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Cole, another site that will have lots of good info is brush auto.net. The owners manual may not be for your year Brush, but the info is pretty basic for all models. Good luck.

Welcome Cole. This site is probably as good as any other site when it comes to quality information. The AACA library will have Brush info on file, and there are still a few members around that I am sure would help you get started. The Brush Owners Club is no longer active in the U.S.. Australia has started a new International Brush Club, but I am not a member. In order to help your needs, you will want to post information about your Brush (year, motor number, body style, mechanical needs general condition, etc.), and your location. There may be someone in your area that would help. Let us know, we are here to help. Nice photo by the way.

Ford 1917 to 23? roughly. This set-up (electric bulb lamp) was used on a starter equipped auto. A non-starter equipped auto would have used an oil lamp with a red lens and clear lens facing the license plate

I like the cycle with the sidecar on the left.

I agree with Chris. I was there also and never saw any Maytag items. Not to say I could have missed an item or two. That was one of the best auctions that I have ever been to. Way to much stuff for a couple of days bidding. And people stuffing the good stuff under junk. All in all lots of fun and scored pretty well on the Brush and early Cad stuff.

Welcome Thad. There are some pretty standard winterization to follow, but for your 1939 Buick you might want to post these questions in the Buick forum to get advise from similar owners. I typically pull my batteries out in the winter and store them in a heated area. Antifreeze, if used, should be checked or even changed to suit your worst winter temp. Check the other Buick forum site and good luck.

I agree with the no cover comments, but I would also suggest to cover any windows that have direct sunlight on the vehicle. Many years ago I had sun damage on a Model A door due to a window on the wall that was not covered.

Don't know about any listings, but according to McCalley's book 308 Model T's were produced in calendar year 1908. They are considered 1909 models however. The two pedal cars were said to have been used on the first 500 to 800, 1909 models. It was a carryover from the Models N, R, and S. I have heard of the Model T registry many years ago, but I was never a member. Hope this helps.

Many articles have been written about the Fisher Body symbol in the past few months. And many replicas or models have been produced over the years to commemorate its design. In 1973 the American Silversmiths Guild, Inc. in Paramus, New Jersey, produced 1000 units to celebrate General Motors Corp. golden anniversary. The Napoleonic coach was hand crafted to perfection by master silversmiths using sterling silver and 24 caret gold over sterling silver. The doors open and close, the wheels turn, the stairs fold away in a hidden compartment in the undercarriage and the coach has a working spring suspension. These coaches were made primarily for General Motors dealers. A year later, the horses were crafted. And, a year or two later the queen, king and two carriage men were added to complete the set. There is a certificate of authenticity with registration number included. A few coaches have sold at auction over the years, but not many complete sets have come up for sale. Asking $12,000.00 If you are interested in purchasing the set, contact me for further info. Thanks

The AACA Library is full of "what is it" topics. These should be in the "Photo and Video Forum" where there has been a "what is it" area for many, many years. Just mild venting.

Looks like a spare tire well that would be part of a front fender. The hole was for water drainage. Nice piece.

Back in the mid 1990's I went to an estate sale with the intention of finding a nice extension ladder that was posted on the local posting. They were allowing 10 people in at a time, and I was in the second group of 10. Well, when I entered the home two ladies were looking at two brass lamps on the fireplace mantle and they were discussing whether or not they were railroad related. When they concluded that they were, and put them back on the mantle, I grabbed both of them and could not believe the attached price $25 each. Long story short, 1904 era, bail handled, all brass, cowl lights in perfect shape. Looked for 20 years for something to put on the 1904 Cadillac.

If it were me, I would pull out the batteries in both cars, leave the tanks full of non-ethanol gas, and check the shut-off valve on the Model A. The T-bird I am not familiar with, but check the entire gas line for any signs of leaking. I am not sure if the T-bird has rubber hose connections like some Chevies have. I have five cars stored every winter in an attached garage and a couple of hours checking connections, fluids and batteries is time well spent. I did have an ethanol related issue that ate my Corvettes fuel pump rubber diaphragm and caused a gas leak years ago. But I will never use ethanol gas where there are rubber gaskets or hose connections on fuel lines. Good luck, the above responders have good suggestion.

Hi John. Very interesting coil box, any idea of the year? Can't say that I have seen one like this before. I have a '12 F model and mine came with a switch that says mag and bat, only problem is that it is not set up for a mag on the engine. Any idea what B.1 and B.2 are ? Two batteries maybe? None of my books show either coil box. Nice items, thanks for posting.

Hi Russ, welcome to the site. Do you have access to anyone in the UK that has an '04 B Cadillac ? There are quite a few collectors that are involved with the L-B run every year that may be able to help. It helps to see an original spring on a vehicle, especially if you end up having to make a new spring. Also, another web site that might be helpful is "The Early Cadillac (1903-14) Group" within Yahoo Groups. Once you sign up, there is a good buy/sell section. I have a Model B if you need dimensions, etc. I am searching for a front axel with the window in it also. Good luck with your search. Skip in MN.

When I was about 11 or 12, I was fascinated with the old cars and buggies stored at an elderly neighbors house. He would chase us kids out of his yard, but as I got older I got bolder and somehow formed a friendship with this 60's year old recluse. That was all it took, I was infected with the old car bug. He owned roughly 7 or 8 vintage cars and vowed never to sell one. 10 years later, after sharing many stories about the early auto industry and his many patents from his coach-building and cosmetics businesses, he sold me a car that was truly unique and needed lots of research (1904 Cadillac). Sadly he passed away six years later. The family wanted me to have one of the remaining autos and I was fortunate to buy a Brush auto. Alonson Brush was the design engineer of the early Cadillac autos. Still own the autos 40 some years later and still enjoy the research and hobby. Cars can be seen on you tube "early 70's interview with Fred Bergholt". I never knew the interview existed until 2006, what a treat.

Lebowski, not knowing what you have is a problem. My 396 SS '70 Chevelle had a temp gauge problem, but it turned out to be an electrical sending unit that was shot, not the gauge itself. The sending unit was screwed into the block I believe and it had two electrical leads back to the gauge in the dash. Simple fix, but it was over 40 years ago and memory is fading. If its a bad gauge in the dash I can't help you there. Is the gauge definitely bad? There has to be a video out there that could help with that. Good luck, and beautiful engine by the way.

Maybe binoculars case, looking for the next hill to climb or nearest farm.

I totally agree Matt. Back in 2010 I researched some verification papers including build sheet data and the folks in England still questioned my sources. I have a copy of the original build sheet showing all the specifications including motor number, selden patent number, etc. and it satisfied my search but they wanted their own documentation. I chose not to have them document the auto because of the expense involved, plus I have no desire to restore it. Values have been all over the place for L-B eligible autos. Researching the history is a real challenge. Crowbarr, that picture is not a 1904 Cadillac Model A or B. I think it might be a 1904 Pierce Stanhope

Well, it has been almost two years and I have not seen a web-site, newsletter, or discussions, relating to the reorganization of the US Brush Owners Association merging into the International Brush Association in Australia. Anybody care to comment, good or bad?

Thanks Steve. Called today and fixed a small issue. Mailings should come very soon.

Did the same thing last Dec. and my $35 check was returned around Jan. 2nd. Mailed my $40 Jan. 3rd and still have not received a magazine. Maybe I have to wait until the Mar./Apr issue is printed. Now that my former classic autos are now antique autos, time is getting away from me. Must be a senior moment thing.

Try Corvette forum.com They always have a good selection on their site. Good luck

Any Pence or Theo. Jonas dealership scripts or badges? Thanks

I figured it must have a high performance "crated" engine from Chevrolet in there.