For Sale: Carrier Jacking Blocks (Repro)

[B. Harris]

I have decided to reproduce the:

Block, Jack Mounting, Complete.
C01UC-105215

I have sourced most of the items including correct fasteners and the base wood materials, and today have located the necessary woodworking shop who will manufacture them to the original dimensions, including the slots, rounded edges and 3 piece construction of Canadian hardwood..

They will be copied, stained, metal plate painted and marked exactly as per the original.
Pictures of an original in fair condition have been floating around the net for a few years now. I own this block. (One of only two in Canada that I have seen.)

I will be making a one time run of these items for anyone who is interested.
Cost will between $80-100.00. I will sell them at cost.
If anyone is interested please drop me a note so I can produce the necessary quantity's. Again this will be a one time run of a quality reproduction.

Satisfaction is guaranteed.
Note the blocks pictured are original and NOT the ones being reproduced.

Thanks,
Harris

[B. Harris]

Please see thread:

http://www.mapleleafup.net/forums/sh...284#post215284

Thanks,
Harris

Mods: I hope this does not upset the posting procedure.

[rob love]

Bruce

At cost??? What is this; communism? It is capitalism that makes North America Great.

But it is this kind of gesture that makes MLU Great.

Looks like you may soon have your elusive socket, and several other collectors are going to get an excellent copy of a hard to find accessory.

[Jim Burrill]

Harris, please count me in for one.

Eventual postage to PA...

Any idea if before or after Christmas?

[Wayne Hingley]

I have one of these blocks. My uncle gave it to me years ago, but I didn't know anything about it, other than it was made to fit a jack. The problem is, l don't really know where it is now. It definitely did not get thrown away, but it must be hiding in the deep shadows somewhere. I will need to keep my eye open for it. I recall that it was in perfect condition (probably not used much).

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by B. Harris

Please see thread:

http://www.mapleleafup.net/forums/sh...284#post215284

Thanks,
Harris

Mods: I hope this does not upset the posting procedure.

Bruce, I have merged the two separate threads into this dedicated one, leaving a link in the carrier forum

HTH,
Hanno

[Phil Waterman]

Hi Bruce

Reproductions Jacking Block sound like a great idea, and being willing to share your expertise in fabrication makes it even better.

Was jacking blocks fitted to the jack unique to Carriers or were the common bit of kit for other vehicles as well?

Cheers Phil

[kevin powles]

Gents, get an Ern Lake 4,ton Jack the Brits designed the angle iron bracket for and you don't need a jack block.

[kevin powles]

Originally Posted by Phil Waterman

Hi Bruce

Reproductions Jacking Block sound like a great idea, and being willing to share your expertise in fabrication makes it even better.

Was jacking blocks fitted to the jack unique to Carriers or were the common bit of kit for other vehicles as well?

Cheers Phil

Phil, the Jack block was only made to make the USA available walker 925 fit the storage bracket, the Ern Lake Jack side by side with a walker 925 is a far superior jack and it's non hydraulic they kept making well into the late 1970's same design.

[Wayne Hingley]

Originally Posted by Wayne Hingley

I have one of these blocks. My uncle gave it to me years ago, but I didn't know anything about it, other than it was made to fit a jack. The problem is, l don't really know where it is now. It definitely did not get thrown away, but it must be hiding in the deep shadows somewhere. I will need to keep my eye open for it. I recall that it was in perfect condition (probably not used much).

I had some excitement today... I finally got a chance to look for the carrier jack block, and I actually found it!!

I just wanted to share the information and a few photos. The number on the bottom reads: COIUC-105215-FMCO-43.

[rob love]

Wayne

You wouldn't think grown men would get excited over a block of wood, but I know I just did.

Wayne: There is nothing like the excitement of a new (or in this case an old) find. I think it's often one of the best parts of this hobby.

[Wayne Hingley]

Originally Posted by rob love

Wayne

You wouldn't think grown men would get excited over a block of wood, but I know I just did.

Wayne: There is nothing like the excitement of a new (or in this case an old) find. I think it's often one of the best parts of this hobby.

It was better than Christmas. I'm still on a bit of a high! Haha

[B. Harris]

Assembly is concluding for the run of blocks.
Painting in the next 2 weeks.
Looking guuuuuuuud.

Cheers

[B. Harris]

Run of the repro blocks has now concluded.

PMs sent to all that was interested. I do not expect to produce any more, huge PITA.

I enlisted the talent's of a Mennonite for the wood construction, a machinist for the plate and a gun smith for the markings plus a body man for the painting.

Thanks to all for your support !

Now you know!

See the pics.

Cheers,
Harris

[chris vickery]

I had a chance to view one of these first hand last weekend at the OMVA Spring Swap.
They are an excellent piece of craftsmanship and well worth the money.
(free and unsolicited endorsement for Bruce)

[Doug Lavoie]

Thank you for including me in the buy. The jacking block sure looks good. Nice workmanship.
Thanks for pulling things together.
Doug

[Jim Burrill]

Now I need to find one of these jacks.... Anyone have one for sale?

[rob love]

What you are looking for is a Walker 925 jack. They are not overly rare, although there has been some discussion if the large round top is a requirement for the carrier. Some drawings in the carrier manual show the smaller one, and some whow the larger one. Personally I would say either or.

The smaller topped ones are the same ones as used on the CCKW and others of that vintage. They show up on ebay occasionally and I don't usually see them selling for that much money. They are also common at farm auctions and garage sales.

The larger topped ones might be a bit of a hunt.

[Michael R.]

While the Walker series 3 ton jack is frequently commented on through MLU, you may wish to consider a less restrictive search. As the T16 Universal entered the system, there are at least four variants to chose from. As 'never' and 'always' may not apply, a Hein-Werner HW-E-39A G166-0240248 jack may be easier to find than the Walker 925, or 926 small and large top hydraulic bottle jacks.

Look at the images in the tool page of any carrier manual, FUC-01, OM-2, FWC-OM1, FUC-03. The restriction of a large diameter top is not supported.

[rob love]

There was also another alternate jack listed in the FUC-03....my manuals are at work right now and the name alludes me.

[B. Harris]

Chris,

Thanks for your kind words and I do take pride in making quality items, no matter the magnitude of the pain. The end results speak for themselves. Again thanks for the "bump"

Cheers,
Bruce

PS Universalgirl......Please contact me as I have one block left that you wanted. If you don't want it I have others waiting in line. There are no more for sale.