I don’t know if there’s a thread on this topic or not, if so I’ve never seen it. Anyway one of the things I value about owning my grandfather’s ‘62 Mercury is the stickers in the back window believe it or not. He kept his car bone stock, since it was just a daily driver to him. But the only thing that makes it “his” is the stickers he applied in the window. So figured I’d post them. Obviously he was a WWI veteran.
What a great way to start a new thread! Congratulations on having your Grandfathers Mercury and the stickers with the story that goes with them. Bob
Hello, From the front, this 1952 Pontiac blue station wagon had the coastal look and feel as we approached it down a side street near the beach. My wife saw the Pontiac wagon first and gave… “a surfer station wagon parked on the side of the road,” exclamation. Sure enough, the light blue 52 Pontiac was parked up ahead and upon closer inspection, opened up a treasure trove of stickers and local So Cal coastal history. From one of the earliest San Onofre Surf Club stickers to the requisite Hobie logo, and the standard AAA decal that is so popular in these parts. But, the addition of some newer ones still associated with hot rods and build parts is the local powder coating shop used by a lot of hot rod builders. As well as the rock solid rear end manufacturer + dealers in So Cal, too. Jnaki Back in our old drag racing / motor building days, we had two matching sticker/decals from the company that gave us discounts on the products we used for our 671 SBC Isky-Gilmer supercharged motor and driveline parts. Take a guess... YRMV
On the windshield of the 47 Mercury I hauled home . The previous owner went to college at Oklahoma State . The car was parked in a dirt floor shed in late 1961
Classic decals from local merchants in Seal Beach/Sunset Beach in So Cal from the late 50s/early 60s. Hello, The two distinct decals depicts So Cal surf history from the earliest of days of surfing popularity in So Cal. Kanvas by Katin had a small shop on the inland side of PCH. It backed up to the inland salt water area that eventually became Huntington Harbour homes built on canals and were waterfront. The business is still around all of these years later and still sell cool casual shorts we bought back in the early 60s. Rich Harbour Surfboards in Seal Beach downtown back then and still is on the main street of Seal Beach. It became a stop over/hangout for many surfers as some of the top surfers of the time were factory riders for Harbour Surfboards. “Harbour Surfboards is home of the world's oldest surfboard manufacturing shop operating daily at the same location in Seal Beach, California. We are a genuine surf shop where ideas are exchanged, legends told and foam dust flies.” “Harbour Surfboards, a classic California surfboard brand since 1959 for surfing, design, and quality enthusiasts eager to be a part of our story. Quality endures time.” Jnaki Both companies were/are history of So Cal surfing, with custom shaped boards, hand made trunks and history that continues to this day. They were in a burgeoning business mode that was starting its USA run for surf clothing and surfboards. The popularity grew as the quality went along with the products. Other big name companies had the large consumer market represented and it was difficult for small local companies to compete with a large brand. But, over time, they endured with great products and being So Cal, continues to provide the next generation, the same quality we experienced back then as teenagers. One of my first surf trunks was from Hang Ten. When those got worn out from constantly sitting/standing/paddling/sitting on waxed deck surface of the longboards, the cotton material wore fast. I had bad knees and could not knee paddle. So, I had to lay down each time to paddle out in clear water, or rolling white water coming at you at least 6 feet high. Sometimes the wave gets you and then you get the wave… Those early cotton trunks took a lot of wear and tear. Many years and later usage with good results. The early cotton trunks endured many slides over the rocky water trail to the edge drop off on this particular day. photos by VNak…Including sliding down a long sloping rocky surface to get to the edge for a steep drop into cold water… 1960-65 But, when I bought my first Kanvas By Katin trunks made especially for me and a comfortable length for sitting/paddling/standing up, it made the world of difference. The fit/finish/comfort was outstanding and they lasted a long time. The fit was outstanding, the flex allowed me to move easily and they lasted a lot longer than the old cotton trunks. Plus, they dried fast. Jnaki Those historic trunks handmade by Nancy Katin were traded for a custom made surfboard many years later, when “old was new” trend was running rampant in So Cal coastal areas. YRMV
Rare decal today…Dave passed away a few years back. A true pioneer in surfing and one of the first to use foam. He didn’t worry to much about recognition. The board is a 1962 Sweet my dad bought me as a HS graduation gift; seems I don’t get rid of much.
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