TerryB

So now what will happen to it? Certainly is neat yard art but could it be put to use? Terry

I really enjoy you naming it a Keiser Moment! Seems SO appropriate a title.

No, all Matchbox. Dinky did make many of the same cars as I also have some of them from my brother in law's discard pile.

Here is another grouping of mini autos from the time when many of us were young car fans. This group is Lesney Matchbox from the later part of 1950s and early 1960s that I acquired from my brother in laws discard pile. The refreshment stand trailer is really unique and the Daimler ambulance is circa 1956. The garage building is also Matchbox but is missing the doors. The street signs are also marked Lesney. My brother in law is 65, same age as me. Hard to imagine there toys have been around for 50 years. Hope they bring back some memories! Terry

Great truck with an unusual step side box. Terry

Electric delivery trucks in big cities was common in the early part of the 20th century. The torque the DC electric motors produced was their key to success. Speed of travel was not a requirement so these trucks fit the bill quite well. Today speed of travel is important as is the availability of quick charging stations that can get the large battery packs these trucks require back to full charge rapidly. Not a small fete but Elon Musk says he has the plan to do it. I sure hope he is right. Terry

One of the supplies I have seen was a cardboard box with the different springs and the springs were painted colors to identify their use. The inside lid of the box listed the car makes and the corresponding color. A flea market vendor out there has this box. Just have to find him. eBay is probably the best place to check first.

Somewhere in my pile of oddball acquisitions I have the Canadian patent filing for the one shot lube system. I don't think there is much specific info on the individual parts but I will check and see what's there. Terry

As a fan of electric vehicles and a retiree from RCA this is a great combo! Thanks! Terry

These wiring diagrams are now residing at the AACA library. Took a little longer than I thought to get them there but they have made the journey. Hope many of you can benefit from them. Terry

Great photos! Thanks for posting.

Buyers premiums are pure robbery, just not done with someone wearing a mask and carrying a gun. I've seen some quoted as high as 28%. I used to think 10% was outrageous. A local auction house in my area routinely charges 18% for everyday auction stuff. I patronize the ones who have little or no fees.

1937 dodge 1/2 ton pickup, no interior light. Terry

As I read your description I was thinking it sounds like something you would find in Canada as many times the Canadian models seem like a mix of GM parts. And then your signature said Canada! I don't know if indeed this is how your car was made but it sure matches other descriptions of Canadian market cars. Terry

As you are a new user to the forum its good to ask these questions. It keeps important safety topics fresh in the eyes of all of us. Don't be afraid to ask more as you explore the world of antique car ownership. Terry

The I marking makes me think it's an industrial engine. Lots of Chrysler corp flatheads saw action as industrial power plants for well drilling and other similar uses. Terry

That was quite a bonus to find it in the suitcase. Wish I was that lucky! Terry

Another possibility is to get a second 6v tractor battery and connect it in parallel (+ to + and - to - ) to effectively double the power available to start the car. You would want to keep the cables connecting the batteries together as abort as possible and use some extra heavy gage wire in making the connection. Terry

Please post a pic of your car!

The latest issue Hemmings Classic Car magazine has an excellent story of the restoration of a Greebriar wagon. Good reading for you Corvair fans!

Thought you would enjoy them!

A while back I posted about purchasing my brother in law's cars from his youth. We are both the same age and grew up within 15 miles of each other yet his collection has cars I don't remember being around in the places I got my toy cars from. For example in the picture below we have a Euro racing car transporter, a 1962 Superior Cadillac ambulance, a blue 1963 Giha L6.4 V8, two B.R.M V8 Formula 1 cars, a DB Panhard Le Mans, and a 1927 Bentley Le Mans racer. All but the light blue BRM and the DB Panhard are Corgi from England, the other two are Solido made in France. On the ambulance, the part that holds the red bulb in the roof comes out so that a AA battery can be inserted to make the bulb light up. The other unusual item is the blue Giha L6.4. The real car was only made from 1961-63, used a Chrysler 383 engine, and was made in Italy. Apparently only 25 or 26 cars were made. Seems unlikely to choose it for a model car to make as most kids ( like me) probably never heard of it. It's not the Dual Giha as that was made earlier and used a smaller Chrysler engine. Terry

The amount of charge overnight to full depends on the car. If it's a plug in hybrid like the Ford C-Max or Chevy Volt it may be possible to get fully charged overnight. On a Tesla S or X with a big battery pack it would not fully charge overnight at 220v home power if it was at 5 or 10% but it should have enough range for covering about 100-150 miles. Tesla provides the basic charging cords for 110 and 220v. Not sure how other brands cover providing a plug. As for the cost to recharge, such as at Sheetz, there is a pricing schedule being discussed. As for other places, some shopping centers and big box stores are free connection to get you to shop there. Remember, the longer it takes to charge the more likely you are to stay there and shop and spend money. Some national parks have free charging stations too usually in conjunction with a sponsor who advertises at the charging station.

Basic charging is with a 110v charging cord. You can upgrade to a 220v cord similar to an electric dryer for faster charging. Fastest charging is with a charging station set up that can be added to your home for an extra fee. For a fully electric car the third option is the best if you do not have access to a charging station near your home. In CA, charging stations are a lot more accessible at shopping centers and public parking areas than you find in other parts of the country but the number of chargers outside CA is increasing every day. Here in PA, there are negotiations going on with Sheetz convenience stores to install charging stations at many of their locations.