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Congragulations Dougie I also own a Reo and am a member of the Reo Royale forum. I own and operate a Restoration shop that specializes in prewar cars. As you embark on this journey with your dads car please feel free to Pm or email me any technical questions you encounter. Kirk Stevenson

I have a Trucking company that has moved a number of nice cars around the states and Canada. all my imports have been from the US to Canada not the other way. The company is called Airgroup Express based out of Surrey B.C. contact name is Dave 604-538-6488. you will also need to contact a US customs broker for the paperwork.

If you are moving a car in BC and Washington I can help. I own a Restoration shop and do all of our own enclosed transport. the only other guys i use is a trucking company called AirGroup Express. the are not a dedicated car hauler but the do the best job I have seen. I have had or seen cars moved by all the major transporters some ok some a nightmare. they have trucks running all over the west coast. Good Luck

Remember always start with the basics. if the battery is a known good part look at battery connections and cables first. Corrosion and loose connections have caused a lot of spinning the Parts Wheel of Fortune.

No need to wait. I live in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada. This will not be my first full classic. I have a number of cars you can see some of them on my face book page under " vintage rod shop" we get to play with some really great cars. Please note we also have a bunch of pics from my trip to the ACD museum last fall. These of course are not mine

I think I am going to try to buy it. It's not like I need another project. At least not one I have to pay for. We do customer restorations so I have a pretty good handle on what the car needs to finish.

Yes your Picture is exactly correct of what i am looking at.

Do you have any idea of the number of surviving Locke roadsters left? I understand they built about 124.

I will only post pics if I buy it. Until then it is not my right.

Yes it has the scalloped hood. This car has a restored chassis and drivetrain, new oak bows, all the chrome done, gauges restored, wheels powder coated and new firestone tires. It needs some wood repair from dry rot and bodywork and paint plus new upholstery and canvas top. What would you say is market value for a finished restored car. Not a pebble style restoration but a nice complete nut and bolt restoration for a driver quality car?

I am looking to purchase a 1930 Imperial roadster. I think the body was built by Locke builders. are their any tips to find out for sure. It does have the Passenger side rumble seat door. are there any wood stampings to look for? Or other special body mods? Thanks in advance.

Hi Smile Where in Canada are you? I have a 1933 Boattail for sale DV32.

The Reo Light switch has to be one of the more expansive switches out there. I believe it is the same as the Duesenberg switch.

I have also used Tom at Prairie as well. We did a 1934 Packard twelve and some Duesenberg exhaust parts. We are pleased with the quality and communication during the job.

looks like one I could actually afford. Nice find.

These are labeled as Manufactured by C.M.Hall Lamp CO. Detroit U.S.A Model 078B. With Stoddard Dayton in script on the top of the Lamp housing.

I was not sure if they should be flat or not. The lenses i have are convex.

It was close to that. they could load them all in one forty foot sea can. It was a 1886 Benz Patent Motorwagon, A 1931 Mercedes 370k and a 1934 Mercedes 290 cab a. Due to the value of the cars i purchased additional insurance on the shipment. I believe the door to door transport costs from the auction house to my driveway worked out to about 5000.00 Canadian and the insurance was a additional 5000.00. all things considered I was very pleased when everything was said and done.

I would also entertain looking to buy a pair of clear lenses. Can some one point me in the right direction. I will have a look at restoration supply. Thanks Kirk Stevenson

This is a late response but it is a ten inch lense with a starbust pattern on it. Thanks

If you send me a pm with contact info I can help you with who we used for some of the small stuff. We have a 1931 370 and a 1934 290. Kirk.

I have used these guy's http://www.carseurope.net/ classic automotive relocation sevices They handled 3 cars I bought at auction in the UK dealt with everything from pickup at the auction house to delivery to my door. they handled every detail including customs and brokerage. I will use them again in the future.

I am not sure who in texas used to own this car, But I am pretty positive this is a old picture of my Reo I bought last fall.

I know that you said you wanted a restored car, but I do have a unrestored car I would be willing to sell It is in not bad shape. needs a good detail and battery's. Pm me if interested. Kirk Stevenson

Not Bad for a couple posts and two phone calls. I have to say being young I am spoiled in having the internet at my finger tips. I sure it was a lot harder having to write letters and drive all over the country for parts and leads. Thank you everyone who has contributed to giving me information to help with my cars. Kirk Stevenson