Mark Wetherbee

I think the wash basin is the gas tank, and the timber is to hold from taking off...

One of my favorite car stories... I had a student co-op job with Digital Equipment Corporation in the early 80’s and a $75.00 1972 Pinto Hatchback that barely had any floors left. The job was near Concord Mass and I lived in Worcester which was a little over a half hour drive most nights. On one very slushy night after working 3-11, I was coming home going about 45 MPH Up I-295 when the front edge of the rusted floor was grabbed by the slush heap in the center of the track on the road, and acting just like a snow scoop put me up to my bellybutton In salted slushy wet sh** which was DAMNED COLD and nearly caused frostbite in a particularly sensitive area. There’s little to be done at this point so I kicked out what was left of the floor pan on the side of the road, scooped out what I could and drove home with no floor. It was the recipient of a pop-riveted torch and hammer Floor that following weekend. The only good part of this story is I was able to borrow Moms car which was a Maverick with the 289 in it. A sleeper with a 4-barrel - too bad it was an automatic.

I’m sure I still brought one with me from Maine But they are the heavy duty ones... that credit card crack brought back some very unpleasant memories of business trips when I was still working... I think Terry might be right about those electric defrosters, and early cars with plate glass could be done by a putty knife as well as the White Rose scraper he showed. Most of the plastic giveaways I’ve seen were not only postwar, but late 50’s on through. Another winter thing that was prevalent in New England barns was a kerosene engine stove that you lit and hung from the radiator support rod, I’m sure they were the cause of many garage fires...

Another great thing about retirement and living in the south!

It’s an issue of learning how to match the engine speed to the cars speed... it takes experience and patience but you will get it to work. Shifting at low speed Is good as the ratio of first is lower than you think. And shift very slowly as well. To downshift, again bring your speed down, then shift into neutral and release the clutch and slowly bring the engine revs up while barely moving the shifter into second. You should feel the gears match speed And then push it in before dropping the throttle. Do not try downshifting into first unless you are barely crawling. I don’t know about 1920 but in 24 there was a clutch brake if you took the pedal to the floor which I had issues getting used to. If you have a copy of the owners manual it should say whether you have that or not.

If I didn’t have the original 31, I would be sorely tempted so long as it ran well...

I think Summit racing sells a 6v pump that you will need to add a 1-4psi Fuel pressure regulator to - which they also sell. A google search will bring these items up.

I’ve often wondered if that bronze plate was an early door sill... now I know! Really like this project and hope to see it sometime.

Since I buried it in the memorabilia section here’s a link to it...

A mid 30’s dodge short buss just popped up on eBay...

Looks like you have the trim going down the hood and if you took off the T-slot like item you could have it copied fairly easily at any small machine shop...

Thank you, the best part about this one is that it still has its beak and it is not repaired!

I’m not seeing your pictures...

I was thinking about an add for some fictional parts to a fictional car, but I didn’t want to get laughed off the forum... “Hi Mark Wetherbee , I've a complete parts car for 1943 Pierce Arrow in good condition and great shape. I did not list it because I was not planning on selling them initially, now that you asked and after so many thoughts, I would like to sell it. Send me a PM if you are interested. Thanks“ Maybe a catalytic converter for my 1902 Gogomobile or fender for my 1921 Tucker... I’m sure he’ll have it 🤣🤣🤣🤣

From what little can be seen in the pictures it could be very sound as far as the wood. If you are serious about it you should see about better pictures of the body and interior. The paint on the portion showing looks like it still has some gloss which is a good sign and if it has been apart that long it’s an even better sign as sedans were considered “good parts cars” for the open cars that were popular.

Thank you for posting this, here’s the main picture of this eBay car. I feel that the OP car is possibly in much better original condition although I think the age makes a world of difference in the desirability. If the interior is still in the 22, and if reassembled it could be made a reliable driver it would be a great starter car for an interested youngster with the ability to do that work but we all know how scarce they are... And it would have to be priced at a cost point where that person would be able to get it together lest it be in that condition for eternity. Personally, I still love these kinds of sedans but I also know my limitations. I think your Hupmobile is incredible and by far the better one to hold on to! Good luck!