Electric Cars (Milburn, Baker, etc.)

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1. 1932 Detroit Electric Chassis

   By Akstraw, October 30, 2020
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   • Akstraw
   • March 23

2. Electric Cars

   By pughs, April 15, 2006
   • 15 replies
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   • Restorer32
   • June 26, 2012

3. Detroit Electric identification help

   By 70sWagoneers, December 5, 2015
   • 15 replies
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   • 70sWagoneers
   • January 26, 2016

4. SOLD - For Sale - 1918 Detroit Electric Car - Model 75

   By LJensen, October 6, 2019
   • 13 replies
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   • Mujeeb
   • August 31, 2021

5. How did Detroit Electric survive until 1939?

   By Guest DanStr, July 3, 2012
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   • 70sWagoneers
   • February 27, 2018

6. FOR SALE: RAUCH & LANG WALL-CHARGER !!!

   By Guest Silverghost, February 8, 2007
   • 13 replies
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   • ak
   • January 19, 2015

7. Krieger Electric Car ... WOW !!!

   By DavidP, September 11, 2009
   • 12 replies
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   • DaveBerg
   • October 11, 2010

8. Milburn Parts Wanted

   By pughs, April 19, 2006
   • 11 replies
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   • Butjek
   • February 9

9. 1915 Milburn restoration finished

   By johnworden1, June 20, 2015
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   • Tristan
   • November 4, 2015

10. Need guidance if this is doable

    By duckbill, March 22, 2021
    • 9 replies
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    • laheyth
    • September 4, 2021

11. FS 1910 or 11 Baker Model O light truck chassis.

    By johnworden1, September 21, 2012
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    • johnworden1
    • June 7, 2023

12. 1916 Rauch and Lang brake lining spec.

    By W_Higgins, July 9, 2008
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    • W_Higgins
    • January 8, 2009

13. Battery Charger for Antique Electric

    By pughs, December 19, 2011
    • 9 replies
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    • pughs
    • June 18, 2012

14. Need Detroit Electric "Starting Resistance"

    By 70sWagoneers, January 14, 2016
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    • E_Johnson
    • March 24, 2020

15. To keep or not keep original wiring?

    By 70sWagoneers, January 5, 2016
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    • Guest
    • June 9, 2017

16. Detroit Electric Controller Rebuild

    By Eclector, May 8, 2022
    • 8 replies
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    • Akstraw
    • June 14, 2022

17. Want to buy Nameplate badge for Henny Killowatt

    By DaveBerg, May 15, 2008
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    • DaveBerg
    • June 5, 2008

18. milburn batteries

    By Shawn Miller, March 6, 2012
    • 7 replies
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    • Ron Green
    • March 21, 2012

19. Is there a Baker registry?

    By Hybrid, February 7, 2020
    • 7 replies
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    • Kornkurt
    • November 28, 2020

20. Where is this car now?

    By keiser31, March 23, 2011
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    • keiser31
    • March 1, 2012

21. SOLD: C. 1924 Auto Red Bug Electric Roadster

    By motoringicons, February 14, 2020
    • 6 replies
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    • motoringicons
    • September 4, 2020

22. Dial face for Sangamo MS meter for sale

    By laheyth, October 24, 2021
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    • Restorer32
    • March 23, 2022

23. What has happened to electricvehiclemuseum.org?

    By rotus8, December 16, 2021
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    • rotus8
    • April 3

24. Replace Milburn battery switch ?

    By johnworden1, May 20, 2008
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    • MATwete
    • June 4, 2009

25. Voltage question

    By Restorer32, May 14, 2007
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    • pughs
    • May 21, 2007

26. Milburn runningboards

    By Restorer32, August 5, 2008
    • 6 replies
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    • Restorer32
    • December 8, 2011

27. Electric Autoette Microcar Blog

    By MochetVelo, February 5, 2010
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    • Guest
    • May 6, 2014

28. Is there a source for 40 voly bulbs?

    By pughs, September 9, 2012
    • 5 replies
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    • 70sWagoneers
    • June 12, 2016

29. Need info on "Electra King" and "Electrodyne Model Mark II"

    By Peter Gariepy, February 26, 2010
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    • Ommjohnny
    • June 22, 2019

30. SOLD - For Sale - Original Type Batteries for an Antique Electric Car

    By LJensen, June 28, 2020
    • 5 replies
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    • DMSArcon
    • August 16, 2020

31. Electric Car - Unknown Make - Can someone identify it?

    By Jonny, May 10, 2007
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    • oldiron
    • February 18, 2008

32. Milburn Tail Light

    By pughs, April 19, 2006
    • 5 replies
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    • pughs
    • May 12, 2006

33. WTB Baker Electric Project

    By cameronspreston, May 11, 2018
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    • johnworden1
    • November 25, 2018

34. Milburn wire wheels for trade

    By Restorer32, August 20, 2020
    • 4 replies
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    • Restorer32
    • January 14, 2022

35. Our Museum's Electric Cars

    By Guest Nancy DeWitt, April 4, 2013
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    • trimacar
    • June 21, 2021

36. Detroit Electric VIN Plate Location

    By Akstraw, July 25, 2020
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    • Akstraw
    • October 8, 2020

37. Rauch & Lang at Hershey

    By Restorer32, November 14, 2019
    • 4 replies
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    • Restorer32
    • November 20, 2019

38. WNTD 1900-10 electric car charging station. See photo. Leads appreciated!

    By George Albright, October 29, 2018
    • 4 replies
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    • George Albright
    • April 20, 2021

39. Wanted 1900's electric runabout

    By wjguthrie, November 21, 2016   

    • want to buy
    • 4 replies
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    • wjguthrie
    • December 13, 2016

40. Question

    By Restorer32, April 12, 2017
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    • Guest
    • June 9, 2017

41. Light Bulb Voltage for Electric cars

    By Guest EMF-Owner, September 7, 2006
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    • pughs
    • February 1, 2007

42. 2012 Coda for sale $4900

    By Buick35, May 9, 2021
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    • wws944
    • September 2, 2023

43. WTB mercury arc rectifier bulb

    By Restorer32, May 17, 2022
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    • Restorer32
    • August 3, 2022

44. Baker chassis parts ?

    By johnworden1, October 19, 2007
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    • DAVE REGO
    • November 8, 2007

45. Contact us if you need restoration of your electric car. We have done several and are currently deep into the restoration of a '21 Milburn. Previously we restored a 1918 Rauch and Lang and worked on several Detroits.

    By Restorer32, August 2, 2021
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    • Restorer32
    • October 20, 2021

46. The Henney Kilowatt: A Vehicle A Head of the Curve

    By Guest ACG123, December 14, 2011
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    • Ozstatman
    • August 18, 2017

47. WTB for Rauch &Lang

    By Restorer32, July 17, 2017
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    • Restorer32
    • February 1, 2018

48. wanted

    By ELC 1, July 19, 2006
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    • pughs
    • August 1, 2006

49. Electric car wanted

    By Butjek, August 28, 2016   

    • want to buy
    • 3 replies
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    • Butjek
    • July 25, 2017

50. WTB electric Baker Runabout 1912 ish

    By gpw1942, April 26, 2022
    • 3 replies
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    • gpw1942
    • April 27, 2022

51. batteries for antique electric cars for sale

    By durospeed, October 7, 2007
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    • Guest
    • July 20, 2011

52. Looking for an early 1900's electric car project.

    By gpw1942, November 29, 2021
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    • JohnTB
    • January 24

53. What am I? Please help!

    By Guest GP Gleason, October 23, 2007
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    • Guest
    • November 4, 2007

54. Baker Electric Techincal Help

    By STuTZ693, December 29, 2013
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    • STuTZ693
    • May 21, 2014

55. 1913/14 Tiffany Electircs

    By Guest EMF-Owner, April 18, 2009
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    • W_Higgins
    • May 22, 2009

56. Electric cars are the future?

    By Donald_G, May 28, 2009
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    • Guest
    • December 7, 2009

57. Can anyone identify this car for me?

    By Guest indnrdr, November 16, 2009
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    • keiser31
    • November 18, 2009

58. shock absorbers for 1924 Detroit

    By ThomasBorchers, December 10, 2009
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    • Guest
    • March 14, 2010

59. Geoff T. in New Zealand (Baker owner) PM me

    By johnworden1, February 6, 2021
    • 3 replies
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    • johnworden1
    • March 10, 2021

60. Electric car sidelamps for sale - Detroit, Baker, Waverley, etc.

    By E_Johnson, February 6, 2012   

    • baker
    • detroit
    • (and 3 more)

      Tagged with:

      • baker
      • detroit
      • electric car
      • sidelamps
      • wavlerey
    • 3 replies
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    • E_Johnson
    • December 24, 2012

61. For sale: 2020 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus

    By ggr1, January 31, 2021
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    • alsancle
    • January 31, 2021

62. 1913 Waverley Electric(new owner)

    By brasscarguy, November 21, 2010
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    • W_Higgins
    • November 24, 2010

63. Motor noise

    By Akstraw, July 31, 2021
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    • laheyth
    • March 19, 2022

64. 1975 Zagato electric car

    By consvws, April 13, 2019
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    • 8E45E
    • April 23, 2019

65. Looking for Detroit Electric Charge Connector Housing with Cover, and Male Charge Connector

    By rotus8, August 29, 2023
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    • rotus8
    • September 26, 2023

66. F/S 1900 tubular chassis and spindle seat for small gas steam or electric car. See photo. $2,900 for all. Photos avail. By email

    By George Albright, November 14, 2023
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    • George Albright
    • November 17, 2023

67. Rauch and Lang glass

    By Restorer32, October 25, 2018
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    • Restorer32
    • August 2, 2021

68. 1914 Milburn Light Electric Coupe for sale

    By JohnTB, January 24
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    • Butjek
    • February 8

69. New Electric Car Forum

    By Peter Gariepy, April 16, 2006
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    • Coley
    • November 5, 2006

70. Nickel Iron Batteries

    By AJH, March 3, 2016
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    • AJH
    • April 2, 2016

71. Galen Handy - Milburn by the numbers

    By pughs, November 19, 2006
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    • pughs
    • November 24, 2006

72. Good News !

    By DaveBerg, July 18, 2007
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    • Guest
    • July 19, 2007

73. How many batteries needed for touring?

    By johnworden1, October 19, 2007
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    • johnworden1
    • November 12, 2007

74. Electric car chargers

    By pughs, October 19, 2007
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    • pughs
    • November 11, 2007

75. Where can I find an Electric Car?

    By MarkV, February 6, 2008
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    • Guest
    • December 7, 2009

76. original antique batteries for sale

    By durospeed, July 17, 2008
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    • durospeed
    • August 3, 2008

77. WTB Volt Ammeter 1903 Waverly

    By Restorer32, June 22, 2009
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    • Restorer32
    • July 6, 2009

78. Auto Red Bug Electric Car

    By davidledge, April 4, 2010
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    • DaveBerg
    • August 23, 2010

79. 1921 Detroit Electric

    By Guest Nick G, July 12, 2010
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    • Guest
    • July 21, 2010

80. Wiring Detroit Electric 1929, help wanted

    By ThomasBorchers, August 2, 2010
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    • ThomasBorchers
    • August 12, 2010

81. early elect. headlights that look like 1907-11 gas lights

    By durospeed, February 1, 2011
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    • durospeed
    • February 11, 2011

82. Detroit Electric wanted.

    By Guest megacollector, March 4, 2013
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    • vintagerodshop
    • May 28, 2014

83. FOUND: Early 1900's Woods Motor Vehicle Co. Chicago front axle and wheels 1899-1918

    By Guest Hubcap_collector, February 19, 2014   

    • brass
    • electric
    • (and 2 more)

      Tagged with:

      • brass
      • electric
      • prewar
      • woods
    • 2 replies
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    • mark plante
    • April 23, 2014

84. Pilgrim laundry trucks brooklyn ny

    By graydog, February 24, 2014
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    • Guest
    • August 15, 2016

85. 1902 NATIONAL Electric

    By Charles Test, September 26, 2016
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    • Guest
    • June 9, 2017

86. Which electric is this?

    By wws944, October 2, 2014
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    • wws944
    • October 3, 2014

87. 1913 waverley

    By berry, June 11, 2006
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    • pughs
    • June 11, 2006

88. AMPERE HOUR METER

    By 1918, November 14, 2013
    • 1 reply
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    • STuTZ693
    • December 29, 2013

89. 1914 Detroit Electric on Ebay *DELETED*

    By DavidP, August 26, 2006
    • 1 reply
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    • pughs
    • August 27, 2006

90. Electric Carriage Lamps needed for early Columbia

    By DaveBerg, October 21, 2006
    • 1 reply
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    • broadstreet3
    • November 13, 2006

91. Lens for dome light needed for Detroit Electric.

    By DaveBerg, June 29, 2007
    • 1 reply
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    • rbk
    • October 14, 2009

92. Question for MILBURN owners

    By johnworden1, December 9, 2014
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    • johnworden1
    • December 10, 2014

93. News Report 7 - 19 - 2019 on electric cars

    By oily rag, July 19, 2019
    • 1 reply
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    • johnworden1
    • July 29, 2019

94. Lamp bulbs

    By Restorer32, July 23, 2019
    • 1 reply
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    • Detroit_Electric
    • July 30, 2019

95. WTB Electric car or project

    By sepeas, August 11, 2019
    • 1 reply
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    • johnworden1
    • May 3, 2020

96. 1900-10 set of 4 wood wheels for 28 x 2 /12 clincher tires. $500. See photos. Hershey Deliver

    By George Albright, September 25, 2014
    • 1 reply
    • 998 views
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    • George Albright
    • October 1, 2014

97. Looking for Electric Cars for a show in May

    By 57wayne, January 30, 2020
    • 1 reply
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    • 57wayne
    • February 28, 2023

98. Need Early Electric Car Plans

    By Guest Tom Timmins, July 2, 2010
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    • MochetVelo
    • July 3, 2010

99. Roller Smith Gauge Faces

    By Akstraw, March 20, 2021
    • 1 reply
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    • alsancle
    • March 20, 2021

100. Sangamo Meter

     By STuTZ693, March 5, 2014
     • 1 reply
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     • pughs
     • January 6