Re: [Chrysler300] 1955 Bumper Jack

["Terry & Andree Hoeman" <tehoema@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

The correct jack for a 55 will only have a small arm that will fit under the 
bumper and hopefully not slide off when jacking it.  I believe it is the 
same as what I have on my 49 and 50's also but need to check one of these 
days to see if there are differences.  One with a hook will be from later 
models.

Not a very safe thing to use on the car at all.  But still handy(better than 
nothing!) for emergencies.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "RLS" <obiwan10@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>; "Rich Barber" <c300@xxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, July 25, 2008 3:19 AM
Subject: Re: [Chrysler300] 1955 Bumper Jack


> Bumper jacks are notorious for damaging you bumper when they are used.  I 
> would suggest carrying a bumper jack for show, but for changing a tire 
> would recommend some other type of undercar jack.
>
> Roger Schaaf
>  ----- Original Message ----- 
>  From: Rich Barber
>  To: chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>  Sent: Wednesday, July 23, 2008 8:25 PM
>  Subject: [Chrysler300] 1955 Bumper Jack
>
>
>  New challenger: The hook on the jack that came with my 1955 Chrysler 300
>  does not work with the bumpers on the car. It slides out from underneath
>  rather than hooking the underside of the bumper.
>
>  It would be appreciated if someone could describe or send me a photo of a
>  correct bumper jack hook for this car. That assumes the basic jack will
>  accept the proper hook. The jacking mechanism has a notch that the hook
>  fits into and the hook is then retained by a lateral spring.
>
>  The car was restored by the previous owner and the restorer may have
>  provided a very pretty jack, perhaps repainted and restored or even new.
>  The jacking mechanism and base plate are light battleship gray. The hook
>  has the following numbers on it: 2931101 and 93153. Those look to be much
>  later part numbers so perhaps the whole jack is incorrect. The hook is 1
>  3/4" between the flats and 4 1/4" in length. I recall a criticism that 
> the
>  mechanism and base should be glossy black enamel.
>
>  I'll be probably be needing a very nice proper bumper jack hook or a
>  complete jack. Please let me know availability and terms for any extra 
> jack
>  or hook you have that may be surplus to your needs. I also need a proper
>  retainer spring to hold the jack in its place in the trunk.
>
>  C-300'ly,
>  Rich Barber
>  1955 Chrysler C-300 (No flat tire--just wanted to jack up the car so I 
> could
>  get under it for inspection)
>
>
>
>
>
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