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    Period images to relieve some of the stress

    in Period Photos - Pre WWII

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    3 hours ago, Walt G said:

    That appears to be a 45 horsepower Renault. In the late 1920s the large 45hp cars took on the names Nervastella and Reinastella. Both were 8 cylinder and were in competition with Hispano Suiza, and other luxury cars in Europe. Today they are virtually unknown to most people reading this . Their sales literature in color was incredible, full color, often in hard cover. It was very costly to produce and like the USA where few Packard sales portfolios were given out to any and all, Renault gave out that deluxe edition material to those they thought would be good prospects for a purchase of a car. It took me decades to acquire what I have - with help from a book scout /dealer who would attend car flea markets for me 45 years ago in Europe. The artwork is outstanding.

    The 40CV Renault had a 9.1 litre six cylinder engine. Because of the way the hood lifts engine shots are not easy to get.

     

    Renault 40CV - Wikipedia

     

    This one in New Zealand, is as far as I know, still with the owner who restored it in the 1960s. My photo from 1980.

     

     

     

    1980 Rotorua my photo.jpg

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    Period images to relieve some of the stress

    in Period Photos - Pre WWII

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    Another one from a facebook page. The caption with it reads -

     

    "Mrs. Charles Bell of Sarasota exhibits her 1892 Haynes 2-cylinder runabout at the Gay 90's Festival - Gulfport, Florida... Photographed on January 17, 1948."

     

    I don't think the car is from 1892 and I don't think it is a Haynes. I think it more likely to be an early 20th century Holsman.

     

    Seems it was common at the time to make old cars appear older than they really were. Even though I am sure in 1948 there would have been people still around who were there in 1892.

     

    May be an image of 4 people, people standing and outdoors

    Parked outside Decker's Garage, Staten Island c.1940

    in What is it?

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    15 hours ago, Grimy said:

    "Bracket" (i.e., non-integrated) headlights were still available on Pierce in 1933 at an additional charge, but very rare.  Studebaker bodies were very similar, near identical, but the long wheelbase argues against Stude.  Sometimes we just can't be sure....

    The seven passenger Studes in that era 135" wheelbase.

     

    EDIT - since I first wrote that I have been advised the car is not a Stude.

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    PB----advise

    in Plymouth

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    1 hour ago, Canadian PB Kid said:

    Here's page three from the 1932 Plymouth PB sales brochure indicating that the PB is capable of doing 70MPH+ and almost 50MPH in second gear with factory gearing. One would think that the factory engineers would've tested the engine to see just how long and well it held together at the RPMs required to achieve this speed and would not have advised to promote such speeds (RPMs) if it didn't stay together?... I certainly wouldn't want to drive one at 70MPH but it would be nice to know the max RPMs that Walter was promoting. 

     

    Can anyone figure out what RPM the PB engine would be turning at 70MPH with factory 18" wheels and the stock driveline?... math isn't my thing...

     

    Hope this helps,

     

    Dave

     

    STAY SAFE!

    xx PB promo pg 3.jpg

    The Standard Catalog quotes peak power for the PB at 3400 rpm. Assuming a tyre diameter of 28.5", (18 + 5.25x2) 70 mph is just over 3500 rpm.

     

    Calculate RPM for Given Speed(MPH), Rear Gear Ratio, and Trans Gear Ratio (purperformance.com)

    PB----advise

    in Plymouth

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    He said he 'feels' it is over revving. Compared with what? Old cars are much noisier and busier sounding that even car from a few years alter. Has he actually put a tachometer on the engine to see what revs it is pulling.

     

    Our all-stock and mostly original 1929 Plymouth has the stock gears in it. I guess compared with the PB it is very slightly taller geared due to its 20 inch wheels but even so at 55 mph it is only doing 2700 rpm - which is close to peak power for that model. It is certainly noisy - and of course in that era cars didn't have any thing like the sound and vibration proofing of later years - but not so much that you can't converse with the front seat passenger.

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    In defense of upside down Landau Irons

    in General Discussion

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    1 hour ago, Gunsmoke said:

    Typically many convertible coupes had tie down straps to secure folded top to body ( sometimes pullman loops at back of front seat and or a strap to a rear deck cleat (see photo of 1931 Chrysler CD8 Roadster). Now just how often they were used is another question. 

    ChryImage (3).jpg

    That photo is a good illustration of just how little trunk space there is with the rumble seat in place. My Studebaker has not had the seat made and I think I will leave it that way so that I can make use of the trunk space - for picnic chairs etc.

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    California Will No Longer Sell Gas-Powered Cars (2035)

    in General Discussion

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    1 hour ago, trimacar said:

    I would agree that it could happen, but only agree conditionally.  That plug in the wall needs power generation behind it…

     

    The US needs nuclear power plants, which in today’s environment are virtually impossible.

     

    Hydroelectric is a good choice, as the US closes such plants, or can’t operate them due to low water levels.

     

    Coal plants are…well, never mind.

     

    Wind farms?  Wow, do some research, sounds great but a disaster from cost, bird kill, oil usage for lubrication, failures, no wind…the list goes on…

     

    Solar?  Not enough square footage in the world to supply what we need, greatly improved though…

     

    Trucks. Power to deliver goods.  Whole ‘nuther  subject…

     

    Yes, there’s a future in EV’s.  No, there’s not an easy path to all EV’s, if it indeed exists at all….

    I believe the other problem with wind power generators is the relatively short life of the blades and towers and the lack 're-usability'(?  ) of the blades in particular. I read somewhere recently that solar panel are ok in theory but as with electric car batteries there are issues in their production. 

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