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Doc 02-16-2008 11:08 PM
Make Quick jacks
 
I was thinking about building my own quick jacks out of stainless. Does any one have the measurements of quick jacks?

427 S/O 02-17-2008 04:27 AM
I built mine out of aluminum and just played with drawings/cutouts until it was so close no one could tell the difference, no bid deal.

joey_hv 02-17-2008 07:10 AM
I have a set i haven't installed that i could trace and mail you the template if you want.

Dwight 02-17-2008 07:21 AM
homemade quick jacks
 
A Cobra buddy, Colin had some made at a local shop. They cut and bend the stainless. It took another friend about 40 hours to polish them. The bending process left marks that were hard to polish out.

Dwight

Three Peaks 02-17-2008 10:12 AM
I could be wrong, but I think the original quickjacks were welded, not bent.

speed220mph 02-17-2008 10:53 AM
When I considered the time and cost of building my own, I decided that ordering from Finish Line was the best deal with the least hastle: Finish Line Accessories

joey_hv 02-17-2008 11:35 AM
they are welded...and soo much funner to build them yourself :)

speed220mph 02-17-2008 12:05 PM
Joey: I admit, there is the DIY factor. I like laying down a bead as much as anyone . . . it paid my way through college. But now, I find it easier just to bolt on the good parts.

By the way, Finish Line's stainless jacks are bent, not welded . . . no back gassing required.:LOL:

Aussie Mike 02-17-2008 05:44 PM
This is a good fun project. I made mine from 6mm aluminium plate. A friend got some plate water cut using a quick jack he got from Finish line or somewhere as a template. He had a few sets cut so I grabbed a set and welded mine together. I changed the shape a little as they were a little long in my opinion.

This was one of my first attempts at welding aluminium with the MIG. It turned out pretty good. I've bought an AC/DC TIG now so there's no need to mess around with the MIG on aluminium any more.

Since this picture I've linished them and given them a brushed finish rather than polished.

http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d...ick_Jack_2.JPG

Cheers

Doc 02-18-2008 10:21 PM
Quick Jack
 
Joey_hv thanks for the offer to trace yours. Yes please do trace them. I will send you my address. Thanks to all for the help and Aussie Mike for the Pic.

joey_hv 02-19-2008 08:12 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Aussie Mike (Post 816158)
This is a good fun project. I made mine from 6mm aluminium plate. A friend got some plate water cut using a quick jack he got from Finish line or somewhere as a template. He had a few sets cut so I grabbed a set and welded mine together. I changed the shape a little as they were a little long in my opinion.

This was one of my first attempts at welding aluminium with the MIG. It turned out pretty good. I've bought an AC/DC TIG now so there's no need to mess around with the MIG on aluminium any more.

Since this picture I've linished them and given them a brushed finish rather than polished.

http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d...ick_Jack_2.JPG

Cheers
awesome bead Mike! looks like a row of brand new shiny dimes. :)

joey_hv 02-19-2008 08:16 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Doc (Post 816613)
Joey_hv thanks for the offer to trace yours. Yes please do trace them. I will send you my address. Thanks to all for the help and Aussie Mike for the Pic.
sure thing Doc, just PM me your mailing address.


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