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« on: October 01, 2015, 11:13:20 PM »
I got this on ebay $2, arrived today. This dealership where my camaro was purchased went out of business long ago. I think this is late 70's based on the chevy slogan. A little rubber mirror pouch, for my wife when she complains about her hair with the windows down. I'll keep it in the glovebox, matches the red paint.

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« Reply #1 on: October 02, 2015, 12:10:07 AM »
It's nice that you found something.

I have been looking for something from Dick Fencl Chevrolet - Oak Park, IL from late 1967 but no luck so far.
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« Reply #2 on: October 02, 2015, 04:38:12 AM »
Dealer items from the actual dealer that sold your car, can be a needle in a haystack of needles...
I have gotten lucky finding a nice license frame for my 66 chevelle.
My 69 Camaro I was lucky enough to trade for an original key fob, and then more recently the original owners son just started running across items in his moms basement. So I now have some dealer window scrapers, a USA-1 plate from the dealer who took over,  and some original parts that came off my car ( front license plate bracket, original dist cap, historic vehicle plate, a few boxes of original AC spark plugs ( sets of 8) 2 NOS, and one set was the originals that came out of the car.
As Bryon points out sometimes the items can be so elusive...
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« Reply #3 on: October 02, 2015, 06:05:37 AM »
I have a nice rechromed set of license plate frames from Clippinger Chevrolet, the dealership that my car was purchased from on June 20, 1969. At that time, the dealership was in Covina, CA; still in business today, but relocated to West Covina. I hear the original lot is still there today.
Side note, I have both original California black plates (tag # is my username), and have got the exact same plate number reserved here in Australia so when the car eventually hits the road again, it will wear it's original plate number. Wife thinks I'm mad, but to me that's a nice tribute.
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« Reply #4 on: October 02, 2015, 06:09:04 AM »
Very cool that you have the plates and frames. post a pic of the plate and frame when you have a chance
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-Looking for 3192477 (front) spiral shocks 3192851 (rear)
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-Looking for original Delco side post negative battery cable part # 6297651AV

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« Reply #5 on: October 02, 2015, 08:57:07 AM »
Sure, will do!
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« Reply #6 on: October 02, 2015, 11:15:56 AM »
I'm curious what other dealer memorabilia was available. Sometimes finding something is easier when you know what to look for.

Side note - I gave my wife the mirror last night as a little gag gift, and she absolutely loved it. It sent her down memory lane - even the smell of it, she remembered playing with mirror pouches at her grandmother's house with her dolls. So score one for the thoughtful husband.

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« Reply #7 on: October 02, 2015, 11:32:03 AM »
Do a regular search in eBay with the dealership name. Something might eventually pop up. That's how I found a reprint of a photo of Smith Motor Sales in San Antonio.  Only thing I have though.
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« Reply #8 on: October 02, 2015, 01:03:43 PM »
Do a regular search in eBay with the dealership name. Something might eventually pop up. That's how I found a reprint of a photo of Smith Motor Sales in San Antonio.  Only thing I have though.

I just did that on your suggestion.. and found this... :)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1977-CHEVROLET-CAR-DEALER-JOE-CLAYTON-CHEVROLET-ARAB-ALABAMA-S7-/181861508883?hash=item2a57ca6713

A matchbook cover dated 1977 advertising the dealership that sold my car..  so all sorts of things are/were used by dealerships as part of their advertising. 
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« Reply #9 on: October 02, 2015, 03:00:14 PM »
The other thing you can do is "save" the search, and check the box for eBay to email you. Anytime something matches your search you get an email, this way you don't have to manually do the search everyday. I have like 70 daily searches I get emailed about, and every so often a neat piece comes around ...
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« Reply #10 on: October 02, 2015, 03:58:48 PM »
There was a guy at a swap meet that had about 50-60 matchbooks with different dealer names.  He wanted 50 cents each for them.  I probably should have bought them to see if anyone might need one.  Oh well, I can't buy everything. :) 
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« Reply #11 on: October 02, 2015, 06:47:23 PM »
Yard sticks were a common give-away in those days.
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« Reply #12 on: October 05, 2015, 05:55:04 AM »
Very cool that you have the plates and frames. post a pic of the plate and frame when you have a chance
Here they are - frames have been rechromed and I need to paint the letter borders black again - if anyone knows what level of gloss these were originally, please let me know! I've seen a few originals, but hard to determine after so long.
PS is that image appearing the right way up? In my PB album it is, but it shows up on both an iPad and a pc sideways, even after clearing the cache and reloading the page numerous times.....

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« Reply #13 on: October 05, 2015, 12:32:15 PM »
That's cooler than a mirror pouch or yardstick! These days its very common for a dealer to put plate frames and dealer stickers on the back of the cars they sell. Did many do the dealer stickers in the 60's? What else is there, other than matchbooks?

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« Reply #14 on: October 06, 2015, 01:43:53 AM »
  What else is there, other than matchbooks?

Thanks - Andy

I found a few "So. Tacoma Chev"  dealer pencils to go along with my, frames, matchbooks.
Other items I would think include key fobs & ice scrapers.
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« Reply #15 on: October 06, 2015, 02:33:34 AM »
That's cooler than a mirror pouch or yardstick! These days its very common for a dealer to put plate frames and dealer stickers on the back of the cars they sell. Did many do the dealer stickers in the 60's? What else is there, other than matchbooks?
Thanks - Andy

My '69 Z28 has the original metal tag frame with dealer info (similar to the one posted by ZLP), as well as a metal plate applique applied to the back of the car identifying the original dealer.

PS.  When I purchased 'new vehicles' by ordering them in '69 and '73 and '77, I requested the dealer NOT to install their stickers and appliques to the car upon arrival and prep for delivery.  I'm sure other buyers did the same thing to eliminate the dealer advertising on their new purchases.. :)
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« Reply #16 on: October 06, 2015, 04:58:22 AM »
Your license  plate and frame look nice. A little more polished than what they were originally. Are you going to go back and fill in the background?
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-Looking for original Delco side post negative battery cable part # 6297651AV

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« Reply #17 on: October 06, 2015, 05:08:28 AM »
Those parts(?).. items?   are the worst things 'condition wise' on my car, except for perhaps the drives seat which is quite worn, but then the manufacturers of such advertising items do not receive the same engineering and manufacturing attention as GM bestows on it's automobile parts..  :)   I'd like to use them but make them look better.  They are 'pitted' (the only items on my car which are), and the black paint is mostly gone.  I'd like to get them redone to remove the pits and rechromed and repaint the black...  I might do that some day.. :)
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« Reply #18 on: October 06, 2015, 05:11:51 AM »
The usual items from our dealers in north Alabama from the 50's to the 70's were yard sticks, leather folding key fobs with snap, ice scrapers, dealer front tags, fountain pencils, metal thermometers, calendars, match books, ash trays.  I don't think I have ever seen a rear tag frame from the local area!  Dealer chrome metal name plates installed on rear were common, but they have disappeared from earth.

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« Reply #19 on: October 06, 2015, 07:11:46 AM »
Your license  plate and frame look nice. A little more polished than what they were originally. Are you going to go back and fill in the background?
Not sure if that was directed at me, but if so.....yes, as stated in the post with the picture, I plan to infill around the letters after they were rechromed, but not sure about the gloss levels. Also recalled that the infill was originally black, but have seen a so-called survivor pair of frames that appears to be blue. Not sure which way to go.
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« Reply #20 on: October 06, 2015, 11:02:37 AM »

Very nice frames!! :)
...but why are they like a mirror image of each other? Are they not from the same year or what?
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« Reply #21 on: October 06, 2015, 11:58:58 AM »
There was a thread a couple years ago here that had a lot of dealer memorabilia that was hoping it would be kept going to assist those doing searches trying to find stuff. Since Ammon R. Smith was a huge dealer and associated with Dave Strickler and Bill Jenkins there are many types of items that can be accumulated, like tubes of ping pong balls.


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« Reply #23 on: October 06, 2015, 12:12:33 PM »
why are they like a mirror image of each other? Are they not from the same year or what?
They are both from the same year, and same manufacturer (Robert W Brown Co, Downey Calif.). I have seen some pairs with both frames the same, and other pairs like these with one of each style. I don't think the dealer cared which went on the car, as long as it gave their dealership publicity!
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« Reply #24 on: October 06, 2015, 12:44:32 PM »
This is cool for a pace car owner. HTF 1969 69 Camaro Indy Pace Car SS/RS dealer cardboard stand up, used on hood

http://www.ebay.com/itm/HTF-1969-69-Camaro-Indy-Pace-Car-SS-RS-dealer-cardboard-stand-up-used-on-hood-/291582276075?hash=item43e3a871eb&vxp=mtr

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« Reply #25 on: October 06, 2015, 01:31:07 PM »
I bought my 67 RS/SS from the original owner in 1984. It was sold new at Village Chevrolet in Queens Village, NY. This was a very well known hi performance dealer in the 60's and 70's. Jerry's survivor 67 Z was also sold there. When talking with Bob, the orig owner, during the restoration of the car, I asked him what happened to the Village emblem usually mounted on the rear body panel. He said that he told the salesman "If you put that emblem on the back of the car, you are either paying me for advertising for you, or I'm not taking the car!"
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« Reply #26 on: October 06, 2015, 09:37:12 PM »
There is a ton of Dealer Memorabilia out there. You need to start with a Chevrolet Merchandising cata log for your specific year to get the basics. Some dealers ordered a lot, others little to none. I have been collecting this stuff for years and have started showing some of it in last few years in places like SLS Carlisle and MCACN. I filled a entire banquet room at the NOCC show a few years back. People love this stuff. One of the neatest oddball items I have is a package of Marigold seeds from Chevrolet 1968!

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« Reply #27 on: October 06, 2015, 10:25:01 PM »
hugger,
 Those are front and rear frames. The dealer's ID trunk plate was not common in the Southern California.
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« Reply #28 on: October 07, 2015, 01:03:11 AM »
I have been collecting this stuff for years and have started showing some of it in last few years in places like SLS Carlisle and MCACN.

Do you have a booth at MCACN ?  I'll stop over and check it out this year if you do.
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« Reply #29 on: October 07, 2015, 01:24:01 AM »
hugger,
 Those are front and rear frames. The dealer's ID trunk plate was not common in the Southern California.
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Interesting, I was told that a few years ago, but couldn't find any verification. Also couldn't determine which was front and rear. In the photo above, I had put the rear plate with the frame that had the recesses at the top, which I thought allowed slightly easier access to change the year stickers.....
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« Reply #30 on: October 07, 2015, 01:25:14 AM »
Sorry, I had stuff there as part of a collection , not to sell. I had items pertaining to Yenko there.

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« Reply #31 on: April 23, 2020, 06:04:24 AM »
hugger,
 Those are front and rear frames. The dealer's ID trunk plate was not common in the Southern California.
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Interesting, I was told that a few years ago, but couldn't find any verification. Also couldn't determine which was front and rear. In the photo above, I had put the rear plate with the frame that had the recesses at the top, which I thought allowed slightly easier access to change the year stickers.....

Actually you have to swap them. The mounting holes for the 69 rear plate license door are only on the bottom. So "Covina" has to be on the bottom on the rear with mounting holes on either side, unless you are going to drill your license plate door, for the top mount.
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-Looking for original Delco side post negative battery cable part # 6297651AV

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« Reply #32 on: April 23, 2020, 09:08:00 AM »
Actually you have to swap them. The mounting holes for the 69 rear plate license door are only on the bottom. So "Covina" has to be on the bottom on the rear with mounting holes on either side, unless you are going to drill your license plate door, for the top mount.
Well I reckon I actually guessed right, looking at the plate frame that was on the front in '71:
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« Reply #33 on: April 23, 2020, 02:54:16 PM »
Have a little time right now, so if you want some dealer ads from your specific dealer, shoot me an e-mail and include your model and year.
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« Reply #34 on: April 23, 2020, 03:33:36 PM »
Actually you have to swap them. The mounting holes for the 69 rear plate license door are only on the bottom. So "Covina" has to be on the bottom on the rear with mounting holes on either side, unless you are going to drill your license plate door, for the top mount.
Well I reckon I actually guessed right, looking at the plate frame that was on the front in '71:

Great pic of a launch with license plate on. I don't see all that many guys with a built car keep that front plate. I am guessing he ran that same license frame front and back, *unless they drilled the back license plate door for the top mounts.  :)
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« Reply #35 on: April 23, 2020, 04:29:44 PM »
First time I noticed the cu in call out, Funny

Spectacular Photo BTW

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« Reply #36 on: April 23, 2020, 05:27:41 PM »
Tim, I saw this thread and thought I would join in.  I remember seeing quite a few Clippinger Chevrolet license frames around LA when I was stationed at Long Beach Naval Station in the early '80s.  Even then I was into classic Chevys (esp. 1st Gen Camaros), and always on the lookout for them (and there were a lot of them in Socal for CHEAP money back then!).  I saw a really interesting link to a '67 Vette while doing an image search for Clippinger and figured you would enjoy it.

BTW, a destroyer I was on in the early '80s pulled into Fremantle and Geraldton during a Westpac deployment in '83.  We really enjoyed the lovely young ladies and cold beer during our port visits, and the friendly people of OZ were fantastic! 

http://67fso.com/

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« Reply #37 on: April 23, 2020, 05:44:47 PM »
This is Clippinger in 1960 and 2012.  Don't know if it is still in business.

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« Reply #38 on: April 23, 2020, 06:32:32 PM »
That last pic is what is left of Clippinger Chevrolet. I think the bow tie has been removed as well. I have tried to figure out who owns the lot, to try to get the CLippinger sign, Since my white 69 was sold their new. Tim was lucky to find a set of period correct set license frames. I am still looking for a good deal on a set.
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« Reply #39 on: April 23, 2020, 08:55:10 PM »
Thanks for posting the Bob Wingate story links and picture, he was certainly a big factor in developing that dealer's reputation and high performance status. Also good to hear you enjoyed our own 'left coast' during shore leave!
Austin you can see in the picture I posted of both plate frames, that the rear one has 2 extra mounting holes drilled along the bottom. Suspect that was pretty common; the single plate frame posted just above this on 'WPH698' (also a rear plate) has a hole drilled in the bottom centre, although it looks like the earlier frame style that has 2 spring clips to hold the plate in place.
On the original dealer lot, from research about a year ago the property had been sold for development and I believe the sign was gone. The owner had fallen foul of the City of Covina IIRC as I found some online articles on that.
Tim in Australia.
1969 04A Van Nuys Z/28. Cortez Silver, Dark Blue interior, VE3, Z21, Z23, D55/U17, D80, flat hood.
Sold at Clippinger Chevrolet in Covina, CA.
AHRA Formula Stock at Lions Dragstrip, NHRA E/MP at Pomona Raceway

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« Reply #40 on: April 23, 2020, 10:37:49 PM »
I see your drilled holes now. The photo bucket banner had darkened in that area so I didn't see it the first time.
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-Looking for original Delco side post negative battery cable part # 6297651AV

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Tim in Australia.
1969 04A Van Nuys Z/28. Cortez Silver, Dark Blue interior, VE3, Z21, Z23, D55/U17, D80, flat hood.
Sold at Clippinger Chevrolet in Covina, CA.
AHRA Formula Stock at Lions Dragstrip, NHRA E/MP at Pomona Raceway

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« Reply #42 on: April 23, 2020, 11:05:03 PM »
Thanks Tim. :)
1969 garnet red Z/28 46k mile unrestored X77
-Looking for 3192477 (front) spiral shocks 3192851 (rear)
-Looking for an original LOF soft ray windshield
-Looking for original Delco side post negative battery cable part # 6297651AV

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« Reply #43 on: April 24, 2020, 01:15:24 AM »
Thanks Paul!
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69 Z/28 X77 burnished brown, 711 int 05A bought in 78
70 Z28 forrest green, green int, M40, bk vinyl roof PROJECT
99 SS hugger orange 6spd NO TTOPS bought new 1 of 54
15 z/28 Arctic white, A/C 505 HP #251

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« Reply #44 on: April 24, 2020, 02:27:50 AM »
Years ago I named my Beagle Nickey. I found a Nickey clicker and then several  years ago went to a big muscle car show at Opryland and met Nickeys daughter she had a set off coasters that came from her dads dealership that I bought. Lost my Beagle a few years back but still have coasters. Still trying to get another Beagle think I would name it Chevy if I get one. Also have seen lighters and Promo cars. But have dealer emblem  and found key chain from Chip Barwick for my Camaro.

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« Reply #45 on: April 24, 2020, 03:59:24 PM »
 The only thing I've been able to find regarding my camaro's dealership is a matchbook from 1952. I still check e-bay regularly.

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« Reply #46 on: April 27, 2020, 12:23:50 AM »
This is what I have:
I gave Brigance a Chance pin
Beer opener
Post Card
1968 November car craft ad
I also have a repop Brigance car emblem sticker. I just haunt Ebay

1968 Z/28 NOR 06B Original Drive Train
1973 RS Z/28 NOR 01B Supercharged Day 2
2013 ZL1 Lingenfelter
2015 Z/28

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« Reply #47 on: April 27, 2020, 02:00:15 AM »
Aussie Tim...it was a real pleasure visiting Oz in the early '80s.  Great people and plenty of Emu Export and Black Swan Lager beer in Perth and Fremantle's bars...and lovely girls in the discos along Hay Street in old downtown Perth.  I got to see an impromptu car show in a Happy Jack's parking lot (the Oz version of Burger King) in Fremantle...Holden Monaros, Chrysler Valiant Chargers, and 4-door Tri-Fives that were hot rodded (no 2-doors). 

I was trying to remember how I knew Bob Wingate and I realized he was a regular at the big auto swap meet at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena in the early '80s.  He brought cars to sell and was also looking for cars (mostly classic Chevys).  At that time there were a lot of ultra-classic Tri-Fives like Nomads and Belair convertibles (and the occasional early Vette) to be found at that swap meet for very reasonable money.  The swap meet at the LA County Fairgrounds in Pomona also attracted a lot of classic project cars, but not as interesting or nice as Pasadena's...it was not uncommon to see Packards from the '20s and '30s that had been dragged unrunning from a nearby garages to be sold in the car corral.  The most collectible Chevy part I ever saw there was a complete NOS cowl plenum air cleaner for a 1st Gen Z28 for $250.  I wish I could use a wayback machine to get some of the great deals from back them (don't we all!).

 

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