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  1. Does the AACA Library keep a copy of each year’s vendor brochure/book? I’m trying to locate the space numbers of a particular vendor from past meets.
  2. Bringing an assortment of pre-war items including tools, parts, accessories, oddities, and more. Some examples include: petroleum salesman’s sample case, Neverout bicycle/motorcycle headlight (very nice nickel over brass), WWII Jeep blackout headlight, Atlantic gas pump signs (glass) pair, and much more. Space RCH 61-64. Thanks, Bob
  3. It's a low tension ignition coil for early "hit and miss" gas engines. Bob
  4. 30DodgePanel, Judging by his hat, I'd say driver. The tie and slacks are indeed normal for the era, both at work and often in leisure time as well. Hazmat.......never heard of it, but almost certainly a "NO SMOKING" rule. It was a very different time in many ways, even for those of us who grew up in it! Bob
  5. Here's something a bit different from my accumulated paper. It's a 2 sided photo/postcard from the 1976 Around the World Auto Race. Many years ago at Hershey, I left my wife in charge of the booth and went "hunting". While out, I ran across an interesting couple and their Model T. According to the date of the card, this was in 1976. As I recall, they were in the early days of the U.S. portion of the trip and had stopped at Hershey along the way. I remember them as being very nice and willing to discuss their project. At the end of our conversation I left with this autographed card as a keepsake. I don't remember many details at this point, but, in my defense, it was nearly 50 years ago! I expect that there are others here that may be able to add more details about the race/event. Bob
  6. This 2012 catalog is entitled "Preserving the Automobile: An Auction at the Simeone Automotive Museum". This is a high quality, approx. 8 1/2"x11', 158 page catalog including hundreds of professional photographs, detail shots, descriptive text, and pre-sale price estimates. I feel that the condition is very good. Items include automobiles, automobilia, and more. It is an excellent publication for the researcher and anyone who enjoys fine vehicles and beautiful automotive photography. Price is $15.00 plus $5.00 shipping. If interested please send a PM.
  7. I posted my "only" advertising blotter here a week ago, but have since run across another that sort of fits the bill. This one is from 1962 which I suspect would be quite late for blotters in general. It is also from a time in which antique autos were a curiosity to the general public, and were beginning to be used as advertising art for various promotions: both auto related and non-auto related. The "AUTOMEMORIES" illustrations were a series that appeared occasionally, particularly in the case of continual monthly productions such as this calendar. In this case, a 1909 Stoddard-Dayton used in a 1962 business advertisement.
  8. Another find as I wade through my vintage paper mountain. LOL Here's a nice color photo postcard of a White cab-over tanker truck that belonged to the Barrett Division of Allied Chemical. It's identified as a White Model 302264 with a 2400 gallon tanker. I think the styling is amazing!
  9. This is an interesting 1946 overview of Bradford, PA and its oil fields. The booklet is 6"x9", with 20 pages. The heavy paper covers have some soiling and minor wear on the edges and corners. The pages are in very good shape except for two pages that have small folds at the bottom corners. I consider the overall condition to be quite good. This booklet was originally sent out to all distributors of Kendall Motor Oil by the main company. A cover letter, dated February 17, 1947, from Kendall about the booklet is also included. The letter is in very good condition with only the one original fold for mailing. Booklet contents include many illustrations and photos of Bradford, PA and oil field production; as well as a wide variety of information on those subjects. This is interesting reading as well as a nice item for petroliana and Kendall Oil Co. collectors. Price is $18.00+shipping. Please PM me if you're interested. Thank you. Bob
  10. I ran across my only auto related ink blotter a few days ago and took a picture to post here. I really enjoy the unusual format of this one. It's sort of a 3-D look that I haven't seen anywhere else. The business owner, Louis Hoyt, was a "larger than life" character. He was an early bicycle racer, race car driver (Duesenberg Special), barnstormer pilot, kept trained bears around the shop, and occasionally posed them in the race car for photos. My Dad worked for him in the early thirties, at the end of Lou's career. There were no lack of great anecdotes to hear when I was a budding old car nut, growing up. Bob
  11. For Sale: A very nice Philadelphia Gear Works trade catalog. It has 80 pages and a 1912 copyright. The heavy paper cover is a bit dog-eared and has some soiling. A small tear at the bottom front cloth binding does not affect this tightly bound book. There is a name and date penciled on the upper right corner. The interior pages are in fine shape with only a bit of wear on the corners and are a very light off-white shade.There are two very small tears and folds on the bottom corner of the third and fourth pages. Otherwise no issues. Contents include a wide range of gears and materials (even rawhide), some auto and truck drive chains, racks and pinions, and much more. There are lots of descriptive text, charts, and tables. Many beautiful steel engravings of the various items offered are also pictured. Overall, this a nice early book in what I consider very acceptable condition. See the attached photos. Priced at $20.00 plus shipping. If you're interested please PM me. Thanks, Bob
  12. For Sale: A very nice Philadelphia Gear Works trade catalog. It has 80 pages and a 1912 copyright. The heavy paper cover is a bit dog-eared and has some soiling. A small tear at the bottom front cloth binding does not affect this tightly bound book. There is a name and date penciled on the upper right corner. The interior pages are in fine shape with only a bit of wear on the corners and are a very light off-white shade.There are two very small tears and folds on the bottom corner of the third and fourth pages. Otherwise no issues. Contents include a wide range of gears and materials (even rawhide), some auto and truck drive chains, racks and pinions, and much more. There are lots of descriptive text, charts, and tables. Many beautiful steel engravings of the various items offered are also pictured. Overall, this a nice early book in what I consider very acceptable condition. See the attached photos. Priced at $20.00 plus shipping. If you're interested please PM me. Thanks, Bob
  13. Thanks Craig! It has an odd looking radiator. Do you know if they came with shutters on them, or might it be a winter front of some kind? Maybe just a core with curved rows of tubes/fins? These eyes just aren't as sharp as they used to be.
  14. I found this picture while digging through my files the other day. It's noted that it came from a publication called "Antique Week", so credit to them for the image. My notation says 1914, near Tiffin, Ohio. I don't recognize the auto. Do you?
  15. I drove over to the annual "Ice Day" at Musterfield Farm Museum in North Sutton, NH this morning. It's always a great day featuring an old time ice harvest on the lake, loading the blocks in the ice house, and a few ice related exhibits. Piping hot soups, drinks, and baked goods around the pot bellied stove are available; and there's a great showing of antique snow vehicles (free rides are encouraged). I took a few photos for the Forum since it was a recent topic, and YES I went for a great ride over the fields!
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