On the wall leading down to the basement storage areas, we spotted all these NOS dipsticks, still brand new.On the wall leading down to the basement storage areas, we spotted all these NOS dipsticks Sitting on a ledge below the dipsticks was this dusty, but still new '57 Chevy radio delete plate.Sitting on a ledge below the dipsticks was this dusty, but still new '57 Chevy radio delet Yeah, they're not auto parts, but it's still cool to see stuff like this. Aside form the old coke bottles, the guys at the dealership also liked Mello Yello, RC Cola (luckily we didn't find any vintage Moon Pies), Dr. Pepper, and Nehi.Yeah, they're not auto parts, but it's still cool to see stuff like this. Aside form the o When was the last time you saw a full bottle of Nehi? Because the torque output of engines kept climbing in the 60s, the factory motor mounts were being pushed to the limit. As a temporary fix, GM issued out "Engine Lift Stop Cables"...Because the torque output of engines kept climbing in the 60s, the factory motor mounts we ...that attached from the engine to the control arm cross shaft to keep the motor from tearing away from the mounts (pictured)....that attached from the engine to the control arm cross shaft to keep the motor from tea Here a whole stack of them wait in their original boxes. Walking through the basement storage rooms, it gave me the same kind of feeling explorers of ancient Egypt must've had when they opened a long sealed tomb filled with relics and treasures never seen. Every shelf was stacked with countless numbers of original parts, from carb kits to belts to trim pieces.Walking through the basement storage rooms, it gave me the same kind of feeling explorers Hiding in the rafters of one room were some trim parts and these brand new steering wheels. Note the one in the center is a '57 150 steering wheel.Hiding in the rafters of one room were some trim parts and these brand new steering wheels These old yellow and black GM boxes date back to before the 60s when GM changed to green and white packaging for parts and accessories. Packages like this were all over the basement storage area, the cool and moderately dry conditions preserving everything for decades.These old yellow and black GM boxes date back to before the 60s when GM changed to green a Here's a real jewel, a brand new, in the crate 283 short block from around 62-63. Next to the 283 short block was this never used 235 inline-six bare block, ready to find its way between the fenders of an original resto Chevy.Next to the 283 short block was this never used 235 inline-six bare block, ready to find i « | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | » | View Full Article By Patrick Hill Enjoyed this Post? Subscribe to our RSS Feed, or use your favorite social media to recommend us to friends and colleagues!
