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Let's See Your Miscellaneous Car Photos
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I wish I would have popped the extra dough for the aluminum jack. The steel one I got from HFT weighs a ton, and thinking I probably didn't need the 3 ton model either. But, it was on a good sale...
At the risk of making one of you happier and one of you less happy, I have not liked aluminum jacks. I was gifted an HF aluminum jack many years ago (could be an entirely different one -- I don't know) and I hated it -- it took a lot of pressure on the handle to lift (to the point that I didn't really trust it). It wasn't light either -- probably around 45 lbs because the aluminum needs to be a lot thicker. I gave the HF jack to my brother-in-law. I would recommend giving a test lift with the HF jack within the return window just to make sure it works well for you -- mine was probably 10 years ago so it's probably different, but worth checking.
I got a 3-ton low profile steel jack people on the garage journal site were raving about (even though it was an inexpensive $120 or something jack) and I have LOVED it. There are lots of people making the 3-ton steel jack of the same form factor, so it might be what @whoaru99 already has (I'll post the brand when I get a chance to look).
It looks like this one (pretty sure it is the same jack offered by several manufacturers):
The above jack is a keeper for life -- super strong, very low profile, high lift, but it is large and heavy, though the size (and rolling around the trunk) is a bigger issue for portability than the weight.
When I needed another floor jack to be portable for track use, I went with this one: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F6Y93TL4?ref=fed_asin_title&th=1
Pretty small, low profile (needed for cars very low to the ground) and pretty high lift -- and comes in a carrying case (which also prevents it from rolling around the trunk). We've only used it a couple times, so can't speak to durability, but it's been very good for a smaller jack that is easy to fit in the trunk. I spent a long time looking at alternatives -- this is the only one that check all the boxes.
I don't think this a super high quality jack for a primary jack in the garage like the above 3t steel jack, but it seems to be a pretty good option for occasional use at the track.
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A very fast box with wheels and a 6.1L HEMI.
We purchased a 2016 CX-5 new back in 2016. It just turned over 50K miles and has not needed anything but regular service and a new set of tires. The wife loves her Zoom Zoom.
Got the aluminum jack stands too. Just need to lift one end of my 1800# bus at a time. I went for max lift height and lowest weight (45#).I wish I would have popped the extra dough for the aluminum jack. The steel one I got from HFT weighs a ton, and thinking I probably didn't need the 3 ton model either. But, it was on a good sale...
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moermusic2
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Blue Shadow
Waiting for Vintage Gear from this century
I got the tools of the time when I needed them. My small but very capable Craftsman floor jack was dying and Aluminum jacks were not ready for prime time without serious price bumps so steel it was. Too heavy to use but the neighbor gave me his similar sized older steel one, works great.
Air tools were the thing, I have em because battery power was worthless back then. No battery stayed charged, ran out of power easily and took too long to recharge. I still don’t have a battery operated drill, but have one for air, & at least 3 with plugs. The world has moved on and since I do less work with tools now, I’ll just use what I have.
Well unless someone wants to repopulate the shop with modern technology tools.
Telecolor 3007
I love old stuff
That tv show is broadcasted by a tv station in Romania.
Old Ears too
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My only foray into the world of Italian automobiles was a 1971 Fiat 850 similar to this one.
It had a smaller motor than a contemporary Harley Davidson, but got better gas mileage.
A fun little summer commuter car.
Note: This is not my photo. I would be afraid to park a Fiat that close to water. Sitting there you could probably just hear it rust.
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Back in the day I really wanted an 850 Bertone Spider, but wound up getting the Pininfarina 124 Spider. Picture from about 1974. It was a 1970 and this picture was taken right after needing to be rebuilt with new floorboards, front fenders and rocker panels.
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Here's a closer look for you to appreciate.
