I just ordered new climbing pins, handle etc. for an old hi lift a buddy gave me. I'm gonna restore it and put it in a samurai I'm building. By the time I checked out with all the stuff I needed I could have bought a new one on the amazon hi lift store for $23 more.....oh well, it'll be fun. Thanks for the video.
It's a pretty ridiculous flex. It slightly blocks the windshield washer fluid and it's super exposed to the elements. Inside back seat/floor is preferred 👌
I have the same exact model. The only difference is that mine also had two pawls on it that allowed the user to pull wire tight with the jack. I contacted Hi-Lift and was told that they stopped making these particular jacks in the 1950s, so yours is probably of the same vintage.
The Hi-Lift's predecessor was invented in 1905 and sold as the Automatic Combination Tool. The original jack was commonly known as the Handyman or Sheepherder's Jack, and years later it was renamed the Hi-Lift Jack.
Thanks for this video. I've got one of these old hi lift jacks. That I been trying to get it to function properly. It's all froze up. I didn't know they sold rebuild kits for them.
I’m about to rebuild my dad’s old jack for my son. It’s over 50 years old and has the decal instead of the cast lettering so yours must be even older. I wish it had the cast lettering and that I had access to a sand blaster. I have replacement decals.
@One Nation Restorations was that just soapy water for the scrub down of the begging parts ? also what was that Lubercation wax or grease / used on the pin shaft rods. ????? thank you im doing the same thing with Almost the same jack !
Mine has " order parts from p.o.box 228 Bloomfield Ind 47424 U.S.A. stampeding woulda shared a pic but don't know how ...this jack was in my grandpas truck when I was 8 and I am 59 now I'm sure it's older then that
Just save the rebuild for when it actually stops working Clean the crud off, lube it up, and keep the patina. That vintage Hi-Lift should be strapped to a Willys and not some cheap Italian Jeep Knock-Off.
SK Professional Tools - X-Frame. I bought them directly from the manufacturers website. Surprisingly, they're much cheaper than when they first came out.
It's fairly old as it has the boss for the wire puller also the arm that connects the handle to the lower lifting portion is cast I have this model and another that does not have the boss for the wire puller and folded steel parts. I do not know if they started being all cast or changed to being all cast but both say hi lift jack company
I just ordered new climbing pins, handle etc. for an old hi lift a buddy gave me. I'm gonna restore it and put it in a samurai I'm building. By the time I checked out with all the stuff I needed I could have bought a new one on the amazon hi lift store for $23 more.....oh well, it'll be fun. Thanks for the video.
Thought you were gone forever. So glad you're still around. Great restore. Please keep posting fixing American tools.
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Happy Thanksgiving 2024
Yes!
That is a snazzy Jeep at the end!!
Lift kit with a mean stance. Crazy upgrade!
Glad you’re back man! What a great vid on thanksgiving! Happy turkey day!
So glad you're Back !!! Great restorations, American made tools ! You are awesome 👌 keep em coming !
Beautiful!
So glad to see you are back at it. You do amazing work.
Looks like the one I just picked up. Hi-Lift customer support said my jack was early 1960's (1962) HL-485(All Cast Model).
This helped a ton. I appreciate it
The rebuild is one of the best out there.
I used it
@@elliothill3748 I would if I had one
You can find them used for cheap
They aren't terribly expensive to get new either
Enjoyed the resto. Never seen that hood mount. Pretty cool.
It's a pretty ridiculous flex. It slightly blocks the windshield washer fluid and it's super exposed to the elements. Inside back seat/floor is preferred 👌
Pretty dangerous... A big lump of skull crushing metal right in front of your windshield. Handy for spectacular crash fatalities.
I couldn't agree more. If Hi-lift hasn't been sued for this kit, it must have an excellent track record. But I'd still be nervous.
Welcome back! I've missed your videos. Was about to ask Alan where you went!
I have the same exact model. The only difference is that mine also had two pawls on it that allowed the user to pull wire tight with the jack. I contacted Hi-Lift and was told that they stopped making these particular jacks in the 1950s, so yours is probably of the same vintage.
The Hi-Lift's predecessor was invented in 1905 and sold as the Automatic Combination Tool. The original jack was commonly known as the Handyman or Sheepherder's Jack, and years later it was renamed the Hi-Lift Jack.
Looks great.👍
I appreciate the support!
Thanks for this video. I've got one of these old hi lift jacks. That I been trying to get it to function properly. It's all froze up. I didn't know they sold rebuild kits for them.
It screams 70s or 80s. Just a guess
I’m about to rebuild my dad’s old jack for my son. It’s over 50 years old and has the decal instead of the cast lettering so yours must be even older. I wish it had the cast lettering and that I had access to a sand blaster. I have replacement decals.
Is that paint or did you powdercoat it? Looks nice and thick.
Thanks for sharing. Looks good. What red is it?
@One Nation Restorations
was that just soapy water for the scrub down of the begging parts ?
also what was that Lubercation wax or grease / used on the pin shaft rods.
?????
thank you im doing the same thing with Almost the same jack
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Dad bought a one new in 1977 and his had the decals
Mine has " order parts from p.o.box 228 Bloomfield Ind 47424 U.S.A. stampeding woulda shared a pic but don't know how ...this jack was in my grandpas truck when I was 8 and I am 59 now I'm sure it's older then that
Just save the rebuild for when it actually stops working Clean the crud off, lube it up, and keep the patina. That vintage Hi-Lift should be strapped to a Willys and not some cheap Italian Jeep Knock-Off.
Nice resto. What brand of ratchet wrench was that? Looks cool! And where can I get them?
SK Professional Tools - X-Frame. I bought them directly from the manufacturers website. Surprisingly, they're much cheaper than when they first came out.
What kind of paint is that?
I want one
They're cheaper than you think.
Got one!!!
It not that old, the way older one didn't come with a removable handle. I have a few of those from pre 70s is my guess,
It's fairly old as it has the boss for the wire puller also the arm that connects the handle to the lower lifting portion is cast I have this model and another that does not have the boss for the wire puller and folded steel parts. I do not know if they started being all cast or changed to being all cast but both say hi lift jack company
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