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Camaro Research Group Discussion => Research Topics & Reports => Topic started by: ZLP955 on March 28, 2015, 02:28:31 AM
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I need your help to determine original bumper jack design differences between NOR and LA built cars.
My car's jack is MIA (no surprise, not much use on a race car) and so I have been trying to source an original 69 Camaro jack mast to fit my 04A build date (so aiming for '9C' on the rivet).
A member on another forum contacted me and stated that LA built cars used a different design jack to NOR cars. He advised that LA cars had a square section jack mast, and had no date stamp. I've only ever noted 1st Gen jacks with a trapezoidal section mast (and corresponding base) and a date stamp on the lever rivet. There has been some previous discussion about markings on the jack bases too, some owners have reported them blank, or with 'U', '69' or 'U69'.
The owner of a survivor early LOS Z/28 (09D of 1968) provided the following pictures of his car's jack, so a square mast design may have been used by at least some LA cars. Also note the end of the mast appears to have a date code ('8J' in this case, which fits with a body plate build date of 09D).
However, one data point alone means nothing, so I need more info from you guys - and photos (especially of the base) would be great! May as well open this up to all three years too.
What I'd like to know is:
Plant: LOS/VN or NOR
Model Year: 67, 68 or 69
Body Plate Build Date:
Jack Mast Section: square or trapezoidal
Jack Base: any letter(s) or number(s) stamped
Mast Date Code: location (rivet or mast) and actual date stamp
So here goes for the car to which the jack pictured below belongs:
Plant: LOS
Model Year: 69
Body Plate Build Date: 09D (1968)
Jack Mast Section: square
Jack Base: nothing stamped
Mast Date Code: mast, 8J
(http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd420/ZLP955/TC%20Forum%20Stuff/002_zpslgjbdemt.jpg)
(http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd420/ZLP955/TC%20Forum%20Stuff/001_zpsi13wsput.jpg)
And for the sake of clarity, here's a picture showing a jack base with the trapezoidal mast section (also note it is stamped 'U69'):
(http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd420/ZLP955/TC%20Forum%20Stuff/69%20Camaro%20Jack%20Base_zpsgebv3vzd.jpg)
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Tim, have you read this CRG thread?... http://www.camaros.org/forum/index.php?topic=3681.0
Paul
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At least 3 different bases were used.
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Paul, yes I have. But that thread is old, certain links are inactive, and many of the contributors don't seem to be around still to provide all the info in a consistent format, hence why I started this.
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Between this post and the old post there will be a lot of really good information. What would it take to make this a "research project" and get all the information together? I'm sure it would be a lot easier for everyone to locate the correct information.
Thanks
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Maybe there aren't so many cars still with their original jacks intact? Any contributions would be much appreciated though.
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I have the base from the L78 but my father broke the jacking mech back many years ago (used to break down tires off rims using the jack and car bumper) and replaced it with one from a 70 or 71 car IIRC..
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Norwood 04D 68 Z. Base is in with the " general population" of my parts...will look another day. Iron long gone :'( here are my jack pics:
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Norwood 04D 68 Z. here are my jack pics:
Thanks! Is the mast section trapezoidal or square?
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I have the base from the L78 but my father broke the jacking mech back many years ago
Darrell, does the base have anything stamped on it?
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Norwood 04D 68 Z. here are my jack pics:
Thanks! Is the mast section trapezoidal or square?
trapezoidal
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also no other markings other then UP. No rust on it, just some rustproof splatter. Looks like an item that tends to be "over restored" I'm still floored what they ask price wise for these things! Used to trip over them in the junk yard. Going to continue it's life on the shelf.
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Thanks janobyte, I'll add your details as a second data point.
Once (if!) we get a few more, I'll put the data into a spreadsheet and upload it to the cloud thingy like the one Kurt set up for the wiper motor research.
Plant: LOS
Model Year: 69
Body Plate Build Date: 09D (1968)
Jack Mast Section: square
Jack Base: nothing stamped
Mast Date Code: mast, 8J
Plant: NOR
Model Year: 68
Body Plate Build Date: 04D
Jack Mast Section: trapezoidal
Jack Base: (to be confirmed)
Mast Date Code: rivet, 8D
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Got a third data point from looking back through Darrell's thread on his barn find dusk blue X77:
Plant: LOS
Model Year: 69
Body Plate Build Date: 09D (1968)
Jack Mast Section: square
Jack Base: nothing stamped
Mast Date Code: mast, 8J
Plant: NOR
Model Year: 68
Body Plate Build Date: 04D
Jack Mast Section: trapezoidal
Jack Base: (to be confirmed)
Mast Date Code: rivet, 8D
Plant: NOR
Model Year: 69
Body Plate Build Date: 03B
Jack Mast Section: trapezoidal
Jack Base: U69
Mast Date Code: rivet, 9C
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Los
1968
02E
square
nothing on base
8B
Nor
1969
08E 1969
trapezoidal
nothing on base
rivet 9G
VE3 foot
This is what my cars have....Joe
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Thanks Joe!
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NOR (my current '69 Z28)
1969
09C 1969
trapezoidal
U69 on base
rivet 9H
curved hook
the following is for a '68 Z28 I don't own any longer, and don't know the build month (but I have the jack still)
NOR
1968
rivet 8D
trapezoidal
'pin' hook
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Los 1968 02E square nothing on base 8B
Joe, for the 68 LOS car is the date code of 8B on the rivet or on the square mast?
Thanks!
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OK here's the contributions so far, in order received. When I get the spreadsheet going, it can be sorted and filtered by assembly plant, model year, build date etc.
Plant: LOS
Model Year: 69
Body Plate Build Date: 09D (1968)
Jack Mast Section: square
Jack Base: nothing stamped
Mast Date Code: mast, 8J
Plant: NOR
Model Year: 68
Body Plate Build Date: 04D
Jack Mast Section: trapezoidal
Jack Base: (to be confirmed)
Mast Date Code: rivet, 8D
Plant: NOR
Model Year: 69
Body Plate Build Date: 03B
Jack Mast Section: trapezoidal
Jack Base: U69
Mast Date Code: rivet, 9C
Plant: LOS
Model Year: 68
Body Plate Build Date: 02E
Jack Mast Section: square
Jack Base: nothing stamped
Mast Date Code: 8B
Plant: NOR
Model Year: 69
Body Plate Build Date: 08E (1969)
Jack Mast Section: trapezoidal
Jack Base: nothing stamped
Mast Date Code: rivet, 9G
(Note: VE3 load rest)
Plant: NOR
Model Year: 69
Body Plate Build Date: 09C (1969)
Jack Mast Section: trapezoidal
Jack Base: U69
Mast Date Code: rivet, 9H
Plant: NOR
Model Year: 68
Body Plate Build Date: unknown
Jack Mast Section: trapezoidal
Jack Base: unknown
Mast Date Code: rivet, 8D
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The 8 B is stamped on the mast for the 68 Z/28....Joe
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Great, thanks Joe! I'll address that in the next update.
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The 8 B is stamped on the mast for the 68 Z/28....Joe
Can you show a pix of that stamping on the mast, Joe??
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Tim, here's the stats on the jack in my '68 Z/28...
Plant: LOS
Model Year: 68
Body Plate Build Date: 02C
Jack Mast Section: square
Jack Base: nothing stamped
Mast Date Code: mast, 8 1
Paul
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Tim, here's the info on the jack for my 1969 SS/RS Convertible w/Space Saver Spare
Plant: NOR
Model Year: 69
Body Plate Build Date:11D(1968)
Jack Mast Section: trapezoidal
Jack Base: U69
Mast Date Code: rivet, 8L
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Can you show a pix of that stamping on the mast, Joe??
Gary, it's from a different LA car, but the second picture at the start of this thread is an '8J' date stamp on a square mast.
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Thanks for adding your data Paul and Boston14, I'll update the list shortly.
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Latest data:
Plant: LOS
Model Year: 69
Body Plate Build Date: 09D (1968)
Jack Mast Section: square
Jack Base: nothing stamped
Mast Date Code: mast, 8J
Plant: NOR
Model Year: 68
Body Plate Build Date: 04D
Jack Mast Section: trapezoidal
Jack Base: (to be confirmed)
Mast Date Code: rivet, 8D
Plant: NOR
Model Year: 69
Body Plate Build Date: 03B
Jack Mast Section: trapezoidal
Jack Base: U69
Mast Date Code: rivet, 9C
Plant: LOS
Model Year: 68
Body Plate Build Date: 02E
Jack Mast Section: square
Jack Base: nothing stamped
Mast Date Code: mast, 8B
Plant: NOR
Model Year: 69
Body Plate Build Date: 08E (1969)
Jack Mast Section: trapezoidal
Jack Base: nothing stamped
Mast Date Code: rivet, 9G
(Note: VE3 load rest)
Plant: NOR
Model Year: 69
Body Plate Build Date: 09C (1969)
Jack Mast Section: trapezoidal
Jack Base: U69
Mast Date Code: rivet, 9H
Plant: NOR
Model Year: 68
Body Plate Build Date: unknown
Jack Mast Section: trapezoidal
Jack Base: unknown
Mast Date Code: rivet, 8D
Plant: LOS
Model Year: 68
Body Plate Build Date: 02C
Jack Mast Section: square
Jack Base: nothing stamped
Mast Date Code: mast, 8 1
Plant: NOR
Model Year: 69
Body Plate Build Date: 11D (1968)
Jack Mast Section: trapezoidal
Jack Base: U69
Mast Date Code: rivet, 8L
(note: convertible, space saver)
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My camera is at a different location. I will say it looks like the second picture except the date is different. They're spread apart just like picture 2. I will see if I can get a picture soon...Joe
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ah.. Thanks Joe.. I've never seen a mast that was dated before, and I totally missed it the first time.. but reading your specific (go back to photo 2).. I found it and now I see and understand. Is that date code only on the square type masts, or does someone have a trapezoidal mast with such a date code?
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Gary, very early days but from the data so far, the NOR cars have trapezoidal masts with date stamped rivets, and the LA cars have square masts with the date stamp on the mast itself. Very interested to see if this is backed up by other owners, but we need many many more contributors.
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Data from my 1968 two owner survivor:
Plant: NOR
Model Year: 68
Body Plate Build Date: 04A
Jack Mast Section: trapezoidal
Jack Base: no stampings
Mast Date Code: rivet, 8C
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Thanks stovebolt!
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Updated data:
Plant: LOS
Model Year: 69
Body Plate Build Date: 09D (1968)
Jack Mast Section: square
Jack Base: nothing stamped
Mast Date Code: mast, 8J
Plant: NOR
Model Year: 68
Body Plate Build Date: 04D
Jack Mast Section: trapezoidal
Jack Base: (to be confirmed)
Mast Date Code: rivet, 8D
Plant: NOR
Model Year: 69
Body Plate Build Date: 03B
Jack Mast Section: trapezoidal
Jack Base: U69
Mast Date Code: rivet, 9C
Plant: LOS
Model Year: 68
Body Plate Build Date: 02E
Jack Mast Section: square
Jack Base: nothing stamped
Mast Date Code: mast, 8B
Plant: NOR
Model Year: 69
Body Plate Build Date: 08E (1969)
Jack Mast Section: trapezoidal
Jack Base: nothing stamped
Mast Date Code: rivet, 9G
(Note: VE3 load rest)
Plant: NOR
Model Year: 69
Body Plate Build Date: 09C (1969)
Jack Mast Section: trapezoidal
Jack Base: U69
Mast Date Code: rivet, 9H
Plant: NOR
Model Year: 68
Body Plate Build Date: unknown
Jack Mast Section: trapezoidal
Jack Base: unknown
Mast Date Code: rivet, 8D
Plant: LOS
Model Year: 68
Body Plate Build Date: 02C
Jack Mast Section: square
Jack Base: nothing stamped
Mast Date Code: mast, 8 1
Plant: NOR
Model Year: 69
Body Plate Build Date: 11D (1968)
Jack Mast Section: trapezoidal
Jack Base: U69
Mast Date Code: rivet, 8L
(note: convertible, space saver)
Plant: NOR
Model Year: 68
Body Plate Build Date: 04A
Jack Mast Section: trapezoidal
Jack Base: no stampings
Mast Date Code: rivet, 8C
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I find that hard to read/interpret.
Is this better? Organized by date and plant and on one-line:
68
LOS 02C - square, 81 on the mast. Base - blank.
LOS 02E - square, 8B on the mast. Base - blank.
NOR 04A - trapezoid, 8C on rivet. Base - blank.
NOR 04D - trapezoid, 8D on rivet. Base tbd.
NOR ? ? - trapezoid, 8D on rivet. Base n/a.
69:
LOS 09D - square, 8J on the mast. Base - blank.
NOR 11D - trapezoid, 8L on rivet. Base U69. (note: convertible, space saver)
NOR 03B - trapezoid, 9C on rivet. Base U69.
NOR 08E - trapezoid, 9G on rivet. Base - blank. VE3 load rest
NOR 09C - trapezoid, 9H on rivet. Base U69.
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I find that hard to read/interpret.
Is this better? Organized by date and plant and on one-line:
Yes, much better. :)
In seconds you can see that so far all the LOS cars have square mast that are dated on the mast, while the NOR cars have trapezoid mast with dates on the rivets. Also, so far all the LOS cars have blank bases.
Paul
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Very good Kurt! We knew there was a reason you were boss... :)
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Thanks, I am working on the spreadsheet so hadn't sorted the data yet. But maybe that format is clear enough, no point in confusing things unnecessarily.
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Here's more jack information from a friends car. LA built 1969, 01b. Square, can only read 8 on the mast. No stampings on anything else...Joe
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I'm following this thread with much interest.
I assume the correct length for all 67 - 69 jacks is 32 1/2"?
Also, what about hooks that are stamped on the face side ilo the underside, like in this post, or is face side stamping re-pop?
http://www.camaros.org/forum/index.php?topic=3681.msg24131#msg24131
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Here are the jacks from my two 67's. No dates on the rivets but it does exist on the masts.
Interesting how the LOS and NOR differ. The LOS car mast looks to be zinc and the NOR mast looks to be zinc dichromite.
Mike
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Thanks Mike. Now we have some 67 data:
67
LOS 04B - square, 7D on the mast. Base - blank
NOR 05 - trapezoid, no date on rivet. Base U
68
LOS 02C - square, 81 on the mast. Base - blank.
LOS 02E - square, 8B on the mast. Base - blank.
NOR 04A - trapezoid, 8C on rivet. Base - blank.
NOR 04D - trapezoid, 8D on rivet. Base tbd.
NOR ? ? - trapezoid, 8D on rivet. Base n/a.
69:
LOS 09D - square, 8J on the mast. Base - blank.
NOR 11D - trapezoid, 8L on rivet. Base U69. (note: convertible, space saver)
NOR 03B - trapezoid, 9C on rivet. Base U69.
NOR 08E - trapezoid, 9G on rivet. Base - blank. VE3 load rest
NOR 09C - trapezoid, 9H on rivet. Base U69.
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Hi Tim,
The only date on the 05B NOR is on the mast itself and that appears to be CC07.
I don't know if the C is a double stamp to account for it appearing twice.
Mike
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Interesting difference in the stamping on the load rest.
LOS - 'Camaro 1967' on the same line
NOR - 'Camaro' on one line with '1967 UN' on another line
Both of them stamped on the face side.
Not sure if that CC07 would qualify as a date code, can't really make sense of it, even if the C is a double, though a [maybe late] C is not too far from 05B, just don't understand the 0 in 07
So technically, not a case of 'no date on rivet', as that type of dimpled rivet head doesn't lend itself to having anything stamped on it.
Seems the NOR jack supplier at some stage changed the rivet to a flat head type and started stamping the date code there.
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Rob, I have seen other 67 NOR jacks that have a date stamp on the rivet as subsequent years, so maybe this was yet another supplier working to a similar trapezoid design? Let's try and get more 67 info.
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Update with minor corrections to previous post:
67
LOS 04B - square, 7D on the mast. Base - blank
NOR 05B - trapezoid, no date on rivet. Mast stamped CC07. Base U
68
LOS 02C - square, 81 on the mast. Base - blank.
LOS 02E - square, 8B on the mast. Base - blank.
NOR 04A - trapezoid, 8C on rivet. Base - blank.
NOR 04D - trapezoid, 8D on rivet. Base tbd.
NOR ? ? - trapezoid, 8D on rivet. Base n/a.
69:
LOS 09D - square, 8J on the mast. Base - blank.
LOS 01B - square, 8 on the mast. Base - blank.
NOR 11D - trapezoid, 8L on rivet. Base U69. (note: convertible, space saver)
NOR 03B - trapezoid, 9C on rivet. Base U69.
NOR 08E - trapezoid, 9G on rivet. Base - blank. VE3 load rest
NOR 09C - trapezoid, 9H on rivet. Base U69.
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Rob, I have seen other 67 NOR jacks that have a date stamp on the rivet as subsequent years, so maybe this was yet another supplier working to a similar trapezoid design? Let's try and get more 67 info.
Yes, we need more 67 examples either side of 05, both NOR and LOS
On the subject of suppliers, I have read posts by both John and Kurt that suggest there were multiple base suppliers, but not necessarily multiple jack suppliers.
In fact, it may be that there was only the two jack suppliers, one punching out the trapezoidal design that went to NOR and the other punching out the square design that went to LOS, neither of them making the base.
It may also be that considering the safety requirements for such a piece of equipment, that a plant [and the design] needed to be 'certified' in some form or other.
Minimal tooling/assembly is required to punch out bases, there is a lot more tooling and assembly required to punch out masts and ratchets that also conform to a safety standard.
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Also read that about the bases. Many other GM models had further different jack designs (for example some Chevelles used a T-section mast and base) and there are subtle differences between otherwise similar mast designs, such as the mast length, and the orientation of the notch in the base recess.
I assumed that these differences were to avoid interchanging model-specific parts over the years, but from a design, manufacture (and now restoration) point of view, it would've been far simpler to have one mast, base and mechanism design, and just have a load rest hook to suit each model. Maybe the accountants intervened and argued cost savings by making each jack model-specific rather than generic!
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Were the colors of the base & mechanism the same from both plants? Thanks, Joe
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Got a third data point from looking back through Darrell's thread on his barn find dusk blue X77:
Plant: NOR
Model Year: 69
Body Plate Build Date: 03B
Jack Mast Section: trapezoidal
Jack Base: U69
Mast Date Code: rivet, 9C
You beat me to it Tim... lol :)
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Hmmm, looks like I never added this pic to the discussion, though I've posted it before in other discussions.
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Kurt that's a great comparison; the 3rd base from the left in your picture looks to me very much like the one in the trunk of the 27,000mi unrestored HO car. Very interesting!
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Glad you posted that Kurt. I was about to throw away several bases I deemed non-Camaro and not sure what their application, except that they were from the era and gray.
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My 08E of 1969 has the type that is 3rd from the left. It's also VE3 which probably has nothing to do with the jack assy....Joe
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Note that the base with the U69 stamped on it isn't shown....
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My 08C car looks like the one in the first pic, but I thought it did have a U69 on it, maybe not? Another thing to add to my list to check.
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Why is that Kurt?
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Umm, cause I didn't have a picture of one when I made that group up.....
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I see. I thought you were trying to tell us something...Joe
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68 Jack, no date , measures 32.5"
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other side
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base with "U"
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Is there a patent number on the post shaft, near the top of the tube?
That's the more common base from what I've seen.
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Sorry I never replied to your post Tim. I recently acquired a correct jack assembly for the green car 08C (THANKS SPORT!!!!). Unfortunately I did take any pics of it before putting it in the car. Here are pics of the base from a few years ago.
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Is there a patent number on the post shaft, near the top of the tube?
That's the more common base from what I've seen.
don't see a patent #. Also have a 9A with no patent # but my 9J does have one.
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Interesting. I have two 8L's - both have the patent. 8A does not.
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Ill look on my 8C next time I have it out.
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Got another data point from Austin (thanks!) on his recently-purchased 10B LOS Z/28. Will add some pictures shortly.
67:
LOS 04B - square, 7D on the mast. Base - blank
NOR 05B - trapezoid, no date on rivet. Mast stamped CC07. Base U
68:
LOS 02C - square, 81 on the mast. Base - blank.
LOS 02E - square, 8B on the mast. Base - blank.
NOR 04A - trapezoid, 8C on rivet. Base - blank.
NOR 04D - trapezoid, 8D on rivet. Base tbd.
NOR ? ? - trapezoid, 8D on rivet. Base n/a.
69:
LOS 09D - square, 8J on the mast. Base - blank.
LOS 10B - square, 8J on the mast. Base - blank. VE3 load rest.
LOS 01B - square, 8 on the mast. Base - blank.
NOR 11D - trapezoid, 8L on rivet. Base U69. (note: convertible, space saver)
NOR 03B - trapezoid, 9C on rivet. Base U69.
NOR 08E - trapezoid, 9G on rivet. Base - blank. VE3 load rest
NOR 09C - trapezoid, 9H on rivet. Base U69.
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Here's the pictures from Austin:
Jack Base
(http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd420/ZLP955/TC%20Forum%20Stuff/IMG_1472_zpswjcd0ytj.jpg)
End view of square jack mast:
(http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd420/ZLP955/TC%20Forum%20Stuff/IMG_1469_zps3b8jqzc9.jpg)
Mast and ratchet mecanism:
(http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd420/ZLP955/TC%20Forum%20Stuff/IMG_1471_zpsaakwkqa5.jpg)
VE3 load rest:
(http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd420/ZLP955/TC%20Forum%20Stuff/IMG_1470_zps2rcjynls.jpg)
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Norwood 03D, 69
I will look at the mast when I can. My base does say U69 on it
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I have my original jack. Is there info needed from it? If so, what info is needed?
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I have my original jack. Is there info needed from it? If so, what info is needed?
Jimmy if you look back at the very first post at the top of page 1, you'll see the data required. Always good to get more to add in - so thanks in advance!
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Got it. I'll check mine out, and add whatever I can.
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Howdy all. Just figured I'd add to the list. This is the orig jack.
Norwood;
1969;
11A;
Trapezoidal;
U69 on the base;
8J on the rivet;
Camaro on the first line & 1969UN on the second line on the hook;
Nothing on the mast itself.
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Thanks for the data Mike. I still have to download and re-post all the missing photos from this thread, thanks to Photobucket's recent TOS update, so I'll pick up all the new additions in that update.
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1969 SS coupe
12B Norwood
Trapezoid w/ Patent 3163925
U69 base
8L rivet
Mechanism Lever has a small "UN" and big "UP"(with arrow).
John
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Here is the jack data from our 68 survivor:
68
LOS 04D - square, 8D on the mast. Base - blank. Load Rest - CAMARO 1968
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Thanks! Updating....
67:
LOS 10B - trapezoid
LOS 04B - square, 7D on the mast. Base - blank
NOR 05B - trapezoid, no date on rivet. Mast stamped CC07. Base U
68:
LOS 02C - square, 81 on the mast. Base - blank.
LOS 02E - square, 8B on the mast. Base - blank.
LOS 04D - square, 8D on the mast. Base - blank.
NOR 04A - trapezoid, 8C on rivet. Base - blank.
NOR 04D - trapezoid, 8D on rivet. Base tbd.
NOR ? ? - trapezoid, 8D on rivet. Base n/a.
69:
LOS 09D - square, 8J on the mast. Base - blank.
LOS 10B - square, 8J on the mast. Base - blank. VE3 load rest.
LOS 01B - square, 8 on the mast. Base - blank.
NOR 11A - trapezoid, 8J on rivet. Base U69.
NOR 11D - trapezoid, 8L on rivet. Base U69. (note: convertible, space saver)
NOR 12B - trapezoid, 8L on rivet. Base U69.
NOR 03B - trapezoid, 9C on rivet. Base U69.
NOR 03D - trapezoid. Base U69.
NOR 08E - trapezoid, 9G on rivet. Base - blank. VE3 load rest
NOR 09C - trapezoid, 9H on rivet. Base U69.
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I have 68 survivor with original jack
Plant: NOR
Model Year: 68
Body Plate Build Date: 06A
Jack Mast Section: trapezoidal
Jack Base: nothing stamped
Rivet on jacking mech 8E
no date code on mast that I can see but mast is stamped with PATENT 3163925
I also have "Camaro 1968 UN" stamped in the bumper hook
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I see this topic is old but trying to find a correct jack for the
1967 LOS 02B Sport Coupe
I read through the whole thread and was convinced that all of the LOS cars had square shaft jacks, but then the final list from @KurtS included a LOS 10B car with a trapezoid shaft. Was that a misprint or is this issue not settled?
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I am in a similar boat as you but with a 68 LOS car.. I am working through what is and isnt acceptable but not much info out there on the topic currently. Hopefully reviving this thread will bring in more data points.
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Based on this sampling, it appears only square masts were used at LOS after the change from the trapezoidal design was made; sometime between 10B 66 and 04B 67. But there just isn't enough info there to say that with 100% authority. If it were me and I needed a jack for a LOS car built after 01A 67, I'd go with a square mast. Really hard to believe that both weren't used more often at Van Nuys though considering every car produced needed one. There were obviously multiple suppliers, so definitely possible for both type to be used.
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I happened to notice this topic and found it interesting. I noticed on my weekly search on Ebay for "1969 Camaro Original" that this jack was posted, and I figured it might add to the amount of empirical data that has already been gathered. Like my '69's jack it has a gray jacking mechanism and a black base. Note the GM part numbers on the box and stickers on the tire iron, and also lack of a date code on the jacking mech. Would this jack be considered incorrect for an LOS car, and how big of a deal is that...points deduction at a judged show?
My '70 Camaro survivor had its original "Van Nuys" jack and, aside from the obviously different jack hook, appeared to be essentially the same as the '68 jack posted above by "MGreenZ". It was 32 3/4" tall, had a black painted jacking mechanism, load rest, and hook, and had no date codes or numbers of any kind. I believe it was made by the Williams Corp somewhere out west. Like the 1st Gen jacks, it was completely different than a Norwood jack. It has never made any sense to me why Norwood and Van Nuys would use two different jack suppliers, other than the 2 factories preferred suppliers closer to the respective plants.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/194463596362?hash=item2d46eeff4a:g:8hUAAOSww7RhddVN
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This is the jack from my 44k mile original survivor '69 (located in the "Six Cylinder" section). There doesn't appear to be a date code or part number on the top of the mast. I don't think the base and jacking mechanism being different colors is all that unusual as I have seen a few examples of this over the years.
BTW, this is the only place on the 'Net that has any of this data for 1st Gen Camaros. I appreciate the insane amount of work that went into (and continues to go into) this website...thanks!
Plant: NOR
Model Year: 69
Build Date: 05E
Jack Mast Section: Trapezoidal
Rivet Date: "9E"
Jack Base: "U69"
Bumper Hook: "CAMARO 1969 UN"
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I've never seen an original black jack base. I'd guess that those are service parts.
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Thinking a later replacement base would be marked just U if replaced very late 1969 or 1970 up
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Why? I'm not following.
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My 1969 z/28 still retains it original square post jack
Plant: LOS
Model Year: 69
Body Plate Build Date: 02A
Jack Mast Section: square
Jack Base: nothing stamped
Mast Date Code: mast on the end, 9A
VE3 load rest
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1969 Z/28 original
NOR
Build Date: 10E
Mast Section: trapezoidal
rivet stamp: 9K
Jack base: nothing stamped
Mast has patent #3163925
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Jack manufacturers were Universal, Walker and another with the initials RH ? Who was the RH company? thanks
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My '69 Z28:
Plant: NOR
Model Year: 69
Build Date: 07A
Jack Mast Section: Trapezoidal
Rivet Date: "9F" (might be an E, see photo)
Jack Base: don't have
Bumper Hook: nothing I can see
also says Patent 3163925 on mast
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67 05D convertible
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More
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Another
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Thanks - Knew Ryerson & Haynes supplied 67 jacks in June and July. Now know a bit earlier
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So an R&H jack could have a Universal (UN) bracket from the factory? In my mind seems like a supplier would provide the entire/complete jack assembly, but maybe not the case.
David K refresh my memory - a NOR or LOS car?
Thanks
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Nor Pete
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Was the rivet stamped?
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As in a letter on the head or just a texture?
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Number and letter
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No characters…just a textured end