OLD Mechanical Walker LIFT-A-CAR Jack 716

[Outlawmws]

I picked this up today fairly cheap, and its seems to be operational, other than the rust is everywhere. Not just rusty; but lichens... - Sorry, this is not "patina"...

I'm going to E-tank or otherwise de-rust it, and want to paint it in original color(s). I suspect "Walker Blue" but what was walker blue from 1919 (earliest pat. Application) to probably mid thirties or so? (newest patent was 1927)

I have already searched for GJ posts on it as well as Googling it elsewhere. - No luck...

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=119593
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=114919


And I did find a pic of what the wood handle slabs should look like so that part should be easy...

Can anyone ID a pic or color for "Walker Blue" from 1920 - 1935?

Pics of mine today:

Patents:

Publication number US1437606 A
Publication type Grant
Publication date Dec 5, 1922
Filing date Sep 5, 1919
Priority date Sep 5, 1919
Inventors Mizer Joseph J, Victor Jakob
Original Assignee Walker Mfg Co

Publication number US1563862 A
Publication type Grant
Publication date Dec 1, 1925
Filing date Dec 22, 1924
Priority date Dec 22, 1924
Inventors Gunnar Jensen
Original Assignee Walker Mfg Co

Publication number US1621314 A
Publication type Grant
Publication date Mar 15, 1927
Filing date Dec 4, 1925
Priority date Dec 4, 1925
Inventors Dearsley Irwin E
Original Assignee Walker Mfg Co

 

[Outlawmws]

Links to the Patents:

http://www.google.com/patents/US1437606


http://www.google.com/patents/US1563862

http://www.google.com/patents/US1621314

 

[kunkernator]

Very cool. Cant wait to see it restored.

 

[timbitca]

Don't think I commented in the Garage Sale thread, but that is a damn cool jack. Can't wait to see what you do to it.

 

[don long]

I just picked up the same jack a couple weeks ago
Here is a shot of the handle for you
Mine is a 716(B)

 

[Outlawmws]

Thanks Don! Ooo Paint! (haven't seen ANY pics with paint on it...) Does the paint on there look original? Or if not, is there some under it that might be rubbed out for a comparison?

 

[don long]

Mine looks to be the orig paint
My handle only comes up a couple feet off the ground does yours come up higher?
mine seems to have a stop that it hits

 

[poppinjohnnies]

I love it!

 

[Outlawmws]

Don, Mine is the same limited handle movement. (unless there is an "unlock" I haven't found.)

Don, any chance of getting any oxidation on some of the paint rubbed out and looking for the original color match?

Is there any paint left on the handle? (newer Hydro models have yellow handles...) - Looks like at least the lower part is.

Are the big wheel centers painted?

 

[don long]

Tomorrow buddy I'm tired tonite been working on the vette since 6.AM

 

[Outlawmws]

No problem, there is no rush!