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I was looking for some bubble wrap for a package I'm mailing and when I grabbed some from a box, this fell out. I don't remember what I ordered in this ebay package, but wondering if anyone had any guesses on what it might be?

at first i was thinking tailgate cups that each side fit into. But those flanges make me think some sort of spring tensioner somewhere.
Its just missing the spring

I kicked it on the floor last night and couldn't figure out where it came from, so I'm thinking it dropped out the of the bubble wrap. I was about to toss it in the trash and thought maybe I should keep it just in case.

This image displays a small, stamped and formed metal bracket or mounting flange.

Based on its shape—a flattened triangular base with two mounting holes and a central circular cup/collar featuring several small retaining tabs or notches—this object appears to be a component part for a vehicle or machinery, likely used to secure or mount a sensor, small electrical connector, lighting bulb socket, or perhaps a linkage rod or cable end.

Specifically, this design is very common for bulb sockets or sensor mounts in automotive applications (like an auxiliary light holder or a switch retainer). However, without any visible part numbers, manufacturer markings, or context about where it was found, it is impossible to identify the exact machine or an official concrete model name or species for this manufactured part.

Paul, You are very close - amazing. I looked at the label on the box and searched my ebay purchases. Found one from Carmel Valley, CA and the listing had this picture. So, looks like it's used with the ignition cable somehow.

I just checked and the metal cap that goes on the coil fits perfectly in the cup. Not sure if that's correct, but it doesn't fit on my current setup.

That's part of the armored cable setup that makes it difficult to hot wire the ignition circuit on a mid-1930s stovebolt coil. The proper coil has the primary ignition connector on the bottom, covered by the armored shield from the ignition switch.
Jerry

Thanks Jerry! Looks like you would connect the coil wire, cover it with the shield and then bend over the tabs to secure it.

Some of those devices have a rotary locking setup, and they have a special key to unlock the cover- - - - -that were usually only given to dealer shops. I believe the name of that system was "armor-flex" or something similar. It wasn't impossible to defeat, but it would certainly slow a car thief down long enough to point a shotgun at his backside!

Here's an example of the complete assembly- - - -including the lock tumbler and key:

www.ebay.com/itm/335941991327?

Jerry

It is the adapter to attach the Electrolock to the universal coil that was available to cover applications from 1933 through the late 1940s. Different adapters were used to make the same coil work with at least three different styles of Electrolocks. Here is what the coil looks like.

Mike

That sure looks like it would receive the little bracket and have the two screws hold it in place. Then the coil connector post would fit through the hole.