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steve fritz · 10-23-2018, 05:46 PM

Can anybody please post a couple pictures of a known correct jack for the Ford Retractable car? I would think 57-59 would all be the same , but don't know for sure. Or maybe post of knowledgeable source that I could contact concerning this.
Thanks for the help.
Steve

Gene F · 10-23-2018, 07:57 PM

I never had one for my retractable, and I don't want one. 1) not safe, 2) will bend the bumper in a heartbeat.

miker98038 · 10-23-2018, 10:31 PM

I wouldn’t use one either, but I know some want them for show purposes. Someone will chime in.

KULTULZ · 10-24-2018, 01:43 AM

Here 'ya go-

http://57fordsforever.com/smf/index.php?topic=4048.0

I had some quality photos somewhere. I will be back ...

EDIT -

... hmmph ...

It seems you have to register at the site to access the factory drawing

TECH - TECH DIAGRAMS

JACK AND SPARE STORAGE

I am not technically advanced enough to copy the drawing ...

EDIT 2 -

And the SEARCH FEATURE on this site absolutely sucks ...

SOMEWHERE in this vast expanse is a thread discussing spare tire storage and contains the photos you need.

EDIT 3 -

CrownVic55 · 10-24-2018, 02:38 PM

Kultulz, did your wife look at this site and find your ad to sell encyclopedias because she knows everything, so you had to change it to the hot rod Lincoln blurb?

KULTULZ · 10-24-2018, 05:27 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by CrownVic55

Kultulz, did your wife look at this site and find your ad to sell encyclopedias because she knows everything, so you had to change it to the hot rod Lincoln blurb?

... sh-h-h-h-h ...

I am not allowed to divulge that info as she seems to have a tracker on me ...

56sedandelivery · 10-26-2018, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gene F

I never had one for my retractable, and I don't want one. 1) not safe, 2) will bend the bumper in a heartbeat.

So if you do not use a bumper jack what do you use?

KULTULZ · 10-26-2018, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 56sedandelivery

so if you do not use a bumper jack what do you use?

aaa

miker98038 · 10-26-2018, 09:36 PM

Yeah, I use AAA too. I’d use a bumper jack on a nice flat paved surface, but I never seem to have a flat in my garage. When I do I use the floor jack. I carry a small scissor jack and a couple pieces of wood to go under it on soft ground and a block between it and the frame. And a couple wheel blocks in case I’m on a hill and it’s the rear tire.

With oversized tires it’s easy to end up in a position where you can’t get a rear tire off.

Gene F · 11-04-2018, 07:48 PM

Steve, either a bottle jack, a scissors jack (from something like an old Toyota comes to mind). I'm calling a wrecker with a 4x4 and a sling, or a roll back. Cheaper and way less aggravation in the long run that the repairs.

Jay in Mass · 11-09-2018, 06:10 PM

X2 what MIKER98038 stated.

I do have the complete original jack in the trunk of my 57 Ford, but it is just there because I happen to have it.

10-23-2018, 05:46 PM	#1
steve fritz Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: onalaska , wisconsin Posts: 535	Correct 57-59 Ford Retractable Bumper Jack?? Can anybody please post a couple pictures of a known correct jack for the Ford Retractable car? I would think 57-59 would all be the same , but don't know for sure. Or maybe post of knowledgeable source that I could contact concerning this. Thanks for the help. Steve

10-23-2018, 07:57 PM	#2
Gene F Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,967	Re: Correct 57-59 Ford Retractable Bumper Jack?? I never had one for my retractable, and I don't want one. 1) not safe, 2) will bend the bumper in a heartbeat.

10-23-2018, 10:31 PM	#3
miker98038 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Kent, WA. Tucson, AZ Posts: 1,397	Re: Correct 57-59 Ford Retractable Bumper Jack?? I wouldn’t use one either, but I know some want them for show purposes. Someone will chime in.

10-24-2018, 02:38 PM	#5
CrownVic55 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Collinsville, OK Posts: 171	Re: Correct 57-59 Ford Retractable Bumper Jack?? Kultulz, did your wife look at this site and find your ad to sell encyclopedias because she knows everything, so you had to change it to the hot rod Lincoln blurb? Last edited by CrownVic55; 10-24-2018 at 02:39 PM. Reason: typo

10-26-2018, 09:36 PM	#9
miker98038 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Kent, WA. Tucson, AZ Posts: 1,397	Re: Correct 57-59 Ford Retractable Bumper Jack?? Yeah, I use AAA too. I’d use a bumper jack on a nice flat paved surface, but I never seem to have a flat in my garage. When I do I use the floor jack. I carry a small scissor jack and a couple pieces of wood to go under it on soft ground and a block between it and the frame. And a couple wheel blocks in case I’m on a hill and it’s the rear tire. With oversized tires it’s easy to end up in a position where you can’t get a rear tire off.

11-04-2018, 07:48 PM	#10
Gene F Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,967	Re: Correct 57-59 Ford Retractable Bumper Jack?? Steve, either a bottle jack, a scissors jack (from something like an old Toyota comes to mind). I'm calling a wrecker with a 4x4 and a sling, or a roll back. Cheaper and way less aggravation in the long run that the repairs.

11-09-2018, 06:10 PM	#11
Jay in Mass Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mass. Posts: 379	Re: Correct 57-59 Ford Retractable Bumper Jack?? X2 what MIKER98038 stated. I do have the complete original jack in the trunk of my 57 Ford, but it is just there because I happen to have it. Last edited by Jay in Mass; 11-16-2018 at 05:40 AM.