Mark Wetherbee

Yes we might be getting old and lazy but I would add that there’s maybe a 1% need for this within the community - so without need what’s the point? Now for that 1% it’s going to be the find of the year if it’s not priced like It’s made of unobtanium

Actually it’s a few steel rods and a cross shaft, but everything is available from the reproduction places, even if it is missing the internal parts in the rear drums. An easy fix even for a novice as there’s also good books covering the work needed. Seems like a fair price for what I think is a great entry level antique car for a newbie...

I’m surprised it’s still available as $1000 seems very reasonable. I still think it’s a Gendron, they made very high quality pedal cars some of which had operational doors and windshield just like the car it was made to look like. If I had any connection to the Wills (other than an employee badge somewhere deep in my collection) I wouldn’t have passed on it...

I think Gendron pedal cars have that style emblem so it could have several names to interest people. I don’t know a lot about price but I don’t think Dave is off the money...

I’m within months of Edinmass in age, December 65, at one time I thought an early Mustang would be my thing but after driving them in high school I wasn’t a fan. Dad always had an American Austin and a few Model T’s... my first true antique car was a 24 Studebaker Touring. I have owned 4 Model T’s dating from 1915 to 1926, a 23 Bay State (a Long story, my bad pun was intended for those who get it) and 2 Model A’s. As a matter of fact until a couple weeks ago all of my cars were pre 1930 even though the Mustang is my generational expectation. Thanks to the encouragement and advice from Edinmass and Trimacar here on the Forum, my newest adventure is a 31 Pierce Arrow. If I had the money I would have a Stutz, a Brewster, a Cord, or a Dusey too... there’s no rhyme or rhythm to what someone likes, must be my bad taste. I can appreciate the lack of disposable income, but not all the doomsday predictions for the hobby, that is just being sensationalized to sell more magazines IMO

It could be Maxwell as Layden suggests, but I believe the brake actuation shaft extended all the way to the flange at the pumpkin. If those had held a shaft that entered into the differential I would have suggested it was a rear end mounted transmission although the size of the pinion flange is certainly large enough to have held one at the end of the driveshaft.

I’m guessing mostly T. Wheels are late T wires on a 26-7 large drum axle, radiator looks like a Willys Whippet to me, the lights could be Ford or any number of similar ones, that gas tank looks like it was an air compressor once, the steering box could be anything but the column is Ford and the steering wheel is as well but on upside down. Lots of good work lowering it, and the body & hood might be homemade with the hood louvers going into the footwell. Fun looking car!

I would think that paper is where the reflector should be, if it’s supposed to have convex mirrored glass in there that estimate above might not be accurate.

What Buick said is pretty much what I was thinking for a complete pair with brackets. I had a single missing all of the socket parts on my flea booth for several years at $50 and wouldn’t be surprised if it’s still in the garage.

I recently bought a 1931 car that this would look awesome on and would like to find an original 1931 tag to fit over the 1929 year. It looks like it should be slightly curved around 1/2” high and 1-1/4” long with the two mounting holes at 15/16” spacing. I know it’s a long shot, but I have to try and find one. Thank you for looking, Mark

Looking at the ad it appears they Velcro in place, if that is what I see it’s an easy remove when you get somewhere. I like the safety aspect, but they are ugly and expensive.

Reads somewhat similar to Murray Shears and this story: http://www.americanautoemblems.com/p/introduction.html nothing like hooking them young!

Minor? Would look a lot better with the correct wheels but at the current bid it’s going to be an expensive restoration in the end.

I wonder if one of the Packard grills could be salvaged for a museum somewhere, it would be a great thing to keep out of a sad situation IMO

I was pleased with the price considering it’s replacing a Model A that I sold for around the same money. And while parts might be expensive, it’s my enjoyment factor and I planned a few thousand in reserves to get her home and sorted out. The fact that it was driving was a big plus, looking at the wiring, the cooling, and brakes are first on my list. Not planning a restoration, but I will see what a good buffing will do for the paint, and I have to get another mounting for my wireless turn signals before I get to far from home. A good friend has offered me bud vases, but I think they might have been outdated by 31... will have to see but comments are appreciated.

Roof gutter mounted roof rack, my parents had a similar one we used camping in the early 1970’s

Thank you David and Ed, I don’t have an enclosed trailer large enough to get her myself, but I have been in touch with a reputable company and will set up plans to move her south. At some point I’ll be back up to central Mass to help with dad’s estate (assuming my brother who isn’t into cars wants the advice) and I will PM you for that contact information momentarily. I’d already planned to look into that side cover from the eBay photograph of it, and appreciate the confirmation that it could be an issue, as for the wiring, that was suggested by the seller so it was well on the radar. Until I see the car in person, I don’t know what else to ask... I just joined the PA Society and am awaiting access to the members parts of the site where I expect there’s bunches of information to guide me in keeping her roadworthy. I also need to find a radiator cap or two, one for my archer and a second for any aftermarket mascot I might display. Thank you both again for your encouragement, it’s quite a leap of faith but I have been looking for just such a car for quite some time now and I can’t wait for it to get here! Now all I have to do is make room in my tiny garage. Regards, Mark

Thank you again David, I’m sure those questions will be coming soon unless something unforeseen happens with the sale. I bought the car for what I think was a good price and will get it sorted when I’m finally in possession of it. Thank you for your time and insight.

I have to say that this is one of the best threads going on anywhere on the internet about cars from this era! I too am looking at this vintage car and have been fascinated by the passion and expertise shared here. Thank you for starting it Brooklyn, and thanks to everyone who has shared their personal experiences with us all

And drive it like I stole it!

Thank you again, if I can get her I’ll have a lot more questions but you have been a big help! How is your Hupp that you bought the Trufault shocks for coming along?

That is the car, and thank you for the information David. I might be able to make it fit in my garage but I was hoping the sellers length estimate was a bit over... I guess not. I know a good machinist that will stitch cast iron, I don’t know if he will do anything with that kind of heating but another question before making a commitment to the car.

Also, if anyone can comment on parts availability and how well these will keep up and stop in modern traffic it would be appreciated. Thanks again

Just wondering if it would fit in my garage... Thank you in advance

Good point, I was too focused on the fenders and upper shape of the radiator