mercguy's Flea Market

4 Old Champion Spark Plugs

These 4 spark plugs are the early #7 models.   They appear to be slightly used.  The thread size is 18mm.  The pair on the left appear to be earlier vintage design with a larger hex and older style porcelain.  I think these were used in a wide variety of engines from old cars, trucks, stationary and industrial engines, outboard, and inboard boat motors, etc. Here is your chance to get 4 for one money.

Item Number: CHAMP7
Price: $10.00

Early Drill-O-Driver Drill Attachment

A half century ago, this tool was offered to allow people to drive screws and nuts with the electric drills of the time. This appears to have never been used and is complete with the original box and paperwork. It came with a 1/4" square drive tip and a flat blade screwdriver tip.  It incorporates a cone clutch which is engaged by applying pressure against the screw with the drill and supposedly will slip when the screw becomes tight.  The paperwork says it was inspected Aug. 18, 1954.  I have never seen another of these.

Item Number:  DOD1954

Price: $8.00

New Old Stock Canvas Boat Cover 16' Trojan

This is a new canvas boat cover that was made for a 16' Trojan wooden runabout from the early 50's.  It was made to accommodate a windshield and cover an outboard motor. 

Item Number: 16COV
Price: $50.00

1950's Boat Cover for 13' Runabout

This is a new canvas boat cover that was made for a 50's 13' wooden runabout.  The cover was made to accommodate a windshield and includes an outboard motor cover. 

Item Number:  13COV

Price: $35.00

1978 Goldbergs' Marine Supply Catalog

These people were major mail order suppliers of boating supplies.  This is their big catalog.  It shows every aspect of boating supplies for sailboats, powerboats, outboard motors, electronics, water skis, and even fishing tackle.  They even sold small Evinrude and British Seagull outboard motors.  It is great to see the spectrum of items and prices offered 30 years ago.  The condition is very good.  There is some browning of the edges of the pages as happens to the "newspaper" type pages.  There are 227 numbered pages and the size is just shy of 8 1/2" X 11".

Item Number: GOLD1978
Price: $4.99

Unusual Vintage Boatracing Magazine 1987

I don't recall ever seeing another issue of this magazine.  It says it is Series 2, Volume 41. June/July.  It was mailed to Grubb's Marine in Spring City, PA and 1987 has been written on the address label.  It covers all aspects of power boat racing with technical articles for both inboard and outboard motors.  It is well represented with advertisers including Mercury and Yamaha. I find it interesting that it was published by Muncey Productions of Redmond, WA.  A great addition to any boat racing fan's library.  Condition is very good. There is a small tear at the top end of the spine.

Item Number:  BTR1987

Price: $4.99

1950's Car Top Carrier

This is a rectangular roof top carrier from the 50's??  It has been on the shelf, unopened all this time.   It hooked to the edge of the roof (rain gutters) and sat on 4 suction cups.  This has to be a rare NOS accessory for a classic or antique car that could actually be put into use.  It has never been removed from the original box. There was a canvas cover that was sold separately.  It is included in this sale as well!   Instructions Included.

Item Number: AUTCAR
Price: $30.00

Vintage Airguide Dual Engine Synchronizer

This is an Airguide dual engine synchronizer that showed when you had the throttles set so each engine was running at the same RPM.  This particular one was packaged with a double throw switch to be used at a second station.  I never used any of these so I can't give any more information on their operation.  Sorry, I really don't know if it is workable with inboard and outboard motors.  It is in the original box with a simple wiring diagram.  This displays well and would be something different to dress up your show case display or for possible actual use.  I suspect the unit itself is the same as the one used at the first station. 
Item Number: RPM
Price: $9.99

Vintage Mercury Outboard Motor Oil Can

This 30 to 35 year old can has had the top popped and is empty but displays virtually as unopened and is in excellent condition.  This is the older 50-1 oil that was not BIA certified.  It is probably from the early to mid 70's.  A must for any Merc collector or outboard oil can collector.
 

Item Number: MOC501
Price: $8.99

Early Champion Spark Plugs

These vintage Champion spark plugs appear to be used.  There is an early 6-M with the brass collar at the top and a 15-A.  The 15-A has some pitting of the hex wrench faces, but still displays well.  The thread size is 18mm.    I think these were used in a wide variety of engines from old cars, trucks, stationary and industrial engines, outboard, and inboard boat motors, etc. The one price is for both plugs.

Item Number: CH6M15A
Price: $4.00

Rare Old Mastercraft Tie-Down Repair Kits

Talk about an unusual item!  Back in the late 40's and early50's, Mastercraft from Connecticut was a major maker of boat trailers.  Their early design trademark features were a bridge work type fabricated trailer tongue and a crosswise leaf spring.  They sold cotton webbing tie down straps to go over the boat at the wheels.  These straps had a rubber ring sewn into them to give the strap stretch/tension.  This sale is for 2 NOS repair kits for these straps, if the rubber ring should need replacement.  The strap was cut at the spot where the ring was sewn in and the tip included, went on the end and the plain buckle provided a way to make a new loop around the new ring and buckle assembly.  These could be used to make up authentic looking tie downs for a restoration of a boat and one of these trailers.

Item Number: MCNOS
Price: $6.00

Vintage Mercury Outboard Advertising Pin

This is a tin lapel pin that has never been used.  It does not have a pin back.  It simply has a tab you bend down to hook over a shirt or jacket pocket.  The tab has never been bent.  These were from 1965 which is the year most Mercs were reengineered to reduce the noise they made.  The pin states "shhhhh Mercury outboard quiet zone".  It measures 2" in diameter.  A truly unusual find to add to any Merc memorabilia collection. 

Item Number: PN1964
Price: $4.00

Vintage Child's Life Jacket (New Old Stock)

This a new vintage commercial child's life jacket as used on ships or boats that carry passengers.  It is kapok filled and early enough that the kapok is not sealed in plastic.  This was Coast Guard Approved for commercial service.  It is in the original printed plastic bag but the bag does have a tear.  The jacket seems fine.  These were bulky and this is not something for your child to wear to go boating.  It would be a great display piece for a ship type decor.

Item Number: NOSJKT
Price: $10.00

1967 The Best From Yachting 60th Anniv.

This book is called The Best From Yachting, A Sixtieth Anniversary Selection it is copyrighted 1967. It is in excellent condition. There is some discoloration at the top front of the otherwise very nice dust jacket. The book is divided up into sections of the best articles over sixty years.  The first section is Pleasures and Places and includes 8 articles on this topic.  The second part is The Rougher Side and includes 11 articles on hardships on the water.  The third part is Great Events Under Sail and includes 15 articles on this subject.  The fourth part is Great Events Under Power and includes 5 articles on powerboat racing. Black and white photos are scattered through the book. It has 309 numbered pages and measures 6 1/4" X 9 1/4".  

Item Number:  BFW1967

Price: $10.00

Lot of New & Used Suzuki Outboard Parts

This is a misc. lot of parts for the powerhead of a small fishing size Suzuki outboard.  Most items are new in packages with part numbers.  There is one piston ring plus assorted other small parts. The items not bagged are used.

Item Number: SUZ132
Price: $9.99

Scarce Early 60's? Larson Boat Decals

I believe these are from the early 60's, but might have been used over a longer time period. Larson offered both inboard/outboard and outboard motor boats.  My father sold Cutter boats then, and Cutter and Larson were both owned by Brunswick Corp. at that time. They have been in a drawer for many,many years. They look fine but I feel it would be wise to apply a fresh coat of spray adhesive if you want to apply them. Of course they make a great display, as is.  They measure about 14 1/2" long.

Item Number:  Lars14

Price: $15.00 (Pair)

Volvo Penta Outboards Brochure

This Volvo Penta Outboards Brochure is from a collectors files and is in excellent condition.  It measures 8 1/2" X 11" and features 4 pages covering 7 models.  Undated.

Item Number: VP7
Price: $5.00 (Postpaid)

Vintage Whiz Gasket & Rim Cement NOS

This vintage bottle appears has a cork stopper/applicator in very nice condition.  The cement is still quite liquid inside.  A great display piece in any motorhead's collection, whether it be motorcycles, cars, trucks, outboard motors, airplanes, stationary engines, tractors, or engines of any other type.

Item Number: WGC
Price: $5.00

Mounting Panel for Gauge

This is a mounting panel that accepts standard 2 1/16" gauges like oil pressure, fuel, temperature, ammeters, voltmeters, etc.  It permits add on mounting to the underside of a dash. Possible applications would be cars, trucks, boats, airplanes, etc.  It may be new and has a horizontal striped pattern in the metal.  It does have some fine scratches that can be seen from varying viewing angles but overall appearance is very good.  

Item Number: 2116MP
Price: $5.00

Mercury Marine Sunshade Type Gauge Trim

This is a Mercury Marine sunshade type trim piece from the days when their gauges had chrome bezels (the earlier 60's).  I appears to be new and fits the gauges that go into 2 1/16" mounting holes. This would be a great replacement for one that has deteriorated. 

Item Number: 2116MMS
Price: $5.00

 Vintage Neptune Outboard Literature

This Neptune Mighty Mite III foldout is from a collectors files and is in excellent condition.  It opens to 8 1/2"X 11".  Undated. 

Item Number: NMMIII
Price: $5.00 (Postpaid)

Steamboat Lore of the Penobscot Book

This scarce reference is profusely illustrated and has 206 numbered pages. It measures 10 3/4" X 7 3/4".  This book is in excellent condition including the dust jacket. Here's your chance to get a great example of this book.

Item Number: SLPB
Price: $35.00

4 Old AC Spark Plugs

These appear to be used a little but are very nice.  They are 2 85Com and 2 C86.  All 4 for one money.
 

Item Number: 4ACSP
Price: $6.00

Vintage Craftsman Caster Wheel Boat Trailer

This is a heavy duty 2.75 X 10 caster wheel. The tire is a Craftsman brand and this has a nice swivel bearing and rolls nicely.  I believe it was used on a vintage boat trailer. 

Item Number: 275CW
Price: $12.00

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