Help with this Garage Jack please

[Rata Road]

I picked this up today.

I'm hoping somebody has one of these.

Its got "Millennium" embossed on one end and "Garage Jack" on the other.

I've been soaking in oil since I got home and working away at getting it moving.

I've got the wheels to turn and the jacking mechanism to work but there is a lever on the base and I guess the entire body slides up to get more height but its still frozen.

Its quite usable the way I have it but...

Question is-  does the entire body slide up/down?

 

[R Walling]

That is one definitely one for the museum!

[Rata Road]

I intend to use it.

I can preset the height of the yoke and it has a real long handle so I can reach under the diff housing without getting on the floor. Much easier!

With some items we have moved backwards over time.

[dodge28]

Can you get a container large enough to fit the entire jack minus the handle ? Put it in there and fill it with use motor oil. Leave for about 2 weeks. It will help soften the rust. When the parts move , wash with Varsol and wire brush. 

[Rata Road]

I agree Dodge I was just about to look for a container as I have some Diesel on hand.

Now to find something to fit it in.....

[rocketraider]

If there are Walmart in New Zealand they should have a reasonably sturdy plastic storage container that jack will fit in.

 

Any idea how old the jack is? Is it fully mechanical or is there a hydraulic cylinder hidden in the works somewhere?

 

I think it's pretty cool piece myself especially since you intend to use it.

[Rata Road]

Ive currently got it standing on its head in a plastic bucket of Diesel. Should do the trick.

Straight mechanical, very simple and easy to operate. I'm looking forward to using it.

Found some info on the net, apparently 1920's - 1930's.

Perfect era & fit for most of my cars.

No Walmart's here unfortunately in NZ. When we tour the US I shop at them most days, great food prices plus easy to find stuff as most shops are laid out the same.

Thanks