ron hausmann

Dodge - I’ll take it. Please send me by email, message, or text the address to which to send the money, etc. Ron Hausmann 313-510-8463

here’s a period correct picture or advertisement. Looks identical to nzcarnerds picture at the top. ron hausmann

Here are four Kissels that I took out yesterday. We have very very few sunny, above freezing days here in Michigan so I got them going on that one day yesterday!

Wayne, My 1919 Kissel with the 1918 Kissel All Year Touring body in the picture above, is factory original and correct. For the first 1919 post war cars, those left over bodies were all that Kissel had available to sell. Mine is number 0235. It’s complete but not running (yet). Ron Hausmann

There were two different wheel sizes for he two different engine sizes. The 1916-1918 Kissel 6-38 usually had the 6 cylinder with 34 x 4 tires. but you could get the Special Kissel double six (12-cylinder) which had 35” tires. One Kissel double six car survives at the Denver Fourney museum. And then in 1919 Kissel used left-over Double Six bodies on their first Model 6-45 cars - only one survives and I have it. Here is a picture.with the convertible top on. Center door. Ron Hausmann

All, I’m pretty sure that the car in the picture is a late 1916 to 1918 Kissel Model 6-38 All-Year center door touring. These cars had a removable wood hardtop which could be removed and replaced with convertible fittings in a few hours. See pictures A. The hood on those Kissel models had shorter side vents., as your car in the picture. b. The front side windows on those Kissels curved into the windshield exactly as in the picture. c. The door hinges for the front are hidden while the handles are correct Kissel rings. d. Those Kissel cars had a relatively long 117” wheelbase. e. The wheels are a match to Kissel and the rear hubcaps are bigger as correct for Model 6-38 kissels f. The windshield is identical to split Kissel slyly for that period I’ve seen a wrecked 1916-1918 Kissel 6-38 roadster with that same cubed glass front. I dismantled it but saved the pictures below.

Been awhile since my last status report. been working on other cars and this one . As of today February 20, 2021, - - - a. Truck is loaded and goes to upholstery shop Monday for canvas top and shades. b. Ngine is being overhauled at St. Claire Engine, c. Radiator repair-core work will be done next week. d. Starter has been rebuilt by AER. Generator rebuild/ rewind is almost done. E. still need to put a hitch on. f. Created spare tire side mount hardware. g. Restored fold up stretcher from WW1 Ron Hausmann P.E.

AURKtman - The coupe was cut up to be a truck. The wood was shot. The body metal which was left was shot. But the chassis was good and the engine was excellent. So the engine from this coupe ended up being used in my pictured blue Kissel Sedanlette. And the chassis is being used as a base for my 1917 Kissel US Army truck that I’m using now. And I ave salvaged all of the unique metal pieces from the rotted wood. Ron Hausmann P.E.

Curved front glass on 1918 Kissel coupe removeable “All Year Top”

Btw, on their coupe and touring all year bodies, Kissel used curved glass front panels. You can see them on your picture. None of these tops survive. Two years ago I bought the remnants of one such 1918 Kissel coupe in Montana, and it had curved 1/4” front window panels. Both were cracked. Restoring these types would be fantastically expensive!

Yes. It’s a “staggered door” body, which is a bit longer body than my Sedanlette. There is one body like this that survives but no top and incorrect restoration.

All, In a different chain in this forum, I am restoring a 1917 Kissel US Army Light Artillery truck. It’s chassis is a Kissel Model 6-38 car as most light trucks then were. None survive today. As it’s a recreation rather than a restoration, I did a lot of research to get facts about these vehicles. And there are several books that you can get that have kernels of wisdom in them. here is some helpful stuff; a. There were 294 vehicle manufacturers documented in WW1. There may have been more as many Nationalized National Guard units were added into US Divisions in 1917. At 294, there was NO real standardisation. b. In mid 1918, almost after wars end, the US Army issued its regulations to standardize vehicles to the degree that they could. c. Paint color for cars and trucks was given in that 1918 manual, but it amounts to a hand mix of non standard base colors. And many cars and trucks were routinely hand painted by troopers. The end result is that you will correctly see many shades of khaki and olive drab on WW 1 cars and trucks, and that’s ok! I’ve used a shade named “1917 Khaki” made by Rustoleum, and then had hand mixed brush on cans of it to match. d. In the 1918 US Manual, all letters and numbers on the car or truck were to be 4”. E. In the 1918 US Manual, all vehicle ID numbers are to be painted on the hood. f. In the 1918 US Manual, numbers for army-owned vehicles started with a number given in that manual to designate size, while private owned vehicles (some ambulances and Others) started their numbe4 with “x”. g. In 1917, the Wisconsin National Guard was “federalized”. It was joined with the Michigan National Guard to form the 32nd Division of the US Army - the “Red Arrow” Division. As part of that transition, the 1st Wisconsin Cavalry regiment was reformed as the 120th Field Artllery Regiment of the 32nd. That’s where my numbering comes from. Here are a few pics. It’s not done yet, but getting there. Ron Hausmann P.E.

All, I just received my invitation to this Concours as well. I believe that they are automatically re-inviting all those who were originally participating in the cancelled 2020 event, as my 1918 Kissel was. This car will be there, freshly restored and never shown, on July 25, 2021 - with BOTH SOFTTOP AND HARD TOPS. See you there! Ron and Esther Hausmann

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All - I have a matched pair of what I have been told are Packard Twin Six headlights. I’m not a packard guy, but these look like the pictures so you decide. Buckets are good. One has fixable dent. Lower lenses are great, one headlight lens also great. Not tested. Hinges look great. $400 plus shipping for pair. Ron Hausmann PE

All - Book says originals were cast zinc (pot metal) so this one may be a very early high quality repro. Still gorgeous and great for use on a 1931 DeSoto when replated. Price reduced to $ 300 Ron Hausmann

All - i was told there were some high quality reproductions of this cast, so you guys get to judge if this is original or an old high quality repro. This one is bronze. I spent a few minutes on a buffer this morning to bring out details. See pictures and decide. There are no numbers on it. Ron Hausmann

I also have a 1931? Desoto hood ornament with the sword intact and solid .detail is great .excellent restorable condition. First $350 plus shipping also gets this one. ron hausmann p.e.

All - I have what is believed to be a complete original 1931 Pontiac hood ornament. The Indians wings are totally solid and the detail is excellent. I sold my 1931 Pontiac parts but kept this. Now it’s time to let go.. first $350 plus shipping gets it. Ron Hausmann p.e.

All - I have what is believed to be a complete original 1931 Pontiac hood ornament. The Indians wings are totally solid and the detail is excellent. I sold my 1931 Pontiac parts but kept this. Now it’s time to let go.. first $350 plus shipping gets it. Ron Hausmann p.e.

Doug, I’m inventorying my parts cache’ these days and I do believe I have these parts. I’ll go to my shop tomorrow to confirm. they were with a box of parts from the 8-75 chassis I bough in Texas. We’ll see. Ron

Henry, This fan was used on other makes as well. Kissel Model 6-38 engines used this six-blade type. Probably from the same vendor. If you get $500 for yours, I will be happy to sell you four more at a little less each.! Ron Hausmann P.E.