ddavidv
ddavidv UltimaDork
10/13/21 6:23 a.m.

The '66 Falcon I just bought has a decal on the top of the grille that says, simply, "Columbus Road Controller". If I had to guess (and I do), I'd say the font looks to be from the 70s-80s. Google came up empty, aside from one Ebay auction of a give-away style box cutter with a garage's name on the other side.

I'm thinking maybe some type of shock absorber?

If anyone has heard of this brand or 'thing' please let me know. My curiosity must be satiated.

DrBoost
DrBoost MegaDork
10/13/21 6:29 a.m.

Got a pic?

John Welsh
John Welsh Mod Squad
10/13/21 7:09 a.m.

Given that the car is a '66 and the font could be 70's I just have this vague feeling that a "road controller" could be some gimmick intended for better mpg during the fuel crisis years.  Just a guess. 

Saron81
Saron81 HalfDork
10/13/21 7:16 a.m.

Add on cruise control?

93gsxturbo
93gsxturbo UltraDork
10/13/21 1:06 p.m.

 

Shocks.  Try Google Image Search with quotes around all text.  Finds old newspaper ads, and yes, pictures of shock absorbers too.  

ddavidv
ddavidv UltimaDork
10/13/21 1:42 p.m.

Nice work! Nice knowing my instincts were correct.

AngryCorvair (Forum Supporter)
AngryCorvair (Forum Supporter) GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
10/13/21 2:06 p.m.

Six and a half hours

Crxpilot
Crxpilot Reader
10/13/21 2:32 p.m.

Great band name though

Wally (Forum Supporter)
Wally (Forum Supporter) GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
10/13/21 3:10 p.m.

In reply to AngryCorvair (Forum Supporter) :

We're slipping 

jgrewe
jgrewe HalfDork
10/13/21 4:10 p.m.

AP was a Toledo based exhaust and parts company.  I wouldn't doubt if these were re-badged Monroe shocks from just up the street in Monroe, Mi.

Pete Gossett (Forum Supporter)
Pete Gossett (Forum Supporter) GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
10/13/21 5:21 p.m.

In reply to Crxpilot :

I was thinking an Ohio bridge troll. 

David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
10/13/21 8:32 p.m.
Crxpilot said:

Great band name though

I'd see them. 

bgkast
bgkast GRM+ Memberand PowerDork
10/13/21 11:26 p.m.

In reply to Crxpilot :

It's no pleasurizer

paddygarcia
paddygarcia GRM+ Memberand Reader
10/14/21 10:41 a.m.
bgkast said:

In reply to Crxpilot :

It's no pleasurizer

All depends on how brave you are.

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