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Just stumbled onto this forum for "unrestored cars" and so pleased to see AACA and members creating a special site to honor these and their owners/caretakers. Never tire of reading about them. That 1951 Hudson Hornet is the bomb.

And Father's Day for many often leads to Grandfather's day, and grandkids are so much more fun to have around. Never too early to get them thinking old cars, as shown by my 15 month old who dropped by for a visit.

Cool stuff, thanks for posting, wish I was there (just to browse)

The tap-like chuck on other end suggests a tool for a two step function. Can't imagine the dimpling function was for sheetmetal work, but perhaps some sort of riveting or centering function.

I think you have an AHA moment there AHa!! Here are pics of a 1916 and a 1920 Westcott, should help narrow the hunt for answers, based on windshield stanchion, closer to 1916, perhaps earlier.

The area behind the rumble seat back in my car is not accessible without removing the seat back, and even then, you would need to hold the lid in a partially open position to gain even a limited access. So creating a rust proof tray with some form of drainage thru floor pan may be best option. Even washing car can cause water to get into this space. I guess these cars really were intended for warm dry climates!

OK, I have the 661 on my 1931 CD8, understand they were interchangeable, but single point unit a bit easier to tune.

In all fairness, note that Ferrari has not entered a team to win the LeMans 24 in past 50 years! So topic heading is perhaps intentionally provocative.

Last time I went (2015), my buddie's wife went on one of the booking sites (Expedia, Hotels, Trevago...) and booked us for 3 nights (Wed Thur Fri) for about 35%-40% of the normal rates and the Hotel/Motel was a regular one (Quality Inns, etc) and was about 10-15 minute walk from the show. We figured we saved about $600 as the places are usually sold out at regular prices during this week.

Great looking recovery for a rare car. Interesting discussion on rumble seat drainage. Been looking at similar issue for my 1931 Chrysler CD8 Roadster. There is a channel at front edge of rumble seat opening and along each side, curving down to to drain holes fitted with short piece of metal tube for fitting a rubber drain hose to exit through floor behind seat back. However, there is no indication of any way of collecting water that goes through seam at back of rumble seat lid, a 38" wide distance with a gap of perhaps 1/8". May try to figure out an "evaporation tray" of some sort that can sit there without interfering with operation of lid. or just secure a plastic tray on floor to collect any water and have it evaporate, or put small drain hole with screen to prevent bugs etc. Anyone or any cars found solutions for this issue?

Thanks MetroPetro (and others) for the great photo essay, so many interesting cars and stuff.

My Architectural/Engineering background alerts me that that cantilever just about breaks every rule of sound structural engineering. the "bending moment" at the wheel arch when loaded with perhaps a 3000 lb vehicle would be very high. Would take some substantial H beams or box beams to survive the loading. The "bending moment" would be high enough in static position (not moving), but add a little bump in the road and the "BM" would be perhaps twice as much. The structure allowing the cantilever would have to extend fully to front of truck. Wouldn't put a car of mine on there for any distance drive without a structural engineers certificate of safety..

The three piece rear window appears to me homemade, smaller pieces on each side don't appear to be same size. Cannot think of a reason why a manufacturer would do a 3 piece window.

Hi Ron N, please click on the 3 dots to right of your initial post and select edit and change title to something like "Need Carb for 1950 Buck Roadmaster Model 70". Makes it easier for all members to help or pass subject. Note instructions at start of this forum. Thanks

I am puzzled by all the seemingly arbitrary waves in the top (and bottom) of these wind wings. Most installations of wings I have seen have the lower edge come close to top of door. Are the 2 brackets affixed to the frame able to be loosened and allow wind wing to move up and down to desired height? Also can they be flipped to L shaped bracket can go in from top regardless of which side it is used on?

Is this what you are looking for? Pictures from internet. Early 1932 cars used the simpler Rockne emblem while later 1932 models used the Studebaker Rockne Emblem. I suppose you would take either?

OTTOKAR, are you still interested? Great name by the way!

Lovely car for that era when "stodgy" was more the norm. I've never seen or heard of one before, were they produced in limited numbers?

Wow, and those '58's came with "Quadra-Poise Roadability"!! And "Futuristic planning that resulted in radical improvements"!! Those sales and marketing people sure had a way with words (or BS?), never mind the "Astro-Flame V8". Any '58 Pontiac owners out there that put these features on their placards?

Try putting the "S" into your topic title, and that should fix it! Click on 3 dots to right of your post, select edit and proceed.

I have this dual points distributor from a 1931/32 Chrysler 8 cylinder engine, Delco-Remy 660G, complete with rotor, points, condenser, NOS cap, in nice used condition, spins freely no signs of wear. Was asking $200 plus shipping, will consider an offer if interested. Item is in Canada.

Freudian slip in topic title! Love these types of events, but it is getting harder and harder to find treasures anymore.

Jim Fenton, you asked about spare tire covers and spare mounted mirrors for the OP Packard. In this period, many manufacturers offered spare wheel covers as an option/accessory (for both side-mounts and rear spares), either customer or dealer or factory installed, in both canvas cloth and in painted steel and chromed. Spare tire mounted mirrors were similarly an option/accessory, dealer, customer or factory installed. In some high-end models, these may have even been standard equipment. I've seen factory Packard photos with them and without them. Regardless, as time passed and such cars aged into a second or third owner, spare tire covers were often discarded due to damage, nuisance during a tire change, or maybe in some cases even stolen. Similarly the mirrors could be affixed to a tire with cover, or just the bare spare (they were secured typically by simple leather straps). These mirrors were largely cosmetic, and did not give a very good view to rear/side, as they typically were small diameter, far from the driver, difficult to adjust to correct angle, and vibrated a lot. So they often got discarded as cars aged. So to answer your question, your Dad's driver may have had some of these accessories when brand new but shed them by the time the picture was taken. The mirror (with chain straps) appears perhaps after market, car was about 10-12 years old in photo.

I'm thinking truck/tractor, seems too rudimentary for a car.

Great looking car FARGOGUY, love the clean lines of these (I believe) '65 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertibles, remind me of the earlier '55 T-Bird though a bigger car. Someone at FORD was trying to keep their products clean cut, but later years lost this pristine look. Wonder if anyone has found a way to conceal the folded top under a clean cover like some of the T-Birds of the era.