bob_amos Posted January 20, 2007 Report Posted January 20, 2007 Hey, we have been posting some interesting topics about some rare and interesting items. How about you guys posting some of your rare or interesting automotive related items. (Photos too guys.) I know David Maxwell must have enough things to keep us all going for weeks. Anyway, it would be fun seeing some of the wacky and wierd things people made for our vintage motor cars. I don't have anything that I can think of at the moment but if I run across something on the web I will share it. Quote
BobT-47P15 Posted January 20, 2007 Report Posted January 20, 2007 How about this kinda wierd truck. It is evidently something that was used in area mines. Not sure but it may run on electricity. Now used as an attention getter for a paintball range. Quote
Young Ed Posted January 24, 2007 Report Posted January 24, 2007 I don't have a picture but I've got a collection of trinkets found in cars over the years. A few old coins from the 20s and 30s and a plastic toy airplane I found in the glove box of this car. When my p15 is done and has a glove box I plan to put it in mine. Quote
Guest Nile Limbaugh Posted January 24, 2007 Report Posted January 24, 2007 When I cleaned up under the back seat of my 37 I found a 1937 dime in mint condition. Strange . . . Quote
Reg Evans Posted January 24, 2007 Report Posted January 24, 2007 How about this clock mirror in my '35 Dodge. Quote
Norm's Coupe Posted January 24, 2007 Report Posted January 24, 2007 I found a Spanish 10 Centinomouis (spelling) from the 1800's in my coupe. Gave it to my Step Son though because he collects coins. Thought that was strange because my coupe has never been out of Wisconsin. Also a St. Christopher metal from the 30's or 40's was on the door panel. Also picked up this neat old Bench Dwell Meter with tune up spec's for all cars before 1960. Works off an AA size battery. Quote
Guest Nelsons Ply Posted January 25, 2007 Report Posted January 25, 2007 I made this spinner for my car It one of a kind and so far I have not got whacked http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v70/nnbaker/This%20and%20That%20Shots/th_000_0221.jpgby It. Quote
Guest Nelsons Ply Posted January 25, 2007 Report Posted January 25, 2007 Hope the photo comes up On the spinner. Quote
RobertKB Posted January 25, 2007 Report Posted January 25, 2007 Love the pictures of the old cars. Guessing they are by make a Plymouth, Chev, Plymouth, and Pontiac (58). Know the Pontiac because my first car was a 58 Pontiac. Quote
Young Ed Posted January 25, 2007 Report Posted January 25, 2007 Robert is that about my junkyard photo? If so its 3 plymouths 37 46-48 and then I believe that one was a 52. Quote
RobertKB Posted January 25, 2007 Report Posted January 25, 2007 Yes it is about your picture and yes you are right. How could I miss the 46-48 so badly. I have a 48 D25 Club coupe with the same body as that one. Musta been a brain fart. I figured the others right but thought maybe a 38 but looking closer I can see it is a 37. Guessed the other as a 51-52 but was absolutely positive on the Pontiac although mine was a plain jane 4 door. Sure did love that car. Bought it when I was 18 in 1967 so 40 years ago. Where the hell does the time go? Quote
Young Ed Posted January 25, 2007 Report Posted January 25, 2007 That junkyard is so full of neat cars but they are paranoid the EPA is out to get them so no pictures allowed. You can see I listened well. I have a few other shots from in there too. Quote
RobertKB Posted January 25, 2007 Report Posted January 25, 2007 I love junkyards, especially ones filled with old cars like those in the pic. I can wander for hours. Looks like a lot of good parts on those cars still, even body parts. They would make great parts cars or possibly some of them are restorable. Any possibility of more pics seeing that you listened so well? Quote
Young Ed Posted January 25, 2007 Report Posted January 25, 2007 http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v172/dodgepu1946/junkyard/ Thats the ones I have uploaded to photobucket. Those are from 3 different yards in the area. Quote
Young Ed Posted January 25, 2007 Report Posted January 25, 2007 Hang on a bit. I just discovered photobucket has sub albums now. So I'm sorting them out and adding a bunch of new ones. Quote
Guest usedmind Posted January 25, 2007 Report Posted January 25, 2007 Does anyone know any yards in the Cincinnati area? Im willing to drive a bit too. Just wandering... Quote
JIPJOBXX Posted January 25, 2007 Report Posted January 25, 2007 Well this is one of my old items I display when showing oft the 42 and its a real honest to goodness drive in movie speaker that is run oft that cassett radio in the picture. http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/1942dodge/DSC01427.jpg Quote
JIPJOBXX Posted January 25, 2007 Report Posted January 25, 2007 I will just let you guys check out my array of extra stuff on my dash. The best item is the automatic cigarette dispenser. I do have a fan that goes up by the steering wheel but it kind of takes up to much room for me. Jon Quote
BobT-47P15 Posted January 25, 2007 Report Posted January 25, 2007 .....with the what-nots and period items. Found the magnetic dash tray somewhere in my travels in the 70s. The pack of "Twenty Grand" cigarettes was given to me by the owner of a liquor store in the 70s when I was a rep for RJ Reynolds Tobacco Co......is from the 30s or 40s. The matchbook with pinup girl was given out by the K & E Garage, here in Joplin (no longer in existence) in the 40s or 50s. Got the compass at an estate sale for the aunt of a friend. The hula girl was bought by my wife a few years ago while on a trip to Florida with some girl friends.....from a shop on the old Hwy 98 near Fort Walton Beach. Visor mirror was a gift from my sister......she found it in a flea market while on a trip to Indiana. Don't recall where I got the Kleenex dispenser and rabbit's foot. Anyway, I like such stuff and have a bunch more.....just not room to display it all. Quote
BobT-47P15 Posted January 25, 2007 Report Posted January 25, 2007 Jon...yes, that's an easy way to have the speaker play music. Mine came from the Webb City, MO drive-in.....the name of the place is etched on the back. Just attach a small jack to plug it in to the radio, or a car stereo player and you got rock-n-roll to go. Quote
Norm's Coupe Posted January 25, 2007 Report Posted January 25, 2007 Until you guys posted pictures of your Drive in speakers I had forgotten about the one I have. Mine looks like BobT's, don't have a picture of it. Also have an old (not reproduction) Car Hop tray. To go with that I found one of each size A & W Root Beer mugs (including Baby one) for the tray. Also a pair of the old glass salt & pepper shakers. No picture of this either and it's packed away. Also have an picnic old cooler on the shelf from the 60's that I bought new in the 60's. And of course the parking meter on the post next to my garage. Have an original chrome plated AAA Club emblem and a reproduction 40's style State Farm Insurance license plate topper. Best of all though are my "Fuzzy Dice". Quote
bob_amos Posted January 25, 2007 Author Report Posted January 25, 2007 Now those are some interesting add on options that you guys have there. That automatic cigerette lighter. The first time I ever saw one was at the Jay Leno collection. Had never even har of them before. Now they seem to be showing up. Tony C. has one for his car but I don't think he has installed it yet. I am presently bidding on the "Trash Tray" that has magnets to stick on the dash. There sure were some fun items avail. to the owners of those old cars when they were in their prime. Western Auto was a great place to buy them. I do remember the Western Auto stores. Keep them coming. I love seeing them. Quote
Charlie Olson Posted January 29, 2007 Report Posted January 29, 2007 I should get a "Hula Girl" for PLYWOOD's dash. Looks very nice, Robin. Quote
Normspeed Posted January 29, 2007 Report Posted January 29, 2007 I don't have this but I kinda wish I had picked it up when I had the chance... Quote
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