please help me identify these parts
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From: Fair Oaks, OK
Re: please help me identify these parts (dave6558)
Dave--- Post this over in the C2 section... I think they are off of a midyear vette and not a shark. Not totally sure about that though.
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From: Bridgeport CT
Re: please help me identify these parts (dave6558)
Sir:
You are fortunate to own a set of 4 1956-1962 hubcap spinners. Unfortunately they are the post Ralph Nader ones. Honest Injun. After Mr. Nader began his campaign against the auto industry, one consequence of his efforts was the removal of all hubcap spinners with protruding “ears”. You have those genuine GM parts department supplied spinners – minus the sharp “ears”. Well they really weren’t sharp, but perhaps could injure someone inadvertently. After Mr. Nader efforts none of the hubcaps could be sold with spinners, so GM retooled and you have that part.
They make good garage ornaments. Even I have one in my collection. Not really of value for a 1956-1962 restoration.
Geoffrey Coenen
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You are fortunate to own a set of 4 1956-1962 hubcap spinners. Unfortunately they are the post Ralph Nader ones. Honest Injun. After Mr. Nader began his campaign against the auto industry, one consequence of his efforts was the removal of all hubcap spinners with protruding “ears”. You have those genuine GM parts department supplied spinners – minus the sharp “ears”. Well they really weren’t sharp, but perhaps could injure someone inadvertently. After Mr. Nader efforts none of the hubcaps could be sold with spinners, so GM retooled and you have that part.
They make good garage ornaments. Even I have one in my collection. Not really of value for a 1956-1962 restoration.
Geoffrey Coenen
NCRS #2473
NCM Lifetime #105
Precision Valley Corvette Museum Charter Member #20 (I think)
Retired #1 56, 63, 67, 68, 68, 69, 75, 99 and I want more! :D
Wanted: 1969 L-89 conv (no project)
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From: wesland mi
Re: please help me identify these parts (dave6558)
thanks for the reply
i put them on ebay for 125and i think i may have wasted my time . I kinda like them anyway just for looking at, until i get the real thing anyway
later dave
i put them on ebay for 125and i think i may have wasted my time . I kinda like them anyway just for looking at, until i get the real thing anyway
later dave
