Peter S

wonderful opportunity to be completely original'

still cool

I think the conversions are interesting. At the very least they show that the tinkering spirit is not dead. I think that the NYT is just reporting facts. ICs May never disappear, although they surely will be highly taxed, but their heyday is slipping away fast. That handwriting is on the wall

I think what's new and interesting is the movement to electrify larger and heavier cars. In the last White Triangle News a member of the Hudson club reported on his efforts to re-power a stepdown with an electric engine. Also, there's the possibility that electric engines may become a necessity in a few years.

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/12/business/electric-car-conversions.html A provocative NY Times article.

Key lines: "London and other cities are charging congestion fees to internal-combustion cars, and may eventually blockade them entirely." Change or die?

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/12/business/electric-car-conversions.html A provocative NY Times article.

Interestingly, a David H. H. Felix from Philadelphia who was a famous labor lawyer and repeat Socialist Party candidate for House and Senate seats in the 1930s. His collection of scientific instruments is part of the foundation of the Smithsonian Museum of Science and Technology. Owner of the car in the book has the same name and hometown.

Thank you all for these great suggestions. I've reached out to all the sources mentioned, and have generated some genuinely promising leads. My experience is proving that restored cars are cheaper than projects, but you'd miss all the fun of working out these frustrations! Peter S.

My ugly roof. Not sure why it posted upside down

Hi, Ted Surprised we haven't met. Or maybe we have. I'm awful at names and faces. I'll try to post a few pics of my car's worst blemishes but frankly it needs a lot of general ding and small bumps and bruises taken out. It was driven on gravel roads in Montana for most of its active life.

Pondering options and wondering whether anyone has experience with body shops in the North Central region of NY State. Specifically, I'm looking for basic panel straightening / driver level paint job on a 1951 Hudson. No rust repair needed but I do have a series of dents in the roof that will take skills I absolutely don't possess. It is not intended to be a show car or be anything other than a car to drive around town. Located in the Great Sacandaga Lake area about 30 miles west of Lake George and 20 miles north of the Thruway. (exit 27 - Amsterdam). Any ideas?? Peter sefton

funny to read about The Irishman’s Stumbles... a little sorry to see all the determination to maintain one’s bubble peter s

Great shot, Terry B. I thought I had this one in very chipped yellow and blue, as a reward for staying out of trouble for a week in 3rd grade. But it's actually an Austin Devon. Peter s.

didn't Dinky make a toy of the sedan version of this car?

amen to mm

The Hershey Chrysler Airflow was a non-runner that had been off the road since time immemorial. As mentioned, it had significant rust issues in the rear body, though it appeared complete in its essentials. It was sitting in one of the peripheral stalls with price placards that said it was a "barnfind" that could be yours for $6700 or thereabouts.When I walked over to see it the next day, it was gone, so I think it did sell, probably for a much lesser amount. I bring it up only because the Rancho Codova DeSoto seems like a vastly more attractive project.

There was a Chrysler Airflow for sale at Hershey last year for more $$$ that had a much less sound body. In fact it even looked as if one of the rear door hinges was rust-compromised. I understand that this is a DeSoto, so it likely has a 6 rather than an 8, so it's much less desireable?

Mike, thanks for posting these. Fascinating cars! On Craigslist?

Depoends whether you are buying or selling. Lower prices mean more folks can afford a classic.

Thanks to all for a host of very knowledgeable and practical suggestions! My takeaway is that a V12 is a problem child - it takes some special handling to be on best behavior. There is also the issue of whether you think of your car as static or dynamic -- there would be nothing cooler than popping the hood and letting the crowd feast their eyes on a massive beast sprouting 12 spark plugs. On the other hand, there are many options to move it down the road smoother, faster and cheaper. My situation is that a chum has a line on one that, not surprisingly, was pulled many years ago to be replaced by a Ford V8. The idea of bringing it back to life is intriguing but it sounds like it may be beyond my skills, besides which, I don't have a car to put it in. If anybody is interested, I have become aware of a complete 1939 Zephyr with an 8 for sale in Northern VA that comes with a non-running extra V12. The price seems a bit high. Check out ,https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2414074025352592/ to see it. Thanks for all the help... Peter S.

Fair comment. I've had some interest in a 1941 V12 that I believe is out of a Zephyr. It isn't running and I presume it needs a full rebuild. I'm wondering about the availability of parts - are these engines rare and is there much interchangeability with the 8's? Also interested in whether there is anything very special about them rather than just more cylinders? Peter s.

I'm probably not actually about to take this on, but how difficult is rebuilding a Lincoln V12? Is it much worse than rebuilding 2 sixes? Are there a lot of unique parts besides the crankshaft? Peter S.