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  1. Thanks for the replies. Lesson learned. If this happens again I will ask about what I would get in return for providing the information. I just need to be thankful that the part I need is now available.
  2. Wondering if any of the forum members have supplied information, measurements, or actual parts to a parts reproducer so they can make reproductions of that part? Was there any payment (i.e. the new part was free to you) for the work you did? I ask because late last year I inquired to a suppler about a part I needed (non-automotive) as they supplied similar restoration parts. At that time they did not make that particular part but would be interested in reproducing it if they could get the information they needed. I offered to try and furnish the information they needed if they would be willing to reproduce it and they agreed. I spent a fair amount of time taking exact measurements, photos, and a template of my original that was complete but in poor condition. They thanked me for the information and said they would let me know when it was available if they decided to go forward with the item. I received a email last week informing me that the new part was available and they sent me a link. The cost to me was $35.00, the list price that every customer pays. In the back of my mind I was a little "hurt", I assumed (you know what happens when you assume) that for the work I did for them for free, and considering the part doesn't cost hundreds of dollars, I would get it for free or at a substantial discount. Am I wrong in my thinking? Other people's experiences?
  3. Talking with a group of fellow car guys about aftermarket car accessories and someone mention the bobble head dog that, I guess, sat on the rear package shelf of cars. I mentioned that when I was younger my much older cousin had one (a dachshund) that sat on a shelf by the door of their house and I would "pet" it when I came in or left watching the head bob up and down or side to side. I remember it being about 12" long and 4-5" high. So when (if ever) were these bobble head dogs popular?
  4. A “buyer beware” on the plates and assuming you bought them with the car without notating them as part of the purchase. I learned my lesson with a 1960s Rambler parts car. One of the reasons I paid what I agreed to pay was it had a Rambler (with the R embossed) tissue dispenser in excellent condition. Went to pickup the car the following weekend and it was gone. Owner “knew nothing about it”. Now I take pictures, document, or remove these type of items if I am not taking the car right away.
  5. I use old bath and hand towels cut up for my shop rags. Wonder if a hotel/motel might have some that are no longer good enough for guests put would be perfect for shop rags?
  6. How far back does the Mobilgas economy run go back? Granted it may be scewed to the high end but give you something to go by.
  7. My ‘51 Plymouth that I bought when I was 9 with money I earned from raising chickens. $75.00 in 1975.
  8. Marty at Arizona Parts has a lot of Mopar parts. Having the factory part number really helps with the search plus knowing what "body" you have, i.e. K, J, M, etc... arizonaparts.com
  9. Yes, there were engine parts laying on the seat.
  10. Local shop has this as part of their Christmas display. Any idea of year, model?
  11. It died for me when I tried to by a 2 door Ford Taurus that looked like what I saw winning on Sunday, and couldn't buy it on Monday.
  12. A few years ago a guy I know (since passed away) always wore bib overalls with a flip phone (good luck finding one today) stuck in the upper center pocket when working in his shop. Always handy and out of the way. As my smart phone, with the Otter Box protective case, is too big to comfortably put in a pocket I try to place my phone close to the floor in case something happens to me and I can't stand or reach up like if my phone is is on my workbench or a shelf. Plus, I have a set time when I will be home, my shop is several miles away from home. If I am not home by then and haven't called saying a different time my wife will be calling or coming to look for me.
  13. ia-k

    Bumper Id

    Thanks for the lead. I will have to take a closer look if I can find some images of just the bumper to make sure. As a side note (and has been discussed on this forum) I was hoping it belong to an "old" car and then realized 1978 was almost 46 years ago, not new by any means.
  14. ia-k

    Bumper Id

    Any ideas? Going back onto the scrap trailer this weekend if I can't figure out what it might belong to.
  15. I was at a local car show this summer when an older gentleman was giving my 1965 Marlin a good look. Made some small talk with him and found out he was the, at one time, the owner of the local AMC/Jeep dealership. After he said his name I remembered the dealership. Back in the mid-60s he was just a salesman at the same dealership (different name, he bought it out) and reminisced about how hard of a sell these Marlins were to his normal Rambler customers due to the how "flashy" they were and the cost. Was nice to hear from someone who had first hand experience with these cars back in the day.
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