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I like the post 35Packard. Kind of the same situation. In '72 I just graduated from college, bought a small house, first child was born, started a new job, life was hectic. The only cruising for me was 70 miles of highway driving in a '70 ss chevelle once a week to pick up a class I missed as a freshman. My cruising days were pretty much over.

I wrecked my favorite car back in 1966. The car was a 1956 modified Corvette. Two months before the accident It was repainted with a beautiful Maroon paint job and equipped with a duel quad, solid lifter, 327, and 3-sp tranny. Unfortunately I T-boned a station wagon that went through a stop sign at roughly 35 mph. Never had a chance to touch the brake. The accident looked a lot worse than it was. All of the fenders and door skins were scattered in the road, the hood went over the wagon and the only item in tact was the trunk lid. I broke a rib on the steering wheel and a had various bruises and cuts, but I considered myself very lucky. We did not have any camera shots of the accident, but the car looked good in a late '65 photo.

Sweet, wonder what happened to the other 42. I learn something new everyday. Thanks

Have not seen or heard of that one. I have a picture of a hand built '83 that used "82 and '84 components. Nicely done, but not a production model.

Would love to see a 1907 to 1912 Brush two cylinder auto. They were advertised for sale, but were never produced according to most records and owners. An example was evidently found in Australia, but verification left me wondering how only one example survived all these years. Brush made two cylinder motors for industrial use and also for the early Overland autos. Would also like to see a1983 Corvette and not an '84 model built in '83.

Bought my first old car in 1963 while I was a junior in high school. I saw an old car in the back of a barn, so we stopped to ask if it was for sale. An elderly lady said it was her son's, but he was stationed in Germany. She said that he was not returning to America which I found surprising, so I asked again if it was for sale. She asked how much money I had on me and I said about $10. She said "I will take nine for it and you keep a buck for gas". That is how it all started, the bug bit. When I got discharged from the Navy in '68 I wanted a fast car not an old one ('70 Chevelle cowl inducted beast). I did get serious with the old car purchases in the '70's however. Early Cad, Brush, Ford T's and a couple of A's. This was when cars sold cheaply, not like today.

I would have better luck identifying the tree.

A three car garage with six early cars in it does not work well. Can't even see the other Model A or Corvette. Down sized by selling two of them. Will have to wait a little before the rest go up for sale. Built a 24 x38 garage at the cabin, but before I could put a car in there, the space got filled with outdoor toys and a boat. Stay healthy and safe my friends.

Can you guess who won't be driving?

Example of 1911 Plate on my Brush. Jeff, any info on this one? Thanks

Selden Patent Plates were issued in 1903 with the founding of the Association of Licensed Automobile Manufacturers (ALAM). Selden issued serial numbered plates to these member manufacturers based on projected sales. The early list of manufacturers does not include Moon however. If Moon was not an ALAM member no Selden plates would have been issued. The issuance of these plates was discontinued sometime after Ford challenged the patent rights in 1911. There are some manufacturers that have build sheet records that will show all of the data for each car made. If Moon had build sheet records prior to 1911 or 12 the motor number and serial number (Selden) would be listed assuming they joined ALAM later. A good reference for early Selden Plate research was done by Tom Reese in the Sept./Oct. 1985 and May/June 2000 of the AACA Antique Automobile publication. I had to research this twice for my two one cylinder autos. Good luck in your search.

Growing up in the 50's and 60's I can only relate to stories and pictures from the 30's and 40's. There was no definite time line to replace a vehicle, it had more to do with the economic ability of the family. Sure they wanted the nice, new, flashy, models, but we were quite poor at the time. My dad's first new car was a 1950 Chev. Reliable, yes, and it lasted until 1958. In '58 the family dynamics changed for the better. Dad's job improved, new brother, new house, new Buick, life was good. From that time on we had new autos about every 4 yrs. and never drove one over 100,000 miles. Just a rule of thumb I guess. I, on the other hand, never kept a new car over 3 years no matter what the mileage was. Once I retired, I threw that policy out the window and now drive them until the repair bills are more than the car is worth.

Well said Peter. Could not agree more.

Back in 1965 I bought this '56 Corvette for $1200 and set off for college that fall. Met, dated, and eventually (later) married my wife while owning this car. Unfortunately in late '66 I t-boned a station wagon at 35 mph and never had a chance to touch the brakes. I was told that parts were not available and I was slated to join the Navy in a few months anyway, so my Dad sold it to a local repair shop after I shipped off. Always thought that the repair shop was crooked, but at that young age, what did I know. Regardless, I tried to find out who bought it from the repair shop while in the Navy and never could get a solid lead. The great memories and the performance of the '63, 327 375 hp 3-speed engine is something I will always regret losing. It had a hardtop, but this is the only surviving photo.

Thanks Greg, that very well could have been the article. The innermost turned up flange on my radiator was not soldered however. They were a snug fit over the tube, and they were all facing the same direction, creating a uniform spacing. I still believe that someone out there is still supplying these discs.

Thanks Larry and Steve. I sold my '04 Cadillac last December and am trying to help the new owner as much as possible. Steve, I was a member of the ECG for many years and dropped the membership after the sale. It truly is a great site and I recommended the ECG to the new owner. Skip

The fins used on cross flow radiators were discussed many years ago on another site. If my memory is not mistaken these fins are still produced today. They may or may not be copper however. Brassworks radiators can still fabricate early, round (coin style), versions. Modine also has the round style fins. To take a sheet of copper and cut or punch out individual fins would be very labor intensive and costly. Depending on how many rows of tubes you are making this could mean quite a few fins. The fins that I found years ago would slip over the copper tubing and were corrugated just like the original radiator on an early Cadillac. Bending the tubing was the hardest part (180 degree return bend with a 3" diameter), slipping on the fins would have been easy. Try to locate pre made fins. Copper or brass are fine. Just my opinion of course, good luck.

Had one exactly like this, except it was a 4-speed. It certainly looks like a well done restoration. If the replacement engine is a 396 c.i. and turbo hydromatic tranny then it is a least close to spec. At $43K the reduced value has already been taken into account. Totally restored and documented original versions are six figures easily. If it was my auto, I would make it as close to original specs as possible and would enjoy the ride. JMHO.

Definitely not an 06 Tulip Body.

Wow! You won't see that everyday. Thanks for posting. Skip

Thanks to all. I appreciate your help. Skip

Thanks Joe, I will pass the info on.

Anyone out there know the name or names of an experienced one cylinder Cadillac engine rebuilder? Prefer eastern U.S. or England. A good friend needs help. Thank in advance. Skip

Anyone out there have the name or names of experienced one cylinder Cadillac engine rebuilders? Prefer Eastern U.S. or England. A good friend of mine needs help. Thanks in advance. Skip

Thanks alsancle, could not agree more. Here is a better picture taken a few years ago.