PMac Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 Hi all, I am an Aussie living in Pittsburgh USA. I just joined the forum. I recently purchased a 1910 Model 20 (Car No:1994). Not the usual red on black but rather this one is painted dark green. Pictures attached. Cheers, Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trimacar Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 Very nice! What are motor and transmission numbers, located on connecting flange between the two. Original Breeze carb? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMac Posted December 20, 2017 Author Share Posted December 20, 2017 Yes original Breeze carburetor is in place. Engine number is 1866. My observations are that the car needs a front apron and original magneto switch for the dash. It is set up with a prest-o-lite tank at present but the right frame rail appears to have been drilled for a carbide generator. I also need to replace one of the grease cups on the rear end as this has been damaged. A few other jobs to do before spring! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trimacar Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 Very nice...most of them seemed to come with Prestolite. Sometimes a small tool box was put on driver side running board, since it's otherwise useless. if you need any dimensions on front apron let me know. My 1910 has one, I think my 1911 needs one (but 1911 will be sold at some point so not overly worried). That's an early 1910. Oh, and I have the 32 page Breeze carb manual I can email you, pm me your email address if you wish to have a copy.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hupp36 Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 Very nice, At Hupp Club meet and tours, I have seen Red,Blue Yellow and White, this is the first British Racing Green one. We have a great Hupp Club and I know one of the members has reproduced the grease cap or what i call the hub cap that you need. Just type in Hupp Club on your search engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trimacar Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 I believe red (or actually more of a poppy red based on the research I did, i.e. original paint sample, see my car attached) was the original color from the factory in 1909-10, later in 10 I believe blue came out. I don't believe any other colors were factory in the first two years, but if someone has documentation otherwise it would be interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motoringicons Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 That's a great looking Hupmobile. I like the dark green. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMac Posted December 20, 2017 Author Share Posted December 20, 2017 Thanks all for the welcome. By way of response: Trimacar - thanks for the offer of the copy of the Breeze carb manual. I have sent you an email. The dimensions/pictures of the front apron would be greatly appreciated. With regards to color schemes, my understanding is that the car should be red & black. Perhaps one day I will repaint the car in its original red livery. Just going to enjoy it as is for now. Hupp36 - the alloy hub caps are all OK. The piece that is damaged is a brass grease cup or oiler fitted to the underside of the rear spring shackles (one left and one right). See picture attached of the remaining healthy specimen. Are these the original grease cups? Thanks again for the feedback and support... very much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trimacar Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 I'll get the manual and a drawing of apron to you....yes, red body, hood, gas tank, frame,; black fenders and front and rear axles. Engine and transmission black. That's what my research shows, I had an original sample of frame paint, and it was an orangey red, what some call poppy red.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1910Hupp Posted December 25, 2017 Share Posted December 25, 2017 David can you email the apron measurements to me as well Thanks Karl Pmac good to have another colonial on board even if you are currently in the States. What I did with my grease cups is tap the inside for a zerk fitting . Then you just take the cap off and give it a couple of pumps with the grease gun saves a lot of time and mess and still looks original -Karl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trimacar Posted December 25, 2017 Share Posted December 25, 2017 I'll get the measurements and a drawing to you tomorrow...today's for family! Merry Christmas...dc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1910Hupp Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 No problems enjoy the day ! Of course we are a day ahead of you -Mine was great apart from having to work some of it - No eggnog or indeed any alcohol for me . A bad look when the doctor smells of alcohol!! LOL Karl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trimacar Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 Here's picture and drawing, let me know if any questions. I can't measure flange under radiator, it goes back about 21/2 inches or so, with holes for radiator bolts. Hupp valence drawing.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMac Posted January 1, 2018 Author Share Posted January 1, 2018 Thanks for providing the apron details Trimacar... greatly appreciated. Happy New Year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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