I found out what it is, it's a front bumper guard with center pivot (to use a hand crank) for a 1940 Chevrolet Special Deluxe.
The car was that year's top of the line vehicle and was made only for the one year, 1940. There is a picture of the car with the bumper guard installed on it in the Standard Catalog of Chevrolet 1912-2003, on page 38.
There are two bumper guards and a cross bar in chrome with a center section topped off with a shield that rotates out of the way to give access to a hand crank used to start the 216 engine.
I have pictures of it, how do I post them to go along with this post?
Is there a market for this thing out there some where, is there a web site I can go to advertise vintage Chevy stuff or just go on EBay?
If you'd like to see some pictures email me at tedlazenby@gmail.com
Thanks,
