Comments on: Hidden Treasures

By: THOMAS RAMON

THOMAS RAMON — Tue, 28 Mar 2023 14:07:01 +0000

The two most fun/ important treasures I found while “junkin” was a complete Mercury/ Ford Talladega cockpit and a 4 foot Rattlesnake.

By: go-fly-away

go-fly-away — Wed, 08 May 2019 01:34:43 +0000

In reply to joe. Great story to keep us grounded in life! My first wife of 25 years always by my side “junking” she always called it. Jefferson, Iola, Hershey, etc. Gone now 4 years ago and lucky enough to find a gal that enjoys it as much as I do.

By: joe

joe — Sat, 12 May 2018 22:47:35 +0000

just got a mustang hood ornament haven’t seen any just this one

By: Jean Marc des Hayes

Jean Marc des Hayes — Thu, 10 May 2018 20:02:38 +0000

i do collect car parts just because they are nice !!!

By: Jim Watson

Jim Watson — Mon, 07 May 2018 15:56:08 +0000

I can certainly identify with this great story,,,When my wife and I go to swap meets, it’s usually just to talk with gearheads while looking at treasures,,If we buy, great if not, great,,were still shopping!

By: Ron Ayers

Ron Ayers — Mon, 07 May 2018 10:59:35 +0000

Sometimes the hunt is much more fun than the find. I spent many years at Hershey with my dad looking for parts. The last time we were there was in 1979. I can only imagine what it is like today to rummage through the parts down each and every isle. I go to the Charlotte Auto Fair twice a year and do some searching, but most of all, I go to pass out brochures of my inventory at Classic Cars of South Carolina. I have enjoyed the hobby and business for 60 years this year. My dad purchased our first collector vehicle, a 1934 Ford Pickup, in 1958. I was 9 years old at the time and have made buying and selling vintage vehicles as a business since the early 70’s. I have many many wonderful memories over these 6 decades. Thanks for reading, Ron Ayers 1-864-313-2908

By: Barry Kiser

Barry Kiser — Mon, 07 May 2018 01:27:20 +0000

Thank you!!!

By: Barry Kiser

Barry Kiser — Mon, 07 May 2018 01:26:16 +0000

Thank you !! I have a 59 corvette with 68,000 Miles on her that I bought when I was 19.. l would love amy info you could provide

By: John

John — Fri, 26 Feb 2016 22:01:44 +0000

Excellent story!!! The wife would will trek out with me to shows now and then. We both have had Carlisle mud up to our arm pits in the past. Most times I go to flea markets/shows I come home fairly empty handed. She says didn’t see anything you wanted, my reply usually was, “Yea, didn’t want to spend the money .” I take her more in last couple years, because now it’s. “If you want or need it, get it now.”

By: Customer Service Techs

Customer Service Techs — Thu, 05 Nov 2015 21:15:05 +0000

In reply to Ralph.

When it comes to dealing with pitted cast parts like your hood ornaments, we have seen many attempt other methods of reconditioning them over the years including: Chrome paints, Vinyl wraps, etc. Really nothing is a substitute for having them re-plated. However the expense of plating die-cast parts will give most sticker shock. Compounding the problem, On popular cars like ’55 Chevys, good quality reproductions are available for less than what it will cost you to re-plate your originals.

This is a good problem to have if you’re looking for a nice one to put on your ride… although it does diminish what others are willing to pay for pitted originals.

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