Big A Auto Parts

"Boxer_4" (Boxer_4) 05/28/2019 at 20:38 • Filed to: None

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I picked up this lighted advertisement piece at a flea market a while ago, and I don’t think I shared it yet. Anyone remember these guys?  

The piece itself is a thermoformed 2 piece housing with a removable printed mat. Removing the lid reveals a standard florescent bulb. Now I just need a garage to hang it in !

I also found these at a flea market recently. What can I say, I can occasionally be a flea market junkie ...

As for Big A, I don’t know much about them, other than they entered bankruptcy in 1998 . Not much info exists on the web, either. There are a few commercials...

And local to near where I grew up, there is still a sign out front.

facw > Boxer_4 05/28/2019 at 20:43

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I only know of one Big A:

fhrblig > Boxer_4 05/28/2019 at 20:46

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I don’t know Big A, but if there’s one thing I know it’s Big D.

Longtime Lurker > Boxer_4 05/28/2019 at 20:55

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Walker has the Quiet-flow mufflers. Even using the exact same font.

functionoverfashion > fhrblig 05/28/2019 at 21:27

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With their sister store, Kum & Go

facw > fhrblig 05/28/2019 at 21:28

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Also, your current user name, your preferences, and your statement paint a real picture...

fhrblig > facw 05/28/2019 at 21:38

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That’s what I'm here for!

benn454 > Boxer_4 05/28/2019 at 22:20

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 Wow. I forgot all about these. Haven't seen that logo in 20 years.

Boxer_4 > Longtime Lurker 05/29/2019 at 08:38

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Huh, that’s interesting. I wonder if Walker was the supplier to begin with?

MattHurting > Boxer_4 05/29/2019 at 11:54

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Anybody back east remember Hi-Gear Auto Parts? I worked there as a youth and learned all about customer service. Enough so that I decided to go back to school and get my degree.

Longtime Lurker > Boxer_4 05/29/2019 at 14:24

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I just looked at the trademark listing Walke(Tenneco) acquired quietflow in 1998. Hmm I guess they bought it in the bankruptcy.

Boxer_4 > Longtime Lurker 05/29/2019 at 20:02

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That makes sense. I wonder what else was acquired from them during the bankruptcy?