Mr. Reed Posted October 18, 2021 Author Share Posted October 18, 2021 Nice flashlight and tool set. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John348 Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 Thanks, now here's something that is seldom seen for the trunk that was a Chevrolet Accessory in 1950 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_S_in_Penna Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 16 minutes ago, John348 said: Thanks, now here's something that is seldom seen for the trunk that was a Chevrolet Accessory in 1950 My father had similar expanded-metal tire tracks, which looked very similar. I don't know when he got them, but his were after-market. Thanks for showing this unusual factory accessory. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John348 Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 (edited) They were pretty much one and done, I don't think anyone was going back and digging them out of the snow once they got moving. If you guys don't mind I have a lot of this odd ball glove box/trunk stuff don't ask me why, cause I don't know why Edited October 19, 2021 by John348 (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John348 Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 32 minutes ago, John_S_in_Penna said: My father had similar expanded-metal tire tracks, which looked very similar. I don't know when he got them, but his were after-market. Thanks for showing this unusual factory accessory. I think a lot these items were just reboxed and sold as GM parts. I see this with 70's compasses made by Sherrill same exact plastic see thru package just a different cardboard insert. The early 60's GM tool kits were the same tool kits on Boston Whaler Boats. It was all out sourced and nobody even noticed or cared 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Beat Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 Crushed and almost empty pack of cigarettes, church key type beer bottle openers, a screwdriver or two, some maps, small pad for notes of oil changes and such, tissue box, owner's manual, flash light, a copy of Hot Rod magazine or maybe Consumer Reports annual auto issue from the year the car was bought, receipt for new tires or battery, old registrations, spare fuses, some change or tokens for tolls, more loose change and old gum wrappers under the seat, a couple of rusty wrenches and some some small part that fell off in the trunk. Every old car I ever bought had most if not all of the above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John348 Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 Fuses! This is a rare find, a GM cardboard box 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pfeil Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 (edited) 3 hours ago, John348 said: Thanks, now here's something that is seldom seen for the trunk that was a Chevrolet Accessory in 1950 John, My Dad had those tire tracks in our 50 Pontiacs trunk, until now I never knew what they were for. Thanks! Edited October 19, 2021 by Pfeil (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John348 Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 3 minutes ago, Pfeil said: John, My Dad had those tire tracks in our 50 Pontiacs trunk, until now I never knew what they were for. Thanks! You should feel fortunate! I guess they could have served a purpose on the beaches of California Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John348 Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 (edited) This was an seasonal and regional aftermarket accessory that went in the trunk in the summer and under the seat in the winter (Don I know you did see one of these in SoCal in your Dad's 50 Pontiac) While it might have melted away the ice, it did nothing about the about frost stains the rock salt left behind on your windshield, My mother never smiled like that when she drove in the snow either Edited October 19, 2021 by John348 (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloo Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 We didn't typically have a rock salt problem out west. Dirt? Yes. It was mixed in with the sand they used instead of rock salt. I'm not entirely convinced the SoCal people ever got snow at all, but we sure got a lot of it up here in eastern WA in those days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloo Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 (edited) Here are some 50s trunk stuff displays from the 2021 Flathead Pontiac Reunion you guys might like: And then there is this thing. I couldn't stop looking at it. It is a metal can, and those things stuck in the foam rubber in top are bulbs. In the bottom is a spare sealed beam headlight, one of the old metal backed ones. What a great 50s accessory, and practical too. Edited October 19, 2021 by Bloo (see edit history) 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloo Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 How about one of these? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Reed Posted October 19, 2021 Author Share Posted October 19, 2021 I like your pictures bloo. Especially the middle one with the luggage and soda bottles 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John348 Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 As mentioned earlier always needed a spare set of ignition points 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC38dls Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 All I found was RUST 😳 LOL 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John348 Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 8 hours ago, Bloo said: How about one of these? We used the same type of flashlight when we went crabbing around City Island in The Bronx, have not seen one of them in years, a lot of great memories 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketraider Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 8 hours ago, Bloo said: Young'un, the plaid drink jug and pickanick basket would be a great addition to your trunk display. For that matter any metal-body jug would work. Haunt estate sales and auctions, nice ones are easily found. Sometimes the baskets still have their metal or melamine plates and tumblers with them. Vintage hardside luggage is out there too. What hasn't been converted to a table, anyway. Don't worry about a matched set, many people back then bought pieces as they could afford them. Added benefit is, unless you're touring and need to use them for clothing, they make great storage for your smaller display pieces. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Reed Posted October 19, 2021 Author Share Posted October 19, 2021 The trunk of my 50 Buick should swallow luggage haha. It should be really inexpensive too. Like at Goodwill or something too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketraider Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 You might be amazed at the treasure you can find in Goodwill and other thrift shops. I know I've brought way too much of it home. Ya might even find a 1950s style suit, shoes and fedora in your size! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John348 Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 A spare light bulb box for the glove box, 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 One thing I learned the hard way. Don't dig thru the trunk if you are buying and the seller is present. I lifted a spare tire once to reveal a large tin cookie can FULL of quarters. Probably more $ in there than I had paid for the car. The seller had totally forgotten about and of coarse the first thing he said was "Oh, that doesn't go with it" 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John348 Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 Were they silver? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Reed Posted October 19, 2021 Author Share Posted October 19, 2021 Nice find on the quarters. Too bad the seller was there haha. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketraider Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 6 minutes ago, John348 said: That quote should be prominently placed on every new vehicle dashboard, and especially on those equipped with automatic headlight dimmers. Those things don't work from diddly on four-lane divided highways. Yet old GM Guide-Matics worked pretty doggone good until reflective highway signs appeared and drove the things nuts. John, I like all your toys. I think Chevrolet offered more neat stuff like that than the other Divisions did. That glovebox drink holder is just cool. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 10 minutes ago, John348 said: Were they silver? Didnt get a chance to look. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Reed Posted October 19, 2021 Author Share Posted October 19, 2021 2 hours ago, rocketraider said: You might be amazed at the treasure you can find in Goodwill and other thrift shops. I know I've brought way too much of it home. Ya might even find a 1950s style suit, shoes and fedora in your size! Yeah I know the feeling. Sometimes it goes back after awhile haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John348 Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 I don't know if was mentioned already but what about the owners manual in the glove box? And all the other assorted paperwork that was presented to the new owner of the car 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketraider Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 Wow. The "Korean Chrome" care booklet. Curious what prompted chrome "rationing" during the Korean Conflict. Know it was considered essential to war effort in the Second War. Some of my 40s war years tools are natural finish or cad plated chrome-vanadium alloy. No chrome plating. They're neat in their way, just have to keep them from rusting. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John348 Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 I forgot all about it and when I took it out to photograph the contents I knew someone would pick up on that, I got some real, real, super cool glove box items in one of my cars I will dig out tomorrow I just got move one or two out of the way to get to it, that blow the Korean War one away. FYI From the photo I posted here I got an offer on the Red Head Flashlight I could not refuse! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Reed Posted October 20, 2021 Author Share Posted October 20, 2021 How far has anyone gone to research the ownership and history of their car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC38dls Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 I’ve gone back to the original owner as I’m the second owner ( well 3rd if you count the son taking title after the father passed) dave s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Reed Posted October 20, 2021 Author Share Posted October 20, 2021 How can I find the first owner I'd they are long deceased. I don't want to contact the family just do lots of reading on where the car came from exc. I have a copy of an old title for the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossil Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 I tried but the previous owner couldn't come up with any information on who owned it before him. Would have been interesting to uncover it's roots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John348 Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 I was lucky I knew the history of all of my cars when I acquired them. Something in the trunk, All of those early GM automatics leaked so Type A Tranny Fluid was a must 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John348 Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 Although printed in 1961 it was in the glove box of 1950 Chevy I had once owned, this is pretty neat and timeless 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pfeil Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 On 10/18/2021 at 7:27 PM, John348 said: You should feel fortunate! I guess they could have served a purpose on the beaches of California John, To prove a point about So. Cal's diversity a bunch of us guys in our H/S years set out to prove that point. On one day we surfed for two hours in Manhattan Beach, went to Marine stadium in Long Beach and water skied for a couple of hours, then drove to Mount Baldly and snow skied till dark. Point is, we did spend some time in snow. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John348 Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 How about some coolant? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pfeil Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 1 hour ago, John348 said: How about some coolant? Cheers! with ice? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John348 Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 New Jersey Turnpike WITHOUT TRAFFIC! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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