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.
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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Richard Pulley
2014-2016 TIC170A Past President
1951 170A, N1715D, s/n 20158, O-300D
2023 Best Original 170A at Sault Ste. Marie
Owned from 1973 to 1984.
Bought again in 2006 after 22 years.
It's not for sale!
2014-2016 TIC170A Past President
1951 170A, N1715D, s/n 20158, O-300D
2023 Best Original 170A at Sault Ste. Marie
Owned from 1973 to 1984.
Bought again in 2006 after 22 years.
It's not for sale!
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GAHorn
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Re: Automotive parts used on the 170
Interior Door Handles from Chevy's of the 40's:
Here's the link: https://www.chevsofthe40s.com/detail/89 ... _4048.html
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'53 B-model N146YS SN:25713
50th Anniversary of Flight Model. Winner-Best Original 170B, 100th Anniversary of Flight Convention.
An originality nut (mostly) for the right reasons.
50th Anniversary of Flight Model. Winner-Best Original 170B, 100th Anniversary of Flight Convention.
An originality nut (mostly) for the right reasons.
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