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07-06-2006, 04:10 PM

courthousedeb

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Now I know alot of you like the really old school look. While searching for something else...I ran across THIS.
Is this a blast from the past or what?

I remember my father having one of these on several of his cars during the late 50's and beyond.
Sure brings back some fond memories of him.

07-06-2006, 04:12 PM

DJNateGnau

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Oh snap! It's a Brodie knob! Those are the frkn coolest! The youth pastor at my Church has one of those on his Lincoln Continental, LOL!

07-06-2006, 04:15 PM

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Where does it go?

07-06-2006, 04:17 PM

DJNateGnau

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On the steering wheel.

07-06-2006, 04:19 PM

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Definitely helpful in a car with no power steering.

07-06-2006, 05:17 PM

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Man, Does that take me back! Never had an eight ball, but had a pearl knob on my 49 Fleetline Chevy. Like Capt. said they sure helped when making hand signals and turning a corner.

07-06-2006, 05:18 PM

courthousedeb

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Quote:

Originally Posted by SIHHR

Where does it go?

Now I really feel old. Thanks SIHHR

This is a different one, but it goes on the steering wheel like the picture below.
Back in the old days when I was VERY young, before power steering, they were attached
so the driver could grab it and turn the steering wheel.

07-06-2006, 05:37 PM

angeleyez0072

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Those are illegal where i grew up (Maine). Up there they are called suicide handles. Cops would confiscate them if you got caught with one. They are cool though, and definately a blast from the past.