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Title: VE3 bumper jack lug wrench
Post by: x66 714 on March 04, 2021, 07:08:19 PM
My car is an orginal factory VE3 car & I'm trying to get the correct lug wrench back into the car. The car was built in Norwood so Universal was the major company that provided jacks from what I've been reading here. I have several lug wrenches but the only one I have that matches specs from another Norwood car is gray with the letter "U" on it. My jack base is also different than others have said about their cars built in late 69. Could this be the correct lug wrench for a VE3 car built in Norwood? Input please. Thank you, Joe
Title: Re: VE3 bumper jack lug wrench
Post by: firstgenaddict on March 04, 2021, 09:43:54 PM
I guess the possibility exists that the wrench were different than a standard jack assembly, however no reason for them to be different. Universal- UN - I am sure supplied both hooks, (thus both assemblies), the VE3 model hook used the same grey hook with the added VE3 feature riveted on, then the entire thing painted blue - most likely to quickly distinguish them apart.
 

Title: Re: VE3 bumper jack lug wrench
Post by: Pacecar on March 05, 2021, 03:29:38 PM
Need to know the build date of your car. Only change I am aware of in the lug wrench is that they went to a deeper lug hole for the 69 model year to accommodate the lug nuts for the SS wheels.
Title: Re: VE3 bumper jack lug wrench
Post by: x66 714 on March 05, 2021, 03:33:36 PM
Need to know the build date of your car. Only change I am aware of in the lug wrench is that they went to a deeper lug hole for the 69 model year to accommodate the lug nuts for the SS wheels.
August 28th 1969
Title: Re: VE3 bumper jack lug wrench
Post by: Pacecar on March 05, 2021, 04:43:47 PM
You are in the time frame for the transition to the 70 style base.
Title: Re: VE3 bumper jack lug wrench
Post by: x66 714 on March 06, 2021, 11:46:47 AM
I guess the possibility exists that the wrench were different than a standard jack assembly, however no reason for them to be different. Universal- UN - I am sure supplied both hooks, (thus both assemblies), the VE3 model hook used the same grey hook with the added VE3 feature riveted on, then the entire thing painted blue - most likely to quickly distinguish them apart.
 Thank you James
You are in the time frame for the transition to the 70 style base.
Being late has made quite a few things different with this car


Title: Re: VE3 bumper jack lug wrench
Post by: hugrz28 on March 12, 2021, 05:54:58 PM
Hi Joe,

I too have a VE3, Endura Bumper Car and I’ve always been curious about the jack jaw color. If I may ask, what color blue is that?

Thank you,

Dan
Title: Re: VE3 bumper jack lug wrench
Post by: x66 714 on March 12, 2021, 06:01:32 PM
I didn't repaint it Dan. It's still factory. Sorry, Joe
Title: Re: VE3 bumper jack lug wrench
Post by: hugrz28 on March 12, 2021, 06:32:18 PM
OK.....thanks Joe.