[Big John]

scissor type and a block of 2x4 to set it on in the dirt and another to block the wheels...

[Clydes 31 P/U]

Small bottle jack, and like Big John a couple pieces of 2x6.

[Sparky]

I found a scissor jack at the oriental tool store that has enough extension without using a wood block.

[tuneman]

i carry a small suit-case floor jack! comes in nice case with a 12 volt compressor. they sell them at sears

[CarlG]

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Originally Posted by tuneman

i carry a small suit-case floor jack! comes in nice case with a 12 volt compressor. they sell them at sears

I was really considering adding a 12v compressor to my cary-alongs, especially since I can't get my spare out of the fender well if it's fully inflated. I'll have to go by Sears and check it out.

My Model A jack is only an ornament on my workbench (along with several other "tools")

[Tom Wesenberg]

Scissors jacks or a nice heavy duty truck screw jack, such as the AA used is what I always use.

[msmaron]

i have a 4 ton bottle jack in a small case that I use and seems to work good, i can store it in my trunk OR under the front or rear seat.

[john in illinois]

I use a scissors jack that is tall enough to work with out blocks. I used it in a parking lot to service and check my A when I traveled last summer. Not sure how it would work on uneven surfaces. A floor jack would be more stable. Also an air compressor could be handy to Air tires or blow off dirt or clean fuel lines etc.

I looked at Sears and did not find a floor jack and compressor in a case. Tune man could you give us a link?

[John Stone]

A couple pictures of what I carry and the additional safety feature.

[Jerry Parr WI]

Originally Posted by Steve Plucker

I think we all know that to be a fact, at least I hope we all do.

Just what type of current up-to-date and safer type of "Jacks" do you carry in your Model A/AA Ford?

This might be a good one for the Model A Times! Mr. LaVoy?????

Pluck

Do some studies or other research exist proving them "unsafe"? Having grown up with 50's and 60's bumper jacks they seem pretty safe by comparison. I'm not trying to advocate working under the car on any jack but for changing a flat tire on the roadside they don't seem any less stable than a bottle jack. After the wheel is removed I would not get under a car held up by either one.

[Herman Munster]

I may be slightly oblivious of the safety of the original jack since I don't currently own a Model A. Is it because of the lack of jacking surface, like many bottle jacks or is there an issue with the jack screw itself?
Somehow I would equally dubious of the safety provided by any chinese made jack.
I would never risk life or property to the crap that comes from china.

[Tudortomnz]

Ive actually tried the notorious 'unsafe' ratchet jack under my Model A. I think they were only designed to take the initial weight of the car while you quickly get the flat off & the spare on. Very hard to raise between each ratchet, you can feel the cars weight alright. And the slot in the handle will move the up / down lever on the jack.
Would not use one however ; I carry a Model TT truck screw jack .

[Ray in La Mesa]

I might be old fashioned but I like to use a Model T jack and a block of wood or two. The T jack is to tall for the front axle with a flat so I drive up on a 2"X4", second piece of wood is for soft surfaces.

[Russ/40]

Originally Posted by John Stone

A couple pictures of what I carry and the additional safety feature.

John, I like your safety caps for your bottle jacks. I think I'll make a few of those.

[John Stone]

Originally Posted by Russ/40

John, I like your safety caps for your bottle jacks. I think I'll make a few of those.

Yep, they are easy to make and you notice I painted them a bright color. Maybe keep from leaving them along side the road.

[Keith True]

I use the scissor jacks I find in the foreign cars at the junkyard.If you look around enough you can pick out the footprint,height,width,size when retracted,type of pad,etc.Some of them have such a nice bearing and design you can jack up the A with no handle,just grab the screw with your hand and turn it.The original ratchet jacks for the A are pretty scary to me.Those parts in there are little more than pressed tin.I have a few of those.I won't trust them.The old screw type ones seem fine.

[LukeDahlinger]

This is what I carry under the seat or the box in the pickup bed.....

[Chris Haynes]

I use AAA.

[CarlG]

Originally Posted by Keith True

I use the scissor jacks I find in the foreign cars at the junkyard.If you look around enough you can pick out the footprint,height,width,size when retracted,type of pad,etc.Some of them have such a nice bearing and design you can jack up the A with no handle,just grab the screw with your hand and turn it...

I have 3 or 4 Honda scissor jacks that I've collected over the years. They really work great as an extra hand while putting things together. Most recent was hooking up the tail pipe to the exhaust manifold. Haven't tried lifting the car, but I think I'll try it.