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I have a 1952 Chevy half ton Truck.Can someone tell me what kind of jack was with the truck and where it would be located on the truck as I am trying to partially restore the truck?

A bottle jack and jack handle was supposedly standard equipment.

It was probably stored under the seat.

Here is a picture of the factory jack 3100-3600 series with the toolkit from a 14,000 original mile truck I looked at. It was stored under the seat. I have the exact same jack I pulled from under the seat of another low mileage truck that was burned in a brush fire and had been sitting for many years.

http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2866622790102454676ovpMH
http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2078846050102454676BEtlopH

I'm not doubting either of you but,

Tim where do you read " bottle jack " in that?

Brad I don't question where those jacks were found and observed to be but in my opinion that is a late 60's to 80's style jack.

The original owner 14,000 mile truck was represented as the original, a similar post on the VCCA forum recently showed the same. That is all I have to go on plus the one I own/found. Maybe some one else will weigh in.

Vern,

You are right. It was actually a screw-type axle jack.

Brad's jack looks right.

Thank you all who responded to my question!I will take all information that was posted.I am new to this site and so far it has been sssooo ggggoooddd!!!I sure that I'll have more question as I get farther into the truck!

Brad:
Is your photo of the tools from a 1950 model? I want to copy it and add a caption for my library.
Thanks.

It is a photo of AD tools but after 1948 they would have been purchased from a dealer (not included from factory). Look through my photos you will see a box with the part number for the tools in a NOS box. They came with the bag as a set they were meant to be stored under the seat. I will post more details about them here tomorrow.

Here is the set you are looking for. This was included with the trucks until 1948. It was available after that from dealers into the task force era. Tools were supplied by Vlchek and McKaig-Hatch

http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2765681840102454676towdWX

Wrench sizes are 3/8-7/16, 1/2-9/16, 5/8-3/4 from both manufacturers.

1941-48 original sets come with an adjustable wrench you can see in some of my pictures it says on the handle, MADE IN USA 9 Auto (for 9" long). Tools can be natural finish, black or cadmium plated.
Expect to pay above $300 for an original set in the box.

Brad,

I think there was at least one other difference in the standard equipment 1948 and earlier tool set, compared to the later, accessory tool set: the spark plug socket/wrench was different.

And, it looks like the adjustable wrench was provided into 1947 in the 1946 trucks, but it was not provided in the 1947 tool kit (maybe it was provided until late 1947, when the older tool kits ran out)?

The adjustable wrench is specifically mentioned in the 1946 Truck Data Book (page 303 TRUCK TOOLS) and in the 1946 Technical Specifications manual (page 94).

The adjustable wrench is not specified in the TRUCK TOOLS table in the 1947 Truck Data Book (page 245) and it is not listed in with the tools in the 1947 Truck Technical Specifications manual (page 103).

The adjustable wrench is not mentioned in the 1948 Technical Specifications manual (page 103). I do not have a 1948 Truck Data Book.

where is the lifting point for that style jack?

I have not had a flat in my truck.
Just wondering

It is called an axle jack.

Even though I have an original jack (I am still looking for an original handle), I carry a Sears floor jack in plastic carrying case.

Tim,

Jim Carter's tool sheets are my reference for the adjustable to 1948? Agreed on the data book I have both 47/48 versions and they state the same as you describe (enigma). On the sockets there are three versions available, one in 5/8" for AC #104 and 11/16" for AC #106 these are for 1941-1948. This socket is heavy with a bar through it that does not remove. It is stamped with an arrow or a star. The next version as pictured is part #3692188 with no bar, it is much lighter and ususally stamped with the VLchek shield. This is for 1949-54 applications.

Thank you
I carry a bottle jack under the seat
A floor jack is most likely better.
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I was trying to imagine if the jack in brads link would fit under the front axle with one tire flat, then have enough travel to lift the truck high enough.

It just dose not look like it could do it.

I wonder if the bottle jack I carry will even do the job


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