[JFranklin]

The original ignition was an electrolock or similar (pop out)

[HarryJ]

Dean, It is a "pop out" ignition switch notice the tag on the cable leading into your distributor. The ignition switch pops out when you turn on the key.

[Steve_Perry]

Really nice car you got there ! A '29 Hupp is a real solid car - built like a tank. Good luck on your restoration. [img]<>/whistle.gif[/img] [img]<>/whistle.gif[/img] [img]<>/whistle.gif[/img] .............Steve

[Dean_H.]

Thanks everyone for the positive comments. No pop out ignition on this car. The key just turns on or off, doesn't pop out. The ignition looks original to me, but I'm not certain.

Today I worked on the running board bolt brackets. I used an old punch press to make the brackets - lots of set-up time and then only minutes to stamp out the twelve pieces needed. I managed to get them trimmed up, slotted and installed on the new running boards as well.

Here's a pic of the punch press, ready to go.


This picture shows some new brackets on the original running board

[HarryJ]

Dean...My mistake, I was looking at Huptoy's picture which shows a Electrolock ignition cable. Your car ('29 series A) is supposed to have a type 5A Electrolock ignition cable.By the way, great job on reproducing your runningboards and especially the mounting brackets. I need to reproduce the mounting brackets for my '28 Chrysler. The Chrysler's are a little more complex than your Hupmobile's; however seeing you do it helps me with my project.

[1929Chrysler]

Dean.. great car! Is the "skeleton" of the body wood? I'm looking to remove my body as well and have heard horror stories of bodies, particularly doors not aligning properly once the body is re-attached to the frame. Any precautions you took before removal?

Dan

[Dean_H.]

Thanks Dan,
It does have a wood frame. I did not consider door alignment when removing the body and took no precautions. The body needed to be removed because of rust that could not be accessed. It was actually pretty easy and now I'm able to do a better job on my restoration. I'll just have to deal with door alignment if it comes up. I don't have much experience in this area, but I suspect the 'horror stories' are largely exaggerated.

Does your Chrysler have wood in the body? I know Dodges were all steel, not sure about Chrysler. Either way, taking the body off makes it a lot easier at getting your chassis in top condition.
Dean

[Dean_H.]

The last few days I've been working on the engine. I found it to be in pretty nice shape. All sizes were standard and the cylinders are almost perfect. Two pistons had some light score marks on them. I was able to locate a complete new set and they should arrive in a day or two with rings. The valves also are in great shape. If anyone out there has a gasket set for this engine, I need one. Here are before and after pictures.

[TexRiv_63]

Try Olsen's Gaskets for an engine set. www.olsensgaskets.com

[Debby Soucia]

WOW Dean,
You are doing a great job!
We have a 1927 Hupmobile that needs body work but our engine runs fine. Inside of our doors are wood and they are falling apart.
We joined the Hupmobile Club and went to the show in Detroit two years ago. What a nice time. Got lots of help and got lots of information where to get parts. You should think about joining.
(I would add a picture but don't know how to do that.)
We are in nothern NY.
I am going to watch your progress.
Deby & Jim