Hi Andrew-
You may wish to find "Chilton's Auto Repair Manual, 1940-1953"
(1953/1971, Chilton Book Co., Radnor, PA). A great reference, it
includes "all popular American cars" for that time.
Best,
Mark
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> Topics of the day:
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> 1. Help in Identifying Automobile Parts
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> Date: Sat, 17 Oct 2009 22:08:51 -0700
> From: Andrew Robinson <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Help in Identifying Automobile Parts
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> Hello all,
>
> I am working on my master’s degree on a couple of sites in Southwest
> Michigan. We located a number of automobile parts on the surface or just
> below the surface. One of the parts appears to be an axle,
> another might be a gearshift or emergency brake with a spring-loaded handle,
> and “T 240” stamped into the metal. The site dates from the
> mid-19th century to the mid-20th century. I am wondering if anyone has any
> information/sources to assist in identify the parts and/or the vehicle model
> these parts came from.
>
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/39493264@N08/
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> Thank you,
>
> Andrew Robinson
> Master's Candidate
> USFS Archaeological Crew Lead
> Colville National Forest, Newport, WA
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