Vintage Floor jack help...

[Scootertrash60]

I came across a vintage floor jack when I went to check out a vintage Wayne air compressor. Isn't that how it always works?

The jack appears to be identical to the one in these pics at this link:

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/marquette-floor-jack-id.443648/

The jack pumps up and lowers fine, but I was unable to test it with vehicle weight. With that in mind, can anyone give me a ballpark figure on what this jack might be worth?

The daughter of the deceased owner is "checking on a price", and I have no clue what they are worth, but I want it for my garage. It's very cool!

Any input is appreciated!

ETA: I know that members of some forums don't really like these kinds of first posts from new guys, but I have no other options and I will be talking to the daughter later to discuss price.

 

[Scootertrash60]

Well, it sounds like they want 275 for the floor jack, a 60's model Wayne compressor pump model 378-SV with the original electric motor, a Westinghouse 1 1/2 hp 1725rpm (The air tank is junk, has a hole in it) and a vintage 12 inch wall style vent fan.

We agreed previously on 100 for the compressor parts.

I'm going to inspect the jack to see if it has any broken hard parts that would make it hard to refurbish, and test it by lifting the rear of my truck.

I'll update this weekend and post pics if I get the jack.

 

[Scootertrash60]

OK, Sorry for the delay. I finally got some time to get pics up. I haven't found an info plate anywhere, looked it over pretty good when I pressure washed it. There are 2 small tags attached with wires, the one I can barely read has a number stamped on it, like a tool ID number or something similar. According to the previous owners daughter (PO passed away) the PO used to work for the city of Minneapolis.

Jacked up the back of my 99 Silverado 2500 and the jack held for 2+ hours without bleeding down. When I let the jack down I need to push down on the jack to make it go down the last few inches. I'm guessing a good cleaning and rebuild will cure that.

Can anybody give me an idea of when this jack was manufactured? I have decided yet if I'm going to restore or just rebuild it. Where would I find seals and gaskets for this beauty?

 

[1930artdeco]

Here is my guess. It was made in the late 30-early40's because my mechanical jack has a very similar frame and layout. As for seals try HCRC, you have to take things apart and get measurements. That is an awesome jack so restore/rebuild it and use it!

Mike

 

[KMinAF]

I restored an old Walker that looks very similar to that one, only problem was when I was done it looked too nice to use so now its a display piece in the man cave!

 

[Scootertrash60]

What is HCRC?

 

[1930artdeco]

Sorry, it is a website where you can order seal kits or have one made up. I forget what it stands for but they also have schematics as well you can print out.

Mike