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The inner city of the future and what Climate Change, Demographics, and Technology might lead it to look like, is a field for futurists, experts and people who understand the bigger picture, they will to research and develop sensible, practical and acceptable solutions. This forum is not the place for wild speculation, conspiracy theories and narrow minded pragmatism on this subject. Moderators I suggest end this post or move it to legislation section. I don't see it as a helpful discussion, just an opportunity to rant.
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There are companies that sell "industrial belting" for machinery uses (conveyor belts for example), various widths, 3" wide is common, I bought some 1/4"-5/16" thick such multi layered material to make mounting pads recently for my 1931 Chevrolet and 1931 Chrysler. I think local supplier was "Stellar Industries", might be a multi-national company. Very tough though flexible stuff. Probably give you a scrap for change. I used a good hole punch to make holes where I needed.
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I'm speechless, and that does not happen often. Great car, likely has a great story.
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A serious paper weight. The notch on underside may be from molding process.
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Can you think of a good caption? In 1921 era how about "dah dah dit dit dit dah dit dit dit dah dah dah dit dah.... the guy was texting on a morse code device....Distracted driving today!!
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The 2 Model A Ford Roadsters portray the topic so well. The basic model probably reflects 99% of the roadsters as sold when new. The "glitzed up" one is not likely like any sold new. Most or many of the shown accessories were not available from Ford in 1930/31. Buyers in that period who could afford an extra $100 to spruce up their vehicle likely bought a more expensive make. Ford Roadsters in those days sold for about $400-$500, same for a Chevy Roadster, both lowest priced car in the model. The Chevys came with bumpers as a dealer added option at $15 a pair! Love the base Model A
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Final post for today, a H A L 12 (a Harry A Lozier enterprise) of 1917, don't know if any of these survive.
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A couple of rare (to me at least) ones, Phianna (named after owner's daughters Phyllis and Anna) and Harroun (after racer Ray Harroun). I don't know if any Phianna's exist, I understand 2 Harrouns may still be around.
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8E45E, the Premier Wiring Diagram only shows basics, no sub systems. here it is.
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edinmass, this volume is Vol 3 of the series, and for vehicles 1917, 18 and 19, although some 1916 cars are included primarily where they were unchanged in later years. The only White diagram in my book is for 1917-18, and equipped by Leece-Neville? AMBU Vol 1 in series is 1912-14, and AMBU Vol 2 covers 1915-1916. Books were sold for $3.50 per volume in period, $10.00 for set of 3, and individual diagrams were sold at $0.25! I see the 2 earlier AMBU volumes for 1912-1916 are currently on eBay asking $175. Here is White diagram.
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Last post for today, Auburn, Cadillac and Case. Cadillac diagram is very busy. Anyone wants a particular car, let me know and I'll see if it's here.
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Here are 3 likely rare wiring diagrams, Comet, Velie and Glide, I've personally never heard of a Comet.
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Bringing this 3+ year old post forward. Plan to post a few rare wiring diagrams from this 1918-1919 book over next few days. As per opening post, if anyone wants a specific make wiring diagram from 1918-1919, or is interested in this rare book, let me know, $60 plus shipping should be fair. To start, some P models, one for edinmass, PA, Peerless and Packard 12. all 3 have more wiring than most cars of period.
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I think you'll find a lot of the members on here are into pre-war cars or at least pre-1950 cars. Those cars by and large had few "accessories", (maybe bumpers?, ashtrays, sidemounts, wood spokes vs wires, occasionally a grill guard). Usually no choice of engines, A/C, power accessories, suspension or drivetrain options, even upholstery options and paint were limited except for color. The choices were mostly about how much money (and prestige) one wanted, such as rolling thru the Chev, Pontiac, Olds, Buick, Cadillac range. Then there was the model range, with typically Roadsters cheapest, then coupes, sedans and touring cars. And of course, the small number luxury makes (Duesenberg the best example, and PA, Marmon, Packard ...) were favored by the rich (and still are). From my knowledge and experience, keen old car guys pay little attention to accessories or glitz, and focus on style, make/model, "top-down" always sells, and general condition of cars. JMHO.
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Juxtaposition of fender (it is in reverse position for a rear fender)may suggest it does not belong to the body, even though it appears to be bolted to body, or was loose and accidentally found its way into position. Chev bodies of the 1930 era were 3 pieces with a vertical joint down each rear corner, welded and lead filled. This stamping appears to be one piece, suggesting not Fischer Body. Diameter of tree trunk would suggest 60-80 years old, so tree likely started a few years after car was buried, and root system grew around it.
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Shortly after I bought my 1931 Chevrolet Deluxe Coach (2 dr sedan) in 2008, I found it was manufactured in mid-April 1931 in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. In 2009 I was looking for a seasoned mechanic who was familiar with the stove bolt 6 and was recommended a guy. I arranged to deliver the car to him and assist him in rebuilding the engine. A few weeks in, as we were having coffee I asked him how old he was. He said 78, and when asked further, he said he was born April 15th 1931, virtually the same day or week my car was manufactured. Regrettably, he passed away a couple years after we completed the engine work, but I still have his picture on my garage wall. As for me, born in 1946, like the rest of those born that year, I would have been sharing birth with leftover models/designs from circa 1941/42. Post-WWII styling changes did not come along until 1949 or so.
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This tale is approaching the status of the other current "big lie"! Great looking car, regardless of the 2 sides in the battle over it's provenance. I suspect the new owner cares little about the precision of it's back story, indeed the controversy may add to it's value.
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We can only imagine how much expertise, time and effort went into this amazing work. Laying out and applying the colored glazing and then numbering them all somehow (about 300 tiles incl border), and firing them all, and finally assembling the whole piece must have taken weeks. I am assuming it was initially a sort of "billboard" sponsored by the local Studebaker dealer (wording on center top tile in border may lend a clue). Thanks for posting such an unusual find.
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White made cars with flat topped fenders as well, including this famous President Taft 1909 model. I recall this is a steam model, rad shell is well forward of front axle. The 1909 White Truck has rad shell back at axle line. An internet search shows White's with a variety of fender styles.
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I'd pay you the $0.89 for it! Cool gadget.
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The principles of "hovercraft" have been explored, developed and tested for decades, I'm surprised someone hasn't perfected the idea and put an affordable option out there. Some day perhaps! Seem to remember Luke Skywalker had one in the Star Wars series, called it a Land Speeder.
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Enjoyed scrolling thru this carefully kept stable of what were some great cars in their day. No doubt many will sell for small money, perhaps a couple for a few thousand, likely enough overall to pay the auctioneers for their time and trouble. Wouldn't it be nice to have seen these hauled to the long abandoned Packard Factory and set up as a long term museum of relics. I'd pay for a walk thru!
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This 1910 Oakland shares many details with OP, touring cars of this era looked so much alike the clues are in the fine details, like 12 spoke wheels, bolt pattern of wheels, curve of fenders, the unique rear door shape/profile, door handles etc. The OP script seems about 7 or 8 letters, ending in a high letter like l, d, or t.
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Generator flex coupling for 1925 Kissel
in General Discussion
Posted · Edited by Gunsmoke (see edit history)
Appears to me the "offsets" are due to extra washers/spacers being added at some point for no obvious reason (maybe to reduce vibration or make a better fit?). My 1988 Merkur XR4TI had one of these, referred to as a Giubo Joint, in driveshaft. To work well, pattern of holes needs to be very precise. BMW's and many cars use these. You mmay also be able to move machinery at either end further apart if any adjustment is available in mounting locations.