Hupp36
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In 1933 Hupp built 729 Hupp model B's in 4 different body styles. Very few were roadsters. I bought my first Hupp 54 years ago Harry Miller formed a Hupmobile Club in 1970 of which I have been a member of since the beginning. I have seen only 1 1933 Hupp model B in person. This car is 1 that if you took it to a car show, the chance that some one else would have 1 like it would be like winning the lottery. If you were going to use the car and not show it for points you could join the Hupp club and get a good running 6 cyl . engine from a later Hupp for about $1000 that would bolt right in. This will only work for a hands on person. If you need to have a mechanic do this for you, forget all i said.
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Had a great day at lake Whales Ridge Live Steamers. The live steamer I road on took me back to y early teens, It smells like a big train, sounds like a big train, more fun than a big train. By the way, Jeff loved the upholstery work.
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Interior all loaded, ready to rock and roll tomorrow morning. I will post some pic of the train ride, I am 81 but I am just as excited to do this as a 6 year old would be.
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I will be taking the interior for Jeff's Hupmobile coupe down to Lake Whales this Saturday and deliver it to him. There is also a train park where I will get to ride a small train made like the full size train's. Jeff and his son Jacob are both engineer's and have there own trains. It will be a new experience for me. As a kid growing up in a house that was on a bank 25 ft. from the railroad tracks. I used to walk down the tracks to the Lakeport station and catch the paper train to Meredith 6 days a week to work in the Meredith Laundry for a summer job. 25 cents one way.
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You are correct in that it is a 1933 Hupp Model K. Hupp produced 4,940 K in 1933. It has a 121 in wheel base and a 90 Hp. 6 cyl engine. I am not sure of how many body styles it was produced in as it was a lower priced car as a 6 cyl. model If the speedometer is correct, 26, 391 miles are not a lot of miles on the drivetrain. It is a cycle fender designed by Raymond Leowy. He was also a member of our Hupmobile Club before he passed away. I do not feel comfortable pricing the car, but if i owned it and was selling it, I would price it at $15, 000 to start with. We have a great Hupmobile Club that would help you very much if you by the car. We have tec. advisors on this model. A parts locater flyer to ask for parts or sell spares you have. We have club tours and stop often for ice cream. Fell free to PM me with any other questions you may have.
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Well in about 4 weeks I will be back up north. Its been a long winter and I can take the Pierce out for a ride.
When my good friend Dale was with us, he said to me, you do not have to bring an antique car to Florida as I have 5
cars and you can take any car you would like to any time you want. I look forward to getting more trophy's for Dale, He
enjoyed owning cars that were trophy winners. I just wish he was still here so I could hand them to him in person.
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Hey, I just looked at the pic on the trailer posted here. If you look at just the car on the trailer, what do you see?
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Jan, you must know the car as just looking at it, it looks fairly stock. Lift the hood.
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This Model S Hupmobile would have been made in the Cleveland after Hupp bought the Chandler plant. They used a few of chandlers idea's. Gone were there most of the wooden steering wheels. Took the light, spark and gas levers off the steering wheel. These were prone to break as they were made of pot metal. Starter went to a pull cable. Its a 50 mile and hour car, over that the engine gets too busy. I have 2 of these cars and they drive well.
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I am in the process of painting the 2 side mount fenders. I brought them here to Fl. and will install them when I get back to my home up north. I will paint the rear fenders but not the rest of the car. The body will need painting as its Hupp blue which was the original paint. The engine runs good, the upholstery is original and worn. The car is all there even with the rear trunk and rack. This is now , not what you would call a nice one.. I plan to sell the car running and driving as I do not have the time to completely restore it. If you go on Face book, Hupmobile cars and parts for sale there are some good Hupps for sale. hope this helps you. I do not have any pic of the one I will be selling.
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Well, I was in the same shape as your mom and dad, I never made a lot of money, my wealth was in friends and a great family. Thank you for the good chat. I know i got off the topic, but it was truly worth it.
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I am truly sorry to hear that happened. I do remember their name, but never met them in person. And yes, us Hupmobile members believe strongly in family, you were a member. When I get back up north I will search all my Hupp Heralds which is our club magazine. They had some early annual meetings with pic in the Heralds, I will see what I can find. Thank you again . The N.H. Hupp Nutt, Chuck Moore
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I am just about speechless, all I can say is thank you very much. Don Roetman was very instrumental in making the Hupmobile Club a success. With his help in getting parts and literature to our members for many years.. Me being a member , a charter member when the club started in 1970 I have been on over 10 Hupp club tours all over the USA and Canada. It was always great to see Don and Ethel until he passed away. Thank you again for the great memories.
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Lump, I just have to know. One of the members of the Hupp club that was started in 1970. In the early days he had a 1929 Hupp model S 4dr. sedan. The thing that got me thinking is he lived in Beaver Creek close to Dayton. It may be a coincidence. He served as the Hupp Club parts locator for many years. The model S Hupp was one of his first cars, later he restored a 1928 Hupp roadster and a 1935 Hupp model D sedan. He passed a few years ago. His name was Don Roetman Do you know if it was Don that had the car you were talking about?
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I have the headliner finished for the 1928 Hupp Coupe, no pic as its just 2 yards of material with 4 seams with attaching strips to tack to
the cross braces on the inside of the people compartment. Now I can finish painting my front fenders for the 1928 4 dr. Hupp sedan.
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Veteranfan my intention was only to help you with a question you had. I in my 81 years have helped many people. Knowing that a friend had the same car you had a question about, I thought back and remembered the color of the pin strip you had a question about. So knowing Bill as a member of the Hupmobile Club for a long time and him being very knowledgeable on Hupmobles I figured if his car was restored, it would be correct. Not seeing an original 1910 Model 20 , not an artist rendering with what the artist thought was the proper color. I do not have an original brochure for a 1910 Model 20. that states the color of the pin stripe. This being said I apologize to you for not knowing what I told you to be a fact.
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This is what the book looks like. If you can not find one, PM me and I will send you the 1 i have.
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I know its more expense but I would use real wool, not synthetic material. Real wool tends to not pucker and wrinkle as easy. When I did my first car 20 years ago I bought this book. How to restore Auto Upholstery by John Martin Lee. It has been a great help. Feel free to PM me, I think I may have some pic that will help you. Chuck M
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Here is the 1929 Hupp 4 dr. sedan I did in 2008. It was easier than the coupe, less curves. I still have my 1928 4 dr. Hupp to do, its on the back burner.
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Well, I am slowing down a little, but the day has finally come, the seats are done. Not having any spare material, I made a cover out of another material to know where had to
make some cuts. I am glad I did as I only had a 2 ft. square left over. Here is a pic of the sample cover. The other pic are the rest of the seats.
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I was so excited that I forgot to thank you. That's my 81 years showing up.
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Advice on 1933 Hupmobile Roadster purchase, please.
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Ok, the Raulang is a special body built by a body specialty company. Hupmobile used as standard body's. Murray and Seaman body's. I am not surprised this car would sell for this price. Correct me if I am wrong ,but I believe this car is recognized by the CCCA. The car for sale is a standard body. If I owned this car , it would take $25,00 to buy it from me, but it would be running and driving.