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1953M100 · 03-16-2025, 10:54 AM

I tried to "Google image" search, results were questionable. Seems to be in good shape, just want to make sure it's the correct one.

Joe K · 03-16-2025, 11:17 AM

Judging Standards is where you want to go. There are specific "markings" and other details which will indicate if you have the "correct" jack.

Mine, for my March 29 truck would be similar if it's not the flip-top, - but buying what appeared to be THE JACK at the Epping Antique Auto Flea Market ($4) I brought it home to examine it against the standards - and found it to be just "a jack." By the correct manufacturer certainly, but aimed at another model of car.

Functionally, it's a jack. And fits the spot where it rides behind the driver's seat. And for me (I'll never be judged) it will do.

Joe K

1953M100 · 03-16-2025, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe K

Functionally, it's a jack. And fits the spot where it rides behind the driver's seat. And for me (I'll never be judged) it will do...

Thanks Joe! That works for me! I'm not concerned about judging either. I got into the Model A virus for the people and fun. Although with that said, I "kinda" want to keep things "sorta stock appearing" but within reason and practical functionality, reliability, and safety.

nkaminar · 03-16-2025, 12:25 PM

1953M100, Please make sure the jack is safe before using it. Some of the old jacks will slip out of engagement. If you put it in your car, carry a short length of 2X4, or two 2X4's to put underneath it to raise the height in case the place where you have to change the tire is not level. As for me, I bought a small bottle jack to use.

JayJay · 03-16-2025, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by nkaminar

1953M100, Please make sure the jack is safe before using it. Some of the old jacks will slip out of engagement. If you put it in your car, carry a short length of 2X4, or two 2X4's to put underneath it to raise the height in case the place where you have to change the tire is not level. As for me, I bought a small bottle jack to use.

I got a small floor jack from Harbor Fright and it's been great.

katy · 03-17-2025, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by nkaminar

, carry a short length of 2X4,

I always carry a piece of 2X4 or 2X6 in case of needing to jack on soft ground where the jack will sink into the ground.

03-16-2025, 11:17 AM	#2
Joe K Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,610	Re: Is this the correct jack for a Model A...? Judging Standards is where you want to go. There are specific "markings" and other details which will indicate if you have the "correct" jack. Mine, for my March 29 truck would be similar if it's not the flip-top, - but buying what appeared to be THE JACK at the Epping Antique Auto Flea Market ($4) I brought it home to examine it against the standards - and found it to be just "a jack." By the correct manufacturer certainly, but aimed at another model of car. Functionally, it's a jack. And fits the spot where it rides behind the driver's seat. And for me (I'll never be judged) it will do. Joe K __________________ Shudda kept the horse.

03-16-2025, 12:25 PM	#4
nkaminar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 5,855	Re: Is this the correct jack for a Model A...? 1953M100, Please make sure the jack is safe before using it. Some of the old jacks will slip out of engagement. If you put it in your car, carry a short length of 2X4, or two 2X4's to put underneath it to raise the height in case the place where you have to change the tire is not level. As for me, I bought a small bottle jack to use. __________________ A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past.