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Thought I'd share this photo of an early car wash. What's the make and model of these cars?

First class 'remanufacturing' job for sure. Glad to see another vintage car saved and really admire the skill and craftsmanship you put into your work. .....and the G scale train trestle too. Thanks for sharing. Bill

I saw a 55 Packard earlier this week but it was under a car cover. It had the same dual exhaust coming out the bumpers but had dual rear antennas on the upper fins. The cover was custom made because there were stitched openings around each hole. Can't wait to see it without the car cover. Bill

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So how come the front end (second photo) appears to be floating? Bill

Looks better now.

Now you've you got me looking for a 4 way hazard switch . I've got a 65 Electra and you're right, it's a long car for sure. Think I'll be looking for a vintage hazard switch like you show in your photos at Hershey in a few weeks. It would make for a safer drive. Thanks for the wiring information too. Bill

A lot of gears in old Willys engines do not have any marks. The Willys manual (and the way I was taught) says to put the piston on TDC of exhaust stroke and make sure the both intake and exhaust valves are closed. This method has never failed me. Now when you forget and try to time with the piston on TDC compression..........that's another story. Hang in there.......you're just about in the end zone. Good Luck, Bill

When I installed disc brakes on my 65 Buick, the brake pedal was a lot harder (especially cold) than before. And did not go down much when pressing on the pedal. The factory setup original M/C dia was 7/8" and I believe the replacement was 1 1/16". The stroke was the same. The disc brake setup never failed me but after converting back to factory setup, I liked the feel of the pedal better than with the disc brake setup. Here's an explanation from google: "The diameter and length of the master cylinder has a significant effect on the performance of the brake system. A larger diameter master cylinder delivers more hydraulic fluid to the caliper pistons, yet requires more brake pedal force and less brake pedal stroke to achieve a given deceleration."

Steele Rubber manufactures the felts you need. https://www.steelerubber.com/window-felt-weatherstrip-80-0932-57 Sadly, they are out of stock. Cost $250 Maybe they can give you an estimated time frame as to when they will be back in stock. Good Luck Bill

Looks Great. Can't wait to see the rest. Don't make the mistake I made once..... The flywheel is used to externally balance the 401 engine and has only ONE correct orientation. I had a slight roughness to the idle in my car and it turned out that I flywheel off a bit. After reinstalling correctly, it idles and ran great. Good Luck Bill

Here's a reprint of an article that originally appeared in The Horseless Carriage on April 5, 1911. Interesting article that answers some of the prior questions. It states that the original Overland was put back into it's original state and sold. A Stutz Sextoauto was created also but it was later returned to original and sold. Wish we had some body or frame numbers for this car.......it might still be out there. This reprint appeared in the WOKR Starter magazine in 1979. Bill

Vacuum gauge tells you so much info. Do that for sure. What model tank are you using? Have you checked the internals of the vacuum tank and that there are no pinhole leaks in the inner tank. New gaskets? Don't use silicone sealer. It sure sound like a vacuum tank problem to me. Good Luck Bill

That vacuum tank looks like a Model 319. It was standard on a 1928 Willys and a few other models. I have the exact same 4 bolt setup and float. I don't know what was std. on your Dodge, but if you wanted a replacement float (I think yours can be soldered) post an ad on the Willys Overland site. www.wokr.org My Dykes manual has a detailed description on this model. The float setting on this vacuum tank is a bit tricky. Be sure you wind the float around both needle valve posts to ensure it can rise and fall. PM me if you'd like a copy of Dykes Info. Good Luck, Bill

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#369 Great Looking Buick.

BTT thanks Bill

Late to the game this year. I just finished converting the front brakes back to the factory original drum setup. Started last fall and finally got it wrapped up and today was the test drive. I put about 40 miles on it today. No problems stopping and no brake fade. Looks like I can sell the disc brake conversion kit now. Stopped by the local Inn and took a photo too. Finished replacing the speedometer cable on my other car (28 Whippet) but I have to wait till the spindles are ready to put more miles on it. A bit too much play in the kingpins. Thanks John, Good luck to all Bill

Could be a spoon for fitting a tire onto the rim. Square hole could provide a pivot or leverage point ? Good Luck Bill

I'm looking for articles on a specific year Buick and wondered if there was an Index that I could use and save time hunting through piles of back issues? Thanks p.s. Thanks Pete and company....... for another GREAT Issue of the Bugle. Bill

Thanks for sharing your great photos and videos. Your town looks great and will put it on my list of places to see when I return to France....soon. Bill

Not sure who you left a message with at Snyder's.......but call back and ask for Chris. He does all the seat and spring work. They made both the seat and the back springs for my Whippet and they were perfect. If I recall it cost about $250 each. I believe that foam would be a BAD choice. Good Luck Bill

Hi Kelly.s This speedometer does NOT fit a Whippet. The drive end of the speedometer is different, I believe it fits the Model T's that had oval speedo's. I'll PM you with other places to find a speedo. Good Luck, Bill