Tom Burtch

#920544 is a Tiltray lens for 1937-38 Chevrolet.

Dave, I've sent you a PM.

Thanks Dave Looks like you nailed it. I was thinking dash since it's a nicer looking piece than I would have expected for door trim. Tom

Looks like it should be a dash emblem; hope someone recognizes it. There is some damage to the ends but the face is in very good shape for being in a pile of unsorted parts for many years. The face should fit about a 4 3/4 long by 3/4 high opening. Thanks for any input. Tom

Looks so familiar, but not sure what I have here.... I thought this was a 1951 Studebaker headlight bezel, but have found that it isn't. The styling step between the openings and overall shape does not match the Studebaker. Overall length is about 14 3/16; width is 8 5/16 with the large opening about 7 1/8 diameter (could fit a sealed beam headlight and that may be what mislead me) and the smaller opening about 2 5/16 diameter. I'm quite sure it is an automotive part and likely American, but possibly British. Maybe dash/instrument panel trim if not for around a headlight? It's a die cast part and the only identification is number BS4001A cast near the large opening. Anyone recognize it? Thanks, Tom

Thanks guys. I wasn't thinking that it could be British, but I did recognize some early Ford Prefect parts in the lot, so that makes sense. Good to know that all North American Zephyrs were V-12's. Tom

This was with a lot of parts mostly from 1935-1948, so I think it is for an early Lincoln Zephyr. Please pardon me if this is a silly question, but I thought all Zephyr cars had V-12 engines, so does anyone recognize this part? It is about 4 1/2" overall diameter and could be a steering wheel center cap, but not even sure of that, so would appreciate any tips to identify. Thanks, Tom

I don't know by the look of the taillight, but agree that it is for a 1953 DeSoto based on the DESAO code. This is a very helpful site when trying to identify mystery tail lights if there are letter markings. https://sites.google.com/site/guidetotaillightcodes/Home/oem-codes-page-2

These are too large for a 1931 Plymouth. The original lenses (on US cars) were Twilite, but only 9 5/16" outside diameter and 8 7/8" prism diameter.

Applications listings (both from manufacturers and service catalogs) were published until about 1940 when most vehicles went to sealed beams. I don't know any on-line references, but old catalogs sometimes show up on e-Bay.

The number on the Multibeam lens should have 6 digits and I think they all started with 91 or 92. They are often faint, so try a very good light and a magnifying glass!

The first one is the inner lense for a 1938 Studebaker. By the way, the outer lense is Riteway #4438 and is quite an unsual shape. The Riteway #5150 is also Studebaker - for 1939. Several vehicles used Multibeam lenses similar to yours. Look for a number cast into the glass to identify the specific application. It should be a small number near the bottom which is read from the back side. It is sometimes rather hard to find. I see yours is a Left side lense and Multibeam was one manufacturer which made different left and right lenses for each application. Tom

I have a pair of these, so they may be a set of fender ornaments. They really look to me like Studebaker, but I've not been able to find find an image on line that matches, so they may be from another vehicle. There are two threaded mounting holes in the base, 1 1/4 inches apart. The ring is about 3 1/4 inch diameter and they are quite delicate in appearance. Second photo is of the numbers cast in the base in case this helps to identify. Hope someone can tell me the application. Tom

Box number 412306, but number on gauge face is 415823 I think (8 may be a 0 or 6). It is an electrical temperature gauge with two terminals on the back above each other. I don't know if it is an original equipment guage or aftermarket, but hope someone knows the Stewart-Warner parts. The box itself is rather cool looking. Tom NOTE - please ignore the two pictures of a hood ornament (used in another post). I still haven't exactly figured out what shows up in a posting and can't seem to delete other images once posted

Thanks guys. I've started looking at Chevy II and Nova pictures on line and think I have several more trim for 63-65 models, so your tips were very helpful to point me in the right direction.

I believe this is a rear license light for a 1937 or 1938 Oldsmobile. Part number cast in the housing is 922218. Can anyone confirm the year and also tell if it is for the 6 cyl or 8 cyl model (or if both 6 and 8 are the same)? Thanks for any help. Tom

I've settled into a new workshop and unpacking parts that I haven't seen in years. I have reasonably good reference books for Chevrolets from mid 30's to early 50's, but need help on a lot of the other items. I'd appreciate confirmation of the application and year if you recognize the part. Will post more as I discover them! There are two NOS trim spears that are die cast and chrome plated. They are about 16 5/8 inches long and 1 3/8 wide at one end tapering to about 3/4 at the other end. Since they are made by Autolite, I expect they are some sort of lighting related trim, but I can't place them. Hope someone knows what they fit. Perhaps the number 3125184 will help to identify.

I've settled into a new workshop and unpacking parts that I haven't seen in years. I have reasonably good reference books for Chevrolets from mid 30's to early 50's, but need help on a lot of other items. Here is a die cast upper housing for a fender running light. It looks to me like it may be 1940 Cadillac, but hope someone can confirm by the part number 924776.

I've settled into a new workshop and unpacking parts that I haven't seen in years. I have reasonably good reference books for Chevrolets from mid 30's to early 50's, but need help on a lot of the other items. I'd appreciate confirmation of the application and year if you recognize the part. Will post more as I discover them! First is a die cast hood/trunk trim piece which I think is for early 60's Chevrolet - part number 3848119. Also have two trim strips with the same look. They appear to be stamped from aluminum and are about 8.56 inches long by 1 wide. (no part number). NOTE - Please ignore the thumbnails - they relate to other posts but I can't see how to remove them.

The first lens is Willys - 1939

I'll check on the shaft, but may be a week or two before I can get back with the info. I'm in the middle of moving to Florida from Michigan and took some photos of parts before I packed out. Tom

After 30 years of collecting odds and ends It's time to identify some 'treasures". The latest patent date on this wiper motor is 1928. Anyone recognize it? Thanks, Tom

Looks like the mounting brackets used on early 20's Buicks. The bracket with right angle flange goes to the fenders and the other goes to the tie bar in front of the radiator.

I got this with a mixed lot of other parts that included some early 1930's Chevy pieces. It's corroded but not broken or worn, so wonder if worth keeping. About 7 1/4" long tip to tip and 1 1/4" max width. Anyone recognize it?

I'm quite sure this fits 1937-39 Chev cars. I think Chev trucks with 3 speed transmissions from 1937 well into the 1940's also used the same shifter.