The vintage Blackhawk Thread

[y'sguy]

Another fine performance Don!

 

[don long]

Thanks Guys

I think it will be a good conversation piece in the garage if we ever get to have company over again

 

[Farmer J.]

That is an outstanding result Don, I've been following along..
I think it's just so AMERICAN! A wonderful piece of 'Americana Automemorobilia', no other place or time in the history of civilisation of the human race would people put a display of hydraulic jacks on a replica of a totem pole , along with the wonderful slogan 'start lower-lift higher-last longer'. It's great.

 

[JoCoSawdust]

Wow. Incredible job Don. As always!

 

[don long]

Here is the latest blackhawk purchase

2020-11-08 12.29.33 by Ann Long, on Flickr

 

[don long]

I have 4 of the 9 Jacks restored and working well. I'm waiting on some chrome pieces to return and get some labels made but I think these are looking pretty good so far

Model J-17

2020-11-19 17.18.57 by Ann Long, on Flickr

Model J-18

2020-11-19 17.35.32 by Ann Long, on Flickr

Still need to build a handle for it.

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[Oldtuleguy]

Those look great!

 

[Raaa62]

Anyone help identify this vintage Curb/Floor jack?
1930 Art Deco. I'm at a complete loss here.
I am anxious for someone to help me identify this.
Thank you in advance.
Raaa62

 

[paulsomlo]

Anyone help identify this vintage Curb/Floor jack?
1930 Art Deco. I'm at a complete loss here.
I am anxious for someone to help me identify this.
Thank you in advance.
Raaa62

I'd be inclined to say it's a Weaver: https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=456508&highlight=weaver

https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showpost.php?p=8601489&postcount=54

 

[Shelbylex]

RAAA62, Without a question: this is 1930s Weaver!
I have a really rusty one. Started working on disassembly in the summer and then life happened...
Can you make a picture of the emblem and post it on my thread? (Can also add your pictures)
Here is my thread
https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=456508

... sorry everybody, I will eventually get back to it once MA gets warm in the spring (no room to work on large pieces inside the basement...)


.... never mind. Thank you PaulSomlo!

 

[don long]

Raaa62
This might help you out. It helped me identify mine

1 by Ann Long, on Flickr

Here is a shot of mine. Hope it helps you

2 by Ann Long, on Flickr

 

[Stillgottimefor1]

Raaa62

This might help you out. It helped mt identify mine



1 by Ann Long, on Flickr



Here is a shot of mine. Hope it helps you



2 by Ann Long, on Flickr

Truly beautiful ! Thanks for sharing that


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[Farleyfan]

Just a couple of my Blackhawk finds...

 

[FultonD33]

Do these count?

Just picked these up a couple days ago. These are the first pics of all of them after being pulled from the shop I found them in.

How can I clean these up? Should I? They are very dusty and dirty.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Blow them off with some compressed air, wipe down with a damp microfiber cloth. Then hang your tools on them! Nice boards.

 

[Farleyfan]

Yes, Awesome boards !
Those look like what we had in the auto mechanics class at our vocational school in high school.

 

[BUGTHUG]

I like yours a little more than mine. I think mine must be a little newer. I bought a set, they are black with the chrome trim. The problem is finding someplace to hang them.

 

[thehorse13]

I've been chasing one of these for years. I've finally nailed down a lock-on release tool for my 70RD set.

The interesting thing is that little design element that is has on the neck of the handle. It's only on one side too.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Nice. Took me years to find one of those.

 

[Shelbylex]

Great! Never saw one. Congratulations!

 

[outofbounds]

A nice ZT1006 Brake Tool that popped in an odds and ends lot I brought home tonight

 

[motorhead1977]

Does anyone know anything about this bottle jack? A quick search did not yeild much. Any info is appreciated.

 

[joshotto94]

The Blackhawk collection is coming together

 

[Shelbylex]

Nice!
Please post more pictures of the cart, joshotto1994

 

[thehorse13]

The Blackhawk collection is coming together

I've lusted after that jack for years but always come up short. I've settled for an S4 in the mean time.

As for the porto power cart, one can only dream.

Fantastic stuff. Did anyone else notice the Lincoln mechandiser hiding in the background of this picture?

 

[Private Lugnutz]

Did anyone else notice the Lincoln mechandiser hiding in the background of this picture?

(What happened with the one in NY?)

Did anyone else notice how big the place was? Or how clean the floor? Nice shop, joshotto!

 

[joshotto94]

I've lusted after that jack for years but always come up short. I've settled for an S4 in the mean time.

As for the porto power cart, one can only dream.

Fantastic stuff. Did anyone else notice the Lincoln mechandiser hiding in the background of this picture?

I should have an SJ18 one for sale soon

 

[joshotto94]

I've lusted after that jack for years but always come up short. I've settled for an S4 in the mean time.

As for the porto power cart, one can only dream.

Fantastic stuff. Did anyone else notice the Lincoln mechandiser hiding in the background of this picture?

(What happened with the one in NY?)

Did anyone else notice how big the place was? Or how clean the floor? Nice shop, joshotto!

Thanks It has been a big project to this point and now its finally time to start putting everything into it.

 

[joshotto94]

Nice!
Please post more pictures of the cart, joshotto1994

The bench is a Kent Moore Triple with turrets. I only have one turret photo'd but i recently purchased a turret for the other side.

 

[Private Lugnutz]

Is it a working garage/shop, a place to put your vintage collectibles, or a little of both?

 

[ChefRex]

Found this nice little chisel while cleaning out my basement tool box,


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[ben98gs]

I just started disassembling my SJ18 for restoration. For the most part I am very impressed with the overall condition. If anyone has a source for sone rear swivel casters or the cover plate, I would appreciate any leads!

 

[Shelbylex]

The bench is a Kent Moore Triple with turrets. I only have one turret photo'd but i recently purchased a turret for the other side.

Thank you! Looks great!
Make a restoration thread if you can!!!

Got to love it!

 

[WagonHo!]

The bench is a Kent Moore Triple with turrets. I only have one turret photo'd but i recently purchased a turret for the other side.

The turret being the cylindrical cabinet on the right?
Very nice deco design, please post any future renovation on this great bench.

 

[joshotto94]

Thank you! Looks great!
Make a restoration thread if you can!!!

Got to love it!

I will when i begin restoration if i remember. Thanks

 

[joshotto94]

The turret being the cylindrical cabinet on the right?
Very nice deco design, please post any future renovation on this great bench.

Yes the turret is the cylindrical cabinet to the right i have another that goes on the left to make it a little more symmetrical. Thanks Josh

 

[joshotto94]

Is it a working garage/shop, a place to put your vintage collectibles, or a little of both?

I like to call it the showroom mainly just a place to store the done items and show them off. I have other places to work so no work will be done in that garage.

 

[don long]

Josh
You have my attention. Seems we have a lot in common. I have a fair collection of old Blackhawk stuff myself and enjoy restoring this equipment. I've always wanted a turret merchandiser but have come up short so far but I'm still looking. I to have a large garage just for displaying my restorations and creations. It's almost a disease but very enjoyable. Looking forward to seeing more of what you may share

Don

 

[Private Lugnutz]

I like to call it the showroom mainly just a place to store the done items and show them off.

I was about to say that it sounds like don long's "Party Garage"! But he beat me to it. Haha.

 

[thehorse13]

I was about to say that it sounds like don long's "Party Garage"! But he beat me to it. Haha.

When I first looked I actually thought it was the legendary party garage and that this new fella was a side kick of Don's. lol

I think he has the attention of all of us, not just Don. I also see that he has a nice set of Alemites just like mine.