[Model A Ford ...nightmare]

'31 Lasalle said "I suppose because fords were made in large numbers it makes it worthwhile for companies to remanufacture parts". No doubt true, just for a quick picture, Ford produced about 4 million Model A's between 1928-1931, while Chrysler production in that period totaled about 360,000 (about 11-1 ratio). While survival rates for Chryslers might be a bit higher, I would guess Model A's currently on road out number Chryslers 10 fold, perhaps higher.

[Correct tail lamps for 1929 Chrysler Series 65?]

Here is photo of taillight on what is said to be an original 1929 model 75 Chrysler Roadster (green car) and a 1929 model 65 (red car), both appear same light As the high end of the Chrysler lineup, I would expect Chrysler cars would have had chromed taillights (housing and trim ring), while lower priced models (Dodge, Plymouth) may have had painted housing and chrome trim ring.  A close look at this example should suggest subtle difference one manufacturer to the next. For example, screw details, one of yours show recessed screws in a widish recess, other shows round head without a recess. The original appears to show screws recessed in a tight recess, a molded upper lens, and a very narrow chrome arc around top of bullet lens. Based on my look, neither of your photos show correct light. Will leave to you to pin it down, likely a rare light to find.

[Mystery Grille and Shell]

'33 Pontiac also raked at bottom, and note slats project in front of top bead. Ornament (wave style) in OP is part of rad shell and unfamiliar to me, placing rad cap under hood. Does that imply later year, perhaps '35 something or later? Maybe British?

[Model A Ford ...nightmare]

I have a nearly 80 yr old friend, former mechanic who has 2 Model A's (1931 Tudor, 1928 Tourer), and because he knows what he is doing, both of them start at first turn and purr like kittens (actually have that wonderful 4cyl Model A sound). I've watched him work on them (he has owned a Model A as far back as early 60's), and although seemingly simple beasts, they do have enough eccentricities that a good knowledge of their workings is essential. I love the idea that the fuel tank is upper part of cowl and feeds carb by gravity, talk about simple! A great car for anyone thinking of starting in the hobby, and as an added benefit, virtually everything for the car is available in the after-market..

[AJ in the Great Race]

Events like these are like many extravagances in life, "if you have to ask what it costs, you cannot afford it". I suspect for most teams I see (based on what they are driving), cost was not a big concern, a couple of people spending 10K-15K each for a week vacation is not uncommon. For some others, the "bucket list" factor makes it worthwhile, especially for a serious old car guy. Then their are the "professionals", who have likely many named and unnamed sponsors, making them just hired guns and likely able to seriously compete for a share of the prize money. Personally, I would love to be a navigator or driver on such a run (I don't have a suitable car), and being retired of course time is not a factor. To sum up, I suspect 99% of members of AACA would love to do this once in their favorite ride, with their bestie, if cost was not a factor.  

[I've just recently heard the term "sorted out" pertaining to old cars.]

I watch Coronation Street 5 days a week, a British Soap Opera which has been running continuously since 1962! "Get it sorted", or "sort it" is used frequently whenever there is an issue that needs to be taken care of (personal beefs, relationship trouble etc). Interestingly, the guy who uses it most often is a character named Kevin Webster, who ironically is the itinerant Mechanic in Weatherfield! (the fictional community)

[Very Early Frame]

Cantilevered rear spring makes sense (curved saddles in OP may be upside down) but based on overall frame length of 106", that would still leave wheelbase about 80" or so (assuming springs are 30" long (14"-15" either side of axle), which is pretty short, and this photo just posted appear to have at least 105"-115" WB. Likely a very short early car. Suggest looking for something with about an 80" WB like this 1904 Wilson Pilcher (British).

[Very Early Frame]

What do we have on right end, appear to be curved spring saddles although that does not make sense? The bar and cotter pin at cross ember is for what? I see running board brackets appear to be cast to take a RB support rod across underneath of car (my '31 Chevrolet had one on those, although I know it is not of that vintage). Those unusual heavy powertrain side supports (motor/bellhousing/trans) should tell us something? More to this story than meets the eye!

[1957 Studebaker Commander & 57 Chevy]

Personally, other than the hooded headlights, (which appeared on virtually every car in the day, Ford, Mercury, Olds, Buick, Dodge...)and general proportions (common to all full sized sedans of the era), I see nothing in common other than America's fascination at the time with chrome googaws! And these are not the worst examples. 

[1926 Chrysler G 70 info]

I've seen 2 fully restored 1926 Chryslers in my area for sale over past 5 years. One came up for sale as part of an estate, mint restoration from 20 yrs ago, stored since then, I helped get the car running (carb needed some tuning). asking price seemed reasonable at $12K Canadian (about $9K in USD), but no takers, eventually sold for $7500Can ($5000 USD). A second party without realizing values, bought a similar restored 1926 Chrysler for circa $15K 10 years ago. When she tried to sell it after spending another 4K-5K on maintenance (incl a new radiator, tires) she listed it for $25K, she got no offers, and I suspect she will never sell for greater than $10K-12K Canadian. The moral of this story is although late 20's Chrysler Sedans are very nice "conservative" cars, and relatively easy to maintain, there is not a big market for them. So be careful how much you invest.

[This Sheriff drives a Corvette!]

While I have yet to discern it, I'm sure there is some AACA purpose behind this post? Antique Automobile Club of America, for those who are confused about the interest of most members. Please save these types of posts for your facebook chums.

[AJ in the Great Race]

Great to be able to tag along vicariously! I see top 2 cars/teams are only .03 seconds apart after 8 stages! Be interesting to see final stage results.

 

[Plymouth or Dodge Wire Wheels?]

Pinning this down will require bolt pattern diameter (5", 5.5", 6" etc) as well as hub hole diameter and perhaps overall drum cover diameter. 

[Early Automobile Trunks]

There was a necessity to mate the trunk rack to the car, i.e. the connection mechanisms/locations (to frame, bumper etc), the folding limitations, clearance for fuel cap, tail lights etc, and in most cases, it was only possible if side-mount spares eliminated the need for a rear mounted spare (There were some exceptions). My 1931 Chevrolet Deluxe Coach came to me with dual side-mounts and a trunk rack, and had sat that way in a couple of barns for 47 years. Shortly after I started restoring the car, I found an old parts hoarder who told me he had 2 1931 Chevrolet Trunks. Skeptically I went to look, and sure enough they were a perfect fit for my car's rack. I bought both ($100 each) and eventually shipped one to a VCCA member restoring a similar car. I learned thru VCCA that Chevrolet did not offer a factory or dealer trunk in 1931, but relied on after-market to supply one. By 1932 however, they arranged with the Potter company to have a dealer available trunk to offer customers. For the lower priced cars, this approach (factory and aftermarket) was likely most common up to the mid 30's when trunks became an integral part of the car body. BTW, note location of fuel cap, trunk rack edge has a rounded indent in that area to allow removal of gas cap.

[Early Automobile Trunks]

Thanks for the confirmation Walt. I so often see mis-fitted trunks and racks, and always thought a trunk rack size list would be so helpful in matchmaking for those who have an orphaned trunk and are looking for prospective buyers. 

[Early Automobile Trunks]

Does anyone know of a list of trunk rack sizes, seems it would be useful for matching up trunks to cars. For example the 1931 Chrysler CD8 trunk rack is 36"x16", same for roadsters and sedans although a different height trunk may have been used for roadsters. I'd be interested in a 36x16 trunk if someone has one, but not a high one, perhaps 12" high would suit.

[Vintage Hood ID?]

Maybe so, top has been bent/creased drastically so difficult to see what it was. 

[AJ in the Great Race]

Really enjoying reading the updates and seeing photos. Must be a blast regardless of scoring results. Unfortunately my good friends have had to retire the 1930 Hudson Coupe. Appears the fully restored car has a gremlin of some sort in engine (my guess fuel or electrical), worked perfectly each day for many miles in each of first 2 stages only to lose power in end of each stage and virtually idling home with 6 or 7 minute penalty. Issue was not easily diagnosed and decision made not to risk abusing what had been a full engine rebuild. For one of the guys this was 3rd run, one guy his 2nd, so they knew what they were in for, but a 110 year old '30 Hudson Mechanic was hard to find!  

[Is a 1913 chassis a good find and where can I sell it]

Woulod the outrigger /cross member up towards front (along with some trailing sheet metal) suggest it may have had a truck cab? That might also explain why rear 2/3rds of frame have no details. 8 ply springs would be about normal for a large car or small truck. Large brake drums with outside shoes should also narrow vintage. Appears to have had 12 large and long spokes. Finally, a closeup of the hub/grease cap may help.

[1931 Chrysler CD8 Roadster Rebuild Diary]

I'm just getting back at the Chrysler after a couple of months of "everything else in life!' sure you all know what that means. I'll be posting some photos of progress on the steering assembly soon. In meantime, as some may know it takes a lot of space to restore one car and even more to do 2 of them. So last summer jammed for space, I decided to sell my 80% restored 1931 Chevrolet Deluxe Coach, and here is a series of photos as I found it, as it was when I finished my frame off work, and now as new owner has painted it. As can be seen, he elected to do all the brightwork in black to avoid the heavy cost of re-chroming. I like finished results, an economical way to keep these "common" cars on the road. Used blue denim for interior seats and panels. BTW, for those wondering, while USA cars were 2-tone (blue body, black above belt line), all Canadian built cars such as mine were one color, in this car's case originally Oshawa Blue with black fenders.

[AJ in the Great Race]

Anyone can go to "The Great Race 2022" home page and find among other things the daily results as well as totals to date for each entry and standings (there are about 130 entries). You will need to know names of driver/navigator in order to find who you are looking for. I have some friends driving a 1930 Hudson Coupe. 

[Is a 1913 chassis a good find and where can I sell it]

When you click on OP profile it is "disabled', suggesting a waste of our time. Can a moderator check if this post is still valid and if not chuck it please.

[French (?) car allegedly involved in a speeding incident in Toronto, Canada, circa 1906]

I think the front sheet metal is simply an attempt to make something simple to cover engine while allowing sufficient cooling air and perhaps a bit of streamlining. N0thing to do with the cow catcher notion, this thing probably didn't go fast enough to hit anything, and it's flimsy shape would never withstand hitting a cow or anything else of size. Likely an air cooled engine, and crank is most likely part of the crank-start system, no otherwise visible method of starting.  The rear seats are obviously for small children. been trying to figure drivetrain system. Assuming rear wheel drive, axle and tube very small diameter, no sign of central differential. Also don't see any elements of front steering but must be out of sight. I agree the rather unsophisticated nature of the build suggests perhaps pre-1900, and may have started from a buggy chassis. It is also possible this was an early Selden patent attempt, with the engine driving the front wheels and the entire front assembly (wheels and engine) steerable by means of a pivot below the steering column, much like horse and buggy days. Having said all that, the 2 dudes have a very haughty look, proud of their means of transport! Fortren (original poster), can you shed more light on the "alleged speeding incident", and why you think car may be of "French" origin?

[My 1910 Mitchell "parts car" project]

I opened this topic today for first time and having scrolled thru 82 pages have been mesmerized by the skill, understanding, creativity and patience exhibited in making such complex and precise parts. I've never used a lathe (except 50 years ago to turn some wood spindles) so it is fascinating to see an overly modest expert at work.

[Unusual NASH Wrench]

Would be one way to avoid patent infringement!