SC Jack placement

[Robey5]

Hey all….

In my quest to get the car back to a point of “with most of the original stuff” (without going broke, and not really caring about concours) - I picked up a repro-jack. Unfortunately I do not know how this jack is supposed to be stored in the “frunk” and the jack does not seem to really fit how I would “expect” it to. There is a bracket welded in the front bulkhead, and I believe that the base is supposed to fit inside there - and then you hold it in place with the little rubber strap. I cannot seem to get any better pictures in a cursory search, so I snapped a couple of what I am working with.




Shall there be modifications made to the jack? Or maybe I am missing *yet another* part?

[smadsen]

I went thru the same exercise 20 years ago, before you could find the rubber strap in the after-market. Or before I knew what I needed, (you don't know what you don't know).

I think the base of your jack is in the correct position, and that tells you where the other end goes. I secured mine with a rag (for vibration) the queen mother of all zip ties.

[proporsche]

you are missing rubber block which goes in front of the jack pad-bottom...plus that little metal is bend on the bottom

[proporsche]

this the block triangle shape and the hold down stripe...

[Robey5]

I have the little strap — but I am indeed missing the rubber block. I am hesitant to ask, but I am sure that this part is offered (by pelican, *maybe*) out there… anyone have a part number for it? I can fab up a rubber bumper to slide into the base area, but it will not be wedge shaped like that.

[proporsche]

if you do not find one in the us-can let me know.There isn't more likely any part number for this rubber

Ivan

[David Inc.]

I sure did not expect to actually see that in the parts catalog, but here it is:

911 721 131 00 Clamping piece (with adhesive backing)
911 721 131 01 Clamping piece (without adhesive backing)

I can see some sources have the one with the adhesive available, but pelican doesn't. Pelican does have the one without the adhesive in stock.

I can't believe those things are still available.

[911obgyn]

I glued mine with weathersrip

[proporsche]

Originally Posted by David Inc.

I sure did not expect to actually see that in the parts catalog, but here it is:

911 721 131 00 Clamping piece (with adhesive backing)
911 721 131 01 Clamping piece (without adhesive backing)

I can see some sources have the one with the adhesive available, but pelican doesn't. Pelican does have the one without the adhesive in stock.

I can't believe those things are still available.

yes quite amazing..good find;-)

Ivan

[GH85Carrera]

After looking at your picture in the first post I went out to look in my trunk. I have the handle pointing straight down, not toward the tire. I do of course have the rubber block and the strap. I bet I have not had mine out of strap but twice in 27 years of ownership.

I carry a lot of other "stuff" like a can of fix a flat, a tire puncture kit, and a large trash bag to put an old dirty tire in. Also a some disposable painters overalls, rubber gloves, and of course the tools to remove the lug nuts, or the fan belt. Spare fan belts, hand towels, and hand cleaner. A funnel, a quart of oil and some paper towels.

Space is a premium in a small vehicle. Pointing the handle straight down will make more room to carry "stuff" you may need.

[proporsche]

Glen i think you have the Jack with a smaller bottom piece,which can be turned..The op has later model of jack,possibly they came out in 1987 with the larger end.I have the larger....
earlier model


This one is later model

[theiceman]

i have never been able to figure out how to mount that jack , i have snapped about 4 of those straps so figure im doing something wrong.

[GH85Carrera]

I never knew there was a large base version. I don't think I have ever used my jack. I do have the jack plate that goes in the jack point for a floor jack. It has had a lot of use back before I got my scissor lift. Now my floor jack is rarely used, but I will put the 911 on the lift to wax it or do electrical work at a more comfortable level.