[Roadsters] Original Emergency Jack - Looking for a crank

[Bob Ballinger, Muncie,Indiana]

Hi List, I had a flat over thanksgiving weekend in 67 on the Pa Turnpike..I ended up with a dent when the jack slipped. This problem goes way back.....bob ballinger, muncie,in 67-1600

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From: Patti Dwinell <fairlady1964spl310 at yahoo.com> 

> Pat, 
> I've used mine several times without inci"dent", also. I set the base on a 
> piece of thin rubber and lean it back away from the door slightly to begin with. 
> However, I recently acquired one in a box of spare parts, and it's twisted! 
> Apparently they like to fall sideways as well as dig into the doors. Perhaps we 
> are just lucky? 
> Unfortunately, Nathaniel, this twisted boat anchor did not come with a crank. I 
> have seen them on eBay a time or two. Usually in parts lots. 
> Patti 
> 
> 
> Pat Horne wrote: The general consensus is that 
> the factory jacks are for show only and 
> not for actual use. They are very good at digging into the doors when 
> the car decides to move. Having said that, I have used mine several 
> times without any problems. YMMV. 
> 
> Peace, 
> Pat 
> 
> Thusly spake Nathaniel Leeds: 
> > I have an original emergency jack -- but no crank. Has anyone had any luck 
> > getting these cranks from junk yards, or improvising something with a socket 
> > wrench? 
> > 
> > N 
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