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Title: we bought out a closed auto parts store
Post by: bgarrett on October 16, 2011, 11:39:49 AM: The store closed down 16 years ago and everything was Made in the USA
We havent found anything made in China and oddly we didnt find any wrenches, not even a screwdriver.
The only wrench related items were these Blackhawk tool display boards
Title: Re: we bought out a closed auto parts store
Post by: lbgradwell on October 16, 2011, 12:31:12 PM: Very cool. There's a fellow on GJ (Bull) who collects Blackhawk boards if you're looking to sell...
Title: Re: we bought out a closed auto parts store
Post by: rusty on October 16, 2011, 12:32:04 PM: Pretty , quite a project to fill it tho ;P

The Litton Industries tag dates it between 1972-1985

>We havent found anything made in China
There was a time when Hardware stores shunned cheap items, because they actualy valued the loyalty of their customers, and wanted them to come back, something that wasn't likely to happen after selling them some cheap piece of junk that broke ten minutes after the customer got home....
Title: Re: we bought out a closed auto parts store
Post by: kxxr on October 16, 2011, 12:32:39 PM: And, what else did you find?
Title: Re: we bought out a closed auto parts store
Post by: scottg on October 17, 2011, 04:36:10 PM: closed auto parts??
Were there drawers of bronze sleeve bushings????
All parts houses used to carry them. To rebuild starters, generators and alternators.
In fact, is there Delco alternator parts?
yours Scott
Title: Re: we bought out a closed auto parts store
Post by: Fins/413 on October 17, 2011, 04:46:26 PM: Nice boards.
Title: Re: we bought out a closed auto parts store
Post by: bgarrett on October 17, 2011, 06:43:17 PM: Quote from: kxxr on October 16, 2011, 12:32:39 PM
And, what else did you find?

I got 487 pounds of brake shoes:) Yes, I weighed'em
Title: Re: we bought out a closed auto parts store
Post by: bgarrett on October 17, 2011, 06:49:00 PM: Quote from: scottg on October 17, 2011, 04:36:10 PM
closed auto parts??
Were there drawers of bronze sleeve bushings????
All parts houses used to carry them. To rebuild starters, generators and alternators.
In fact, is there Delco alternator parts?
yours Scott

the scrap metal guy got all the bushings.
I didnt get the alternators, but I did buy all the antique parts and got some very cool stuff.
I got brake linings for Cadillacs and havent looked at the labels yet but I am sure they are for Caddys in the 1920s and early 30s
Some of the boxes had great old labels
Title: Re: we bought out a closed auto parts store
Post by: bgarrett on October 17, 2011, 06:55:42 PM: I got a Felpro display board
Title: Re: we bought out a closed auto parts store
Post by: bgarrett on October 17, 2011, 06:56:27 PM: Quote from: bgarrett on October 17, 2011, 06:55:42 PM
I got a Felpro display board

Gaskets from 1935 to 1987
Title: Re: we bought out a closed auto parts store
Post by: Papaw on October 17, 2011, 07:58:29 PM: You scored some cool old stuff!
Title: Re: we bought out a closed auto parts store
Post by: EVILDR235 on October 17, 2011, 08:40:40 PM: My wrecking yard / scrap dealer friend got all the NOS parts from a auto parts store in 1968 when we first met. He burned thousands of wiring harnesses for old cars and trucks for the copper wire. A truck load of copper head gaskets were laid on the ground and ran over with a Cletrac bulldozer to remove the asbestos from them. People would cry if they saw the stuff we were scrapping 40 years ago.

EvilDr235 / Gort
Title: Re: we bought out a closed auto parts store
Post by: eddie hudson on October 17, 2011, 08:49:09 PM: Quote from: scottg on October 17, 2011, 04:36:10 PM
closed auto parts??
Were there drawers of bronze sleeve bushings????
All parts houses used to carry them. To rebuild starters, generators and alternators.
In fact, is there Delco alternator parts?
yours Scott

Which ones are you looking for? My buddy has quite a few generator, starter and distributor bushings for 1920's to 1950's cars & trucks.
Title: Re: we bought out a closed auto parts store
Post by: bgarrett on October 17, 2011, 08:54:13 PM: Quote from: Papaw on October 17, 2011, 07:58:29 PM
You scored some cool old stuff!

Thanks Papaw
I specially like some of the old labels.
I will try to get photos of the boxes for brake linings later
Title: Re: we bought out a closed auto parts store
Post by: bgarrett on October 18, 2011, 04:44:01 PM: Quote from: rusty on October 16, 2011, 12:32:04 PM
Pretty , quite a project to fill it tho ;P

The Litton Industries tag dates it between 1972-1985

I cant find any link between Litton and Blackhawk. Will you please direct me?

I am guessing these boards are newer since there is no obstruction wrench. Can you date these?
Thanks

edit: oops I should have turned it up
Title: Re: we bought out a closed auto parts store
Post by: 1930 on October 18, 2011, 05:03:27 PM: I have to ask about the car and more pict.
Title: Re: we bought out a closed auto parts store
Post by: bgarrett on October 18, 2011, 05:08:53 PM: Quote from: 1930 on October 18, 2011, 05:03:27 PM
I have to ask about the car and more pict.

My car is a 31 Ford coupe.
Been driving it 14 years
What is the car in yer little biddy avatar?
waddaya want more pictures of?
Title: Re: we bought out a closed auto parts store
Post by: Ken W. on October 18, 2011, 06:16:16 PM: There's an old auto part store near me that's been closed ever since I can remember. You used to be able to see the full shelves for years until someone blocked off the windows. It would be a cool score to get in there.I'd say you made out.
Title: Re: we bought out a closed auto parts store
Post by: rusty on October 18, 2011, 06:27:37 PM: >I cant find any link between Litton and Blackhawk. Will you please direct me?
It is a long and tortured road...

New Britain Machine bought Blackhawk Manufacturing in 1955

Litton Industries Bought New Britain assets (and thus the Blackhawk 'brand') in '72

National Hand tool co bought part of Litton's hand tool division in 1980

Stanley Works aquited National Tool in 1986...
Title: Re: we bought out a closed auto parts store
Post by: 1930 on October 18, 2011, 07:34:27 PM: Ok 31 Ford, thanks, the avatar is a 29/30 Dodge Brothers. Check this auction out, just a little out of my price range............330628398131
Title: Re: we bought out a closed auto parts store
Post by: rusty on October 18, 2011, 08:13:17 PM: > just a little out of my price

Oh, come on, it's only 65K , and you get four , just sell your house, having a place to live is overrated anyhow...; P
Title: Re: we bought out a closed auto parts store
Post by: bgarrett on October 18, 2011, 08:58:12 PM: I have half a truckload of 26 Dodge parts
Here is a picture of a real head light bulb...long before anyone invented sealed beams
Title: Re: we bought out a closed auto parts store
Post by: bgarrett on October 18, 2011, 11:05:13 PM: Quote from: 1930 on October 18, 2011, 05:03:27 PM
I have to ask about the car and more pict.

more pict?? this one??
Title: Re: we bought out a closed auto parts store
Post by: 1930 on October 19, 2011, 05:27:02 AM: quote.........just sell your house.........With todays market I would still have a hard time coming up with the balance
Title: Re: we bought out a closed auto parts store
Post by: 1930 on October 19, 2011, 05:29:33 AM: Very nice car and looks like a proud new owner, Id like to get something I can drive and not have to worry about finding replacement parts for.