Topic: The jack, something I never thought about
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Vette(s): #1-1974 L-48 4spd Cp Med Red Metallic/Black deluxe int w/AC/tilt/tele./p/w-p/b/
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#2-1985 Bright Red/Carmine Cp.L-98/auto
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Well, gee, Mike....yours IS a wee bit NEWER!!!! 
Joel Adams
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All my jacks still have the NCRS correct greasy fingerprints on them from the production line workers! Never been touched. I'm thinking couldn't one find an acceptable scizzors/screw jack at any junkyard? So many cars are equipted with them now a days...Mike
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Duncanville, TX - USA
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Vette(s): #1-1974 L-48 4spd Cp Med Red Metallic/Black deluxe int w/AC/tilt/tele./p/w-p/b/
Am-Fm/map light National/Regional/Chapter NCRS "Top Flight"
#2-1985 Bright Red/Carmine Cp.L-98/auto
Member: NCRS, NCRS Texas, Corvette Legends of Texas
Well, Mike...unless you have documentation that proves the greasy fingerprints are from the factory, we'll have to deduct a point for cleanliness...
Joel Adams
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Vette(s): #1 -1969 Corvette Coupe Riverside Gold, black interior,MN,A/C,350/350,PS,PB,window cranks.
#2 -2000 C5, black/black, 6 sp, Bose system & lots of buttons.
Now this is weird, but I still have the original jack and this spring thing that holds it down in that tiny cubble hole behind the passenger seat. 
When I used it I couldn't get that spring off, but finally got it loose. 
That jack worked fine for me and got the job done. 
Like someone said above, just check it yearly and grease it. It's a "historical functional" kinda thing. 
greypoupon69 2006-10-24 20:16:28
When I used it I couldn't get that spring off, but finally got it loose. That jack worked fine for me and got the job done. Like someone said above, just check it yearly and grease it. It's a "historical functional" kinda thing.
Ms. Corvette Lady?? Huh?? 
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Thanks for reminding me Brian of that terrible experience down there. I haven't thought of lubing my jack, but you bet I will (and hope I never need it again!!). Terry
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