Do you remember these automotive "gimmicks"???

Fm converters
8-tracks
Hang on the door soda can holders
Leaf spring shackles
Paint/grease sticks for highlighting lettering on tires.
Mind Blowers...speakers w/amp built in.
Studded tires.
Able to work on you own car engine because it was basically a lawn mower engine(easy).
Bumper tire jacks.
Hopping bumpers in winter.

Ok , not all gimmicks, but still nice to remember!
 
MadMerc said:
We call it "skitching" in the Midwest.
You do this in Winter, in the snow. A car passes you, and you grab the bumper and go along for the ride as long as you can hang on.
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Oh, like Marty in "Back to the Future"...I'm sure that's illegal here in NJ.
 
Here's an entertaining video montage of gimmicks used in old TV ads about cars:

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0PFl73XF3g]Classic Car Commercials - Gimmick - YouTube[/video]

Gotta love the one where they pour lighter fluid on the hood and set it on fire, apparently demonstrating the better quality paint.
 
SR99 said:
Here's an entertaining video montage of gimmicks used in old TV ads about cars:

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0PFl73XF3g]Classic Car Commercials - Gimmick - YouTube[/video]

Gotta love the one where they pour lighter fluid on the hood and set it on fire, apparently demonstrating the better quality paint.
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Very cool, I remember a couple of them actually. I did spot a mid-year Corvette driving through a waterfall, that made the video AWESOME! I like how stereo-types were used w/o a problem, all in fun and not putting anyone down, what a concept!

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SR99 said:
Here's an entertaining video montage of gimmicks used in old TV ads about cars:

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0PFl73XF3g]Classic Car Commercials - Gimmick - YouTube[/video]

Gotta love the one where they pour lighter fluid on the hood and set it on fire, apparently demonstrating the better quality paint.
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Remember Liquid Luster wax? They used to do that in their infomercials, too.

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MadMerc said:
Remember Liquid Luster wax? They used to do that in their infomercials, too.

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I think I had Liquid Luster, wasn't it pink in color?

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One current gimmick I wish would go away: Truck Nuts:

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blue balls:

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brass balls:

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This sums it up pretty well:

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I had chrome reverse wheels on my first car (68 Mustang GT) and the former owner had put those chrome headlight 1/2 round covers ... what the heck were those called ? (early 70s)

and how about those Mr Clean auto dry car wash systems ?
 
swanicyouth said:
One current gimmick I wish would go away: Truck Nuts:

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blue balls:

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brass balls:

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This sums it up pretty well:

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I have never agreed with anything more than this!!!

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Klasse Act said:
I think I had Liquid Luster, wasn't it pink in color?

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Exactly. That short fat guy with a beard used to do their infomercials. "Wipe on, wipe off. No rubbing or buffing " was his catch phrase.

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I remember seeing twin and triple tires on special rims, looked real weird, does anyone remember this?

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Klasse Act said:
I remember seeing twin and triple tires on special rims, looked real weird, does anyone remember this?

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I remember the twin tires. Tire Rack used to carry them. I never understood what their purpose was.

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MadMerc said:
I remember the twin tires. Tire Rack used to carry them. I never understood what their purpose was.

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From what I remember it was supposed to make it handle a lot better, wonder if was ever "Dragon tested"?

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Multi edged windshield wipers. They had 2 or three wiper blades in a single arm. Plastic and MANY gaudy colors.

When I fully retired, I think we still had dozens of those turkeys (collecting dust) in the 'back room.' Needless to say, they weren't a big seller.

Bill
 
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