[Healeys] Early Jack Handle Sets

[Michael Salter]

I should have added a picture of what the original jack handle set looks
like.
[image: image.png]
The response from people offering to sell a set has been, shall we say,
underwhelming.
I guess I'm heading into it again ...
At least now I have the necessary materials.

M


On Fri, Aug 7, 2020 at 6:36 AM Simon Lachlan via Healeys <
healeys at autox.team.net> wrote:

> I forget what they’re supposed to look like as have never had one. I have
> something similar which I “borrowed” from the army many moons ago. I carry
> that plus a small scissors which will do to raise the car enough to get the
> other jack in place.
>
> However……..British eBay does show some hits for Shelley Jack Handles. But,
> are they what you need??
>
> Simon
>
>
>
> *From:* Healeys <healeys-bounces at autox.team.net> *On Behalf Of *Robert
> Begani via Healeys
> *Sent:* 07 August 2020 11:10
> *To:* 'Bob Spidell' <bspidell at comcast.net>; healeys at autox.team.net
> *Subject:* Re: [Healeys] Early Jack Handle Sets
>
>
>
> Agreed, my Shelly Jack is in the tool box in my garage for safe keeping.
> Never did have a handle.
>
>
>
> Many years ago in the 80’s I bought a small scissors jack from Sears in a
> nice plastic carrying case which fits nicely in between the tire and the
> battery in my BJ8.  Lightly used, but, really works when you need it.
>
>
>
> Bob Begani
>
> BJ8 67
>
>
>
> *From:* Healeys <healeys-bounces at autox.team.net> *On Behalf Of *Bob
> Spidell
> *Sent:* Thursday, August 6, 2020 7:28 PM
> *To:* healeys at autox.team.net
> *Subject:* Re: [Healeys] Early Jack Handle Sets
>
>
>
> I'll add that you REALLY want a geared scissor jack; I don't care what the
> jack's rated for, they're almost useless to lift a Healey (unless you're
> really a brute). I don't know why--maybe because they cost a few more
> bucks--but they're almost impossible to find anymore (I bought one for each
> of my cars years ago). Ex:
>
> https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KWLNNV4
>
> I have a similar one with an electric motor I keep in my Mustang.
>
>
> ps. I'm guessing Michael wants a Shelley for originality.
>
> On 8/6/2020 3:57 PM, Roland Wilhelmy via Healeys wrote:
>
> You don't really Want to use a shelly jack. It's for originality and looks
> only. Get a small scissors jack from a small car from the 90s or similar.
> It might save your life.
>
> -Roland
>
>
>
> On Thu, Aug 6, 2020, 11:57 AM Michael MacLean via Healeys <
> healeys at autox.team.net> wrote:
>
> I don't even have a jack.
>
>
>
> Mike M.
>
>
>
> On Thursday, August 6, 2020, 10:52:24 AM PDT, Michael Salter <
> michaelsalter at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> Before I again launch into the time consuming process of making a jack
> handle set for the Shelley jack on the 100 that I'm finishing up does
> anyone by chance have one that they are willing to sell?
>
>
>
> M
>
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