Tom Burtch
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From memory - but might be Oldsmobile - around 1934-36
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Thanks for the comments on car friendly (and unfriendly) states.
I'll soon be back in the USA for three weeks and plan side tours of a few days each in Albuquerque, Charlotte and Atlanta to check out these areas. Hope to find one that feels right and affordable.
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I've been living overseas for about 8 years now but expect to return to the USA in a couple of years, hopefully to retire and take up my old car hobby once again. I look forward to getting my 1932 Chev and many parts out of storage and bringing it back to life. Seems like new legislation is quite tough in many area and I don't want a constant hassle with bylaws and codes just to work on an old car or two on my own property.
I'd prefer to be within an hour or so of a city and since I don't own property now, I'd consider most anywhere but prefer a warmer state than Michigan (where I last lived) as cold weather is not fun for me anymore.
I'd appreciate any comments on friendly states or counties for the old car hobby and maybe tips on getting along with current regulations without being miles from any neighbors.
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Guide Ray was used in many truck, tractor and construction equipment applications from 1920's to early 1930's. They were rarely if ever used on cars.
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I agree it is for 1939 Chev. This is the cover for the rear license light housing used on the coupe or sedan models with trunk. The flatback sedans (with external spare on back and no trunk) and the sedan delivery do not use this style of license light. They carry over the rear lights from 1937-38 and the license is mounted on the taillight stand with light provided through a clear glass lense on the top of the tail light bracket.
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Did a bit of photo surfing and still think this a Maxwell headlight rim. I was off by a few years, but this headlight was used for 1925 models (the last of the Maxwells before they were branded Chrysler).
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Looks like a Maxwell headlight rim from early 1920's
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This is for the left side of a left hand drive '37-38 Chev "flatback" coach or sedan (the style with the spare on the rear outside). Export models (if RHD) had the license tag provision on the right side.
I don't think these are reproduced, so it should have number 595569 cast on the inside.
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Nice photo. I think you are off by a year and this is a 1939 Chev.
It appears to be a well equipped model also as it has two windshield wipers. The passenger side wiper was optional on the base model (Master 85) but was standard on the Master Deluxe.
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Thanks for the identification on the hubcap I'd never have guessed since I didn't know that Pontiac offered the wire wheels in those years - only have seen them on Cadillac and Buick among GM vehicles.
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This is a NOS trim piece that I got with a lot of 1930's to 1960's parts. Looks to me like it is from the early to mid 1950's, but would like to know the exact application.
There are no identifying numbers on either the metal housing or the plastic insert. It is about 9 inches overall diameter, so seems large for a grill or interior trim part, but I don't think it is a hub cap unless it fits into a larger ring of some sort.
Hope someone can identify for me. Tom
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I think 28 Chrysler is right on the identification of part 3719579. I see it listed in my Chev parts catalog for 1955 under group 9.746. There is only one per car and it is described as "COVER, instrument panel steering gear jacket". I think it is a decorative trim piece for the bottom of the steering column. It may also fit 1956, but I my catalog only goes to 1955.
By the way, I have a similar part #3745338 (pictured) which I think is also a steering column cover for a GM application. It is about 10 3/4 inches overall length and appears to be a zinc die cast. I expect this is a bit newer than 1955 - likely late '50's or early '60's, but I don't have parts books for this era - does anyone recognize this one?
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These lenses were part of a large lot of NOS car parts from 1930's to 1960's. I have several and each is packed in a green cardboard box marked with number 7074536. The glass has cast in the edge "BUTLERS NO 123573".
These are heavy lenses with about 1/8" thick glass. 2" overall height and about 4 1/2" overall length. The glass is clear with red paint on the inside of the upper surface.
I know Butler made various auto lamps and lenses, but don't recognize this design. Maybe for a signal light of some sort? Hope someone can help. Tom
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1942-48 Chevrolet car
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This cap looks familiar, but can't quite place it.
About the size of a gas tank or radiator cap, but the threaded mount seems odd unless early 30's or older. May be a steering wheel center cap or some other application.
The cap is made of heavy stamped metal with nice chrome plating. Around 1 inch high with a shallow domed top. Overall diameter is about 3 1/2 inches and there are 5 styling bumps equally spaced around the rim. It mounts by an insert about 2 1/4 inch diameter with external threads.
I have about 20 of these from a lot of old parts from 1930's - 1960's, so would really like to identify.
Hope someone recognizes!
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Look like 1939 Dodge front fender lamps
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Looks like Oakland headlamps.
They had these distinctive grooves around 1929-30.
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I picked up a nice collection of early car parts that were stored for many years. They are mostly NOS items from the mid 1930's to the early 1960's. Old American cars and trucks are not common here in Kenya and so there are few experts to consult. I've identified several Studebaker parts and hope to find out about others that I think are also for Studebakers. Many of the castings that I think are for Studebakers have a common trademark logo that I hope someone recognizes.
The trademark on the underside of these two Studebaker radiator cap castings (visible in the one photo) looks like a circle with a large "C" just inside of it and then the letters SM inside of the C. I don't know if this indicates a Studebaker part or just a trademark for a casting supplier. Just wondering if this a clue as I continue to try and identify old parts.
By the way, does anyone know the different applications for the chrome and black painted caps? I understand from my posting in the Studebaker forum that these are for 1935 trucks, but not sure which used the painted cap and which used the chrome cap.
Appreciate any help. Tom
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I picked up a nice collection of early car parts that were stored for many years. They are mostly NOS items from the mid '30's to the early 60's. Old American cars are not common here in Kenya and so there are few experts to consult. I've found that several of the parts are Studebaker and hope someone can help with a few questions.
These radiator caps are really stylish and in great condition. I'm not planing to sell them, but would like to know a bit more about them since I have them on display in my workshop and they always draw comments. They look identical and have the same part number cast in the bottom (4315-A), but one is painted shiny black and one is chrome with black letters. I think both are New Old Stock and so I believe the black one was painted that way from the factory. I've been told they are for 1935 trucks, but would like to know for sure and to find out why the different colours. Was the black one for a truck and the chrome one for a car?
Also, there is a logo in underside of the radiator cap castings which looks like a circle with a "C" just inside it and then the letters SM inside of the C. I have several other parts with this casting symbol, but don't know for sure if that indicates they are Studebaker, or perhaps this is just a casting company logo. Just wondering if this is a clue as I try to identify the old parts.
Appreciate any help. Tom
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Thanks for the ID
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I've acquired a nice selection of old car parts (mostly NOS) left over from several dealers in Kenya - the newest are from mid 1960's, but most are mid 1930's to early 1950's era. American cars were not popular here and there are few local experts to consult, so I really appreciate help from AACA to identify come of the parts I don't recognize. So far I've been able to identify parts from Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, Chevrolet, Buick, Pontiac, Studebaker, Terraplane and Dodge.
I believe this is a NOS trunk hinge for a late 1930's Chrysler Corp product. It is about 8 3/8 inches long and has the nested DPCD symbol along with a number 742854 in the underside of the casting. I expect either the number or the shape will be enought to identify it for someone who knows these cars. Hope you can help. Tom
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Thanks for the ID on the light.
I think I may have a few other unidentified Studebaker items in the lot - appreciate your help.
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I removed the coating using a mild degreasing solvent and soft brush to loosen. Then rubbed off with a cloth. For the cavities in the underside, I used a cloth over a small pointed wood piece along with WD40 to soften. Still some coating left in corners, but looks good and it's great to see how well preserved.
The coating seems to be a combination of wax and grease. It certainly worked fine as it stuck well and stayed flexible for over 70 years.
Does anyone know the factory recommendation for easy removal?
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I've acquired a nice selection of old car parts (mostly NOS) left over from several dealers in Kenya - the newest are from mid 1960's, but most are mid 1930's to early 1950's era. American cars were not popular here and there are few local experts to consult, so I really appreciate help from AACA to identify some of the parts I don't recognize. So far I've been able to identify parts from Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, Buick, Pontiac, Studebaker, Terraplane and Dodge.
This appears to be a fender mounted parking light from mid to late 1930's and is in very nice condition with excellent lenses and body. It is about 11 3/8 inches in overall length. The body casting has number CB4238 with DG underneath. I think CB stands for Corcoran Brown Lamp Co, but I don't know what DG stands for (maybe Dodge?). Hope someone can recognize it.
Old car friendly states?
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Thanks for all the good tips and comments.
Last year I visited New Mexico, Georgia and North Carolina. Liked the southwest feel and dry clear climate in Albuquerque so it is high on my list now.
I'm hoping for another prospecting trip this year - probably either August or late October and thinking to check Arizona and Nevada. I Don't know if I will have time for a road trip (usually don't get far from an airport) but want to sample enough areas to make a reasonable choice by summer of 2012 when I'm likely to return to the USA.