What is this?

Was in the trunk of a 40 chevy coupe. It looks maybe like a continental tire hold down. It has a chevy emblem. I'm sure you guys will know exactly what it is...

 

I think its a spare tire lock for an older car like in the 30s, maybe for a spare that is in welled fender.

 

That would be my thought. HRP

 

it is the middle bumper gaurd and folds down so you can get in the trunk .

 

Drop down trailer hitch. Goes in center of bumper and also acts as a bumper guard

 

I'm with dorf.

 

Trunk guard.

 

The top of the guard were the loop is were the trailer hooks to. This is a rare acc. Let alone bumper guards are getting scarce

 

trailer hitch bull shit,,,its a damn center bumper guard that need folding so as to open the trunk,,mostly on Chevs of the early 40s...I dont think anyone would be stupid enough to pull a trailer with the meager strap that attaches it

 

Thats some bloke's chastity belt. Either that, or it's the Queens old worn out 1.

 

They were not towing tractor trailer rigs back then. Have had two 40 Chevy's( it is what it is)

 

LOL.....

I am also with DORF and anyone else who said the same thing

 

I'm afraid someone has told you a friggin fib about being used for a trailer hitch...I WAS around back then..so I know what was being towed.

 

Right on. It's funny how people don't know what it is, an accessory center bumper/trunk guard that was available on Chevys up to 48. In 49, they switched to that over rider center guard.
The one shown in post 1 bolts to the bumper and folds down in order to open the trunk.

 

with Bloke.....and WBRW32.....

 

http://www.flickr.com/photos/myoldpostcards/3938582255/lightbox/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/jacksnell707/3025418640/lightbox/

 

Yeap my 40 sedan has the same. 40s are the best. mines an OG Wisconsin car and still lives here today

 

Looks like a cool prototype of a parking meter frame,,,I like it!

 

sell it to a restorer ...

 

Here is a photo of the trunk guard on my 41 along with standard bumper guards and wing tips

 

It's a leeberight dam it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Yep, I'm with Ya, had a 48 coupe with one in the fifties. Don't waste your breath with some of these guys, they believe all the shit house rumors.

 

trailer hitch. pretty funny.

I just sold one of those along with a couple pieces of the front gaurd all in poor condition for $150.00.