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Perchjerker · 01-11-2005, 04:24 PM

My great grandfather was a GM mechanic for years. After cleaning out my grandmothers house before demolition, I found this hatpin in a small box. It says "Genuine Chevrolet Mechanic" on it. It is also in it's original box and looks like it has never been taken out. Is there any collectors out there who know anything about this? Sorry, no pictures because I haven't jumped into the digital age with a new camera yet.
Thanks

**guyryan100** · 01-11-2005, 05:03 PM

I'd really like to see it - time to make the leap!

**special-K** · 01-11-2005, 08:39 PM

I`m sure it`s rare.

silvertonguedevil · 01-11-2005, 08:45 PM

Yeah, it would be cool to see.

*Randy70C-10* · 01-11-2005, 08:55 PM

Don't ever get rid of it!!

Brainchild · 01-11-2005, 09:44 PM

I agree with Randy,don't ever get rid of it.It was prolly a gift from GM to your grandfather on an anniversary,or retirement or whatever.

Do you know anyone with a camera,I'd like to see it also.A scanner would work too

Blue Beard · 01-11-2005, 09:49 PM

Make the leap, you won't regret it...

Rollie396 · 01-11-2005, 09:52 PM

I agree with what the others have said.
1.Go digital asap,it's the only way to go

2.I'd really like to see a pic of the pin.
3.DONOT let it go for anything.I'd bet you'd regret it later

doc_rock · 01-11-2005, 09:55 PM

Whether it's worth $.40 or $4.0m, no amount of money can replace the value it could have to you or your kids in a few years, plus the cool factor of it all.

86SILVERADO · 01-11-2005, 09:57 PM

Digital cameras.... I bought mine for about $500 five years ago. Take off one zero and you have the price you could get that same quality camera for today. You have no excuse.

teeitup · 01-12-2005, 12:23 AM

I seen one of those years ago, one of my dad's mechanic's got one and BIG sign too!! It was pretty neat!!!!! Don't sell it, you could never replace it.!!!!

**special-K** · 01-12-2005, 07:25 AM

Yeah,what they said.I was going to add something about the sentimental value and how unreplaceable value it has.Keep it.You`re probably just curious.With things like that it`s whatever someone will pay.I passed on a Gypsy Tour/1936 belt buckle(Harley thing) for $375.I wanted it bad.Went back for it,sold.

Perchjerker · 01-12-2005, 10:15 AM

I'll borrow a co-worker's camera tonight and snap a few pics of it.

01-11-2005, 04:24 PM	#1
Perchjerker Beer Power!!!!!!!!!! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nacogdoches, TX Posts: 280	Genuine Chevrolet My great grandfather was a GM mechanic for years. After cleaning out my grandmothers house before demolition, I found this hatpin in a small box. It says "Genuine Chevrolet Mechanic" on it. It is also in it's original box and looks like it has never been taken out. Is there any collectors out there who know anything about this? Sorry, no pictures because I haven't jumped into the digital age with a new camera yet. Thanks __________________ Rather be fishin'

01-11-2005, 08:39 PM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,858	I`m sure it`s rare. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-11-2005, 08:45 PM	#4
silvertonguedevil Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Seaside, Oregon Posts: 1,789	Yeah, it would be cool to see. __________________ -Greg My Chevy trucks, past and present: 1962 C10 SB Fleetside 1964 C10 LB Fleetside BBW 1966 C10 SB Fleetside 1966 C10 SB Fleetside BBW 1968 C10 SB Fleetside 1971 C10 LB Fleetside 1971 C10 SB Fleetside 1972 C10 SB Fleetside Cheyenne 1972 C10 SB Fleetside Cheyenne Super 1972 C10 LB Fleetside Cheyenne Super 1974 C20 Cheyenne 1979 K5 Blazer Cheyenne 1982 K10 SB Fleetside Custom Deluxe 1982 K10 SB Fleetside Scottsdale 1986 C10 SB Fleetside Silverado 2008 Silverado 1500 4x4

01-11-2005, 09:44 PM	#6
Brainchild Still drivin' a Rat Rod Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Monett Missouri Posts: 4,925	I agree with Randy,don't ever get rid of it.It was prolly a gift from GM to your grandfather on an anniversary,or retirement or whatever. Do you know anyone with a camera,I'd like to see it also.A scanner would work too __________________ Rusty Member #13872 Instead of saying.....you are a discomfort in the back of my front.....one should be able to say...... you are a pain in the a$# 71 GMC LWB 49 Chevy 85 Chevy G20 Check out my website

01-11-2005, 09:49 PM	#7
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	Make the leap, you won't regret it... __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

01-11-2005, 05:03 PM	#2
guyryan100 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Cumming, GA Posts: 481	I'd really like to see it - time to make the leap!

01-11-2005, 08:55 PM	#5
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	Don't ever get rid of it!!

01-11-2005, 09:52 PM	#8
Rollie396 someday it will be done! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lloydminster,AB. Canada Posts: 1,620	I agree with what the others have said. 1.Go digital asap,it's the only way to go 2.I'd really like to see a pic of the pin. 3.DONOT let it go for anything.I'd bet you'd regret it later __________________ '72 C-10 Proud owner of a million new and used pieces that used to be and will once again be(god willing) a testament to the term "they don't build em like that anymore. '80 LWB 2wd beater '67 GMC long fleet (cab donor) '66 long step (parked till it's turn comes around) '65 short step (parts truck that will donate it's bed and possibly frame to the '66) '06 Grand Prix wife's car (she hardly lets me touch it) my pics

01-11-2005, 09:55 PM	#9
doc_rock Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 84	Whether it's worth $.40 or $4.0m, no amount of money can replace the value it could have to you or your kids in a few years, plus the cool factor of it all. __________________ 1969 Chevrolet C-10 Bananamobile. Yes, it's ugly, yes, it's rusty, it's slow too, but no, I'm not trying to show it. Last edited by doc_rock; 01-11-2005 at 10:00 PM.

01-11-2005, 09:57 PM	#10
86SILVERADO Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hills of Western Mass Posts: 626	Digital cameras.... I bought mine for about $500 five years ago. Take off one zero and you have the price you could get that same quality camera for today. You have no excuse. __________________ 86 Silverado C10 back to 305 power! 67 C30 Dually Dump, with 350 transplant, Rockhauler 05 Duramax 3500 "If at first you don't succeed, try a bigger hammer" Member of the 1-Ton club!

01-12-2005, 12:23 AM	#11
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,396	I seen one of those years ago, one of my dad's mechanic's got one and BIG sign too!! It was pretty neat!!!!! Don't sell it, you could never replace it.!!!! __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

01-12-2005, 07:25 AM	#12
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,858	Yeah,what they said.I was going to add something about the sentimental value and how unreplaceable value it has.Keep it.You`re probably just curious.With things like that it`s whatever someone will pay.I passed on a Gypsy Tour/1936 belt buckle(Harley thing) for $375.I wanted it bad.Went back for it,sold. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-12-2005, 10:15 AM	#13
Perchjerker Beer Power!!!!!!!!!! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nacogdoches, TX Posts: 280	I'll borrow a co-worker's camera tonight and snap a few pics of it. __________________ Rather be fishin'



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