Jack stands

[bunnyc]

Here are a couple photos of Model A era jack stands that were purchased by my grandfather. They've been in use by my family for 4 generations. I decided to clean them up a bit and retire them.

Brass tag reads 'Walker Rigid Rack Auto Support 791'

 

[SeaSlugs]

They sure havent changed a whole lot over the years when compared to moderns have they

 

[old31]

Can you imagine a jack stand company today taking the time and money to actually install a brass tag. Not.

 

[katy]

Neat, now all you have to do is put a Model A running board on top and make a coffee table.

 

[Kurt in NJ]

there is a difference most times between the old usa ones and the new production imported ones----the old ones are forged, the new import are cast iron---the forged can bend, the cast don't bend---they break

 

[BILL WILLIAMSON]

Bunny,
Those are dandy, safe stands. I'd USE them!
Bill W.

 

[Tom Wesenberg]

Why would you retire them? You should use them as your grandfather intended. I doubt he intended them to be retired collectibles. They are as good or better/safer than any you buy today.

X2...................be safe and use them.

 

[CarlG]

They look pretty much like the ones I have acquired within the last 5 or so years.

 

[BILL WILLIAMSON]

I had a set that had brake drums welded on the bottoms, "MAYBE" that worked better, in dirt or gravel???
Bill W.

 

[SeaSlugs]

I had a set that had brake drums welded on the bottoms, "MAYBE" that worked better, in dirt or gravel???
Bill W.

My dad told me to to always carry a foot square of 3/4 plywood in the car to place under the jack. He said once he had a flat in his 1974 VW Ghia and it had the ol bumper pole jack. Said he loosened the lugs, jacked up the car and by the time he went to put the spare on it wouldnt go, the jack had sunk into the hot asphalt a few inches so he had to quickly jack it up as it was sinking and put the spare on. He said he never did get the base out of the asphalt it sank so deep...