Vintageben Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 (edited) Hi everyone I'm pretty sure I already know the answer to my question but I just want to double check that a 1929 Chrysler 65 had metal running boards not timber. Also what model vacuum tank was used or any pictures of what should be on it appreciated, thanks for any replies in advance Edited November 18, 2017 by Vintageben Added more info (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narve N Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 (edited) Exhibit A: NOS running board stamped #79102, exhibit B: repro made by Martin Lum - perfect fit plus repro moldings made by L&L Trim - also superb. Note the original flat rubber pattern is no longer available, but don't tell anyone - extremely few people can tell. Exhibit C: original Stewart-Warned vacuum tank for Ser 65. A late wide diameter tank. Someone in Australia produces a reproduction top lid for them. Edited November 18, 2017 by Narve N (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vintageben Posted November 18, 2017 Author Share Posted November 18, 2017 Thanks Narve for that info I was wondering about the vacuum tank as my car didn't have one on it when I got it but I have a stack of old vacuum tanks here and thought while the engine is out getting a freshen up I may as well tidy up a few other things.There is bloke down the road here that has a Chrysler 65 and it is running a smaller style of tank as in my photo but he has told me he does run short of fuel at times so I think it is best if I fit one like your photo hopefully it will keep up the supply better . I have several original tops that I think will be fine but as I'm in Australia I know the bloke that reproduce these so no problems if they are not fit for service. As for the running boards mine are steel repo jobs that on first appearance look like a good fit but when you look below them only one bolt lines up for the brackets so they are only held on by the mud gaurds and valance panels which I'm not to happy about I think I will take them off and modify the boards so they fit properly. As for the aluminium edging and the rubber I think I will see what's available here and do bit on that issue as well. Thanks again for that info it's much appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckowner Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 I have a vacuum tank from a 29 chrysler 65 in fairly nice condition. Let me know if you are interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vintageben Posted November 20, 2017 Author Share Posted November 20, 2017 Thanks for the offer of the vacuum tank at this stage I should be ok as a have a few that appear to be in fair order thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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