Automotive parts used on the 170

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hilltop170
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Automotive parts used on the 170

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This could be a valuable topic for those trying to use original parts in their restorations. If everyone who has found a source for original parts would post it here, we could build a database for others.

To start it off, here are the front ash tray knobs that if I remember correctly, George Horn discovered. They came from Chevys from the 40s, 800-999-2438.
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Re: Automotive parts used on the 170

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Interior Door Handles from Chevy's of the 40's:
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Here's the link: https://www.chevsofthe40s.com/detail/89 ... _4048.html
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