Jolly_John Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Hi. Could someone please post a picture of a 1939 Buick jack? I know there are two different jacks (small and large series have a different number of pick-up "hooks"). A photo of any series '39 jack would give me what I need. Thanks in advance. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1939_Buick Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 If you selling a Jack PM me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolly_John Posted February 3, 2009 Author Share Posted February 3, 2009 Thanks very much for the photo help, Mr. 1939 Buick from Australia. Seeing an I.D. picture of both '39 jacks was more than I had hoped for. That was super of you. I don't have one for sale now, but I have some old jacks to look at soon, and will let you know. Best, John in Wisconsin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Rich Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 Hi. Are these jacks the same as for a '38? Eventually I need one for a Model 38-41, but am in no hurry. Just want to know what to look for.Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolly_John Posted February 5, 2009 Author Share Posted February 5, 2009 No...the 1938 Buick jack is a totally different design than the '39. The '38 jack is a three-piece unit (not counting the handle). It has a separate base, the main part of the jack and then a small slip-on piece that is designed to grab the bumper. The '39 jack picks the car up by the suspension, not the bumper. Given your question, I'm sure somebody will probably be able to post a '38 jack picture. I believe it is also illustrated in the '38 Buick owner's manual. John in Wisconsin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jules greenway Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 hi guysOn this subject what does the jack for the '31 8-90 look like? Also, on cars with no trunk where were the jack and other tools carried?cheersJules Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George K. Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 On the subject about jacks, I was on vacation in San Diego and while at the San Diego Motor Museum, I took some pictures of these jacks. Here they are for your enjoyment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Phillips Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 My extra one is like the one on the left in 1939_Buick's photo in the second post; for a Roadmaster or Limited.Pete Phillips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolly_John Posted November 20, 2013 Author Share Posted November 20, 2013 Yes Pete, the "one-hook" '39 Buick jacks are for the 80 and 90 series cars. This reminds me.....I have to email you a Bugle ad (not a jack for sale) later today. Best, John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonMicheletti Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Using the original '38 jack would be suicidal! They are horrible. About the only thing they are good for is to look at and say you have one. It is very hard to find one 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BigDogDaddy Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 If you thought the 1938 jack was bad, you should see the 1940 jack. It mounts on the lip of the wheel. Then when you jack it up high enough there is another piece like a mini jack stand goes behind the wheel to hold it so you can then remove the jack and dismount the tire. I searched for one for my 40 Limited for a few years before finding one at Hershey. While discussing the jack with a Buick vendor he told me that the reason they are a rare jack to find is because back when the cars where fairly new, if you got a flat and used that jack, it most likely shot out from under the wheel. If it didn't break your leg, you picked it up and threw it in the woods swearing to never do that again ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1939_Buick Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 My extra one is like the one on the left in 1939_Buick's photo in the second post; for a Roadmaster or Limited.Pete PhillipsPete was sort of replying to his post 2 in this thread http://forums.aaca.org/f117/want-buy-40-buick-original-tire-362740.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39BuickEight Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 My car didn't have a jack, so at some point I will need one (1939 Special). What other tools should be in the trunk with it? I need those as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1939_Buick Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 My car didn't have a jack, so at some point I will need one (1939 Special). What other tools should be in the trunk with it? I need those as well.A real jack that you can use. You car didn't have a jack becasue they are not useful. Those '39 & 40 Buick jacks are only for show. Look to be a very dangerous to use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trp3141592 Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Hi,Found this image pf a reproduction how-to sticker for the 1940 jack. What GM Genius devised this man-killer?--Tom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Shaw Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 I have a jack for my 38 Special (now put to bed for winter). I will take photos of the jack and post them later. I agree with Don; the 38 jack is not safe to use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 42buickman Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 And would you believe that Buick still used that man killer of a wheel jack thru '42 ? I've had several, a couple with the original stickers on them, but, never had the courage or stupidity to try one out. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39BuickEight Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 (edited) Anyone know what car for which this would be correct?http://www.ebay.com/itm/121270911205 Edited February 7, 2014 by 39BuickEight (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39 Special Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 I know this is an ancient thread, but I just found a correct jack for my '39 Special at Hershey, repainted it (it was red, and I think that was original) and thought about stowage in the trunk. Anybody have a picture of proper jack and handle storage in a Special? And for that matter, any pictures of what the trunk should look like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil morse Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 I realize this is an old thread, but it's satisfying for me to see that I'm not alone in thinking the '40-'41 jack was some kind of "widow maker!" What were they thinking? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolly_John Posted October 15, 2018 Author Share Posted October 15, 2018 (edited) I believe the original paint color of many of the large and small series 1939 Buick jacks was a very dark green (with a slight grayish hew) color. Over the years, I also saw a few that were black, with what appeared to be original paint. I never saw an original '39 Buick jack in red, and I've been messing with '39's for something like 45 years. Just my observation. John Edited October 15, 2018 by Jolly_John (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuickBob49 Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 Here's a photo of the jack that came with my 39 Roadmaster and the crank stick (I don't know the correct term for it). I suspect that the jack and crank stick were stored in the compartment at the tail end of the trunk. It has a wooden cover that runs the width of the trunk, just under the bottom of the lid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynaflash8 Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 I have one for sale (40-60), already painted green, if anybody wants one. I wouldn't consider actually using one of these. I just carry them for looks. $75 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynaflash8 Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 I only have the jack, the one with two ears on it. It is repainted the correct color green. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39BuickEight Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 Hi there Earl, what is the “correct” color green. I need to clean mine up and paint it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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