Shelley Jacks - Page 3
Last updated 21 November 2024 |
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Page 1 - Pre-War and by height; DL jacks; Triple Lift jacks; and Double Lift jacks
Pages 2 & 3 - Unmarked Barrel Jacks; LJ Series Screw Jacks in Numerical Order
Page 4 - Commercial Jacks, Jacks By Lifting Capacity, Side Lift and Tangye Shelley Scissor Jacks
LJ Series Screw Jacks in Numerical Order - Continued
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Shelley LJ140 Description: The jack is a single screw lift. It is 11" closed and 19.5" open. It is cast SHELLEY vertically down one side and CA237 LJ140 down the other. The handle is something I have not seen before on any jack, being moulded rubber and cast SHELLEY. Top photo courtesy Darren Tebbits. Restored maroon jack courtesy of Steve Denne. Third and 4th photos (showing handle) plus measurements courtesy of NewMoody. Applicable Vehicles: Not known. Jack Handle Type: Flat bar with locating peg. Moulded rubber handle cast SHELLEY. It measures 41" long and 1 1/4" wide. Year Dates Noted:
Value: Average price paid in 2012 = £3.99 - 1 sale Average price paid in 2020 = £8.85 - 2 sales Average price paid in 2023 = £10.62 - 2 sales £11.00 paid on UK Ebay 18 July 2024 - NH
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Shelley LJ170 Description: The jack is 9.75" high retracted and 21.5" extended. The rachet is embossed with P450. On the main body it is embossed SHELLEY LJ170, plus the date which is unusually the full four figures. On the other side it is embossed PROV PAT. The third photo (red jack) is a nicely restored version courtesy of Steve Denne. Three handle ratchet versions are evident from the photos as described below. Applicable Vehicles: Not known. Jack Handle Type: The LJ170 is a double screwjack. It measures 10" closed and 21" extended. It is cast SHELLEY horizontally on the body and LJ170 19** (date) vertically. There appears to be 3 types as shown in the photos. The first photo shows the ratchet handle more common to the LJ250 series, while the grey and red jacks show a ratchet more common to the LJ225 series. The red jack is later than the grey, having a reinforcing ring added to the handle hole; the same that happened with the LJ225 to overcome fracturing of the casting. Year Dates Noted: 1958, 1960 Value: Average price paid in 2010 = £4.99 - 1 sale Average price paid in 2011 = £7.35 - 2 sales Average price paid in 2012 = £16.00 - 1 sale Average price paid in 2013 = £42.02 - 1 sale Average price paid in 2014 = £0.99 - 1 sale Average price paid in 2016 = £7.58 - 6 sales Average price paid in 2017 = £6.49 - 2 sales Average price paid in 2018 = £12.24 - 2 sales Average price paid in 2019 = £13.00 - 4 sales Average price paid in 2021 = £10.61 - 5 sales Average price paid in 2022 = £0.99 - 1 sale Average price paid in 2023 = £6.43 - 3 sales
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Description: The jack is about 11.5" high retracted and about 21.5" extended. One gusset has the word 'FRONT'. No other details known. first Photo courtesy of David Coleman. The second and 3rd photos show the same jack with the reinforcing cast ring around the winder hole. This also happened with the LJ225 variant used by the Austin Healey 3000 series that used an identical winder system. It suggests that this jack is circa 1962. Uncommonly for Shelley this jack does not carry the maker's name nor model number. Applicable Vehicles: Not known. Jack Handle Type: As shown (partly) in first photo. Exact dimensions not known. Year Dates Noted: Circa 1962 Value: Average price paid in 2015 = £10.00 - 1 sale Average price paid in 2016 = £9.23 - 1 sale Average price paid in 2017 = £9.00 - 1 sale Average price paid in 2019 = £16.66 - 3 sales Average price paid in 2020 = £14.99 - 1 sale Average price paid in 2022 = £10.00 - 1 sale Average price paid in 2023 = £19.99 - 1 sale £10.00 paid on UK Ebay 27 April 2024 - NH
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Description: The jack is 8" retracted and 16 inches extended. It appears identical to the LJ215, LJ250 & LJ256. However the LJ215 is heavier duty to the LJ250, having a base diameter of 4.75" compared to 4" with the LJ250. The LJ210, 215, LJ250 and LJ256 may have been issued to some Land Rovers. The spares list for the Series 2 shows the jack as being a ratchet type. See second photo. The list also states a Metallifacture ratchet jack. I have no information on this one. Can anyone help out? Applicable Vehicles: Land Rover Series 1, 2 and 2A. (I am advised that Land Rover used a number of different jacks during production.) Bedford CF2 280. Jurgens Autovilla (Motorhome) - based on the Bedford CF2 280. Jack Handle Type: As shown in 3rd and 4th photos. Note the rubber grip cast SHELLEY. Photos courtesy of Phil Hobson. Year Dates Noted: No dates shown on the casting Value: Average price paid in 2009 = £25.50 - 3 sales Average price paid in 2010 = £15.99 - 1 sale Average price paid in 2011 = £8.80 - 2 sales Average price paid in 2012 = £73.50 - 1 sale Average price paid in 2013 = £48.25 - 2 sales Average price paid in 2015 = £11.82 - 6 sales Average price paid in 2016 = £10.00 - 1 sale Average price paid in 2017 = £18.49 - 2 sales Average price paid in 2018 = £13.08 - 2 sales Average price paid in 2019 = £15.00 - 4 sales Average price paid in 2020 = £6.50 - 2 sales Average price paid in 2021 = £12.00 - 1 sale Average price paid in 2023 = £10.00 - 1 sale
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Description: A brace of LJ215s measuring 8" retracted and 16" extended. They appear very similar to the LJ210, LJ250 & LJ256. However the LJ215 is heavier duty to the LJ250, having a base diameter of 4.75" compared to 4" with the LJ250. First photo courtesy of Darren Tebbit. Restored red jack (2nd photo) courtesy of Steve Denne. The LJ210, 215, LJ250 and LJ256 may have been issued to some Land Rovers. The spares list for the Series 2 shows the jack as being a ratchet type. See 3rd photo. The list also states a Metallifacture ratchet jack. I have no information on this one. Can anyone help out? Applicable Vehicles: Claimed by a Land Rover enthusiast to be for Land Rover Series 1, 2 and 2A. More information required. Jack Handle Type: As shown in 4th photo. Year Dates Noted:
Value: Average price paid in 2009 = £17.66 - 3 sales Average price paid in 2011 = £6.64 - 3 sales Average price paid in 2012 = £4.99 - 1 sale Average price paid in 2013 = £6.39 - 1 sale Average price paid in 2014 = £36.05 - 3 sales Average price paid in 2015 = £42.66 - 3 sales Average price paid in 2016 = £6.99 - 1 sale Average price paid in 2017 = £9.35 - 2 sales Average price paid in 2018 = £11.83 - 3 sales Average price paid in 2019 = £21.93 - 4 sales Average price paid in 2021 = £10.77 - 2 sales Average price paid in 2022 = £15.57 - 2 sales Average price paid in 2023 = £10.57 - 2 sales £19.99 paid on UK Ebay 30 March 2024 - NH £12.00 paid on UK Ebay 25 April 2024 - NH
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LJ225 The Shelley LJ225 was supplied in numerous variants and appears to cause confusion with restorers, sellers and collectors. I have split them into the various types in the following entries: Note that the nearest colour for restoration is Duplicolor DE 1607 (Chevy engine orange).
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LJ225 - Droop Ratchet Winder
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Mini, E-Type Jaguar
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Shelley LJ225 (Mini) - 1960 to 1961 Description: This version of the LJ225 has what I refer to as a 'droop snoot'. It only retracts to 6 1/2", leaving some of the screw exposed as shown in the photo. All markings are on the pot body. It has a small horizontal casting labelled 'SHELLEY'; below which, vertically cast is 'LJ225', plus a 2 digit date stamp. On the other side is horizontal cast 'CA265', below which is 'BH' and then cast vertically is 'PROV PAT'. My photo. The 2nd and 3rd photos show an optional levelling bracket, making me believe that this jack was supplied with the early Austin and Morris Mini-Minor. Photos courtesy of Bob (dirtybiker121 - Ebay vendor). The 4th photo shows the relevant page from the Morris Mini-Minor handbook dated 1963. The levelling bracket is indicated as A - My photo. The final photo is the same jack but without a date. I am not sure if this makes it a very early jack or perhaps a later one around the time the reinforcing gusset was added to the lift pin on the Jaguar E-Type variant. That version, although a 3 tier screw, shared the same jack body. Photo courtesy of Andy Hayward. Applicable Vehicles. This jack was supplied with the Morris Mini Minor, Morris Mini Pick-up, Morris Mini Traveller and the Morris Mini Van (1960 to 1961). See also the later version below for the MGA and Healey. See the Vehicle Jack database for other Austin/Morris/BMC/Rover Mini jacks. An Austin Healey concours expert advises me that it was not supplied with the Austin Healey. Also, MGA experts say it was not supplied with the MGA. This version will not fit under either car with a deflated tyre due to the excess height of the main screw when fully retracted, as shown in the photo. This jack continues to achieve good prices on Ebay, probably through mistaken identity and incorrect advertising. These Jacks are frequently converted to the Jaguar E-Type specification with a remanufactured 3-stage screw. Accordingly they often achieve far higher prices than would normally be expected for a Mini jack. See the E-Type LJ225 below. Jack Handle Type: A straight 18" bar or possibly one that is 13" long to a 45 degree bend, then another 1.5" (as shown in 5th photo). Year Dates Noted: 1959, 1961 Value:
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Shelley LJ225 - Jaguar E-Type - Early Version (no rib) Description: This LJ225 droop snoot jack was supplied with early E-Type Jaguars. It is a 3 stage screw jack unlike all other LJ225 jacks above which were just 2-stage. The first photo shows refurbished jacks, probably with new screws. They have LJ225 61 on the one side and CA265 with BH underneath on the other side. The owner of the photo is Kevin Read. He noted that when his company restored E-Type Jaguar Chassis No 1 RHD Fixed Head; and Chassis No 4 RHD Drop Head, they both had this style of jack with them before they started the restoration. Not all of these early versions were dated. The original one in the second picture had no date. It sold for £1865.00 in January 2016. This jack or the ribbed gusset one in the next entry was supplied with the first 4972 E-Types as follows:- Right Hand Drive OTS: 850001 to 850548. Left Hand Drive OTS: 875001 to 877518. Right hand Drive FHC: 860001 to 860660. Left Hand Drive FHC: 885001 to 886246. After that all E-Types were supplied with a scissor jack made by METALLIFACTURE. For completeness, a picture of one of the Metallifacture variants is shown here. Data courtesy of Roger Payne in Australia. Roger has also recently (Oct 2016) provided me with the following update: "Over the 14 months of Shelley jack use by Jaguar, the very first examples had a BASE that was date coded LJ225 59, followed by undated LJ225, then finally date coded LJ225 61. Indeed, only the very earliest E-types, up to about May 1961 build, had these LJ225 59 dated bases, so I suspect a prototype small batch only given the very few E-types were actually made/delivered before July 1961". Roger also states the best colour code is RAL7030 STONE GREY. I have also been give Rustoleum Winter Grey by another source. I have been informed that Richard Smith of RM & J Smith Ltd has the original tooling for this jack. Applicable Vehicles: Early Jaguar E-Types. Jack Handle Type: Straight 3/8" bar, 18" long. Year Dates Noted: 1961 Value: Average price paid in 2016 = £1,865.00 - 1 sale Average price paid in 2017 = £1,029.18 - 2 sales Average price paid in 2018 = £992.50 - 2 sales Average price paid in 2019 = £295.00 - 2 sales Average price paid in 2021 = £1,003.00 - 1 sale
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LJ225 - Droop Ratchet Winder With Strengthening Gusset
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Mini, E-Type Jaguar, Triumph Vitesse
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Shelley LJ225 - Mini - Later Version with Reinforced Gusset Description: This is another version of the LJ225 droop snoot. It succeeds the one above, having a reinforcing gusset on the top side of the winding mechanism. It only retracts to 6 1/2", leaving some of the screw exposed as shown in the photo. All markings are on the pot body. It has a small horizontal casting labelled 'SHELLEY'; below which, vertically cast is 'LJ225', plus a 2 digit date stamp. On the other side is horizontal cast 'CA265', below which is 'BH' and then cast vertically is 'PROV PAT'. Photo courtesy of Shaun at CarSpares. The second and third photos show that the levelling extension was also supplied with this jack for some car types. This particular extension is bent and is not seated correctly. Applicable Vehicles. Supplied with the Morris Mini Minor Traveller Mk1 - (confirmed by a 1962 owner as original equipment). See the Vehicle Jack database for other Austin/Morris/BMC/Rover Mini jacks. These Jacks are frequently converted to the Jaguar E-Type specification with a remanufactured 3-stage screw. Accordingly they often achieve far higher prices than would normally be expected for a Mini jack. See the E-Type LJ225 below. Jack Handle Type: A straight 18" bar. Year Dates Noted: 1961 Value: NH = No Handle as from June 2015
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Shelley LJ225 - Jaguar E-Type - Later Version Jack With Gusset Description: This LJ225 droop snoot version has a reinforcing gusset to the winder ratchet wheel on top of the snoot. It is also a 3 stage screw jack, unlike all other LJ225 variants which are 2-stage. The jacking lifting pad is a cube. It is the follow-on jack to the one above for the early Jaguar E-Type. It was always painted grey as shown in the photo. This jack was not always dated. Applicable Vehicles: This jack (or the one in the above entry) was supplied with the first 4972 Jaguar E-Types as follows:- Right Hand Drive OTS: 850001 to 850548. Left Hand Drive OTS: 875001 to 877518. Right hand Drive FHC: 860001 to 860660. Left Hand Drive FHC: 885001 to 886246. After that all E-Types were supplied with a scissor jack made by METALLIFACTURE. For completeness, a picture of one of the Metallifacture variants is shown here. Data courtesy of Roger Payne in Australia. Roger has also provided me with the following update: "Over the 14 months of Shelley jack use by Jaguar, the very first examples had a BASE that was date coded LJ225 59, followed by undated LJ225, then finally date coded LJ225 61. Indeed, only the very earliest E-types, up to about May 1961 build, had these LJ225 59 dated bases, so I suspect a prototype small batch only given the very few E-types were actually made/delivered before July 1961". Roger also states the best colour code is RAL7030 STONE GREY. I have also been give Rustoleum Winter Grey by another source. Jack Handle Type: Straight 3/8" bar, 18" long. Year Dates Noted: 1961. Later ones no date Value: Average price paid in 2013 = £845.10 - 1 sale Average price paid in 2014 = No sales Average price paid in 2015 = £1,061.79 - 3 sales Average price paid in 2016 = £1,394.66 - 3 sales Average price paid in 2017 = £600.13 - 2 sales Average price paid in 2018 = £1291.57 - 3 sales Average price paid in 2019 = £625.33 - 3 sales Average price paid in 2020 = £1,274.00 - 1 sale Average price paid in 2021 = £1,050.19 - 1 sale Average price paid in 2022 = £456.76 - 1 sale Average price paid in 2023 = £975.00 - 1 sale
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Shelley LJ225 - Triumph Vitesse Description: This LJ225 is a twin screw jack that has a cradle shaped jacking plate. It also has a strengthening gusset to the ratchet pin. However, the final 2 photos show the jack without the gusset. The 4th picture is from the driver's handbook of a 1963 Triumph Vitesse 1600 courtesy of Andy Cook. Later versions apparently had a scissor jack - Information required please. Applicable Vehicles: Triumph Vitesse early models, circa 1962 1963. Jack Handle Type: A straight 20" circular rod. Year Dates Noted: 1962/3 (Driver handbook). Value: Average price paid in 2008 = £100.00 - 1 sale Average price paid in 2009 = £80.00 - 1 sale Average price paid in 2011 = £37.62 - 1 sale Average price paid in 2012 = £51.00 - 1 sale Average price paid in 2014 = £156.40 - 1 sale Average price paid in 2015 = no sales Average price paid in 2016 = £339.03 - 3 sales Average price paid in 2017 = £127.60 - 5 sales Average price paid in 2018 = £135.93 - 5 sales Average price paid in 2019 = £63.50 - 2 sales Average price paid in 2020 = £45.00 - 1 sale Average price paid in 2021 = £79.90 - 3 sales Average price paid in 2022 = £35.66 - 3 sales Average price paid in 2023 = £27.00 - 1 sale £95.00 paid on UK Ebay 12 February 2024 - NH £62.00 paid on UK Ebay 13 May 2024 - NH
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LJ225 - Straight Ratchet Winder
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MGA & Austin Healey
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Shelley LJ225 MGA & Austin Healey Description: This first version of the LJ225 is 5 1/2" retracted and 15" extended and has a 2 tier screw. It has an 'L' jacking point. The handle yoke is horizontal that is prone to fracturing. It is marked "SHELLEY LJ 225" on one side; CA265 DH Prov Pat" on the other side; and "CA259" cast into the top yoke. The final 2 pictures show what is probably an earlier version of this jack. The winder pin on this jack does not have the castellated pin retainer. Applicable Vehicles: This version of the LJ225 (first 2 photos courtesy Curt Arndt) was supplied in the toolkits of Austin Healey 3000 BT7, BN7 and BJ7 twin carburettor cars and through to the tri-carburettor cars from about June 1960 to early BJ8 production. The change point to a similar jack with reinforced yoke (next entry) is not known for certain, but claimed by one Ebay seller to be 1965. Photos 6 & 7 show the same jack but without the castellated pin retainer. The pot is dated 59. It was found in the toolkit of a 1961 Healey 3000. See entries for the Shelley 6 INCH DL, 7DL, 12DL, LJ21, LJ23, later LJ225 below; King Dick B1077 and B1881 for other Healey Jacks. This version was also supplied in the toolkit of MGA Deluxe 1600 and 1600 Mark II from July of 1960 (car number 93548) to the end of production. 3rd picture (from an MGA toolkit) courtesy of Barney Gaylord: http://www.mgaguru.com/mgtech/tools/tf130.htm . Photos 6 & 7 show the same jack but without the castellated pin retainer. It was also found in the toolkit of a 1962 MGA Mk2 Deluxe. For other MGA jacks see the Shelley LJ23 and King Dick B1077. Morris Mini Minor, Morris Mini Pick-up, Morris Mini Traveller and the Morris Mini Van (1960 to 1961) - final photo. Jack Handle Type: The "Original MGA" by Clausager page 34 states that the handle was a straight single piece bar; and Anderson/ Moment "Austin Healey Restoration Guide" page 133 says the handle was a straight 18" round bar and zinc plated. Photos 4 and 5 show an original toolkit from a New Zealand MGA and a road test photo from the MGA 1600 MKII launch. Both show the straight bar. Also, the entry of 27 September 2015 was an unrestored jack with an original zinc plated straight bar handle (final photo). Year Dates Noted: 1959, 1961 Value: Average price paid in 2008 = £167.80 - 5 sales Average price paid in 2009 = £85.88 - 2 sales Average price paid in 2010 = £172.98 - 4 sales Average price paid in 2011 = £127.72 - 3 sales Average price paid in 2012 = £113.50 - 2 sales Average price paid in 2013 = £150.11 - 3 sales Average price paid in 2014 = £189.71 - 10 sales Average price paid in 2015 = £194.09 - 12 sales Average price paid in 2016 = £171.16 - 9 sales Average price paid in 2017 = £154.12 - 7 sales Average price paid in 2018 = £149.10 - 7 sales Average price paid in 2019 = £175.12 - 7 sales Average price paid in 2020 = £132.73 - 5 sales Average price paid in 2021 = £89.97 - 4 sales Average price paid in 2022 = £94.06 - 2 sales Average price paid in 2023 = £104.50 - 6 sales £67.00 paid on UK Ebay 12 May 2024 - NH (fractured winder slot) £165.00 paid on UK Ebay 26 June 2024 - WH (fractured winder slot)
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Shelley LJ225 - Not Known Which Vehicle Description: This version differs from the MGA/Healey variant above, having the 'U' jacking point instead of the normal 'L'. It was found by the owner in a 1949 MGTC toolkit. However, Shelley did not label their jacks by the prefix 'LJ' until after 1952 so it would not have been original equipment. Of interest it is painted in grey, a colour used by both Jaguar and AC. I would welcome more information. Many thanks to Bob Woodburn for the photo and information. Applicable Vehicles: Not Known. Jack Handle Type: The jack handle is 18" long and 1/2" diameter. Year Dates Noted: Value:
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LJ225 - Straight Ratchet Winder - Reinforced Collar
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Austin Healey
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Shelley LJ225 - Reinforced Collar - Austin Healey Description: This later version of the LJ225 has the reinforcing collar around the jack handle hole as mentioned in the narrative above. It carries the serial CA311 on the yoke. Dave Breneman supplied the 3rd photo showing the original box, carrying the part number AHH 5986. The fourth photo shows the the same jack in what appears to be an original cream colour, although I would add that the inside of the pot is red. Is there another car in the mid to late 60s that could have used this variant? The picture also shows another anomaly, with the CA311 casting in large font on the left side of the handle hole (same as the third photo), whereas the first two photos show smaller casting letters and numbers on the right side. Photo courtesy of Ken Fleming. Applicable Vehicles: According to the Austin-Healey Concours Originality Guide, it is appropriate for all 3000 Mark III (series BJ8). The first 2 photographs were supplied by Healey owner John McElrath. The jack shows its original paint, being unrestored. See entries for the Shelley 6 INCH DL, 7DL, 12DL, LJ21, LJ23, earlier LJ225 above; King Dick B1077 and B1881 for other Healey Jacks. There is no data to support this version ever being supplied with the MGA 1600. Jack Handle Type: The jack handle is 18" long and 1/2" diameter. Year Dates Noted:
Value: Average price paid in 2008 = £284.00 - 1 sale Average price paid in 2009 = £137.49 - 3 sales Average price paid in 2010 = No sales Average price paid in 2011 = £172.04 - 5 sales Average price paid in 2012 = £228.36 - 2 sales Average price paid in 2013 = £191.34 - 3 sales Average price paid in 2014 = No sales Average price paid in 2015 = £200.01 - 6 sales Average price paid in 2016 = £171.25 - 4 sales Average price paid in 2017 = £276.00 - 3 sales Average price paid in 2019 = £158.00 - 1 sale Average price paid in 2020 = £150.00 - 1 sale Average price paid in 2021 = £167.00 - 1 sale Average price paid in 2022 = £137.77 - 5 sales Average price paid in 2023 = £101.87 - 2 sales
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LJ 200 Series Continued
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Description: The jack is 8" tall fully retracted. It looks much the same as the LJ210, LJ215 and LJ256. However the LJ215 is heavier duty to the LJ250, having a base diameter of 4.75" compared to 4" with the LJ250. The LJ210, LJ215, LJ250 and LJ256 may have been issued to some Land Rovers. The spares list for the Series 2 shows the jack as being a ratchet type. See second photo. The list also states a Metallifacture ratchet jack. I have no information on this one. Can anyone help out? Applicable Vehicles: Claimed by a Land Rover enthusiast to be for Land Rover Series 1, 2 and 2A. More information required. Found in a Land Rover Series 2A in California. Jack Handle Type: As shown in 3rd photo, 36" long, 9/16" diameter. Year Dates Noted:
Value: Average price paid in 2008 = £4.95 - 1 sale Average price paid in 2009 = £12.00 - 2 sales Average price paid in 2010 = £7.50 - 1 sale Average price paid in 2011 = £6.65 - 3 sales Average price paid in 2012 = £9.00 - 1 sale Average price paid in 2013 = £9.83 - 2 sales Average price paid in 2014 = £14.77 - 7 sales Average price paid in 2015 = £22.50 - 2 sales Average price paid in 2016 = £30.92 - 7 sales Average price paid in 2017 = £27.74 - 4 sales Average price paid in 2018 = £11.73 - 3 sales Average price paid in 2019 = £11.40 - 2 sales Average price paid in 2020 = £8.83 - 3 sales Average price paid in 2021 = £16.00 - 1 sale Average price paid in 2022 = £10.00 - 1 sale Average price paid in 2023 = £10.00 - 1 sale £75.00 paid on UK Ebay 22 January 2024 - WH
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Description: Similar to the LJ210, LJ215 and LJ250 above. My photos. However the LJ215 is heavier duty to the LJ250, having a base diameter of 4.75" compared to 4" with the LJ250. The LJ210, LJ215, LJ250 and LJ256 may have been issued to some Land Rovers. The spares list for the Series 2 shows the jack as being a ratchet type. See second photo. The list also states a Metallifacture ratchet jack. I have no information on this one. Can anyone help out? Applicable Vehicles: Expert Feedback I have received confirms that it was one of the original jacks for the Land Rover Series I & II and III as follows: • Series One : Shelley LJ25C, Metallifacture LR, Shelley 256• Series II & IIA : Shelley LJ25C, Shelley 256, Shelley LJ263 (post 1969), Shelley LJ264 (post 1969) • Series III : Shelley LJ25C, Shelley LJ263, Shelley LJ264 Jack Handle Type: As shown in 3rd photo. Year Dates Noted:
Value: Average price paid in 2006 = £5.00 - 1 sale Average price paid in 2015 = £80.00 - 1 sale Average price paid in 2016 = £22.51 - 1 sale
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Description: The jack measures 7.5" retracted and 15.5" extended. It weighs 10.5 lbs. It is dual screw. The handle drive is 5/8" cross section, unlike the LJ264 below which is 3/4". The jack base is curved across its width, presumably allowing it to tilt slightly during the vehicle lifting process. Photos courtesy of Mike Nicholls. My own LJ263 also has the code 9.D.15 cast into the right hand gusset of the bottom photo. Another has been brought to my attention with 30-F-7. I am trying to ascertain if these codes are for land Rover jacks. All information welcome. For comparison the third photo shows the LJ263 and LJ264 alongside. The LJ264 (left of the two) has a larger base measuring 6" x 3.5". The LJ 263 base measures 5" x 3.5". Photo and information courtesy of NewMoody. A Land Rover Series 2A owner offers the following good suggestion why the LJ263 and LJ264 have curved bases: "Land Rover used a ‘transmission hand brake’ which allowed braking to be done on all four wheels (as long as the 4WD was selected). The problem with this is that the vehicle could rock forwards and backwards as the slack in the drive train was taken up. If the Jack had a flat base it could end up with a knife edge touching the ground, whereas with the Tangye the jack would tilt with the vehicle and remain safe." The 4th photo shows some additional stamping on 2 of the gussets of one example I have seen. 30J82 perhaps a date stamp? Applicable Vehicles: Expert Feedback I have received confirms that it was one of the original jacks for the Land Rover Series I & II and III as follows: • Series One : Shelley LJ25C, Metallifacture LR, Shelley 256• Series II & IIA : Shelley LJ25C, Shelley 256, Shelley LJ263 (post 1969), Shelley LJ264 (post 1969) • Series III : Shelley LJ25C, Shelley LJ263, Shelley LJ264 Land Rover used many jack types during the production run, often based on price and availability at the time. Jack Handle Type: As shown in last 3 photos. The jack handle may have been supplied in 3 versions. The single section handle is 30 inches long. The 2-section handle has a 23.75 inch long bottom section and a 19.25 inch top section. The 3-section (last picture) comprises 3 rods, each approx 24" long. The middle section can be omitted if needed. The wooden cross piece is 12 inches long. Year Dates Noted: 8-76, 8-78, 30J82. Value:
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Description: The jack measures 7.75" retracted and 15.5" extended. the handle drive hole is 3/4" square. For comparison the fourth photo shows the LJ263 and LJ264 alongside. The LJ264 (left of the two) has a larger base measuring 6" x 3.5". The LJ263 base measures 5" x 3.5". Photo and information courtesy of NewMoody. A Land Rover Series 2A owner offers the following good suggestion why the LJ263 and LJ264 have curved bases: "Land Rover used a ‘transmission hand brake’ which allowed braking to be done on all four wheels (as long as the 4WD was selected). The problem with this is that the vehicle could rock forwards and backwards as the slack in the drive train was taken up. If the Jack had a flat base it could end up with a knife edge touching the ground, whereas with the Tangye the jack would tilt with the vehicle and remain safe." This jack appears in the LR parts list. The jack is part number 9062414; The rods 592219 & 3249; the handle 513072. I understand that Land Rover used many jack types during the production run, often based on price and availability at the time. Applicable Vehicles: Expert Feedback I have received confirms that it was one of the original jacks for the Land Rover Series I & II and III as follows: • Series One : Shelley LJ25C, Metallifacture LR, Shelley 256• Series II & IIA : Shelley LJ25C, Shelley 256, Shelley LJ263 (post 1969), Shelley LJ264 (post 1969) • Series III : Shelley LJ25C, Shelley LJ263, Shelley LJ264 Land Rover (Defender) 90 from 1983. Jack Handle Type: As shown in last 3 photos. The jack handle was supplied in 2 versions. A single section bar 30 inches long with a welded handle. The 2-section bar has a 23.75 inch long bottom section and a 19.25 inch top section. The wooden cross piece is 12 inches long. Year Dates Noted:
Value: Average price paid in 2010 = £6.83 - 3 sales Average price paid in 2011 = £53.77 - 4 sales Average price paid in 2012 = £37.41 - 6 sales Average price paid in 2013 = £32.29 - 5 sales Average price paid in 2014 = £25.88 - 7 sales Average price paid in 2015 = £0.99 - 1 sale Average price paid in 2016 = £37.50 - 4 sales Average price paid in 2016 = £36.50 - 4 sales Average price paid in 2018 = £31.14 - 8 sales Average price paid in 2019 = £29.36 - 6 sales Average price paid in 2020 = £59.24 - 6 sales Average price paid in 2021 = £22.24 - 8 sales Average price paid in 2022 = £26.56 - 8 sales Average price paid in 2023 = £38.00 - 4 sales £6.13 paid on UK Ebay 11 July 2024 - NH £30.00 paid on UK Ebay 3 November 2024 - NH
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Shelley LJ265 Description: The jack measures 7.75" retracted and 15.5" extended. Jack Handle Type: Not known. Year Dates Noted:
Value: Average price paid in 2010 = £0.99 - 1 sale Average price paid in 2015 = £3.99 - 1 sale
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Description: Similar to the LJ210, LJ250 and LJ256 above but with a plain jacking saddle as shown in the LJ264 top photo. Photo shows my LJ255 with an airbrushed saddle jacking point. I am wondering if the vendor of the LJ280 mistook the 5 of an LJ250 for an 8. That said the saddle could suggest the different number. Applicable Vehicles: Not known. Jack Handle Type: Not known. Year Dates Noted:
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