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3 leg bumper jack ,old hood ornament from twenties? Found this at a yard sale. Monkey Grip tire patch kit still full of tire plugs from twenties or thirties. Battery tester for old Model A or Model T 6 volt tester.
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I just sold one of those 6 volt battery testers,
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I may have accidentaly i'm on an i phone so i fat finger this thing all the time your comment's are always welcome scottscuff.
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FYI your radiator cap is a Buick
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