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fwayne · 05-10-2016, 04:33 PM

I'd like to equip my 70 GMC with the original Jack setup. Does anyone have images of what this looks like, how its supposed to be stored and what are all of the components of the jack and related items? Are they the same for all 67-72? or anything unique for 70?

Thanks in advance for any info!

Custom.Chevy · 05-10-2016, 04:48 PM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=438046

this may help.

swamp rat · 05-10-2016, 07:08 PM

The jack is a start, but pending the cab year the mounting points differ.

**FirstOwner69** · 05-10-2016, 08:59 PM

This is what a 1970 jack set should consist of and how it was stored. Note that the 3/4 and 1 tons had a tire iron (#8).

**LockDoc** · 05-10-2016, 09:42 PM

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Take a look at this thread I posted in 2006....

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=411002

LockDoc

fwayne · 05-11-2016, 12:49 PM

So thats what the bolt is for!

swamp rat · 05-11-2016, 11:46 PM

Even the mount plate and spring for the jack are slightly different but i don't know if its the shorter or longer spring.

tdangle · 05-11-2016, 11:54 PM

Wish I had read this thread a year ago. Everything is missing from my truck (was mom and dads) I probably threw everything away not realizing what it was when I cleared the house after Mom passing. They never threw anything away!

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 05-12-2016, 12:02 AM

I have one of these. I can't remember if this came with the truck or I liked it and replaced the other wrench.

http://www.gmforum.com/attachments/2...lug-wrench.jpg

jim-bob · 05-13-2016, 06:10 PM

this Screw Jack was in my 67 gmc. held in place by that spring that has been mentioned..
Do you think it is orriginal

**LockDoc** · 05-13-2016, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by jim-bob

this Screw Jack was in my 67 gmc. held in place by that spring that has been mentioned..
Do you think it is orriginal

I don't think so. I have never seen a jack like that in any '67-'72 GM truck....

LockDoc

**jabborabbo** · 10-17-2024, 07:18 PM

Resurrecting an OLD thread - my (second owner) ‘67 GMC has a jack just like jim-bob’s…I assume it’s original….

My dad’s ‘65 GMC had one like that also….

Any comments/insults/etc?

**Steeveedee** · 10-17-2024, 09:24 PM

My '70 had nothing in the way of a jack when we inherited it. Custom Camper is supposed to carry a jack and a foot pump. I carried a floor jack when we got it. Now we have a motor home and we use AAA.

PanhandleShantyman · 10-18-2024, 10:25 PM

A very similar jack was in my 1969 GMC. It was made in the Canadian plant. Is this what they used in Canada?

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**chewychevy67** · 10-19-2024, 11:06 AM

I have never seen those Jack's in any of the trucks I've had up here.

67swb72klb · 10-20-2024, 01:16 AM

A 72 I had didn't appear like it had ever been out..

**jabborabbo** · 10-20-2024, 06:38 PM

Ok…here’s my ‘67 GMC jack stored in the passenger side cab rear corner:

The jack hardware must have changed during the model year…right?

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 10-21-2024, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by PanhandleShantyman

A very similar jack was in my 1969 GMC. It was made in the Canadian plant. Is this what they used in Canada?

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My factory 71 2wd swb has that jack. Fremont truck. I thought perhaps it was a replacement, but it matches the instructions decal on the rear panel. The decals image looks like a gmc truck.

My truck was special ordered w leaf springs, basically a Chevy on a gmc chasis. Im 2nd owner, since 1989. I just can't visualize the old man replacing a jack and decal too.

Sometimes "what is" isn't or only part of the story. I like the jack better than common, its less bulky, and if I remember right, turns with anything handy. Happen to know if it had a special tool for turning it? Besides a lug wrench.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 10-21-2024, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by jabborabbo

Ok…here’s my ‘67 GMC jack stored in the passenger side cab rear corner:

The jack hardware must have changed during the model year…right?

I suspect its more than that, perhaps rear suspension.

That and a dollar says your jack is for a c10. Perhaps k10 too. Too light duty for a 20?

Hmm, interesting seeing your set up. I can't swear my truck had a spring for a jacks parts, but I think it did and was installed w the rebuild. Positve it had at least the screw for it. Why would u need a bag at all with that jack? My truck didn't have a bag when I found it, stole one off another truck. Maybe it never did. Is that a factory bag underneath those parts? Be a great use of it if not needed for parts, perhaps even factory.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 10-22-2024, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402

I suspect its more than that, perhaps rear suspension.

That and a dollar says your jack is for a c10. Perhaps k10 too. Too light duty for a 20?

Hmm, interesting seeing your set up. I can't swear my truck had a spring for a jacks parts, but I think it did and was installed w the rebuild. Positve it had at least the screw for it. Why would u need a bag at all with that jack? My truck didn't have a bag when I found it, stole one off another truck. Maybe it never did. Is that a factory bag underneath those parts? Be a great use of it if not needed for parts, perhaps even factory.

Just looked at these decals, answered some of my questions.https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=841629

PanhandleShantyman · 11-28-2024, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402

Happen to know if it had a special tool for turning it? Besides a lug wrench.

The only other item under the bench with the jack, back when I bought the truck, was an 8-track player.

Whatever hardware might have come with the jack probably fell out through the hole in the rusted-out passenger side cab corner 15 years ago!

I don't know why the 8-track player was in the truck, because the truck has no speakers. The 8-track player works, though. I rigged up a ridiculous frankenconverter (stereo line-out to RCA to aux to bluetooth), hooked the player up to my bench top 12V DC power supply and now I can play 8-track cassettes casting to the garage bluetooth speaker.

**Bob B.** · 11-28-2024, 04:27 PM

My truck is a '67, but I have seen this jack in later trucks:

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 12-01-2024, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PanhandleShantyman

The only other item under the bench with the jack, back when I bought the truck, was an 8-track player.

Whatever hardware might have come with the jack probably fell out through the hole in the rusted-out passenger side cab corner 15 years ago!

I don't know why the 8-track player was in the truck, because the truck has no speakers. The 8-track player works, though. I rigged up a ridiculous frankenconverter (stereo line-out to RCA to aux to bluetooth), hooked the player up to my bench top 12V DC power supply and now I can play 8-track cassettes casting to the garage bluetooth speaker.

Ive come 2 the conclusion the only tool that comes with the jack like bobs above is a short lug wrench, as Bob shows

05-10-2016, 04:33 PM	#1
fwayne Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Midlothian, TX Posts: 55	Original Jack Questions I'd like to equip my 70 GMC with the original Jack setup. Does anyone have images of what this looks like, how its supposed to be stored and what are all of the components of the jack and related items? Are they the same for all 67-72? or anything unique for 70? Thanks in advance for any info! __________________ 1970 GMC Stepside Short Gone...Factory 350 V8 Now...4.8L LS

05-10-2016, 04:48 PM	#2
Custom.Chevy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Klamath Falls Oregon Posts: 135	Re: Original Jack Questions http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=438046 this may help. __________________ instagram - @custom.chevy

05-10-2016, 07:08 PM	#3
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: Original Jack Questions The jack is a start, but pending the cab year the mounting points differ. __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's Last edited by swamp rat; 05-11-2016 at 11:45 PM.

05-10-2016, 08:59 PM	#4
FirstOwner69 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin & Arizona Posts: 4,852	Re: Original Jack Questions This is what a 1970 jack set should consist of and how it was stored. Note that the 3/4 and 1 tons had a tire iron (#8). Attached Images

05-10-2016, 09:42 PM	#5
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,777	Re: Original Jack Questions - Take a look at this thread I posted in 2006.... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=411002 LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

05-11-2016, 12:49 PM	#6
fwayne Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Midlothian, TX Posts: 55	Re: Original Jack Questions So thats what the bolt is for! __________________ 1970 GMC Stepside Short Gone...Factory 350 V8 Now...4.8L LS

05-11-2016, 11:46 PM	#7
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: Original Jack Questions Even the mount plate and spring for the jack are slightly different but i don't know if its the shorter or longer spring. __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's

05-11-2016, 11:54 PM	#8
tdangle Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jurupa Valley, Ca Posts: 1,210	Re: Original Jack Questions Wish I had read this thread a year ago. Everything is missing from my truck (was mom and dads) I probably threw everything away not realizing what it was when I cleared the house after Mom passing. They never threw anything away! __________________ Terry 1970 Custom Camper/C20 , GM Crate 350/7004R, Dana 60, factory AC

05-12-2016, 12:02 AM	#9
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,323	Re: Original Jack Questions I have one of these. I can't remember if this came with the truck or I liked it and replaced the other wrench. http://www.gmforum.com/attachments/2...lug-wrench.jpg __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly kit for restoring the (a) truck from the ground up. My build thread, and more on the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

05-13-2016, 06:10 PM	#10
jim-bob Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: brooks,georgia Posts: 674	Re: Original Jack Questions this Screw Jack was in my 67 gmc. held in place by that spring that has been mentioned.. Do you think it is orriginal Attached Images

10-17-2024, 07:18 PM	#12
jabborabbo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Podunk, Texas Posts: 765	Re: Original Jack Questions Resurrecting an OLD thread - my (second owner) ‘67 GMC has a jack just like jim-bob’s…I assume it’s original…. My dad’s ‘65 GMC had one like that also…. Any comments/insults/etc? __________________ "It is hard to search for a black cat in a dark room, particularly if it is not there. Especially if this cat is smart, brave, and polite." Sergei Shoigu, Russian Minister of Defense

10-17-2024, 09:24 PM	#13
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,678	Re: Original Jack Questions My '70 had nothing in the way of a jack when we inherited it. Custom Camper is supposed to carry a jack and a foot pump. I carried a floor jack when we got it. Now we have a motor home and we use AAA. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

10-18-2024, 10:25 PM	#14
PanhandleShantyman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2023 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 41	Re: Original Jack Questions A very similar jack was in my 1969 GMC. It was made in the Canadian plant. Is this what they used in Canada?

10-19-2024, 11:06 AM	#15
chewychevy67 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,552	Re: Original Jack Questions I have never seen those Jack's in any of the trucks I've had up here.

10-20-2024, 01:16 AM	#16
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10-20-2024, 06:38 PM	#17
jabborabbo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Podunk, Texas Posts: 765	Re: Original Jack Questions Ok…here’s my ‘67 GMC jack stored in the passenger side cab rear corner: The jack hardware must have changed during the model year…right? Attached Images __________________ "It is hard to search for a black cat in a dark room, particularly if it is not there. Especially if this cat is smart, brave, and polite." Sergei Shoigu, Russian Minister of Defense

11-28-2024, 04:27 PM	#22
Bob B. Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,365	Re: Original Jack Questions My truck is a '67, but I have seen this jack in later trucks: Attached Images __________________ 1967 GMC CM-2500 Camper Cruiser, 351E V-6, NP 435 4 speed, Dana 60, and factory A/C. 2012 GMC K-3500 WT regular cab, 6.0L Vortec, 6L90.

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