Panagra Airlines, 1959

 Panagra, also known as Pan American-Grace Airways, was formed in 1928 as an airline for service in South America. Its first flight was a four passenger Fairchild flight between two cities in Peru but soon was flying between the US and various Central and South American destinations. The airline did well and in 1967 merged with Braniff.

Bevel King TL-700 Grozer pliers

 These odd jaw pliers were found at a thrift shop for $1 The lettering was worn but searching eBay for "TL-700" turned out the full name is "BEVEL KING TL-700". They are used in glasswork, are known as grozer pliers and are for breaking glass along a scoremark.  The flat jaw is placed on the top of the glass, the curved on the bottom, then just pull.  Demo on Youtube.

 

Thanks, Inno!

1953 Corvette

Only 300 Corvettes were made in the year of introduction-1953. It was powered by a normal Chevrolet inline 6 giving it a top speed of about 105mph.. Only one choice of colour, all were Polo White with red interior.

 

Perfecto 2 speed differential for Ford Model T

The Perfecto two speed rear axle was a planetary gear system that when engaged reduced the final drive ratio of the Model T from 3.6:1 to 5.5:1. this enabled the car to climb most hills in Ford standard top gear (downshifted into the Perfecto intermediate gear) as well as adding a "bull low" to the transmission. This was a useful modification for the Ford Model T and about 650,000 of the units were sold between 1920 and 1927.

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Nylint hot rod

 I'm not sure about the relationship between the Buddy L and Nylint roadster hot rod toys, they look similar but not identical. Terry sends us a picture of his upgraded Nylint hot rod, with spiffy new wheels and radial tires. 

 People restore these toys! Link.

Official military hydraulic oil

Non-petroleum base.....

by Monsanto. Really? 

 

Magneto synchronizer

 By US industrial Tool and Supply Co. for aircraft engine tuning use, and still available today, magnetos are still common today.

  Wish I could add more to the following statement, found at least three suppliers;  "For internal timing and synchronizing of magnetos to the aircraft engines. Simply attach 3 clips to magnetos and adjust until both lights flash in synchrony and the buzzer changes pitch."

BMW Modulo concept, 1978

I don't remember this concept at all.  The motor looks like it was designed by an illustrator... 

The general design concept probably resulted in the BMW R80GS when someone pointed out that BMW already had a suitable motor...

  More here (scroll down). 

Mack wrench

 Here's a nice wrench made by Williams, likely for a Mack Truck tool kit. I would guess it would date to the 1920s?

Buddy L Roadster