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I want to purchase a jack in case I need to change a flat tire. I haven't seen anything that is light weight, except for a screw jack that is small and compact. Would a screw-type jack be short enough to fit under the front wheel assembly and still allow enough extension for raising the rear transaxle, or should I bite the bullet and go for a larger(and heavier) hydraulic or scissors-type jack?

Also, is it possible and/or advisable to back the car onto ramps to change the oil, or should I jack up the rear end and block it up on both sides with jackstands for oil changes? Or, should I just kiss off doing it myself and risk having it done at one of the local oil change outfits?

Also, the car never came with a shop manual. Any suggestions as to where to buy one for the Type 1 engine?

Barry

 

Former owner Vintage Suby Spyder

1967 Chevy C10 pickup

'38 Chevy coupe; Corvette LS-6 engine; 6-speed Tremec transmission, plus other goodies

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I want to purchase a jack in case I need to change a flat tire. I haven't seen anything that is light weight, except for a screw jack that is small and compact. Would a screw-type jack be short enough to fit under the front wheel assembly and still allow enough extension for raising the rear transaxle, or should I bite the bullet and go for a larger(and heavier) hydraulic or scissors-type jack?

Also, is it possible and/or advisable to back the car onto ramps to change the oil, or should I jack up the rear end and block it up on both sides with jackstands for oil changes? Or, should I just kiss off doing it myself and risk having it done at one of the local oil change outfits?

Also, the car never came with a shop manual. Any suggestions as to where to buy one for the Type 1 engine?

I'd drive the car to an auto parts store (or borrow someones) screw-type jack. I'd venture to guess that it wouldn't fit. I use a cheapo lift type from Harbor Freight, which is pretty low, and I still need to lift the car at the fender in order to push it under.

If it fits up on a ramp without scraping anything then you should go that way. I'd probably change it myself if I were you.

Also, you can always go with AAA or whomever and get the car towed instead of changing the tire. I have 2 flat fix bottles a AAA card and Hagerty towing, with no spare.
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