Gabi

Bob, from "freepatentsonline.com": Tripp, Charles M. patent 1583905. It's identified as a "Spare-rim holder". Publication date was 5/11/1926, assignee Tripp Secord. Perhaps it was intended for use in the garage or on the ground and not on the car?

The handles pictured are out of one of many parts boxes from the same estate where I bought a 1940 Lincoln Zephyr. I'd like to know if they are from that model car so I can include them when the LZ finds a buyer. The large single one is marked RR on the back. (I presume Right Rear door?) Of the other 3, the one w/no chrome, (far left), is slightly more narrow than the other two. The metal rod attached to it though, is the same length as the chromed one on the far right - 9 1/2". The shorter one is 5 1/2". The handles themselves are the same length. Thanks for any help identifying them. I hope the pics are clear enough.

Well, well. Live and learn. To me this is fascinating information, (and a bit of a shock for an old stodge). Can't imagine the talk around our dining table when I was growing up had any one of us seen a wisteria/salmon/peacock colored automobile! From my parents it already bordered on horror when eldest brother, (the family rebel and car fanatic), bought a RED Lambretta! (He couldn't afford a car at the time.) At his urging, Dad finally gave in about 1956 and bought a two-toned Belair. Blue and white. Oh my, did that car turn heads! While we kids loved it, I think it was always a source of embarrassment, and its purchase of slight regret, to our shy and conservative Papa. (Could the French have lagged in auto "stylishness" because the market for "wild" colors was small in Europe? My northern Italian father pretty well reflected the feelings of his peers. Drab was "correct" where choice of driving style was concerned.) I do remember yellow and metallic paints. From personal memory only, that was late '60's. I think it was around the time that vinyl tops were released in the US, but I would love to see some of the early, early cars in color combinations you all are describing.

I'm somewhat shocked about these peacock colors mentioned!. Born in the early '40's my memory of cars is black, brown, maroon, beige, green and blue. All of them solid. "Peacock" colors?? Stripes??? Of course I spent my early years in countries other than the US. From age of recollection: Australia, '42-'47; China, '47-'49; Europe, (France, Italy, Spain, Switzerland), '49-'54; India & Pakistan, '54-'56; Australia, & SEast Asia, (Saigon, Bangkok, Singapore, Hong-kong" '56-'58; more Europe, this time including Jugoslavia and Greece, '58-'60. In 1960 I landed in the US & yes, there were some two-tones and some aquas, various shades of the standard. But Peacock? Stripes??? I Guess New England, where I lived, missed the "glory" of these ridiculous sounding cars? In response to the original post: I live in the boonies of S.E. AZ. In the sense of picking up old beauties it's heaven. After finding a gem it's a nightmare. I'm a classicist & I just wish you lived nearby. As for these "peacock" painted etc, abominations, I repeat...... huh? Gabi

What a magnificent automobile. FWIW, here are some production stats upholding your "rare" claim. I came across them when researching the 1940 I saved from going to the dump. "Sedan Coupe, 1937 1,800 <-- (produced) Coupe 3P 1937 5,199 <-- (produced) Town Sedan/Limo 1937 139 <-- (produced) The Lincoln Zephyr has gone down in history as the first real success of the modern age. It was truly ahead of its time..... (source: The Encyclopedia of American Cars 1930-1980, Richard M. Langworth and the Auto Editors of CONSUMER GUIDE© 1984 "

Thanks again, Jim. The PO guy didn't mention that. Personally, unless it's something I need *extra* urgently I go for the lowest shipping rate. Just curious if you have any experience w/the "Flat Rate" box in terms of delivery time? I have several auto & auto repair books I'll be offering as soon as I have time to check them out. You're helping enormously in my getting the "ducks in a row". Gabi

Thanks Jim and you're right biiiig savings using the media rate. The PO gave me prices from S.E. AZ where we are, to New York. $3.98 for Media mail $11.72 for regular and $18.00 Priority Apparently the media mail takes about 10 days.

38th edition, 1st printing, ISBN 0-910992-34-7, editor is Louis C. Forier. This edition covers mechanical specifications and service procedures for 1969-1975 American make cars, tune-up data and wheel alignment for 1946-1968 models as well as foreign car tune-up data including for Peugeot, Opel, BMW and many others. It also covers decimal and millimeter equivalents and tap drill sizes and helpful pictures for identifying models by their grilles. The book is in really good condition with no tears or fraying. Some pages are slightly yellowed, but the **numerous** pictures, diagrams & all the type are still sharp and clear. (Not like my blurry pics. I have an awful time keeping the camera still on close-ups.) $18.50 +Shipping at cost. (I'll weigh it tomorrow at the PO - it's heavy - and will post the shipping charges.) Gabi

38th edition, 1st printing, ISBN 0-910992-34-7, editor is Louis C. Forier. This edition covers mechanical specifications and service procedures for 1969-1975 American make cars, tune-up data and wheel alignment for 1946-1968 models as well as foreign car tune-up data including for Peugeot, Opel, BMW and many others. It also covers decimal and millimeter equivalents and tap drill sizes and helpful pictures for identifying models by their grilles. The book is in really good condition with no tears or fraying. Some pages are slightly yellowed, but the **numerous** pictures, diagrams & all the type are still sharp and clear. (Not like my blurry pics. I have an awful time keeping the camera still on close-ups.) $18.50 +Shipping at cost. (I'll weigh it tomorrow at the PO - it's heavy - and will post the shipping charges.) Gabi

Thank you John. The diagonal of the bolt is 3/4". The distance between bolts is 5". Gabi

Hello everyone. I'm helping a friend who has 4 of the tires pictured here. He thinks they are from a Model A but is not sure. The pic on the right is a close up of the specs which says "5.25 18 4 ply". They carry the Road King brand on them. Any help much appreciated.

Thanks, Zephyr. This is a test from Photobucket. If it works have several more. I'll be happy to e-m all of them to you, but what's your e-m addy or how do i find it? Gabi From the inside, front driver's side. Front of hood. It's stored inside the car. Other end of the hood, (windshield end). Pass., side, exterior Have more pics but they are taking forever to upload to PhotoBucket. Sorry about this. NB: the rust color is not bondo, it is rust. Hard to make out w/the mud and marbling, but the windshield has a long crack in it. The side window edges are chipped. ".... eye of the beholder..." came to mind as I've been sizing and prepping the pics for upload. Hope I didn't mislead anyone & if so it wasn't intentional and sincere apologies. There is a bunch more rust than I saw, more windows etc., are missing than I thought, and worse. Nonetheless I still have this automobile behemoth sitting proudly on my property fronting SR 191 Sth in Cochise County. My pupils still grow w/pleasure at the sight whenever I pull into my driveway. To some a piece of rusted old junk. To me a reminder & piece of American grandeur. American, not Murcan. I want this car preserved. Just wish I had the know how. Guess what I'm saying is that I'm not looking to sell it as much as I am to find its "mate". He/she is out there. Meantime, this grande dame will NOT end up in the dump or under the crusher. More pics to come as

Testing to see if I can post pics. Any tips on how to do this, (from a Mac w/jpg), greatly appreciated. Gabi

Danrichard, have you tried the BUY/SELL forum here? You'll find the link liested under "AACA Discussion Forums". G/L, Gabi

Cochise, Pat. Exit 353 off I10. $400 OBO and no pics that I can post yet. Today we're going to Benson to buy the cord needed for d/load off my camera. I'll post them quicksmart as soon as we get it. Thanks for your interest, Gabi