[Need tires brought from Tallahassee, FL, to west coast]

I have 6 new 35 x 5 tires, still wrapped, that need a ride to north of Seattle or anywhere on the west coast. I'll be attending the Bakersfield swap meet in 2 weeks if anyone from that area is going to be there. Will help pay expenses.

Ken

[PICTURES OF MY 33 DODGE DP6]

That's a beauty!!

[Caption this photo]

This accident took place in Vancouver, BC. At the time there was nothing but empty fields around it. Today it's right in the heart of town. No empty land anywhere. You have to wonder how this accident could have happened.

Ken

[sedan 34 foot pedal starter]

 

24 minutes ago, grevenz said:

Hi guys

Just bought a 34 ,with a flathead 6 201cui..

But i cant figure out hov to connect the starter to power supply..There`s no connection terminals at all at the starter assembly?

Anyone here know something about this?

kind regards

Grevenz

Thanks in advance

 

You are missing the starter push switch which bolts to the starter housing. The battery cable attaches to the switch. When you push the starter pedal in the car it will close the switch and connect with the pad you see on top of your starter. Here's a picture of my 34 Dodge. Chrysler used this system for a number of years. The switch is still available as it was used on commercial vehicles . I'll try and find the pt# for you

Ken

 

[Plymouth, Dodge hubcaps 60s, 40s?]

Kaiser is probably right for 478 but can you tell us what it measures on the backside that goes into the wheel?

Ken

[Early Rolls Royce cowl lights]

What is the diameter of the lens and the body?

Thanks

Ken

[My 1910 Mitchell "parts car" project]

Hi Joe

I've got a 3 blade cast aluminum fan with a built in hub. It's about 18 inch dia. The blades could easily be cut back if they're too long. I bought it years ago thinking it would work on my 12 Oakland but, you know...that wasn't the case. Here's some pictures. Maybe it will work for you

Ken

[31 Chrysler CM6 right side tie rod end]

46 minutes ago, mopar scott said:

R u still looking for this part? I can check my inventory, I might have it. 

I discovered that the tie rod end on my 31 CM6 is the same as on my 34 Dodge. I've been collecting 34 Dodge parts for the last 40 years and I had some nos on the shelf!

Thanks for asking .

Ken

[31 Chrysler CM6 right side tie rod end]

Does anybody know of a source or a the part#?

Thanks

Ken

[Then and now: where did these prewar cars go?]

The 14 Lewis lived in the Vancouver BC area about 30 years ago. One of our club members brought it in from the USA. He tried to tour it but it wouldn't stay cool. The rad was too small. I believe he eventually put an additional rad under the car. Shortly after he sold it back into the states. Seems like a long time ago now!

Ken

[Trying to identify Schebler carb]

I have to agree with Marty on this. I also have a 1912 Oakland only mine is the model 40 touring. I've always (33years now!) run the model L carb as that is what it came with from the factory. It runs great! Idles beautifully, lots of power pulling and it goes as fast as I'm comfortable with. In addition my Oakland is the easiest hand cranked car to start I've seen. I've got over 20000 miles touring this car over the years and the last thing I'd ever change is my Schebler carb!!

Ken

[1934 dodge, 6 volt generators to 6 volt alternator]

My original 34 Dodge generator works fine. I've had the car since 2000 and never had an issue with charging. Have you had your generator rebuilt? My car has 89000 miles on it. Made it that far with original equipment.

 

Ken

[31 Chrysler cm6 roadster door handle]

I'm needing the left inside door handle. I expect it's the same as used on other Chrysler products of the era.

The picture is of the right side one that I have.

Thanks

Ken

 

[I stumbled into this abandoned project]

Good going Nelson. It will be a wonderful car when done. I have a CM6 roadster that I bought this summer. Don't have any extra of the parts you need but I'll watch out for them.

Ken

['39 CHRYSLER TRANSMISSION OILS]

On 10/31/2018 at 8:20 PM, trickydicky43richard said:

What modern summer lubricants can you recommended for a 1939 Chrysler Royal Differential and gearbox w/- Overdrive, please

 

Thanking you in advance, R

The overdrive part is what makes this question a bit different. I run a 38 Chrysler o/d trans in my car. I too wonder what oil to use. I've been using standard  gear oil. I think it is 75-140. The o/d works fine in the summer but doesn't always want to release in the winter when it's colder out.  I expect this oil is too heavy.  Otherwise it shifts great and sounds great.

Ken

[Buying a new car or truck in Canada?]

The speedo isn't an issue. You can switch from KM to miles through the magic of the truck computer. there's a button on my GMC steering wheel for that.

Ken

[Glidden Tour -- Twin Falls, Idaho]

We're waiting for the pictures!! Sounds like a wonderful tour.

Ken

[brake drums for 30's cars]

Thanks guys for the suggestions.

Ken

[1931 CM6 brake drums for wire wheels]

Thanks Keiser. I forgot to say they are 5 stud wire wheels. I'll give Bob a call.

[brake drums for 30's cars]

I'm doing the brakes on my 31 Chrysler CM6 right now and would like to find better drums. Mine have been turned quite a bit and some have heavy pitting that's too deep to get out. If I can't find better drums what are my options? Can the drums be built up and machined to size? Is anyone making repro drums??

Ken

[1931 CM6 brake drums for wire wheels]

I'm going thru the brakes on my car right now and discovered I could really do with better drums. Maybe the same as other models. Pt# 320523.

thanks

Ken

[A Different Way to Enjoy Your Old Car]

That sounds like my kind of tour tour. I don't do car shows. Last May on the Nickel Tour we climbed Hurricane Ridge. 5200 ft elevation from our sea level start. My 11 T loved it. So did I! Best part of the tour.

Ken

[Where are the Pre-War Events these days???]

If you want to come out west we're putting on the Pathfinders Reliability Run June 8th to 16th 2019. This is for cars pre 1920. This is a progressive tour covering over 800 miles. Starting in Rossland British Columbia the tour will visit Washington, Idaho and Montana before returning to Rossland. I'll be taking my 14 Premier. For more information on this, email me through the forum and I'll send you the info.

Ken

[1924-25 Roadster Top Rests (Saddles?)]

I have a number of sets of the hinged clamp style brackets however I don't know if that is what your car used. The picture is for a touring car but I believe I have some for a roadster

Ken

[Car spotting in Victoria B.C.]

10 hours ago, Modeleh said:

Vancouver Island has an abundance of collector cars and Victoria has always had a reputation for uncovering some low mileage gems that have been tucked away for years.  One of BC’s pioneer car collectors lived in Victoria, Phil Foster who ran Speedway Motors on Douglas.  In the 50s he saved a great deal of significant local cars that survive today after he took ill and the collection was sold to Gerry and Vern Wellburn of Duncan BC.  The collection was broken up eventually but many of the vehicles are still around Vancouver Island and Vancouver.

Some of the vehicles from the Foster/Wellburn collection that are still around are

1899 Locomobile

1902 Holley 

1907 Ford Model N

1910 Russell

1911 Stanley (owned by the Butchart family)

1912 Detroit Electric (which was stored in the basement of the Empress Hotel for decades until the 50s)

1912 Ford Model T (on display in the BC Provincial Museum)

1913 American Lafrance (the oldest known fire truck in unrestored running condition)

 

 

 

Phil Foster  was definitely a legend in our area and so was Vern Wellburn. When Vern passed away about 6 years ago we were able to buy the very original 1911 Model 62 Stanley from the estate. We are the 8th owners of this car and it now lives here Surrey BC. We've toured over 2000 miles in it. One correction though, the Stanley was never owned by the Butchart family. The Butchart connection is that one of their employees owned the Stanley and often drove it to work. It was often seen parked at the gardens.

Ken