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Correct jack for a 1954 CdV

Started by Jim Hearn, January 03, 2006, 02:25:17 PM

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Jim Hearn

January 03, 2006, 02:25:17 PM
There seems to be two jacks that people regularly refer to as the correct jack for a 1954 Cadillac.  Both are similar except for the portion of the jack that contacts the bumper.  One is like a wide piece of angle iron and is fixed.  The other hinges and is like a wide hook.  Not that these jacks should get a lot of usage these days but it appears to me that the hinged hook type would stand a far greater chance of damaging the bumper chrome than the fixed type.  Does anybody know which model is correct?

Jim Hearn CLC Member

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January 10, 2006, 07:48:06 PM
Does anybody have any info on this.  Thanks.

Jim Hearn CLC Member

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January 25, 2006, 02:10:52 PM
Doesnt anyone have any thoughts on this?

Jack Mcilwraith #10584

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January 25, 2006, 05:12:25 PM
Jim-Iknow a chap who has a 1953 62 series which is pretty original.He has the angle iron type jack, which possibly came with the car.I have a 1955 which was missing a jack when I bought it,so no help there.On Ebay I have seen both styles,you mention, as being original.

Phil Whyte - CLC No. 14192

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March 13, 2006, 08:12:04 AM
Hi I have a 54 CDV and the jack I have in my car [which I have no reason to doubt is original] is the one that hooks under the bumper - I dont think Ill be using that on my bumpers though!!
Phil Whyte
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