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This was posted on the local “looking back” Facebook page about a different subject. What is the make/year of car in the picture?

How about some Blazing Bananas?

Do I need to buy a Ford to be able to make any of the recipes??

Not automotive related. That’s why I asked here and not on the relevant forums for what I am working on. Don’t want to burn any bridges with this supplier questioning their actions on some website they might see it and take it the wrong way. I received the part, I am satisfied, and thanked the for making it so others restorers have it available. Again, I am glad they made the part. Asking what other people’s experiences were in a similar situation. Some of the posts are getting off topic with scenarios not related to my question.

Concerning the last few posts. The part was not a “one off” custom part. The item they are making with the information I gave them is available for sale on eBay to anyone who would need it for their restoration. I would completely understand if it was a custom part and would expect to pay the price, much more than $35.00, but the item is now a production piece offered in their online catalog. As I stated before I am happy to have the part available, just asking for other people’s experiences in similar situations.

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.

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?

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?

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.

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?

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.

My ‘51 Plymouth that I bought when I was 9 with money I earned from raising chickens. $75.00 in 1975.

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

Yes, there were engine parts laying on the seat.