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Hello all - I am working on my 1925 Oakland, Model 6-54 and need a set of 12 new or NOS valve springs. I've contacted several antique/vintage parts suppliers and currently attempting to cross-reference modern manufacturers - No luck so far. The original springs measure approximately 2-5/8" in overall length, 1-1/4" in outside diameter, .950 internal diameter (coil wire diameter measures .150). Please let me know what might be out there. Thanks much! Erik

Try buycheaptiresandwheels.com - I believe that they have some old stock 6:00X22 tires. Good luck! Erik (ford_1919)

Thanks to all for the replies, great information and suggestions. I looked closely at the body tag on the right rear of the frame and found number 60284 which I would assume means my car was made later in the '25 production year. I purchased this car last September - As a Model T guy, I am really enjoying the Oakland's features, design and history. The car appears to have been rebuilt, painted, and upholstered sometime back, but never completely disassembled. The red/white/blue color como is not original but the car is sure fun for now - Perhaps someday I'll get it back to its original "sage green" and black. I've been doing mostly maintenance and cosmetic work and running it on tours with our Model T club - Running great and with a little style! I don't know if there are any "Saginaw" references on the engine, I haven't seen anything so far - I'll look a little closer. I live in northern California - Sierra foothills between Sacramento and Tahoe (Applegate/Weimar to be more exact). Thanks again - It is wonderful to have all the help! Erik (ford_1919)

Here is a picture of my Oakland Annual Gil Machado Memorial Shake Down Tour

Thank much CJ and Charles for the replies - I will try to track down a copy of "75 Years of Pontiac Oakland" - Sounds like a great read. As to the "Coach"... My understanding is that the two-door sedan or "Coach" body by Fisher was introduced right around the first of the 1925 calendar year. I have several old Oakland car ads and have noticed that there is no mention of the "New Coach" until January 1925. As with other makes, I'm assuming that changes and improvement were made on an ongoing basis and not just when a new model year was introduced, usually late summer or fall. I encourage other input - Thanks again! Erik (ford_1919)

Hello all, Does anyone have the Oakland production statistics for 1924-1925. I have a 1925 Oakland Coach (two-door sedan) and would like to know how many were produced. I was able to come across some '25 Oldsmobile figures, but nothing for the Oakland. Any leads are appreciated. Also, I would like to correspond with other owners of 6-54 model Oaklands and share the experience. Thanks much! Erik

Thank you very much for the reply. I'm finding this time in GM's history very interesting and I am working on my (quick and simple) response to people who ask "What the heck is an Oakland?" So far, most are just surprised that the car was a GM product. I've been reading about Alfred Sloan's influences and it does seem there was significant effort in tweeking the final details, especially where the companion car models would eventually fit in, or not... follow the sales trailsl. Speaking of history... Sad to think about it, but I wonder when we will have to say "Remember when GM made a car named a Pontiac? How about an Oldsmobile?" :eek: It's tough getting old!

I'm confused... It is my understanding that in the 1920's GM began adopting a marketing strategy that emphasized a tiering of cars in terms of price, features, and quality. So...Initially, which car, Oakland or Oldsmobile was considered "closer" to the Buick? I have a 1925 Oakland that from the information I have, cost more than the same body style/year of Oldsmobile - But didn't the Oldsmobile have more status than the Oakland? I've seen some references to the contrary, but can someone address my confusion. Perhaps this tiering approach took several years to work out as who would be perceived to be on top and closer to the Buick. Any insight is appreciated. :confused: Erik (ford_1919)

Hi Jim, Tires - You might want to check BuyCheapTiresandWheels.com They deal with old stock, blems, and obsolete sizes, closeouts (they distribute out of the Coker warehouse in Tennessee). I was able to find buy five (600X22) from them for my '25 Oakland at an unbelievable price. Good luck. Erik (ford_1919)

Hello - I have a 1925 Oakland Coach (two-door sedan) I need one hood hold down latch, and an original horn button. Old stock engine parts like valves and rings or modern equivalents may be someting needed in the future - Any leads are greatly appreciated. Thanks much! Erik (ford_1919)

I recently acquired a 1925 Oakland Coach (two-door sedan) and am enjoying the experience so far. The car is an older partial restoration of a good original car. Does anyone out there know how many of the 6-54 Oaklands were made? I have found an owners manual, original brochure, and some info from the internet - Any other resources out there for information or parts? I am missing a few things I need one hood hold down latch, an original horn button, and a "dog-bone" type radiator cap (internal threads approx 2-1/8") - Engine parts like valves and rings or modern equivalents may be someting needed in the future - Any leads are greatly appreciated. Thanks much! Erik (ford_1919)