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WTB - 65 GT350 Jack handle

Started by mygt350, January 29, 2020, 05:17:12 PM

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mygt350

I have a correct jack and lug wrench but need correct jack handle for trunk mounted battery car.
Martin
5S228
Continuous caretaker of 5S228 since May 1967

Bob Gaines

#1
Quote from: mygt350 on January 29, 2020, 05:17:12 PM
I have a correct jack and lug wrench but need correct jack handle for trunk mounted battery car.
Martin
5S228
Jim or Brant sell a very nice repro Crager lug wrench if that is what you need. I haven't seen a genuine for sale in years.There are very small nuance differences.
Bob Gaines,Shelby Enthusiast, Shelby Collector , Shelby Concours judge SAAC,MCA,Mid America Shelby

6s1640

#2
Hi Martin,

I am assuming you want the 13/16 lug wrench for the jack, not the 7/8 lug wrench for Cragar lug nuts.  Please confirm.

The 13/16 lug wrench for jack is very common.  The trick is finding a nice one for a descent price.

Here is one for not crazy money.  Is this the one?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1965-1966-Mustang-Fastback-Cpe-Convertible-GT-Shelby-ORIG-JACK-HANDLE-LUG-WRENCH/274166462545?hash=item3fd5983851:g:4CIAAOSw2oheBOtV

Best of luck

Cory

Karguy

I have several of these, if you can give me specifics, pictures or descriptions, I can probably hook you up with one at a reasonable price.
Thanks, Karl
6S281, in my family from 1972-1983. Back home January 2017, will not leave again!

mygt350

I have a really correct 7/8" lug wrench for the Cragars. One I am missing is for the jack itself.
Continuous caretaker of 5S228 since May 1967

acman63

SAAC Concours Chairman

Owner Shelby Parts and Restoration Since 1977

SAAC original first year member

Bob Gaines

Keep in mind that there are two styles of handles  ;). Which style do you want ? The 64-65 open handle or the later closed 65-66 handle ?
Bob Gaines,Shelby Enthusiast, Shelby Collector , Shelby Concours judge SAAC,MCA,Mid America Shelby

6s1640

#7
Hi Bob,

Please see the below three versions of the 13/16 lug/jack wrenches. 

I believe they are, based on your description for the 64-66 wrenches:

A = mid 66 to end of 66

B = mid 65 to early 66

C = 64 and very early 65

Correct me where I am mistaken and I will update this post.

Thanks

Cory

Bob Gaines

Quote from: 6s1640 on January 30, 2020, 01:57:00 AM
Hi Bob,

Please see the below three versions of the 13/16 lug/jack wrenches. 

I believe they are, based on your description for the 64-66 wrenches:

A = 65-66 later (closed)

B = 64-65 earlier (open)

C = 67-68 (heavy duty)

Correct me where I am mistaken and I will update this post.

Thanks

Cory
B and A are virtually the same . What you have as B most likely evolved into A.  C was not typically used in 67/68 because the hex lug folding handle was . http://blog.virginiaclassicmustang.com/2012/01/mustang-ratchet-style-jack-handle.html
Bob Gaines,Shelby Enthusiast, Shelby Collector , Shelby Concours judge SAAC,MCA,Mid America Shelby

CharlesTurner

A later 200 series '65 GT350 most likely had the typical closed handle ratchet lug wrench.

There's actually another version of the open handle, but wouldn't apply here.
Charles Turner
MCA/SAAC Judge

6s1640

Hi Bob,

So is "C" what you are calling "open" and is the later version for 65-66?

Thanks

Cory

Bob Gaines

Quote from: 6s1640 on January 30, 2020, 12:46:11 PM
Hi Bob,

So is "C" what you are calling "open" and is the later version for 65-66?

Thanks

Cory
C is not used for most of 65 or any of 66. It is the earlier style .And of course not for 67/68 .
Bob Gaines,Shelby Enthusiast, Shelby Collector , Shelby Concours judge SAAC,MCA,Mid America Shelby

6s1640

#12
Quote from: Bob Gaines on January 30, 2020, 12:51:18 PM
Quote from: 6s1640 on January 30, 2020, 12:46:11 PM
Hi Bob,

So is "C" what you are calling "open" and is the later version for 65-66?

Thanks

Cory
C is not used for most of 65 or any of 66. It is the earlier style .And of course not for 67/68 .


Hi Bob,

I am confused.  I can't tell from your description what is the application for the "C" version.  Are you saying it is 64 and very early 65?  Are you calling "C" the open version?

Thanks

Cory

Bob Gaines

Quote from: 6s1640 on January 30, 2020, 01:06:46 PM
Quote from: Bob Gaines on January 30, 2020, 12:51:18 PM
Quote from: 6s1640 on January 30, 2020, 12:46:11 PM
Hi Bob,

So is "C" what you are calling "open" and is the later version for 65-66?

Thanks

Cory
C is not used for most of 65 or any of 66. It is the earlier style .And of course not for 67/68 .


Hi Bob,

I am confused.  I can't tell from your description what is the application for the "C" version.  Are you saying it is 64 and very early 65?  Are you calling "C" the open version?

Thanks

Cory
Cory ,I am not sure why the confusion . Take a look at Brants blog and pictures . Maybe that will be easier. http://blog.virginiaclassicmustang.com/2012/01/mustang-ratchet-style-jack-handle.html
Bob Gaines,Shelby Enthusiast, Shelby Collector , Shelby Concours judge SAAC,MCA,Mid America Shelby

6s1640

#14
Hi Bob,

I think the confusion is based on my paradigm.  I always thought the "C" version was 67-68.  It seams stronger than the "A" and "B" version and would be a design improvement.  The Virginia Mustang link your attached is not completely working and only showing the "C" version for me. I have updated the image in my earlier post.  Is it correct now?

A = mid 66 to end of 66

B = mid 65 to early 66

C = 64 and very early 65

Thanks

Cory