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I think Wayne meant motor truck, not yuck! Terry

I can't seem to copy a picture of it or get a link to the website. It is listed on Etsy.com, just type in Stromberg carb in the search box to see it. I'm not going to buy it so if its something you can use go for it. I think the price is reasonable for what it is. Terry

Found an old brass Stromberg carb for sale on another site and was wondering what it might have been used on. The ID listed was B no 3 and serial number of 68028. It has a glass bowl which seems unusual to me for an automotive application. If anyone knows more about it I would like to hear it! Thanks, Terry

Leonard, great to hear from you. I would be happy to show you these items sometime. I live just north of town near the Sheetz gas station. Send me a personal message for my contact information. The dealership was known as The Lititz Motor Company and owned by Frank B Burkholder. That information may help with your research to see if you are related! Terry

Great photos! Thanks for sharing. Terry

There's no auto serial number I'd on the sales receipt, but there are some PA auto registrations from the early 1920s that I have to examine closer for serial number information. I did find a trail of paperwork that seems to indicate this ford might have been replaced by another model t in the early 1920s and then that one was replaced with a new Chevrolet the late 1920s. While these paper items may not have much if any monetary value, they sure make for interesting reading. There are at least 30 receipts for repairs in the group that also show the failure items common during that time. Transmission and brake bands seem the most commonly replaced parts. Terry

(See my post of 12 /31 for photos) My wife and I are handling an estate for a deceased friend. In the tons of old paperwork we found was a receipt for the purchase of a new Ford in November 1917. The car was purchased at the dealership of Frank Burkholder in Lititz PA. Mr Burkholder also sold farm implements along with Ford automobiles as we also found a receipt for the purchase of a chicken brooder and it was written on Ford letterhead. The brooder cost $12. As for the auto, the following cost breakdown was listed: 1 Ford touring car. $360.00 Freight. $22.00 War Tax. $10.80 Shock absorbers. $10.00 Speedometer $11.00 Chains. $3.10 Tool Box. No charge Total. $427.40 Dash light. - $2.40. (Assume another n/charge acc) Total. $425.00 I don't know if the car was a 1917 or 1918 model as the purchase was finialized on November 30th. The war tax surcharge was also new to me as I had not heard of that for WW 1. I think this was neat view of the automotive buying experience nearly 100 years ago. It's surprising it's managed to survive all these years. Hope you enjoyed the look back in time. Terry

Im pretty sure it's not a 1953 model, 1952 perhaps? Terry

For sure you don't want to take it to Maaco for a paint job! Terry

Sorry, I don't know where you can find tires but I would like to congratulate you for rescuing this fine old truck! Terry

I purchased a bare bones 2008 Dodge Caliber new from my local dealer. I was looking for fuel efficient transportation, not luxury. It had to have an auto trans to keep all drivers in the family so that is the only option that mattered in the sale. The car is unique in that it has manual crank windows, no power locks and no cruise control. It does have AC and anti-lock brakes. Anti-lock brakes were an option if the car had manual transmission. So the sight of crank windows is a surprise for many when they ride in it as is the non power locks. Simple is good in my book! Terry

You might want to try posting your question on the Antique Truck Club of America (ATCA) website as they are mostly Mack owners. Terry

Note this was posted in 2006! Terry

Hello Pete, The voltage regulators are sold. Terry

Neat old truck! Deleno is not too far from I-81. An easy stop for those going to Hershey. Good luck with the sale. Terry

Good job! Amazing what you can do with parts this old to keep them useful. Thanks for the update! Terry

Get a shop manual and owners manual for your car. You will need it if you are new to this era of automobiles. eBay is a good place to look for one. I had a 1937 Dodge 1/2 ton for many years and the shop manual was a key item to have. Enjoy your new toy! Terry

I have some manuals for the route van. Let me know what you are interested in. Terry

Thanks for your pictures. Looks like the weather was perfect.

A real dum question, but is it a true SS car? The lack of bucket seats, floor shift and dog dish hubcaps on an SS is sure an unusual combination. Certainly is beautiful regardless of SS heritage or not. I remember them when they were new and this one is a stand out. Terry

Looks like it might be a lug hole cover for a spare tire & wheel set up. Terry

If it was a MoPar, the ballast resistor would be the first place to look. In a Merc, it sounds like a wiring issue! Terry

Most likely made by Sun for White. Neat piece. Just gotta find a White truck that could use it. Terry

Given the display max rpm is 3500, it most likely is for a Diesel engine. Terry

I bought a low end antique, a 37 Dodge pick up as my first hobby vehicle. It had its share of issues but I enjoyed working and learning on it and had satisfaction in making it better than it was when I first bought it. It never became a beautiful show car but it gave me pride and satisfaction in what I was able to do with it. I also realized I did not have the funds to ever get it to the level I hoped for so I sold it. The replacement for me were older motorcycles, which were always my first passion. I was able to take them farther in resto than I could with the truck plus they took up a lot less room in the garage. I hope you too can find satisfaction in what you have and what you are able to do with it and learn from the experience. Terry