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1963 traveller with no jacking points
Posted: Sun Mar 31, 2019 4:23 pm
by wearthefoxhat
Hi again folks. Can I pick your brains again please? My recently acquired 1963 traveller has no jacking points. Underneath is is in great condition . No sign of rusted out jacking points. Is it possible they were never fitted? Can I retro fit them anyway and if so where are they positioned? Reading a thread on here suggests "don't bother" If that is the case, do I just carry a scissors jack in the car?
Thanks in advance.
Re: 1936 traveller with no jacking points
Posted: Sun Mar 31, 2019 5:03 pm
by King Kenny
I have jacking points on my Traveller but I never use them. I carry a scissor jack with two pieces of angle iron welded onto the top so it slots on the cross member.
Re: 1936 traveller with no jacking points
Posted: Sun Mar 31, 2019 6:51 pm
by SteveClem
They all had jacking points when new, but they are rust traps and pretty much useless. Consequently many have been disposed of over the years.
Mine have a rubber plug fitted, I take the plugs off annually and blast the inside with waxoyl,then put the plugs back on...yes, they are that useful!
Re: 1936 traveller with no jacking points
Posted: Sun Mar 31, 2019 6:54 pm
by SteveClem
By the way, a 1936 Traveller is a unique beast!
Re: 1936 traveller with no jacking points
Posted: Sun Mar 31, 2019 7:28 pm
by philthehill
It is a time traveller
Leave the jacking points off - as above rust traps.
Re: 1936 traveller with no jacking points
Posted: Sun Mar 31, 2019 10:19 pm
by BrianHawley
Only need them for concourse or if you are an originality fanatic.
Re: 1963 traveller with no jacking points
Posted: Mon Apr 01, 2019 12:22 am
by wearthefoxhat
Oops... post title corrected
Thanks for the input guys