Mike,
My "King Dick" jack has the same exact patent number. They evidently were made
under license by several manufacturers.
Rick
Mike Maclean wrote:
> Frank,
> My jack that came with my Bugeye basket case that was taken apart in 1976
> says:
>
> B.T.C
> ENGLAND
> PAT. NO 625500
>
> The cheapo "wobble" wrench for the jack says KING DICK.
> There must have been a few different suppliers. The jack is the triangular
>one
> with the acme thread in the middle like Horler's book shows.
>
> Mike MacLean-60 Sprite
>
> Frank Clarici wrote:
>
> > Rick Fisk wrote:
> > >
> > > Frank, you made me curious too so I had to go look at the jack in my '59
> > > Bugeye. The jack, jack handle, and lug wrench I have are all stamped
>"King
> > > Dick". The jack also has a patent number and the jack handle is stamped
> > > "British Made". They look just like those in the picture on page 41 of
> > > Horler's book.
> >
> > Rick
> >
> > Both my Bugeye jacks look exactly like the ones on page 41. 1 is red, 1
> > is black.
> > Both say BTD made in England. I know one camre out of a fairly original
> > Bugeye complete with spare tire straps.
> > But like you, I am not an original owner.
> > Bob and Annice, please look at your jack.
> > Now we have at least 3 different jack makers.
> >
> > --
> > Frank Clarici
> > Toms River, NJ
> > Too many Sprites (again)
> > There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
> > http://www.exit109.com/~spritenut
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