KimD Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 (edited) Hi we have a 1927 Chrysler 60 Vintage car. I want to buy a grease gun for my husband for Father’s Day but I don’t know if it has to be a special one or can I buy any grease gun. Thank you Edited August 24, 2019 by KimD Spelling mistake (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old car fan Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 You can buy a fitting for the newer gun,cheap and easy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryB Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 A new gun with adapter will work for sure. If you want one for looks, this would be a better choice https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F323878644929 It would be era appropriate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimD Posted August 25, 2019 Author Share Posted August 25, 2019 31 minutes ago, TerryB said: A new gun with adapter will work for sure. If you want one for looks, this would be a better choice https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F323878644929 It would be era appropriate. Thanks TerryB for the quick reply. I want to get him one to be able to use it on his car. We are in Australia and your above ebay link doesn’t post to Australia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryB Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 Here is a page from a 1920s grease gun catalog. Alemite is a long time name in this product and your version of eBay might help you find one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe in Canada Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 (edited) I prefer a modern single handled grease gun made by Lincoln that leaves the other hand free. Leave the adapter up to him or if you know what style it is you can get them from Restoration Specialties in California if the car needs the old style. https://www.restorationstuff.com/catalog.html https://www.amazon.ca/Lincoln-Lubrication-1134-Pistol-Grease/dp/B0002NYDZ8/ref=pd_cp_263_1?pd_rd_w=1UjJW&pf_rd_p=64a84aa4-b549-4445-9bf3-48bdeed5f24a&pf_rd_r=QB92MA6J4TEJC5QFSB60&pd_rd_r=375fbdf8-45c6-47d9-8be3-28ca0d3861ce&pd_rd_wg=0eaZh&pd_rd_i=B0002NYDZ8&psc=1&refRID=QB92MA6J4TEJC5QFSB60 Edited August 25, 2019 by Joe in Canada (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozstatman Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, KimD said: We are in Australia Kim, Try Repco, Supercheap or similar auto parts stores, they all have grease guns. Don't know about the exact fitting compatability but if you have an actual grease fitting they might be able to match a gun to it. Edited August 25, 2019 by Ozstatman (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimD Posted August 25, 2019 Author Share Posted August 25, 2019 4 hours ago, TerryB said: A new gun with adapter will work for sure. If you want one for looks, this would be a better choice https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F323878644929 It would be era appropriate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimD Posted August 25, 2019 Author Share Posted August 25, 2019 3 hours ago, TerryB said: Here is a page from a 1920s grease gun catalog. Alemite is a long time name in this product and your version of eBay might help you find one. Thank you so very much for going to the trouble for me. Most appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimD Posted August 25, 2019 Author Share Posted August 25, 2019 4 hours ago, Joe in Canada said: I prefer a modern single handled grease gun made by Lincoln that leaves the other hand free. Leave the adapter up to him or if you know what style it is you can get them from Restoration Specialties in California if the car needs the old style. https://www.restorationstuff.com/catalog.html https://www.amazon.ca/Lincoln-Lubrication-1134-Pistol-Grease/dp/B0002NYDZ8/ref=pd_cp_263_1?pd_rd_w=1UjJW&pf_rd_p=64a84aa4-b549-4445-9bf3-48bdeed5f24a&pf_rd_r=QB92MA6J4TEJC5QFSB60&pd_rd_r=375fbdf8-45c6-47d9-8be3-28ca0d3861ce&pd_rd_wg=0eaZh&pd_rd_i=B0002NYDZ8&psc=1&refRID=QB92MA6J4TEJC5QFSB60 Thanks Joe really appreciated. I’m not sure if I’m answering these posts in the correct place or not so forgive me if I’m getting it wrong. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimD Posted August 25, 2019 Author Share Posted August 25, 2019 Thanks Ozstatman that sounds like a good move also. I didn’t think of repco. I tried Supercheap but I wasn’t confident that they would know exactly what I would need. Thank you to everyone who has helped me with this. I can’t believe all the responses and great advice I’ve received. Many thanks PS I think I found the right place to answer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimD Posted August 25, 2019 Author Share Posted August 25, 2019 4 hours ago, Joe in Canada said: I prefer a modern single handled grease gun made by Lincoln that leaves the other hand free. Leave the adapter up to him or if you know what style it is you can get them from Restoration Specialties in California if the car needs the old style. https://www.restorationstuff.com/catalog.html https://www.amazon.ca/Lincoln-Lubrication-1134-Pistol-Grease/dp/B0002NYDZ8/ref=pd_cp_263_1?pd_rd_w=1UjJW&pf_rd_p=64a84aa4-b549-4445-9bf3-48bdeed5f24a&pf_rd_r=QB92MA6J4TEJC5QFSB60&pd_rd_r=375fbdf8-45c6-47d9-8be3-28ca0d3861ce&pd_rd_wg=0eaZh&pd_rd_i=B0002NYDZ8&psc=1&refRID=QB92MA6J4TEJC5QFSB60 I just had a look at the link Joe and it’s from Amazon and I may also get it here before Father’s Day. Thanks heaps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RansomEli Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 (edited) KimD, Here's an option that is more expensive but a lot more practical. Lubing an antique car with a period-type grease gun is pure torture. Even using one of the air-powered grease guns is a pain. If your husband is going to use the grease gun to actually lube his car, then I strongly recommend buying a Milwaukee M12 cordless grease gun. I love mine - it makes greasing a car almost fun. The whole unit, complete with battery and charger is $199 from Home Depot (but look around for deals). If you already have a M12 Milwaukee tool and battery, then you can buy the plain unit for $99. I will never use anything else to grease my cars. Here are a few videos about the tool: And another: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LaM5lZm8c6c Edited August 27, 2019 by RansomEli (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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