Some NOS parts I can't ID. I've searched all over and can't figure these out.

I have some NOS parts I have been trying to ID and haven't had any luck. I've searched ebay, the Web and alot of vintage master catalogs but these applications still evade me. I've numbered them for ease.

Number one is a horn button. Studebaker used something very similar from about 1937-1941 but the emblem insert size is wrong and has the wrong prong configuration. Also the way the Studebaker one mounts is different than this one which appears to mount with 3 Machine screws much like a Mopar unit does.

Number 2 is a set of 6 what I believe are fender ornaments. 3 Right and 3 Left? The casting number is very similar to the style used by Studebaker in the late 40's through about 1953. They are not Korean war chrome so they aren't 52 -54 unless they are later production. They came from the attic of a closed Studebaker dealership but there were other non Studebaker and even a fair amount of Mopar parts mixed in with the Stude Stuff.

Number 3 Is a Delco Remy switch of Some Sort. Looks like some sort of Start or Kickdown switch as it has a place for a rod to attach and one Terminal is marked Battery. Nothing in any of My delco books from 1938-1960 Looks anything like this.

Number 4 Is a Horn Button that's used but still pretty nice. By the style I would say early to mid 1960's. It may even be Canadian Mopar but I couldn't find it or even the LOGO on any of my Popular Horn Button search sites.

Finally Number 5 is a Grille emblem or possibly Crank Hole Cover for some sort of car with an 8 Cylinder. I ran this through my truck books and don't think it's truck, It doesn't look like any car ones I have seen either. It is Peaked so I would think it's 32-36 Vintage but that's about all I could come up with.

Any help on these would be really appreciated. I have spent a ton of time and come up empty handed. Lets get them back on cars instead of in boxes at my shop.

No 4 is an English horn push out of possibly a Hillman Minx not enough of an expert to know which one but definatly a Hillman.

Thanks I appreciate it. A web search reveals it to be a 1961 model or there abouts. Foreign applications always seem to catch me. I have some other buttons/emblems with that same shield so that solves a few mysteries.

Concerning #2, I could be wrong, but I can not think of any cars from that period using exposed screws for mounting outside trim. Exception being headlight rings and parts that had to be removed from time to time. I am leaning towards aftermarket. Hope someone can come up with a better answer.

It is possible they are some sort of interior ornament as well. It would explain the curve like on a door garnish or possibly dash.

What are the part numbers on those chrome "fingers"?

Rather obscure parts. Best hope may be for someone with a car having them to spot this.

The part number cast into them is X0-573 and XO-572. Studebaker used a very similar casting number system which unfortunately weren't used as part numbers. I think Hudson might have used similar casting numbers as well as other independents.

I was actually hoping someone with one or that owned one of the cars these fit would see them.

#2 are studebaker convertible top front trim. 3 pairs. 47 to 52. Good items for someone trying to make the car correct. Most are missing them.

Thanks for that. I never Thought of them fitting a Convertible top. I think I have sold you several Studebaker parts through my ebay account as randyshotrods. Thanks again for the help. That makes 2 down and only 3 to go.

No More guesses? We were doing pretty good. I thought the 8 Emblem would be an easy one. Even wild guesses are welcome. With the Web I can find out alot if I know which way to go. Thanks for the help so far.

I think we have #5, a 1935 Graham 8. I hope photo will zoom enough to see.

Nice piece !!

That's great. I ran that through all my picture books and couldn't find it, Must have been missing off the cars I saw. 3 down. Now we are doing pretty good.

The switch I figured is a tough one. The horn button I couldn't find on the site that I use that shows steering wheels. I assume it's a horn button retainer of some sort but maybe it's for something else.

Thanks again for all the help. These had me stuck.

I was surprised. I ran through several Graham pictures and the only one with that crank hole cover was the one you provided the image of which I found in my image searches as well. Must be about the only graham with the original cover if that's the right application. I'm going with it. Seems to properly fit the grill. Any graham guys needing it. I'll be listing it on Ebay tonight. Probably a 20.00 opening bid with no reserve. Might be your only chance to ever get one. You can't beat the opening price.

Back from Cuba! Ok you identified 3 of these. Only two left to go. Someone is probably going to be really happy to find that horn button if we can positively ID it as I'm sure their's is cracked to death or missing.

The crank cover might be 1931-32 Graham eight but I think it looks more like a Hupp part same years. Graham did not make an eight past 1935.

Thanks for the correction. It didn't sell for much so hopefully whoever bought it, got it for the right car. Crank hole covers are hard to ID. Every photo you find of a car is one without the cover.