Vintage shots from days gone by!

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Originally Posted by John Brown

Can anyone tell me the year, make and model of this commercial vehicle, and if possible, where the picture was taken?

"Google" is your friend. Here you go, right down to the street address (though I suspect that's the address of "Motor Parts and Equip.. From the Tacoma public library:

http://search.tacomapubliclibrary.or...zzy=&maxfiles=

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Collection: Richards Studio Collection Series: A36090-1 (Unique: 17115)
Date: 11-03-1948
Description: Truck and driver, Motor Parts and Equipment, Inc. The driver stands proudly by the new Chevrolet panel truck used by Motor Parts and Equipment for delivering parts. They stand outside Harmon Service owned by Jim Harmon. The sign declares this is a "Koetherizer Car" for American Hammered Piston Rings and Piston Resizing.
Address:2112 Jefferson Ave. (Check the Buildings Index)
Subjects: Motor Parts & Equipment, Inc. (Tacoma); Harmon Service (Tacoma); Chevrolet trucks; Vehicle maintenance & repair--Tacoma--1940-1950;
Photographer: City photographer
Image type: Black & White
Print type: Fiber base-Glossy
Print format: 8x10"
Rights: See Tacoma Public Library for specific rights and permissions.

Here is the inside of the same vehicle. Follow the links for 6 images related to this company.



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Collection: Richards Studio Collection Series: D36090-4 (Unique: 17116)
Date: 11-03-1948
Description: Truck and driver, Motor Parts and Equipment, Inc. This view shows the driver and mechanic inside the Chevrolet panel truck with equipment to work on pistons.
Subjects: Motor Parts & Equipment, Inc. (Tacoma); Vehicle maintenance & repair--Tacoma--1940-1950; Chevrolet trucks;
Photographer: City photographer
Image type: Black & White
Print type: Fiber base-Glossy
Print format: 8x10"
Rights: See Tacoma Public Library for specific rights and permissions.


For those wanting vintage pictures, the Tacoma Public Library has an enormous collection available on line:

Start here:

http://search.tacomapubliclibrary.or...s/defaultn.asp

[SAM123]

I am not sure where this pic was taken ... anytown USA I guess

[KevinG]

Originally Posted by MrFire

http://www.autoweteran.gower.pl/conc...rd_Nucleon.jpg

#17018 A whole new meaning to the term melt down, a nuclear powered car, would make a rear ender interesting....

[KevinG]

Originally Posted by Brimen

HAVE A GOOD LOOK AT THIS ONE !!!!!!!!

The car transporter, two questions, where's the engine, and how do you steer ?

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Originally Posted by swi66

Yeah lustro wear, how long did it take for him to remove the canisters, out of his rear, after giving the little lady her gift.

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Originally Posted by Olmon

Strange to think that this sweet young thing is in her 60s now, if she is still alive.

Hay thats my wife

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=ZYj9J4UH8ck

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Lena Horne singing in Paris, December 1947

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Originally Posted by LowKat

Driving Miss Daisy, never heard of it, now get up front.

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Myrna

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