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The serial number and engine number are different. According to the book cited in my previous post, the engine number for your '36 Oldsmobile would fall between 202,001 - 242,915.

According to The Serial Number Book for U.S. Cars: 1900-1975 by Grace Brigham, the location of Oldsmobile serial number varied over the years and included "under front seat, left side; on cowl under hood; also plate on engine; in 1930's: on flange top of frame." The book also states that the serial number in 1936 should be between 100,001-139,925. Good luck. If you can't find it, fill out our Research Request Form (AACA Library) and we will dig deeper. -Chris AACA Library & Research Center

Here is the Rapid pictured in the Mar/Apr 1977 Antique Automobile. Also, check out our image of the week to see the cover of a 1905 Rapid sales catalog. (http://www.aacalibrary.org/imageofweek/1905Rapid.jpg) Always remember your AACA Library & Research Center! -Chris

Congratulations on the progress you've made with your research. It is always a thrill to find new things. I would like to point our that your very own AACA Library & Research Center also has an online catalog (www.aacalibrarycatalog.org) and a very informative website (www.aacalibrary.org). For those of you with Facebook accounts we even have a page dedicated to bringing you the latest news from the library. AACA members are eligible for 1.5 hours of free remote (email, phone, postal mail) research each year and the library is open to the public Monday-Friday 8:30am - 3:45pm. Onsite research is free. Help spread the word about the AACA Library & Research Center. After all, it's YOURS! -Chris Chris Ritter, Librarian AACA Library & Research Center

I am not a fuel expert but I am a pilot. "MOGAS" is just a term used for auto fuel and 82UL is not being produced any longer. Aviation fuel for piston engines is 100LL. -Chris

Bill, Here is a direct link to the Denby listings in our online catalog: http://www.aacalibrarycatalog.org/opac/search.msp?db=LRC%2BCatalog.bib&lid=0&hid=0&type=name&query=denby Here is the direct link to our research request form: http://www.aacalibrary.org/contact/request.aspx Please don't hesitate to contact us for any more information. -Chris AACA Library & Research Center Librarian

I tried answering this question yesterday with no luck. Then, this morning I stumbled upon a catalog for Weed Bumpers. They were indeed accessory bumpers for many cars. In fact, the catalog that we have lists 180 different applications! I've made the cover of the catalog the Library & Research Center's "Image of the Week." You can see it by going to our page (www.aacalibrary.org) and following the link to "Image of the Week." -Chris AACA Library & Research Center

Posted at the request of a gentleman in Canada: ---------------------------- Photos are of a headlight lense and bezel presumeably from the late 20's or the 30's. The lense has the following embossed on it: Hidden at the top = TOP Near the top of the lense = PARABEAM HEADLAMP Hidden at the bottom = FOR USE WITH 21 CP TWO FILAMENT BULBS PAT PEND 10x8 15/16 MADE IN U.S.A. with the 15 directly above the 16 and no actual oblique. The bezel is nickel plated. The yellow tinge in the photos appears to be the result of the overhead fluorescent lighting. Would certainly like to know what this was used on and the vintage. An approximate value would also be helpful. More photos can be provided if required. Best regards and many thanks, Peter Zoppi Meaford, Ontario, Canada.

Posted at the request of a gentleman in Canada: ---------------------------- The photos are of a presumed 19teens windscreen that I am unable to identify. Overall dimensions excluding the cast mounting brackets are 39-1/4 inches by 23-1/4 inches. This primitive wind screen was found in the attic of an old farm house and looked to have been there for 80 +/- years. The hinge in the middle allows the top to fold forward(?). You can see the highlited casting number on the one mounting bracket. The other bracket had "T 7812" with diamond not being visible. There is no other identification. Would be glad to send more photos if required. It would sure be nice knowing what this is from and the vintage (and also an approximate value if possible. Thanks once again. Peter Zoppi Meaford, Ontario, Canada.

I actually scanned it & put it up as the library's "image of the week". Visit our website -- www.aacalibrary.org and follow the link to the scan. Once the page loads you should be able to zoom in and see greater detail by clicking on the image. I will point out that if anyone ever orders copies from the library that they will be a higher quality & larger size than what appears on our webpage right now.

Don't forget your very own AACA Library & Research Center. I am Chris Ritter, the new librarian and we do have the issue & photo you need. Send me an email: critter (at) aacalibrary.org