resto of air floor lift jack

[autoclassicnut]

Here's before...

 

[autoclassicnut]

Here's after a few hours with the wire wheel on the hand grinder...

 

[Hiball]

Nice Work, Do you have a model number? I probably can find you a exploded view diagram to keep with your treasure, Free of charge.

 

[autoclassicnut]

after , now i'll wipe it down with thinner and prime tomorrow...

 

[autoclassicnut]

Nice Work, Do you have a model number? I probably can find you a exploded view diagram to keep with your treasure, Free of charge.

All i can find on it is Bay Lift pat # 195 3670
Bay manufacturing,Co. Torrance California

There are stampings on the steel beams "U S A "
This thing works great... I am just gonna clean it up a bit, but if you have more info in it, I'd really like the info...Thanks

 

[autoclassicnut]

here's another of before pics...

 

[ranger_dood]

Here's the patent - http://www.google.com/patents?id=96...670&pg=PA1#v=onepage&q=patent 1953670&f=false

 

[autoclassicnut]

Thanks Rdood...

 

[autoclassicnut]

I found this...http://atlanta.ebayclassifieds.com/...r-operated-front-or-rear-lift-jack/?ad=700181

 

[autoclassicnut]

it shows a patent of this ...2230250... which lead me to this..

http://www.google.com/patents?id=dw...ages&cad=1#v=onepage&q=patent 2230250&f=false


Pretty cool...

 

[gumbudah]

That's cool! I've never seen a lift like that before. Kinda neat to see autoclassicnut dug up the patent for it even!

 

[shopnut]

I love restoring the the old stuff. The old cast or forged stuff is so cool and has so much more character then the modern hardware. It may sound strange but I have to say quality just oozes from it and there is very little current hardware that can impress me as much.

Here's my old restored 1950's 5T floor jack...

Before...


During...


After...


Good luck with your project - I'm sure it will be a very satisfying project and will be very functional when finished.

 

[79firebird]

My buddy has one like that and they are made strong lifteded up the back of his tow truck no prob

 

[markviii]

autoclassicnut,
Great floor jack. Good luck with the restoration and future years of use.

shopynut and others interested in the older models of floor jacks,
Look at the thread Restored 1930's Auto Shop (first one on Garage Gallery) for pictures of two 1930s or earlier Walker floor jacks that Hiball just worked on for BB767.

Chris (BB767's other half)

 

[autoclassicnut]

here's after getting it in primer.

 

[autoclassicnut]

here's another angle, I am wondering what color would be best.

I might try dark gray on the outside and lighter gray on the inside arms...with

red wheels, and cylinder and a thin red stripe down the outside main beams... any ideas?

 

[autoclassicnut]

got it painted today... Went with a 3 color theme...

 

[autoclassicnut]

Here's another angle...

 

[54FordPanel]

I saw you referenced this thread in another thread. Very cool!
Have you used it yet?
Do you have any pictures of it being used?

 

[gasgas17]

Are going to build a car lift for it or do you already have one? Neat peice of equipment by the way.

 

[bmoparmofo]

I picked one of these bay lifts as well. I will start working on mine in the spring. It seems to be very heavy duty. Not to mention extremely heavy. Have you used it much yet? Mine is buried in the garage for the winter. If you have any pics of it in use, it would be great to see. Nice job on finding some info on it and also the restoration!

 

[caschulte08]

I have one of these also. but it got rust pits on the inside and doesn't hold air any more. I'm looking for a new cylinder or a new tube to make a cylinder with. Anybody got ideas or can help me? Thanks

 

[Mgroome]

In 1964 I worked for a transmission shop that used a bay lift to get the cars on high jackstands so the transmissions could be removed. The back of the car was raised by the rear end housing, then a pair of jackstands were placed on the frame in the middle of the car. We then lowered the lift and the car would pivot on the jackstands and the front of the car would raise high enough to place two more high jackstands in front. We would then raise the baylift again and move the middle jackstands back so the bay lift could be removed. This got cars about three feet off the ground. Ours was red with white highlights like on the fork tips and so forth. My boss at the time told me I would at some time be careless and not look where the baylift was going and punch hole in a gas tank. About two weeks later he was right and I was off to a junkyard for another gas tank. Didn't do that again... I don't post much but I had to tell that story. Yours looks great!

 

[Turbo Dave]

Hi...Just joined the Garage Forum because of this jack that I just bought. I would like any input not already here...parts list, owner's manual, lifting capacity. Mine seems to raise quickly but have not tried it in a vehicle yet. Is there a company who maybe bought out Bay Lift who now supplies parts, service or tech support?

Thanks,

Dave

 

[ModelTBrian]

I just bought this jack. I believe it is a Bay Lift Air Jack. No tags on it. Can anyone please help me with a model number, schematic or where I can get parts? Please.

 

[ModelTBrian]

Thought I attached photo will try again

 

[autoclassicnut]

sure looks like mine. not sure where to find parts, sorry

 

[eightwaysanta]

Hey just thought I'd bring this thread back, I have a chance to purchase one of these. Are they practical to use? How high does it lift?, has anyone used it on a modern car. Is the air cylinder serviceable? Any idea how much these weigh? I think these look really cool just wasn't sure if it was worth it. good job on the resto

 

[DocParker]

I found your thread with a google search. Nice restoration! I've had one back in a corner for years and after seeing your results,I am thinking it deserves the same treatment. Thanks for sharing the pics.

 

[Munzter]

In 1964 I worked for a transmission shop that used a bay lift to get the cars on high jackstands so the transmissions could be removed. The back of the car was raised by the rear end housing, then a pair of jackstands were placed on the frame in the middle of the car. We then lowered the lift and the car would pivot on the jackstands and the front of the car would raise high enough to place two more high jackstands in front. We would then raise the baylift again and move the middle jackstands back so the bay lift could be removed. This got cars about three feet off the ground. Ours was red with white highlights like on the fork tips and so forth. My boss at the time told me I would at some time be careless and not look where the baylift was going and punch hole in a gas tank. About two weeks later he was right and I was off to a junkyard for another gas tank. Didn't do that again... I don't post much but I had to tell that story. Yours looks great!

Great story! Thanks for sharing. I love my Bay Lift!

 

[Munzter]

Here's another angle...

Very nice restoration! I might need to restore mine now too, I never thought it could look so good! Very cool.

 

[Old Man Roger]

Here's before...

I see you haven’t posted in a while, but it looks like you logged on this month. I was just curious how big of a compressor you have? There are a couple of these for sale locally, and I don’t know if my little compressor will be struggling.

 

[opnfwisd]

Nice Work, Do you have a model number? I probably can find you a exploded view diagram to keep with your treasure, Free of charge.

Hello Hiball, I want to restore my Bay Lift air jack. Unfortunately, I can't find the cylinder seal, my is not holding air. Do you know where I can purchase one? Your help will be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Jesus

 

[opnfwisd]

I am looking to buy a cylinder seal for my Bay Lift air jack. Any suggestions on where can I find one? Any information will be greatly appreciated. Thank you all. Jedus