The Ford Barn

steve fritz · 09-26-2020, 06:48 PM

Anybody recognize this jack , been told its Ford ? Would it be 30's or early 40's ??
Thanks for any ideas.

alanwoodieman · 09-26-2020, 07:27 PM

darken the lettering on the jack and take a picture with the lettering horizontal so we old guys can read it. ford and others used such a jack ascolift was one brand

Jack E/NJ · 09-26-2020, 08:43 PM

Looks like a StJoe jack. Jack E/NJ

Mart · 09-27-2020, 04:48 AM

I think I can read St Joseph. (St Joe as stated above) is that a well known brand?

steve fritz · 09-27-2020, 06:28 AM

It does say St Joseph , I will see if I can shoot it with a little black spray , maybe that will make the letters stand out. More pictures to come. Thanks so far!
Steve

steve fritz · 09-27-2020, 07:33 AM

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I took a closer look at this jack, here's what it reads on the side:
ST JOSEPHS MFG
MADE IN USA
PATENTED
Then on the opposite side it reads:
TO LOWER INSERT
HANDLE HERE AND
PRESS DOWN GENTLY

any ideas on application , what years , Ford or GM or Chrysler ,etc

Kube · 09-27-2020, 07:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steve fritz

Anybody recognize this jack , been told its Ford ? Would it be 30's or early 40's ??
Thanks for any ideas.

Steve, It's not Ford. It doesn't match any supplied by Ford through 1948.
This basic design of jack (with some design changes) was utilized by a number of auto manufacturers as well as after-market.

steve fritz · 09-27-2020, 08:10 AM

Heres some pictures and it may just say ST JOSPHS MICH on that side instead of ST JOSEPHS MFG.

steve fritz · 09-27-2020, 08:17 AM

I'll try that again

Kube · 09-27-2020, 09:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steve fritz

I'll try that again

Steve, That company supplied jacks to numerous auto manufacturers. The one in your photo is NOT Ford.
Perhaps you might inquire on a GM forum?
By the looks of it, I think yours is an after market jacket intended for generic use.

42merc · 09-28-2020, 08:35 AM

The Jack was manufactured by Auto Specialties Mfg. "AUSCO", .Saint Joseph, Michigan.
The company made many products for the auto industry. They have been out of business for several years. The wagon in the avatar is equipped with an "AUSCO" jack.
I wore their uniform playing Pony league baseball as a kid.
They also sponsored a Semi Pro baseball team during those years.

09-26-2020, 07:27 PM	#2
alanwoodieman Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: upstate SC Posts: 3,000	Re: pre-war bumper jack ID darken the lettering on the jack and take a picture with the lettering horizontal so we old guys can read it. ford and others used such a jack ascolift was one brand

09-26-2020, 08:43 PM	#3
Jack E/NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,260	Re: pre-war bumper jack ID Looks like a StJoe jack. Jack E/NJ

09-27-2020, 04:48 AM	#4
Mart Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Solihull, England. Posts: 9,088	Re: pre-war bumper jack ID I think I can read St Joseph. (St Joe as stated above) is that a well known brand?

09-27-2020, 06:28 AM	#5
steve fritz Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: onalaska , wisconsin Posts: 535	Re: pre-war bumper jack ID It does say St Joseph , I will see if I can shoot it with a little black spray , maybe that will make the letters stand out. More pictures to come. Thanks so far! Steve

09-27-2020, 07:33 AM	#6
steve fritz Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: onalaska , wisconsin Posts: 535	Re: pre-war bumper jack ID Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I took a closer look at this jack, here's what it reads on the side: ST JOSEPHS MFG MADE IN USA PATENTED Then on the opposite side it reads: TO LOWER INSERT HANDLE HERE AND PRESS DOWN GENTLY any ideas on application , what years , Ford or GM or Chrysler ,etc

09-28-2020, 08:35 AM	#11
42merc Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Buchanan, MI Posts: 697	Re: pre-war bumper jack ID The Jack was manufactured by Auto Specialties Mfg. "AUSCO", .Saint Joseph, Michigan. The company made many products for the auto industry. They have been out of business for several years. The wagon in the avatar is equipped with an "AUSCO" jack. I wore their uniform playing Pony league baseball as a kid. They also sponsored a Semi Pro baseball team during those years. Last edited by 42merc; 09-28-2020 at 09:13 AM.