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I'll soon have a 1965 C10 daily driver with a factory stance. yahoo I don't have an original jack set (too expensive). What are you guys with 60-66 factory stance trucks using for a jack just in case you have a flat? I want something I can find new or at the salvage yard, either is fine. Just need ideas. Thanks.

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I have an original jack under the seat of my '66 C10.

I bought the jack for $5 at the Pickens Flea Market, in Pickens SC

Check some junkyards in your area. You might find one.

I used an ordinary bottle jack in my first '66 Chevrolet truck, and it worked fine.

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I just have a hydraulic bottle jack that fits under the seat as my jack was missing too.

Some of the parts vendors that still sell NOS/used parts and they sometimes have the jacks for sale for non-outrageous prices if you keep any eye out... or call them on the phone. They are not always listed on the site when they have them.

I tried finding an original style jack several years ago but at the time it was just a hassle... but they are still out there if you want one.

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Originally Posted by Woogeroo
I just have a hydraulic bottle jack that fits under the seat as my jack was missing too.

Some of the parts vendors that still sell NOS/used parts and they sometimes have the jacks for sale for non-outrageous prices if you keep any eye out... or call them on the phone. They are not always listed on the site when they have them.

I tried finding an original style jack several years ago but at the time it was just a hassle... but they are still out there if you want one.

-W

If I find an original setup, I might get it. I have all the brackets and springs for under the seat. Until then, I guess I'll get a basic bottle jack. I guess I'll just look around and see what's out there. I want the kind you have to pump.

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I've never been a fan of bottle jacks..... http://www.walmart.com/ip/Torin-Jac...con_version=1.0.1&findingMethod=p13n

I have one similar to this in the Jeep: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Torin-Jacks-1.5-Ton-Scissor-Jack/14560046

And carry one similar to this in the trunk of my '69 Camaro: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Torin-2-Ton-Hydraulic-Trolley-Jack/33348135

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Originally Posted by Hot Rod John
I've never been a fan of bottle jacks..... http://www.walmart.com/ip/Torin-Jac...con_version=1.0.1&findingMethod=p13n

I have one similar to this in the Jeep: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Torin-Jacks-1.5-Ton-Scissor-Jack/14560046

And carry one similar to this in the trunk of my '69 Camaro: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Torin-2-Ton-Hydraulic-Trolley-Jack/33348135

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Size will affect my decision. Must fit under the seat. Fuel tank is staying in the cab for now. Scissors jack might be an option if it will safely lift the front tire off the ground.

Jay

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Wow! Thanks. What additional parts do I need to make it work?

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There is a folding metal rod crank that has one end that fits into the jack. The device folds in half for storage. You can find them at swap meets. If no one else provides specific details, I can send a photo if you PM an email address.

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