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Found the number in an Olds parts book and it fits 1965 Delta 88 4-doors, in front of the rear wheel opening on the driver side.

Were it not for the hyphen I would guess one of the GM brands, but I don't recall seeing that on GM. I'll check Cadillac. Nothing relevant came up when I searched on the number.

This piece looks like it could be a continuation of a wheel opening molding. Casting number 447-8957 on the back. No other markings.

Fits 1951-1952 Buick Special. It's a continuation of the upper grille bar.

1965 Buick Electra

This book is heavily worn and has dirt and staining on many pages. Some pages wrinkled and/or dog-eared. It's all there and still very useable. $20 included mailing to a US address. Paypal F&F, or mail a check.

Thank you, The 55er! It appears front and rear top rails are the same part or interchangeable from 1946-1948.

Width is approximately 22". Two bolt holes on each end.

1489185 appears to be a patent number. Classifications F16C9/02 Crankshaft bearings US1489185A United States Download PDF Find Prior Art Similar Inventor Wenciker Walt Current Assignee Individual Worldwide applications 1922 US Application US609945A events 1922-12-30 Application filed by Individual 1922-12-30 Priority to US609945A 1924-04-01 Application granted 1924-04-01 Publication of US1489185A 1941-04-01 Anticipated expiration Status Expired - Lifetime April 1,, 1924.. W. WENQIKER BEARING FOR CRANK SHAFTS Filed Dec. 3 1922 INYENTOR ATTORNEY; Patented Apr. 1, 1924. PATENT OFFICE. WALT WENCIKER, F TAMORA, NEBRASKA. BEARING FOR CRANK SHAPES. Application filed December 30, 1922. Serial No. 809,945. To all whom it may concern: Be it known that I, WALT WENOIKER, a citizen of the United States, residing at Tamora, in the county of Seward and 6 State of Nebraska, have invented new and useful Improvements in Bearings for Crank Shafts, of which the following is a specification. My present invention pertains to inter- 10 nal combustion engines and it contemplates the provision of a device adapted to be secured immediately in rear of the fan wheel pulley on a crank shaft of a Ford motor (preferably) through the medium of wh ch the fly wheel will at all times contact with the magneto elements to cause a steady spark. The invention is particularly adapted for use on a shaft of a motor that has its fly wheel spaced to a great extent from the magneto elements due to wear and usage. The invention in all of its details will be fully understood from the following description when the same are read in con- .25 nection with the drawings accompanying and forming part of this specification, in which Figure 1 is a side elevation of a motor and its appurtenances and equipped with my in vention. Figure 2 is a perspective v ew of the device and showing the crank shaft in dotted line. Similar numerals of reference designate corresponding parts in all the views of the drawings. My novel device may be formed of various thickness and comprises the plate 4 having an opening 5 that fits over the crank shaft 2 and it is further provided with a bolt hole opening 6 in its upper bent end. The device is preferably of the configuration shown and straddles the shaft 2 immediately in rear of fan belt pulley 3. A bolt 7 passes through the hole 6 of the device 4 and is employed to fasten the said device to the face of the cylinder casing 1. It will be manifest that the plate 4 placed at the point shown forces, when the fan belt is adjusted on the shaft 2, the element 9 of the fly wheel 8 against the magneto portion 10 and thus producing a vital spark. The device may either be placed on new as well as old cars but is particularly adapted to be arranged on an old car in which 65 constant wear prevents the elements 9 from contacting with the elements 10 to, produce spark. The device is extremely inexpensive to produce and may be secured to a motor with a small amount of effort and without skilled labor. It also provides a perfect guide for the fan belt and assures a constant and steady spark notwithstanding the age of the motor. Having described my invention, what I claim and desire to secure by Letters Patent 1s In a crank shaft bearing, the combination of a thin plate formed of a single piece of materialand having a longitudinal slot that is open from the lower end of the plate to approximately the center thereof; said plate having one of its upper edges bent and having an aperture formed in the bent portion. 7 In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand in presence of two subscribing witnesses. WALT WENCIKER. Witnesses B. F. NORVAL, R. R. Mas'rm.

Thank you, Old Buicks 2!

Did AutoLite change the part and keep the same number? Part on the left is the Ampco, on the right an AutoLite IGB-1240. Second photo shows part number molded inside.

Cap is in an Ampco box, stamped "AL-910" and "re-packaged". It is about 2.46" OD and 2.15" ID. Height at center tower is 1.75". Height at outer towers is 1.54". Manufacturers logo on the inside. "IGB-1240" is handwritten on label but the cap is shorter than the AutoLite IGB-1240 so don't believe this is correct.

Prior to your reply I had not considered they may be for a 1920's or earlier application. Now I'm looking for an early catalog that includes dimensional data. Thanks for your help!

Close! 1921-1927 Chevrolet KP's are similar configuration but are smaller diameter.

Over 500 views, and still a mystery!

Diameter is 0.751" and length below head to end of threaded section is about 6". Anyone recognize?

Thanks Ben. I found a picture on Bobs Automobilia website that matches, and it is listed as fitting 1939-1955 40/50 series.

There is one on ebay now for 1934-1937 Buick that looks similar. I haven't found any that look like mine. Here is the ebay one:

Similar to the ones I see pictured for mid 1930s-1950's Buick. OD is about 3.00", and height is .80" less tabs, 1.00" at tabs. The brass insert tapers from about 2.58" to 2.46". Anyone know the specific application?

I'll take both. How would you like payment?

That's it, thank you 55er!

This part was in with some 50's and 60's Buick gas door guards, but may be for a different make?

AutoLite

I was thinking it could be for a bus or truck with a high split windshield.

Similar to some Ford coils, and came with a box-lot of aftermarket Ford parts. The OD of the round top is about 3-1/4", and the OD of the round bottom is about 2-1/4".