C3 jack 'wide' or 'narrow'?

[David L.]

Re: C3 jack 'wide' or 'narrow'?

Tom,

I have also noticed the "SMP" stamping on post type bumper jacks on "late" 1970's Camaros and Firebirds. I never knew it stood for Stant Manufacturing Products. I guess you learn something every day.

I have about 50 or so post type bumper jacks for 1960's and "early" 1970's Chevrolets, Chevelles, Camaros, and Novas. These post type bumper jacks were made by AUSCO, Universal Tool Co., Walker Manufacturing CO. (the muffler company), and RH Inc.

Dave

[David L.]

Re: C3 jack 'wide' or 'narrow'?

Dave-----


The 14016051 jack was first used for the 1980 model year. From what I can tell, it was used from the start of PRODUCTION, so that means it was around in late 1979. While the 14016051 did replace the 3958710 in March, 1981, that's likely when the stock of 3958710 was exhausted and not when the introduction of the 14016051 occurred.

It may even be that the 14016051 was being "substituted", purposely or accidentally, for the 3958710 prior to the time that it replaced it for SERVICE.

Joe,

I think this is very possible.

Dave

[Kenneth H.]

Re: C3 jack 'wide' or 'narrow'?

Rich, check out this item on Ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/68-69-70-71-72-73-74-75-76-GM-Corvette-Spare-Tire-Jack-/280665042445?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4158f0ae0d

It's going to need some cleaning up and maybe a restoration, but I think it's correct for a '73.

Thanks.

[Tom R.]

Re: C3 jack 'wide' or 'narrow'?

Tom,

I have also noticed the "SMP" stamping on post type bumper jacks on "late" 1970's Camaros and Firebirds. I never knew it stood for Stant Manufacturing Products. I guess you learn something every day.

They also made and still gas caps

http://www.stant.com/index.cfm?location_id=170

[David L.]

Re: C3 jack 'wide' or 'narrow'?

Tom,

I know that Stant made and still make gas caps and oil caps. I have several rare embossed NOS 3843698 69-70 Camaro gas caps that are stamped with a large "S" on the rivet head and "SM" inside a large "C" on the twister (Stant Manufacturing Company, I assume).

Dave

[Joe L.]

Re: C3 jack 'wide' or 'narrow'?

Rich, check out this item on Ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/68-69-70-71-72-73-74-75-76-GM-Corvette-Spare-Tire-Jack-/280665042445?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4158f0ae0d

It's going to need some cleaning up and maybe a restoration, but I think it's correct for a '73.

Thanks.

Ken-----


This is a jack that I regard as a GM #3958710.

[Kenneth H.]

Re: C3 jack 'wide' or 'narrow'?

Ken-----


This is a jack that I regard as a GM #3958710.

Joe, is that the one that Rich needs (i.e. correct for his '73)?

Thanks.

[Terry M.]

Re: C3 jack 'wide' or 'narrow'?

All the 1969 to 1972 Corvette jacks I have seen have the A for AUSCO, but I must hasten to say I have not seen ALL jacks that were installed in ALL those Corvettes. And I will give the early 1969 over to the 1968 style jack.

[Joe L.]

Re: C3 jack 'wide' or 'narrow'?

Joe, is that the one that Rich needs (i.e. correct for his '73)?

Thanks.

Ken------


Yes, that's the jack configuration that I believe is correct for 1973.

[David L.]

Re: C3 jack 'wide' or 'narrow'?

Joe,

It looks pretty obvious to me that the "wide" jack shown in the Ebay auction with the "3A" date code is a 1973 Corvette jack.

I still have doubts that these "wide" jacks were used in the late 1970's but some examples with date codes might put this issue to rest.

Dave

[Rich C.]

Re: C3 jack 'wide' or 'narrow'?

Rich, check out this item on Ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/68-69-70-71-72-73-74-75-76-GM-Corvette-Spare-Tire-Jack-/280665042445?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4158f0ae0d

It's going to need some cleaning up and maybe a restoration, but I think it's correct for a '73.

Thanks.

Wow I missed that one on ebay; SOOOO close, My car was a OCT.'72 build, no cigar! I appreciate the tip though! And it's the 'wide' saddle type that I think is correct. I saw several '72-'73 dated jacks that had the narrower saddle, I'm leaning towards these being for different cars. The mysteries never cease.

[Terry M.]

Re: C3 jack 'wide' or 'narrow'?

Let's have some more fun:

[David L.]

Re: C3 jack 'wide' or 'narrow'?

Terry,

What is the actual stamped date on your over the counter 3958710 69+ jack? I assume it is stamped "A".

Dave

[Paul O.]

Re: C3 jack 'wide' or 'narrow'?

Here are some photos of a late last week production 1968 original jack and car owner. The 3rd photo has the date which is 8 G.

Paul 18046

[Terry M.]

Re: C3 jack 'wide' or 'narrow'?

Terry,

What is the actual stamped date on your over the counter 3958710 69+ jack? I assume it is stamped "A".

Dave

Sorry Dave -- it is not mine. I just saw it for sale in the swap meet at the Joplin Regional and took these pictures. The jack was folded up and I didn't want to handle it to see the date. I had no desire to purchase it, and would not have taken it if it were given to me.

I did want to measure the top, so the "narrow" v "wide' could be defined a little better, but I couldn't find anyone with a ruler.