Check out this item on Ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1762697635It's a very tired old "Stack" dealership badge. Screwed into the bootlid of countless Holdens and GM cars in the 50s and 60s. This is what the guy has to say about it:
"Distributed by STACK". This badge on the boot or tailgate of your car indicated a "HOT" aftermarket distributor in your engine.
This badge may have been available to Holden models other than EH... It may have also been available to other makes of car as well... I've had this badge in my collection for 20 years now, it came from an EH wagon, and in that time I have only seen it on two other cars!!. Both were EH's. I believe it to be VERY RARE INDEED. (If anyone has a definitive opinion on this, I will correct the information here for everyone.)
The condition of the badge is 'good' with only a couple of minor marks. It measures 75mm x 25mm. There is some of the 'redish brown' inlay missing. But I don't believe this to be a problem. Keep the badge 'original' or you can use one of the "Enamel Badge Restoration" (of Geelong) type business's to bring it back to new again. Your Choice. I found them advertised in "Restored Cars". The STACK badge comes with its original mounting screws.
SELLING AT NO RESERVE. Bid early so you don't miss out on this original item!! If you have any questions I will be happy to answer them. I have tried to be as comprehensive as possible here with all the information I know off. Postage will be at actual cost no handling fees. I will provide postage cost at the end of auction.
Look Out for all my early Holden NOS + parts and books which I will be listing over the coming weeks! Thanks for looking & Happy Bidding
This is the "Question to Seller" I sent him.
Mate, you are seriously off-beam about that badge. They used to be screwed to the boot-lid of Holdens, Chevs, Pontiacs and anything else that the Holden dealership "Stack & Co" of Camperdown, Sydney sold. I appreciate you're from rural Vic, but those badges are common as dirt in Sydney. You can pick one up at a swap meet for $2.
I used to have one as a key-ring but it used to rip the linings out of my pockets. ;-)
They sure as hell have nothing to do with the ignition system.
cheers
RET
If he replies I'll let you know. I can't wait to see what other treasures appear from his "collection"... I'll be looking out for his other NOS auctions for sure. What a dipstick.
