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Here is the car jack that I used. I don't remember what kind of car it came from. But it was from the late 30's. Its just a bumper jack with base plate replaced by a second grip. Another MLU'er made up the "grips" for me and attached them. Ive used this tool a number of times and it is indespensible.
I think Stewart Loy also has one of these that was made the same way. Sure neither has the proper part # on it but I paid way less then the 350Euro. and it looks and works identicaly.
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to be fair i would say that was awesome ! at the end of the day Ford would not have produced a specific tool as such but taken a jack like this and made new grips for it as it would be more cost effective in my humble opinion
EDIT: stupid keyboard ! stop mistyping everything i write !
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I have heard of people using ratchet load straps as well.
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I want to sell my 'real' track jack - for only 350 Euro. Free delivery to the OMVA show on Saturday. New in the wrapper, new been used. Last one ( that I have). Stewart |
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It was listed as unknown armour track jack.
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I have the real track jack as like the one for sale. I have used this jack. It is nice to collect the real items, but the easy way is to use a set of cargo ratchet straps.
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Regards Rene |
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There are a hundred ways to jack track together, but there is only one pattern of original track. So the original post, along with Stewart's, are for an item most of us crave.
I have had the original track jack myself, and would not want to use it to re-attach my track. They did tend to break if overloaded. The best thing I have found for use as a carrier track jack is one of the M113 Diehl track jacks, with the hooks slightly ground to accept the Bren carrier track. These have always been reasonably plentiful in Canada, and can be found as scrap at mil salvage yards, usually needing nothing more than a bearing. http://cgi.ebay.ca/Military-Tank-Tra...3A1|240%3A1318 Stewart: If your price of $350 was in Cdn pesos, I would take it in a minute. |
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Rene,
All things can be done. Please PM me and I will get you a snap of this unit on the weekend - as I am on the road for work this week. Stewart |
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I have bought two jacks like Jordans at about $10.00 nz.(about $6.00 us) that I will adapt. One is the same as Jordans, with a floating hook at the body, one without. they have "auto specialties,Windsor Ontario" on them.
Obviously a pre war car jack adapted to the track jack role. apart from the writing on the body, and the two hooks that hook into the track its the same as the original, and for the "poor unfortunates" who havent yet located an original for less than a small fortune, they make a good temporary alternative. I enclose some great pictures, that A very helpful person (whose name now escapes me) from this forum, sent to me. I would like to credit him for the pics. Maybe he might like to put his hand up.
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Hello Lynn,
Thanks for the note regarding the track jack pics. I sent them on to you some time ago. At this time I am trying to complete a complete detailed photograhic reference manual for ALL of the original issued tools and accessories for a Can. MKII carrier. Slowly but surely it is being completed. The ultimate goal is have a pictorial reference for these items so other collectors/restorers can identify them at a glance when one visits flee markets and swap meets etc. Cheers, Bruce M. Harris |
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Good on you. I wanted to put your photos up on the forum for exactly the same reason. I look forward to seeing your images of the other items.
Once again, thanks for taking the time to send those images. There are alot of very helpful people on this forum.
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