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Can You Help Me Figure Out The Date Of This Photo? based on car in photo

#1 bjc

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Posted 28 March 2012 - 11:18 AM

just found this photo at my parents house..it was taken by the previous owner of the house my parents live in and that i grew up in..they got it when they bought the house..in i think about 1962 ...the previous owner i think built the house.. i would like to guess the age of the photo and maybe the car in the driveway is the clue..any ideas what vintage this car is?

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Posted 28 March 2012 - 11:33 AM

It looks like it is from the 1940's.

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Posted 28 March 2012 - 11:41 AM

DH thinks it's a 46 Ford. It's definitely a post-war Ford.

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Posted 28 March 2012 - 12:01 PM

It looks a lot like a 1949 Chevrolet Deluxe Fastback too

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Posted 28 March 2012 - 12:04 PM

We rode in a car like that in the early 50's, but it wouldn't have been new at the time. We stood on the "bump" in the back to look through the front window, and held on to the fabric car straps as we stood in the large leg/foot space area. The floor space was so big that my brother and I used to lie down on each side and fall asleep on the floor. Pre-seat belt days!

Great picture of a beautiful house! I look forward to the verdict on the car and date, and to a layout!

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Posted 28 March 2012 - 12:58 PM

No idea on the date (looks like other have helped in that department). I just want to say that I'd love to live in that cute house. It's so nice and well cared for. I love the yard. Lovely.

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Posted 28 March 2012 - 01:16 PM

It's a wonderful house, and I love the "wings" on the car, lol.

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Posted 28 March 2012 - 01:52 PM

No clue on the date either, but enjoyed seeing it!

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Posted 28 March 2012 - 02:31 PM

I was going to show it to my hubby because he's pretty good at dating cars, but it looks like that's been covered. That is a darling house.

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Posted 28 March 2012 - 03:38 PM

DH added that it could have been a Chevy also - they had very similar body lines.

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Posted 28 March 2012 - 04:44 PM

here is how the layout turned out here

thanks for your help identifying the year more or less

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Posted 28 March 2012 - 05:58 PM

My brother guessed late 40's on the car, the house was built in 1947 (http://www.trulia.co...023/Devon_Road/). Judging from the size of the birch tree, it's a few years later in the photo.

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Posted 28 March 2012 - 06:03 PM

omg aggie..this is soooo cool...and thank you so much for that link... it is just amazing what you learn here and how helpful people are..thank you thank you thank you...off to make a few changes to my layout..thank goodness for photoshop layers!

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Posted 29 March 2012 - 12:13 AM

AggieB, on 28 March 2012 - 05:58 PM, said:

My brother guessed late 40's on the car, the house was built in 1947 (http://www.trulia.co...023/Devon_Road/). Judging from the size of the birch tree, it's a few years later in the photo.

Aggie, that is awesome. You're a great detective!

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Posted 29 March 2012 - 10:05 AM

Bobbie; my brother the car nut looks around for me & thinks it is a 1948 Pontiac silver streak. I'll let you know if he finds out any more. I googled that make & the images that come up look pretty good.

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Posted 29 March 2012 - 10:13 AM

AggieB, on 29 March 2012 - 10:05 AM, said:

thanks aggie...tried to send you a pm but i think your box must be full..thanks so very much for all your help

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Posted 29 March 2012 - 11:56 AM

Aggie, is just awesome. :2468who-do-we-appreciate:

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Posted 31 March 2012 - 10:13 AM

WOW we have a detective in the house --- great job Aggie, it's so cool how everyone jumps right in to help out --- love it!

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Posted 31 March 2012 - 10:16 AM

Oops forgot to say Love your layout too Bobbie!

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Posted 04 April 2012 - 06:32 AM

AggieB, on 28 March 2012 - 05:58 PM, said:

My brother guessed late 40's on the car, the house was built in 1947 (http://www.trulia.co...023/Devon_Road/). Judging from the size of the birch tree, it's a few years later in the photo.

That is sooo cool, Aggie! I learn something new here everyday!

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Posted 04 April 2012 - 07:52 AM

This is just a cool thread!! Love how all the family helps out around here!!! And, with wonderful results! FAB LO, BOBBIE!

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