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Each Lincoln-Zephyr that was sold included an array of simple tools -- jack, open-end and lug wrenches, and even pliers
(which I don't have yet).
This page contains pictures of the correct tools I have gathered. Some are quite rare, and one is possibly
unique. The first picture shows what I currently have. The jack (unique to the '36-37 Zephyrs) is shown at the
top. The metal bar at the bottom is the jack handle. (The tire iron below the box wrench is from a Model T, and should
not be in the picture.)
The picture below shows a close-up of the jack. I bought this jack from Jerry Emery (President of the LZOC),
and he told me it came from a 36K mile Zephyr.
Roy Thorson, who is a leading expert on '36-'37 Zephyrs says it is correct for all '36s and
early '37s. The jack shank on later '37 versions had a triangular shape and the base was stamped.
Note that it still has its original paint, and it is *black* -- not green like the authenticity
manual says. Second, this jack is different in design from later ones, which *were* painted Kelly green.
Another hard-to-find tool is the double-ended box wrench, which was only used in 1936 and 1937. It is also the
only tool in the set to have an "H" ('36-'37 Zephyr) part number. You can actually see the number in the pic below
Another interesting piece is the tire stop that came from the same low-mileage car as the jack.
The Authenticity Guide makes no mention of such a piece, and Jerry himself does not know of another one (although he'll be
the first to admit he's not a '36-'37 expert). Roy Thorson also has no idea about this particular part. So who
knows? If I get a definitive answer, I'll post it here. In the meantime, it will remain a mystery ....
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