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Antiques! => Antique Questions Forum => Topic started by: adje on May 01, 2010, 10:03:13 AM
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I have a couple of these old car jacks that my father found in a barn. Anyone know anything about these??? Based on their construction, I know they are old, it is all pressed sheet metal and rivets. Very light weight compared to todays jacks! Both are about 1 foot tall when retracted. These are both screw type jacks and not really working properly. No identifying marks that I can see anywhere. Thanks!!
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Don't know about the first one adje, but the second one I was using in the late 60's. Was likely around for a bit, but like me merely vintage, not antique. ;)
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I'd say that these little items ( also known as 'Crapalinas' , 'Tippers' , 'Crushers' & 'Widow-makers' by mechanics during the 1950's & '60's) are from foreign passenger cars (non-U.S. , excepting possibly the Corvair) of a generally small stature .
These items also included a single-pinned 'folding/locking' rod/crank handle , with a 'spoon' shaped head that was inserted into the slotted receiver lug on the jack (AKA 'The Knuckle-cracker') .
They could be painted & used for display , if you'd care to ; possibly to be included in a Ralph Nader shrine .
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A similar one came with my 1967 VW bug. Another Nader fav. LOL!