APAC Mechanical Garage Jack

[Albert Wilson]

I've had this APAC mechanical garage jack for a while and have pulled most of it apart except for

not sure if it comes apart or if not.

I'm currently trying to work out what colors they came out in

Albert

[kbalch]

Hi Albert,

Welcome!

A quick search showed them in blue, red, and orange. Can you find any remaining color chips on the jack that might give an indication of its original color? Maybe a serial number than can be run against manufacturing records? Looks like a neat restoration project.

Ken

[Jon]

Hi Albert - welcome to HomemadeTools.net

Interesting project; great first post.

[Albert Wilson]

Yeah mine was Orange but was hoping I could paint it yellow

[kbalch]

Ah, I see your dilemma. The eternal restoration vs. "restomod" question!

It's definitely one of those YMMV situations. I tend to fall in the strict restoration camp (especially with vehicles), but I respect those who go the other way.

No reason not to go with yellow if you like it better. Go for it - and post some pics of your progress!

Ken

[Albert Wilson]

I do have an old bearing press which was/is a sky blue
I'd like to restore that as well so I might go with that blue.
What is YMMV?
I don't know whether to go blue or yellow