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If Toys'R'Us doesn't have them, try these guys: https://www.bigrigchromeshop.com/air-horns-c-107_167_1211.html Or any other Big Rig accessory outfit. Craig

I believe 1973 was the first year for the blue lettering on white background when they became multi-year plates. What did change over the years was the one-liner on the top. Craig

Wait until April to put the push on selling it. Not everyone has the privilege of great year-round weather like you do in San Diego. There's over a foot of snow on the ground here, and its not going to start disappearing until the middle of next month! Craig

Its a cool period piece, but not a GM accessory. I remember seeing an ad for a 1949 Ford accessory speaker, that was somewhat portable, connected by a 25' cord. It sat on a base, and it could be bolted to the rear package shelf, or as the ad showed, standing next to the car at a picnic. Craig

You're no doubt correct. All I know is they are tested and certified by the Feds. so I thought they also regulated their use as well. Closest I was in the market for one was when my sister was planning to visit with her children (one an infant, already in a certified seat/carrier that could be carried on an airplane, and the other a toddler at the time), and wanted to use my vehicle to drive around while she was here. In they end, they drove the 700 mile distance instead of flying, so I never did have to buy one for the older child. Craig

I remember a LOT of people who were older in the 1960's & '70's complaining about cars being 'too low', making them awkward for entry and exit. At first, I thought it may have been a 'local' thing, but then I read it in Popular Mechanics magazine 'Owners' Reports' on certain cars, where many stated cars were being made 'too low'; especially compact cars back then. One major reason 'Gen-X'ers, (and in time, millennials will) have a dislike for passenger cars is there's almost no room for federally mandated safety seats for young children like there are in SUV's. Craig

I believe the only two door Zodiac that was ever made in those years was a convertible. Craig

Is there a 'Pat's Driveline' or 'The Gear Center' in your area? I'm certain they can match up a modern seal to fit. Craig

That happens more than one thinks. Some have collected more vehicles than they'll ever get restored, and have left them in friend's or relative's garages and yards who have no idea what it is. In one case, an individual passed away, and the wife had no idea he had all these cars 'laying around' everywhere except on his own property when the ones storing the cars for him came forward to inform her about them, and asked what she wanted to do with them. Sad reality, but true. Craig

Here's how they got an Intersmashable that was on the 4th floor of the Packard factory in Detroit ten years ago: https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB125745924791631907 I don't think it got restored though!! Craig

I owned a '67 Thunderbird which also had them located on the headliner, but with round indicators. It was part of the Convenience Control option which also included 'rolling' door locks which automatically locked at 8mph. Craig

Here is a '65:

It's unmistakably a four door sedan with stainless steel trim on the frames. 1964 four door hardtop rear windows are generously curved and do not come to a point at the top rear like the sedan. As well, the rear doors have a kick-up at the rear of the door so the glass can lower fully. https://barnfinds.com/390-4-speed-1964-ford-galaxie-500-xl/ Craig

The only restored Star I've seen recently is this Canopy Express. Craig

It would be an interesting car, nonetheless, possibly being a Mexican-assembled car. A true Ford lover might want to add it to his collection. Not sure about Ford, but most, if not all AMC cars in the mid-to late 1970's didn't have the shocks behind the 5-mph bumpers as they weren't required by law in Mexico. Although those ungainly bumpers didn't add to their looks, at least they didn't stick out as far. Craig

I guess if they were out of stock at the Cord dealer, you have to make your own. Craig

Since the emphasis is on 'companion cars', Star should be added to your list. Craig

I posted a more current photo of a Graber -bodied Dodge here----------------v Craig

I particularly like that shade of green with white. It would be really cool to see your car and the blue/white car that is here in Alberta parked next to each other, although that is not likely to happen with the distances involved. If your car has the optional 'New-matic Ride' air suspension, that would certainly be rare!! Rarer still would be one that was not converted to regular coil springs. Craig

That is correct. Craig

There are hour meters (which is essentially a clock) used on construction equipment and other heavy duty machinery that calculates the time by vibration; some in very excessive, and harsh environments, arctic and tropic. Craig

The finest clocks in the world for keeping time were your 'Railroad Standard' chronometers which had strict minimum standards for weekly loss or gain which were also subject to the same conditions of a automobile clock. They were made by Waltham and Elgin, which later supplied timepieces for cars. Craig

Good idea!

I still have my unmolested 1967-issue Volkswagen!

Women come and go, but the car(s) you will always have. Craig