JoeShmoe

Happy you found what you needed! And happy for the gearhead that had saved that bucket of parts for all that time thinking "someone might need one of these someday".

You might consider the HAMB website. Various mashups between Cadillac/ LaSalle and 1950 Olds transmissions have been on the rodders menu for years....and still are with the "traditional rod" gang. Cadillac had a long tailshaft; Olds had the short one. Maybe I'm preaching to the Choir?

I'm thinking it may be some kind of truck handle ( not necessarily GM); what with external screws, and being obtained as a stowaway in a box of Chevy truck parts. Not having a lockset in the handle doesn't mean a whole lot about lack of security, some vehicles had a separate lock right on the door below the handle. Ford did that on pickups at least until the early '70's and maybe longer. But it could be auto too. No keyhole would be expected on rear doors. And on my '37 LaSalle, the only door handle with the lockset is the front PASSENGER side. I thought a previous owner mixed up the parts or couldn't find a decent driver's handle. But found out it was made that way. I don't understand the reasoning. Anyway; It's still a mystery what this handle belongs too.

Gotta be Mopar! Clutch pedal with an automatic????

This exterior door handle came along with a set of 1939-46 Chevy / GMC truck interior door handles. I thought it might be for similar trucks, but I think I'm wrong from what I've seen. Lettering on the backside says "T.A.P.Co" and there is also a very small symbol way on the end that may be a stylized "M" but could be a elephant profile. Any help identifying it appreciated! Thanks. Joe G

Mounting brackets for DR. ROSS SKID CONTROL for mounting in minutes.

Thanks fellas1 You nailed it. Joe P's picture is of one in much better condition and coloration, but that's a match for sure.

I've got a clock around here that I don't know what it's for. It appears to mount behind a dash or glovebox with a rectangular hole about 3 3/16" x 2 3/4", The mounting holes are about 5 1/16" center to center. Manufacturer is "Geo. Borg Corp. Chicago USA". Identification help appreciated! Joe G

It appears to have a left hand thread. The dimensions make it appear to be PART of an upper steering knuckle pin. The eccentric is used for tilting the camber and caster. GM used this method on some mid to late '30's cars. My experience doesn't extend to Chrysler products, but it's possible others in the industry used similar methods in this time frame.

Sorry; it's been sold.....Joe

That's an aftermarket "Walker" radiator, make in Tennessee. They went out of business 2 or 3 years ago, but were around for many years. That very well could have been in a '38 Buick that may have been modified or hot rodded as evidenced by the electric fan and automatic transmission cooling line fittings in the lower tank and air conditioner condenser in front. Walker would ask "What kind of car, and what kind of engine are you putting in it" and custom build it to fit. High quality Copper / Brass construction . 3 or 4 core, trans cooler, pick your inlet / outlet sizes, whatever you wanted. One was in a '38 Chevy Street rod with a small block V8 when I bought it. I was happy with it. On my '37 LaSalle (Stock factory drivetrain) I finally got fed up with poor cooling an endless leak repairs so I thought I'd give them a try. They were surprised when I told them the engine was a Flathead Cadillac V8! My temp gauge very seldom goes much past center, and I can use a coolant recovery tank instead of puking antifreeze all over the ground. A good product! Joe G.

Hollanders wouldn't list it if it wasn't automotive. I think it's agricultural (tractor etc.) or industrial ( engine driven air compressors etc.). I did find it is 12 volt but only rated at 25 amps, just enough charge the battery , power the engine electricals, and maybe a couple of lights. It was dropped about 1970, and 38U listed as possible substitute. That makes sense, as Delco had the more common 35 and 40 amp out in the market by the millions for probably less money.

For all I know, that could be off of a Kelvinator refrigerator or tricycle.

That's interesting; I didn't know that! There's always more to learn in this world, and this is a great place to do it. The answer I'm looking for is probably like looking for a needle in a haystack. But sometimes you run in to someone who "just happens to have his windshield or grille out" and you get lucky.

I seem to be getting some great help here with my sorting / organizing / thinning stuff out burst of ambition. Thanks all! So here's another one. Another one of my swap meet mistakes. I was dazzled by beauty and got stuck with something I regret. (I'm sure I'm not the only one!) These are either NOS or reproduction window window crank handles. Long story short: These are the square shaft / pin type when I needed spline type. I didn't know that 'till I tore into the project. Do these look familiar to anyone out there?

Actually, the third picture is a side view of the part trying to show the curve in the strip. Didn't 2 piece windshield cars have flat glass?

I'm wondering if anyone could help identify this grille center strip that's been gathering dust in the shop. It came to me on a '38 Chevy, and did not look out of place, or aftermarket or "Force fit". The curve matched the grille too. When I ordered reproduction trim, I noticed that the "correct" strip was wider and longer and had a center crease or character line. This one has a rounded face and shorter. This take-off is 17" long and 11/16" wide. Anybody have a clue what it could be for? Joe G

Thanks a bunch, 55'er! I measured it; and it is 150" long with 24" conduits so your catalog is right. Your catalog also lists as "R" which must mean "rear" , which accounts for the "R" someone marked on the box. Looking at the listings, it appears there were a lot of "one year / one make" listings back in the day. I'm lucky you had that old book! Joe G

Can anybody with some old catalogs help me find the applications on this parking/emergency brake cable? The Raybestos box says "Not made by Raybestos, packaged for convenience only". Various numbers written on the box are 1537 EIS, 1537, BX 698, 91651, and BC91651. I bought this many years ago intending to use this on a "37 LaSalle as the mounts. conduits, and ends seemed right although it was a single cable instead of 2 separate ones, as that's the closest I could find. Fortunatly, I was able to fix the originals. At the time, I THINK the seller said '40 or '41 Pontiac or similar GM car, but that was a long time ago. Can anybody shed some light? I'm thinning out my parts starting with things I'll never use. But not Knowing it's use it will end up in the dumpster someday.... Thanks in advance! Joe G

Without a picture, I can only guess or imagine or fantasize which leaves a lot of room for error. It sounds like they could be an aftermarket item sold to remedy wobbled, worn, or torn out lug nut / stud / bolt holes and beveled seats on crappy rims. Of course, if there was looseness or play the "Quick Fixets" eventually wear out too if the original issues are still there. A lot of the pre-war Ford "retro rod" / "rat rod" / "crap rod" guys seem to use these to make use of rims that were literally thrown away years ago but are now "chic" in that corner of the hobby. I'll admit I tried to buy a set of 20 for a Cadillac last year. I ended up with Backorders; nobody could supply the full order. "Sold out" "Not in stock". I eventually bought good used rims without hogged out lug holes and accepted refunds on unfulfilled back orders. But I will say that I'm still teed off at many of the best known Ford / Chevrolet / Cadillac / Olds / Mopar suppliers that took orders (and Shipping money) and never fulfilled my orders . Joe G

I believe 1937 1938 Cad series 60 Lasalle series 50 , '37 (and '37?) Olds 6 and 8 , and Pontiac 8 are the same. Not sure on Pontiac 6. Best to check casting numbers on arms.....

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"1937-44" Thanks for clarifying this for all, Carl!

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