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Just scored a Guide-Matic (previous to 1960, known as the Autronic Eye) automatic headlight dimmer for the Impala. Found it on eBay and paid $275 after shipping. These were more commonly installed on Cadillacs. You very rarely see them on a Chevrolet. It was available as a dealer installed option. The unit appears to be… Continue reading Guide-Matic Automatic Headlight Dimmer
Just bought a few more NOS parts! Fender ornaments and hood letters. Both of these items are reproduced. But, as always I prefer to buy NOS if possible. I had already purchased a set of the reproduction fender ornaments but was disappointed to see that the chrome was very poorly done. I had also purchased… Continue reading More NOS Parts
As stated in a January 6th post, NOS (New Old Stock, original parts that have never been used) parts can often be had for around the same price as reproduction parts, and sometimes even for less! This does however take patience, because the truth is, the stuff is getting harder to find all the time.… Continue reading NOS Parts Collected to Date
The NOS pair of front turn signal bezels arrived, and to my surprise they do not match! The original beat up bezels I have were stamped from stainless steel and then chrome plated (see the posted from Dec 16th for more info). But one of the bezels that I purchased as a pair, is actually… Continue reading Front Turn Signal Bezel Issue