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/

Thank you,

Andrew Robinson
Master's Candidate
USFS Archaeological Crew Lead
Colville National Forest, Newport, WA