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  1. Congrats Paul. That is a very interesting Brush. My first impression when I saw this post was Wow! But I thought it was earlier than 1911. The engine has had quite a few repairs over the years and the typical motor number area had a weld very near where the number was stamped. The magneto was also interesting. I have not seen one on a 1911 before. Keep us posted on your findings, it is truly a magnificent find. The research and documentation is the fun part. Skip in MN.
  2. Where are you located Scott if we wanted to see the car? Thanks
  3. Jonah, Thanks for the sketch. It is very similar to my coil box and this spring I will try to get the Brush running. Skip in MN.
  4. Thanks for the responses, and especially Scott who provided valuable pictures. The coil shown turns out to be a vibrating coil used on Fords and other early vehicles. I had misplaced the original coil box 20 years ago when I started restoration. The box shown has a Brush switch plate added with no plug connection. I purchased this box 10 years ago thinking it was an original Brush item. Wrong, now I have the right box and will use the switch plate to rebuild it correctly. Skip in MN.
  5. Thanks Paul, I agree with this, but I still don't know where the coil to spark plug wire attaches.
  6. Thank you M. Sinclair. I have this diagram, it is included in the Brush Model D "Instruction Book". Unfortunately the terminal connection letters do not correspond to my coil box. I have a coil box without the Magneto switch, and it is a Jacobson-Brandow Co. box, but it was for a Ford T. Might work on the Brush, but I would prefer to use original parts. Thanks again, Skip
  7. Can anybody provide a simple wiring diagram for a 1912 Brush. The attached coil box is original, but the auto never had a magneto system. The bottom connections are marked M (left side), C (center connection), and B (right side). I lost the sketch that I made years ago when I started tearing things apart. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you. Skip in MN.
  8. M. Sinclair. This is a photo of the cut-out pedal on my 1912 F Brush. I am not sure if this will help you, but the pedal is roughly 3 inches high from the floorboard. The arm below the floorboard is 2 inches long. I will keep looking for the spare Model T Ford cut-out that I replaced years ago. I know it is similar. Good luck with your search. Skip in MN.
  9. If interested, call or email me to come and see the vehicle. Always open to offers, but I won't sell another auto without looking it over first. Currently selling locally with an asking price of $20K. Any questions, please contact me. Thanks,
  10. Not at this time. I am selling two other vehicles before the Brush. I will list the Brush on this site and locally later this summer or early fall. Thanks for asking. Skip
  11. To answer a few questions so far; 1 It is titled and licensed in MN. 2. The interior is original. 3. There are top bow irons that need restoration and replacement of top bow wood. 4. A Selden Patent Plate was not issued for 1911 or 1912 Brush autos. 5. The front headlight fork is missing, and there are no headlights either. 6. Both drive chains are there. Any more questions please ask anytime. Skip
  12. Thinking of selling this spring, but need some feedback from fellow Brush owners. Attached is an older photo of my project that started in 1979. Parts were needed, and most items have been found. The motor does not run yet, and the correct front fenders are still needed (have originals). Selling price is not fixed yet, and that is where I could use your feedback, either good or bad. More pictures in April when the snow clears. Thanks, Skip in MN.
  13. Did not have any trouble bringing women, including my future wife, back and forth from college in 1965 in this modified 1956 Corvette. Three people crammed into the seating area made shifting the 3-speed a little challenging however. Skip in MN.
  14. Bet she could weld a broken heart and the crack of dawn too.
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