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Old Jul 9, 2017 | 11:06 AM
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what is this ?

i found this in a box at a yard sale.no one knew what it was.i told them that a collect odd parts for my garage.they said here is a donation for your garage.does anyone know what it is and what kind of car it came off of ?


 
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Old Jul 9, 2017 | 11:19 AM
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Looks more like from a boat than car.
 
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Old Jul 9, 2017 | 11:22 AM
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I don't know what make model but I'd guess by the shape it's an interior lamp from the "B" pillar from a 4 door sedan. I'd think the unit is upside down in the pic
 
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Old Jul 9, 2017 | 11:53 AM
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Wasn't four beads a pontiac thing?
 
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Old Jul 9, 2017 | 07:46 PM
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Is that opaque plastic? like a lens? if so then I agree, must be some kind of interior light but I don't know from what


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Old Jul 9, 2017 | 08:00 PM
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1930's or 1940's?
 
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Old Jul 9, 2017 | 08:09 PM
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I'd say post ww2. Looks like about 1950
 
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Old Jul 10, 2017 | 12:09 PM
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Does it say Guide or anything on the back side or lens?
 
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Old Jul 10, 2017 | 01:39 PM
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Looks similar to the 1949 or 1950 Ford Fordor (4 door) B pillar lamp bezel.

Flip the puppy over to see if there's any numbers marked on it.

Pontiac hood and decklid 'strato-streaks' were the brainchild of Pontiac division prez Semon E. Knudsen in the early 1930's.

His son, Semon E. "Bunkie" Knudsen removed them in 1958!
 
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Old Jul 10, 2017 | 04:25 PM
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ross,yes it does say GUIDE F-4
 
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Old Jul 10, 2017 | 10:41 PM
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Originally Posted by HILLBILLY BOB
ross,yes it does say GUIDE F-4
If it says Guide then it is General Motors.
 
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Old Jul 10, 2017 | 10:50 PM
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1941 Buick front parking light
 
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Old Jul 10, 2017 | 10:58 PM
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Gah! He beat me to it. I had it narrowed down to a Buick product, but hadn't fingered the exact application yet. Good show!

 
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Old Jul 10, 2017 | 11:04 PM
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The picture Bob posted is a little deceiving since it makes it look flat, not the domed shaped it is.
 
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Old Jul 11, 2017 | 10:56 AM
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well maybe.......
 
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