62 Imp bumper jack

[RandalPark@xxxxxxx]

I would agree that the bumper jack is not safe to use alone, but I wouldn't 
throw it away. Even though I wouldn't use it to jack up the car by itself, I do 
find it useful to get the car high enough off the ground to place a better jack 
under the frame. Whenever raising a car, always block the wheels opposite the 
end you are lifting.

All Chrysler cars are suppose to have reverse threaded lug nuts on one side. I 
think this began in the '40s, possibly earlier.

Paul

In a message dated 1/26/2004 8:38:13 AM Eastern Standard Time, Qlv@xxxxxxxxx 
writes:

> Throw the bumper jack away...they are dangerous to use.  Get yourself a 
>bottle jack or a jack that is used by most mechanics...the kind you pump up, 
>sort of a hydraulic jack..I don't know its correct nomenclature but they are 
>much safer to use. I've seen them for sale recently at Costco's for about 
>$35...well worth the cost.  As for the lug wrench,  I use a socket wrench with 
>a bar for leverage, it works much better.  Now, I don't know about your car 
>but the lugs on my Imperial have a reverse thread on the left wheels, 
>something to remember.
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: TOMGLOZANNIS@xxxxxxx 
> To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 
> Sent: Monday, January 26, 2004 4:59 AM
> Subject: IML: 62 Imp bumper jack
> 
> 
> About a year ago, my wife, Gloria saw this 62 4DR/HT Crown at our local car 
>show and bought it on the spot.  We call her (the car) "Prom Queen" because my 
>wife graduated in 62.
> 
> The spare tire is one of the original tires and it has a bumper jack that 
>came with it.  I never had the chance to really inspect it until I had to use 
>it the other day while going a complete brake job.  (that's another story)
> 
> Anyway the jack does not work and it useless.  I'm looking for a bumper jack 
>for the car, plus the lug wrench  Does 
> anyone have a spare I can buy?
> 
> Tom & Gloria, Coral Gables, FL
> 30 Model A Roadster
> 49 Packard
> 50 Packard
> 62 Crown