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Wed Nov 06, 2002 6:10 pm

I just bought an old correct type of jack for my 1960 Bug. I need to know what is used to crank it up. Is it a lug wrench or just a simple bar that fits on the jack? I could go to Home Depot and probably find something that would work but I would rather have the correct item. I scoured the gallery to see if I could find a pic of a jack/tools but with no luck. Also, if it is a lug wrench, are they any good? My dealings with factory "tools" ends up with broken metal and profanity. Can somebody help me? Thanks!

Wed Nov 06, 2002 9:56 pm

it is a bar that is long and straight with a little bend at one end. if you go to ebay and search for "vw jack" you will probably see one for sale, either by itself or offered with another jack.

Thu Nov 07, 2002 9:10 am

I have a few older friction jacks at home. I'll see if I have any extra bars, if so I can mail you one. Gary

Thu Nov 07, 2002 12:03 pm

I need one too.

Thu Nov 07, 2002 12:03 pm

The bar that is!

Thu Nov 07, 2002 2:17 pm

Take it easy, I didn't say I was loaded. We'll see what I have.

Thu Nov 07, 2002 6:35 pm

Thanks for responding guys! Cyclone, if you do have an extra one I would greatly appreciate it. My email is Crudux@tampabay.rr.com, email me if you do find one and we can work out a deal. Thanks again!

Thu Nov 07, 2002 10:45 pm

LOL, Thanks cyclone71! Just thought I'd jump right in there! Been using a big screwdriver!
Keep me and Humanure posted.
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Thu Nov 14, 2002 8:14 am

Sorry folks, I checked where I thought them to be and them ain't there no more. I now only have the one in the trunk of my bug. I saw a new site. Busco.com they recycle a lot of old busses and have jacks for busses and bugs. check them out they might have a spare rod around. Also, I thought that that jack rod is almost the same size as a piece of re-bar that you can by at a hardware store. I think its also hardened enough that it wont bend in use. not as pretty, but at least its not a big screwdriver. good luck.

Thu Nov 14, 2002 2:53 pm

Thanks cyclone for checking around. I happened to find one at a local Bug show here in Fla last weekend and only paid $1 for it. I hope Big Wave Dave has luck on finding one himself. Take it easy.

Thu Nov 14, 2002 4:16 pm

Hey, I heard cyclone71 was buying lunch today. Is that true? Just kidding. I was just cracking up because everybody is always looking for something....haha. I am looking for a pre65 bug....I have a 1962 ragtop baja that was built for the desert and I am looking to trade. If anybody helps me get rid of it and finds me a bug, Hell, i will buy them lunch!!!!!!!!

Thu Nov 14, 2002 4:17 pm

cyclone, i tryed "busco.com" and i got a spanish search engine. was that a misprint or can you post a link? thanks

Fri Nov 15, 2002 2:37 pm

woops. its actually "thebusco.com" sorry senor.