Vintage Floor Jacks

[123Go]

Hi guy/gals,
After looking all through this post of beautiful fine art for anything that resembles the jack in below att: I cant locate anything like it here.
So' I ask has anyone seen one like it or know who/where it may be made? I found it in an add near me. He says it works fine but he didnt see a makers name on it.
He's going to look closer for any number/letter markings and let me know if he see's anything else?
Judging from the side view, it just don't appear to lift any higher than a small framed jack would so it's really strange to me that it is so dang large, extra stability I guess? Any info would be appreciated.
Thanks to all!!
Ken

 

[PeterT]

Looks like a TERRIFIC rebuild job on that Walker above. It will make using it that much more fun and valuable,, knowing you rebuilt it.

I cheated a bit, I do want to give a shout out to the boys in Adrian MI,, they still make the Weaver Jacks up there,, input is steel and out the door are 2, 4, 10 and 20 ton Weavers. I picked up a 4 ton and it is SWEET. They gave me a quick shop tour, very interesting process they use.
This is my 2nd WA73B,, first one I bought used for $150, I took apart and began the rebuild but got in over my head with other projects,, called in the pros and they put it back together with new seals for about $200. New one cost me $1100. So now I have two of the beauties.

 

[south_paw]

How about this old beauty? Completely mechanical. Look Ma, no oil

 

[don long]

I have an updated photo of my jack collection

Now I want to spend a month and restore all of them

 

[930dreamer]

Very nice jack collection.

 

[CRTDI]

Hi guy/gals,
After looking all through this post of beautiful fine art for anything that resembles the jack in below att: I cant locate anything like it here.
So' I ask has anyone seen one like it or know who/where it may be made? I found it in an add near me. He says it works fine but he didnt see a makers name on it.
He's going to look closer for any number/letter markings and let me know if he see's anything else?
Judging from the side view, it just don't appear to lift any higher than a small framed jack would so it's really strange to me that it is so dang large, extra stability I guess? Any info would be appreciated.
Thanks to all!!
Ken

Maybe it's one of these:

 

[123Go]

Thanks CRTDI that is sure it!! You should tell Google...lol They could not locate anything like it.
Wow' with a 26" lift too, its pics are sure deceiving.
I told him the ram/controls resemble old HW but said I was purely guessing as Ive never seen a frame like this one. Im assuming they didnt build many because they're too wide witch limits space but are cool looking for sure. Missing its cover witch may be a very hard find but still very different piece of equipment to display if the space for it is not an option. Hein Werner SL-4 4Ton version too so hell' you gotta use that! lol
Anyone interested, here is the add for it. Its in Southern Indiana buy he may ship for someone I dont know?

http://evansville.craigslist.org/tls/5274207873.html

 

[PeterT]

How about this old beauty? Completely mechanical. Look Ma, no oil

What is the name on that one?

 

[johninct]

How about this old beauty? Completely mechanical. Look Ma, no oil

I still use my jack like that one.

 

[vertguy]

I just picked up this Weaver WA-72 and am documenting the rebuild in this thread. Already looking for my next one

 

[Lump]

That cover is probably just heavy gauge sheet metal, which any tinsmith could fabricate for you. Just my guess.

 

[BlueBomber]

Hi folks! I picked up this Manley floor jack yesterday. It pumps up about three inches, so hopefully it just needs more oil. The tag is a bit gouged, but seems to show it as a model 916. Date code is Aug 1947. She's a beast - longer (73") than I am tall from front wheels to handle tip. Speaking of the front wheels, I can't tell if they are cast that way or if part of the rim has broken off.

Does anyone have info on this model?

 

[rburke65]

Cast that way!!!!????? I don't know anything about floor jacks but, I would find hard to believe that they were manufactured like that. Nice find.

 

[BlueBomber]

Cast that way!!!!????? I don't know anything about floor jacks but, I would find hard to believe that they were manufactured like that. Nice find.

You're probably right. I'm guessing that happened due to being used on gravel or some other uneven surface. That or just crappy, weak castings in August of '47.

 

[BlueBomber]

Hi folks! I picked up this Manley floor Jack yesterday. It pumps up about three inches, so hopefully it just needs more oil. The tag is a bit gouged, but seems to show it as a model 916. Date code is Aug 1947. She's a beast - longer (73") than I am tall from front wheels to handle tip. Speaking of the front wheel, I can't tell if they are cast that way or if part of the rim has broken off.

Does anyone have info on this model?

Wow, I searched Craigslist sites across the entire United States, and there isn't another one of these anywhere! Now I've gotta get it working.

 

[BlueBomber]

I decided to take the Manley jack apart tonight (because I don't have enough unfinished projects[emoji6] ). It was pretty intuitive, and good to get my hands on my tools for the first time in forever.



It seemed to be seeping from every seal. I'll see if I can find a rebuild set for this particular jack. However the worst news came after getting the cylinder out.




Yep, the jack shaft is chewed up. The good news is that I own both a welder to build up the gouged area and a lathe to true up the shaft again. The question is, when will I find time to do it?

 

[LS6 Tommy]

Hi folks! I picked up this Manley floor jack yesterday. It pumps up about three inches, so hopefully it just needs more oil. The tag is a bit gouged, but seems to show it as a model 916. Date code is Aug 1947. She's a beast - longer (73") than I am tall from front wheels to handle tip. Speaking of the front wheels, I can't tell if they are cast that way or if part of the rim has broken off.

Does anyone have info on this model?

I've seen that happen to front wheels on smaller jacks that can be picked up and carried. The front end tends to get dropped onto the ground to avoid finger pinching. The cast wheels chip or break. That jack is big enough that I can't see that as being the cause, but the wheels definitely didn't come that way when new.

To my

 

[econotrk]

Last summer I picked up a Hein Werner from the original owner that had been well taken care of and needed nothing more than a wiping down. My 18 year old son really fell in love with it, so I stayed on the lookout for another. Late this summer I came across a pretty sorry example for $30 and figure I'd try my hand at rebuilding it as a birthday present. As you can see it was pretty grimy and had sides that were bowed and needed straightened. After a lot of cleaning, stripping, painting, and fabbing up tools and parts, here's the results with one happy birthday son. Still have to paint the front axle, but I started to get a bit rushed as his birthday approached. Fresh seals topped it off.

Many thanks go out to Steve/Hiball for all his help along the way. I should be better prepared to tackle my next jack rebuild.

 

[BlueBomber]

I started tearing down the Manley jack to refresh the seals and discovered the fill plug would not budge. After the 3/16 Allen started to strip the plug, I was able to hammer a slightly larger mm Allen bit in snugly. However, when I tried to turn it, I heard the sound of crunching potato chips. The plug was starting to crumble. I tried hammering on it with a punch, but didn't move it. Here's what it looks like right now.



I'm resigned to having to drill it out, but can anyone tell me what the bottom of the plug looks like? Am I drilling into a reservoir that had space on the other side of the plug or does it bottom out against a machines surface? I don't want to unintentionally drill too far and screw up something else.

 

[econotrk]

I started tearing down the Manley jack to refresh the seals and discovered the fill plug would not budge. After the 3/16 Allen started to strip the plug, I was able to hammer a slightly larger mm Allen bit in snugly. However, when I tried to turn it, I heard the sound of crunching potato chips. The plug was starting to crumble. I tried hammering on it with a punch, but didn't move it. Here's what it looks like right now.



I'm resigned to having to drill it out, but can anyone tell me what the bottom of the plug looks like? Am I drilling into a reservoir that had space on the other side of the plug or does it bottom out against a machines surface? I don't want to unintentionally drill too far and screw up something else.

I wish I could help you more with what's underneath. I can tell you on my Hein Werner I just did I had to drill out 2 of those plugs for the same reason. Even after drilling them out leaving a very thin layer of threads I had to chisel that out bit by bit. I then had to use a bottoming tap to clean up the damaged threads. Underneath on both plugs were seals and one had a spring, all of this came with the rebuild kit. I was able to get new plugs from HPS when I ordered the rebuild kit. Steve at HPS confirmed for me that the bottom of the plugs had a special shape to it unlike a normal pipe plug. Hope this helps.

 

[CRTDI]

A Manley J-1.5 jack appears to also be know as model P-916. Might possibly be your jack...

Get an idea of what you're drilling into here....

 

[BlueBomber]

A Manley J-1.5 jack appears to also be know as model P-916. Might possibly be your jack...

Get an idea of what you're drilling into here....

Wow - you da man!! Thanks, now I can order parts. Sweet!

 

[Hiball]

Happy Times... Been searching for a Walker shorty for quite sometime, it even has the original cast plate, 9 out of 10 you do find are missing this valuable icon. The previous owner had already dismantled the Jack, tagged and bagged all the pieces and Now it's mine to finish.

 

[CRTDI]

Happy Times... Been searching for a Walker shorty for quite sometime, it even has the original cast plate, 9 out of 10 you do find are missing this valuable icon. The previous owner had already dismantled the Jack, tagged and bagged all the pieces and Now it's mine to finish.

This is the first time I've actually seen a hydraulic unit cover on a shorty and this is the nice older cast version to boot.

Very nice find indeed...

If it's possible to retrofit a nose piece cover, do you think it would look odd or add a more finished look to the shorty?

I believe you're going to have a bit of fun with this little project.

 

[econotrk]

Nice find Steve, I've never seen one in person before. Is it comparable in size to a Hein Werner WS or smaller yet like the O Boy?

Dan

 

[Hiball]

This is the first time I've actually seen a hydraulic unit cover on a shorty and this is the nice older cast version to boot.

Very nice find indeed...

If it's possible to retrofit a nose piece cover, do you think it would look odd or add a more finished look to the shorty?

I believe you're going to have a bit of fun with this little project.

The Nose piece does streamline things a bit, but definitely looks a lot better on the 3 and 4 ton longer models. I think I'll leave the shorty as OEM as possible in regards to paint scheme and factory options, Not to mention the only thing more rare than finding a jack from this era with a cover plate, Is finding the nose piece also.

 

[Hiball]

Nice find Steve, I've never seen one in person before. Is it comparable in size to a Hein Werner WS or smaller yet like the O Boy?

Dan

Thanks, yeah it's considerably longer than the HW WS/OS. According to some literature posted by CRTDI Here it's roughly 34" long.

 

[four.cycle]

hopefully someone will find something of interest here:

1917 Pacific Hardware & Steel Co. catalog Barrett Jack ad pp 415 by four.cycle, on Flickr

1917 Pacific Hardware & Steel Co. catalog Barrett Lane Jack ad pp 416 by four.cycle, on Flickr

1920 Automotive Trade Journal Duff Barrett Jack ad pp 211 by four.cycle, on Flickr

1920 Baker Hamilton & Pacific Co. catalog Simplex jack ad pp 4024 by four.cycle, on Flickr

1921 Logan-Gregg Hardware Co. catalog Walker Jack ad pp 729 by four.cycle, on Flickr

 

[four.cycle]

or maybe here:

1934 Industrial and Shop Equipment catalog Blackhawk jack ad pp 1319 by four.cycle, on Flickr

1934 Industrial and Shop Equipment catalog Walker jack ad pp 1319 by four.cycle, on Flickr

1943 Moore-Handley Hardware Co. Catalog Walker - Hein-Warner jack ad pp 5007 by four.cycle, on Flickr

1948 Automotive Catalog Blackhawk Jack ad pp 617 by four.cycle, on Flickr

1948 Automotive Catalog Blackhawk Jack ad pp 618 by four.cycle, on Flickr

 

[BlueBomber]

Great catalog shots, 4cycle--thanks for sharing!

 

[Scott H in Wheaton]

Walker...advertised as needing a fluid rebuild, will not lift a car, but does go up and down.
What model is this?
Does it appear to be missing anything, like is there supposed to be another top plate?
He is asking $65 and is only 20 minutes away from me.

 

[four.cycle]

more jacks:

1915 Hibbard Spencer Barlett & Co. catalog Weaver jack ad pp 2349 by four.cycle, on Flickr

1925 Automobile Trade Journal Excel jack ad pp 225 by four.cycle, on Flickr

1925 Automobile Trade Journal Reliable jack ad pp 204 by four.cycle, on Flickr

 

[four.cycle]

and more jacks:

1927 Automobile Trade Journal Blackhawk jack ad pp 118 by four.cycle, on Flickr

1927 Automobile Trade Journal Blackhawk jack ad pp 119 by four.cycle, on Flickr

1927 Automobile Trade Journal Manley jack ad pp 11 by four.cycle, on Flickr

1927 Automobile Trade Journal Marquette jack ad pp 161 by four.cycle, on Flickr

 

[Scott H in Wheaton]

Walker...advertised as needing a fluid rebuild, will not lift a car, but does go up and down.
What model is this?
Does it appear to be missing anything, like is there supposed to be another top plate?
He is asking $65 and is only 20 minutes away from me.

bump
Is this one worth the time and $$ investment?

 

[csp]

That should be in your garage already!!

 

[fidosd9]

My friend has this jack for sale but it has no markings just on the handle says sweeden I need help finding what brand of jack is this if anybody knows thanks in advance

 

[CRTDI]

Might be a Watco:

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=65352&highlight=watco+jack

 

[kochankr]

great looking jacks!

Does anyone here have a 1930s-1940s weaver with a good ID tag they could snap a photo of? I'm looking to reproduce a tag for a wa-72. Searching on google doesn't really turn up anything, and searching here gives me 400 plus pages of stuff and no photos.
Thanks

 

[vertguy]

great looking jacks!

Does anyone here have a 1930s-1940s weaver with a good ID tag they could snap a photo of? I'm looking to reproduce a tag for a wa-72. Searching on google doesn't really turn up anything, and searching here gives me 400 plus pages of stuff and no photos.
Thanks

This one is currently on ebay and think it is the right vintage...

 

[sd formula]

Re: Vintage Floor Jacks REES 10 Ton Jack

Cast into the back of the jack is the following: NO 21, CAP 10 TONS, LIFT 9 IN,
REES JACK, PATENTED, MFG BY ICP CO. PITTSBURG U S A.
It weighs 45 Lb. is 14 " tall 23" fully extended. Cast into the jack in three places are the numbers NO 21, 21-1, & 21-5, not sure what this means, Model number, Mfg dates???
This was my Grandfathers, he and two of his three son had a moving company in the late 1920's. I believe this jack dates from that era.
What do you think?