The tub for my '61 Sprite is currently sitting on 4 of the tube type stands
that I bought in the late 60's. Have to use vintage jack stands for vintage
vehicles. :-)
Rick
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On Nov 15, 2012, at 8:53 AM, Tim Collins <thcollin@mtu.edu> wrote:
> Dave,
> I didn't know that they weren't available. I did a search and found
> something similar at: made-in-china.com -- of course. However, those
> are a bit better construction than the ones I tested since the strap
> that holds the legs from spreading in welded on the bottom of the
> stand to form a base. The ones I tested had the strap on the side of
> the legs so the stand was supported on the edge of the tubing. I
> suppose the tube stands were just to cheap to make much of a profit.
> I have 4 tube type that I use from time to time.
>
>
http://yetengtool.en.made-in-china.com/product/obOQYerPbmDN/China-Jack-Stand-
JJ027-.html
>
> At 10:19 PM 11/14/2012, dwoerpel@wi.net wrote:
>> Very cool Tim. So why can't I find any of those tube type stands
>> anymore? Most are of the narrow cradle-type axle stands and any
>> saddle type are $150ea. Weird.
>> Dave W.
>
> Tim Collins
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