These Jacks Go For $1000s Restored!!

[CRTDI]

Says the CL poster with the nice looking S-4 Blackhawk in CA.

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/tls/2209156739.html

 

[premierplayer]

I don't know about thousands, but looks like a good $100 jack, even if it turned out to be parts.

 

[mikevango]

I don't know about thousands, but looks like a good $100 jack, even if it turned out to be parts.

Agreed. $100 seems fair.

 

[Bootybug]

The key word here is "restored". $50-100, no more.

 

[johnnybentwrench]

SF area has some amazing stuff pop up. That jack is awesome, JBW

 

[Bull]

If someone buys that and it does turn out to be a parts donor, I need some stuff!!!!

 

[g0ldfing3r]

Saw that yesterday, but its an hour drive away from me and Im low on cash right now.

 

[Packard V8]

Yes, that's a classic jack design at a reasonable price. If it isn't totally worn at the pivot points, I'd probably pay $100 for it.

No, Off-topic slightly, but

these jacks go for $1000s restored

that numbnuts pseudo-sales copy, in print or in person, is usually used on way overpriced cars, parts and tools and torques me for some reason. My answer is, "Then, by all means, you better restore it and keep the thousands yourself. I just wouldn't feel right about making that much profit off you."

Maybe, it works on some potential buyers, but when I see it, I doubt the seller and the item and it is more likely to make me walk than to buy.

jack vines

 

[CRTDI]

I don't know about thousands, but looks like a good $100 jack, even if it turned out to be parts.

I like a few things about this jack. This one looks like a nice original example that has been kept indoors. It also looks to be complete, has a key for a possible operable lock-out knob feature, and may even have an operable light system minus the light lens.

The nicer examples that I've seen of these all seem to originate on the West coast. I think the climate in that area plays a big part in preserving them.

With this vintage jack, you would have to consider that the hydraulic unit will need rebuilding. But if this jack was in my area, the seller would already have my money.

 

[mrholeshot]

I'd be on that like a 4 dollar ****** if it was in my area

 

[jsonic6]

The person buying this jack would more likely be a collector... I like those jacks but for $1000's restored? It better make me coffee in the morning...

 

[rsanter]

yes...thousands of pesos

bob

 

[Underdog]

Yes, that's a classic jack design at a reasonable price. If it isn't totally worn at the pivot points, I'd probably pay $100 for it.

No, Off-topic slightly, but that numbnuts pseudo-sales copy, in print or in person, is usually used on way overpriced cars, parts and tools and torques me for some reason. My answer is, "Then, by all means, you better restore it and keep the thousands yourself. I just wouldn't feel right about making that much profit off you."

Maybe, it works on some potential buyers, but when I see it, I doubt the seller and the item and it is more likely to make me walk than to buy.

jack vines

Jack that reminds me of the time I restored a old farm tractor. I bought it for something like $1000, spent $2000 restoring it and sold it for $3000.

 

[Wrenches of Death]

Jack that reminds me of the time I restored a old farm tractor. I bought it for something like $1000, spent $2000 restoring it and sold it for $3000.

Yep, been there, done that too. Now, if I'm going to restore something, it's for my own use or as a gift to a friend, etc.

I'd like to blow some time and effort on that jack though.

WoD