TerryB

Over on the Buy/Sell forum there is a nice 32 Plymouth and a fine 1936 Ford rumble seat coupe. Both are in your budget and appear to be ready to run and drive. Do either of these "speak" to you? If yes, then you know the rest is easy. If no, then the search continues. With enough $$$ anything is possible, just ask Jay Leno! I had a 1937 Dodge 1/2 ton truck as my first hobby vehicle in the pre-internet days. Finding body and trim parts was not very easy. I would go to Hershey and pass rows and rows of Ford parts in my quest for Dodge. It got frustrating at times and made me question my decision to buy an off brand. Just something to think about when looking for a first car. Your budget should allow you to get a very decent car that does not require total rebuild and make you happy with your choice. If you like the thrill of the hunt, go for an off brand, if not Fords will look very good. Terry

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In my collection of old automobile stuff I have a large real photo of an early automobile that is marked 1917 Keystone Special. The inscription appers to have been put on the photo's matting when the picture was framed. The inscription is hand written and looks correct for the timeframe. From what I can find the Keysone automobile went out of business in 1915. My photo was taken by a professional photographer in Lebanon PA. I did find a reference on line that a Keystone automobile was first made in the eary 1900s in the Lebanon PA area. Just wondering if any of the experts out there have any thoughts on the possibility of a new Keystone automobile existing in 1917. I will try to post a picture of this photo soon. Terry

Still available!! Good wintertime reading. Terry

This item is now SOLD. Terry

I found my catalog shown here in a used book store in Morgantown PA nearly 30 years ago. At the time I had no idea what a Matheson was but my interest in PA automotive history enticed me to buy it. It took a while to get more information about the car company in the "pre-internet" days but I was frequently working in the Scranton area at that time so I was able to get some local information about the company. I still have never seen a Matheson in person so this book was as close as I ever came to seeing or owning one. My copy will soon be going to a new home in Virginia. Terry

David, Sent you an e-mail and PM. Terry

I've finally decided to sell the rarest automotive literature piece I have ever owned. Its a catalog for the 1913 Receivership Sale of the assets of Matheson Automobile Company of Wilks-Barre (Forty Fort) PA. The company started operation in Wilks-Barre in 1906 and closed in 1912. The receivership sale took place in May 1913. The catalog contains a description of all the items for sale such as the property, equipment, parts inventory and most importantly a very descriptive listing of the 40 automobiles still at the factory at the time of its closing. This automobile factory later became the home of the Owen Magnetic automobile company. The catalog measures 10" by 6 1/2" and contains 128 pages of information about the sale. Much information is listed about the factory and the equipment contained as well as the autos themselves as can be seen in the pictures attached. There is some corner wear to the catalog as shown in one of the photos. There are no other marks or writing in the catalog. Given the rarity of this item and its historical value I am asking $75 plus shipping for it. Money order, paypal, and personal checks are accepted for payment. Local pick-up is also can be arrainged. Please PM me if interested. Thank you, Terry Boyer Lititz PA 17543

Forum rules require more information like price, location, ect. Thanks, Terry

This Western Auto Supply catalog for a store in Reading PA dated fall and winter 1929-30 is in excellent condition for the year. It measures 8 1/2" by 5 3/4" and contains 128 pages of auto parts and supplies for the motorist of the day. The cover is in color, has no tears and is firmly affixed to the rest of the catalog. There are ads for tires, spark plugs, oil, hood ornaments, motometers, tire chains and even camping gear! I am asking $25 for this item which includes shipping in the US. Money orders, personal checks and paypal accepted for payment. Send a PM if interested. Terry Boyer Lititz PA 17543

1936-1940 parts book is sold. Thanks, Terry

PA does title old cars. I'm not sure if they put a salvage title for an antique as the PA DOT website said something about excluding antique cars from getting a salvage title. In typical government wording it was vague about how it handles antique autos that are recovered thefts. Terry in PA

My heart goes out to you Henry. I hope you can salvage something from this mess. Terry

The Rambler wagon in the background looks a lot like the one that "Fast and Loud" fixed up. Can't be the same one? Terry

Well, it made for some good reading for a while. At least the insurance company did well by them and offered to sell it back to them. That type of offer generates more good will and positive advertising than any Geko or Flo ad does on TV. Terry

Updated. Terry

Updated- Some are sold. Terry

Having owned a 71 and a 77 Nova my vote would be the Nova SS. I always liked the lines of the Nova. The 77 I had was the Rally version. It had a good suspension over the 71, but the 71 body was the one you saw at drag races. The Counting Cars TV show did a Nova Yenko tribute car during one of its recent rebuilds. It looked great. Can't say I've seen many 76 T/A's that looked that good. Terry

These two books are SOLD! Thanks, Terry

Have two Chrysler serviceman training handbooks from 1953. Asking $5 each plus $1 domestic shipping. Paypal, money order or personal check accepted for payment. Powerflite Automatic Trans Controls. Session 72 34 pages. Covers driving, oil checks and drain and refill, road testing, gearshift and throttle linkage adjustment, and transmission band adjustment. Lots of emphasis on linkage adjustment. Electrical Fundamentals. Session 67 35 pgs. Covers the basics of electricity and how to measure voltage and current to diagnose automotive electrical problems. Uses measurements on a 6 volt system to see if all parts are working correctly and gives typical values for a working system. Terry Boyer Lititz PA 17543

Selling 1952 Chrysler Master Tech dealer training books for service technicians. Asking $5 each plus $1 for domestic shipping. Paypal, personal checks and money orders accepted for payment. 1.Hydraulic Power Steering Vol 5 #2 34 pages. Covers the operation and diagnosis of the power steering including the diagnosis of problems with the unit on the car, oil leaks, and tightening references. 2. Hydraulic Power Steering Maintenance- Vol 5 #3 SOLD 3. Automatic Overdrive Operation Vol 5 #5 22 pgs. Covers how the overdrive unit works, electrical parts, how reverse works with overdrive and lubrication. 4. Automatic Overdrive Maintenance Vol 5 #7 26 pgs. Covers removal, disassembly, inspection, repair and installation of the unit. 5. Fluid Torque Drive Vol 5 #9 SOLD 6. Dodge Red Ram V8 Engine Vol 5 #11 23 pgs. Covers information on the new for 1952 Dodge V8, its cooling system, hydraulic tappets, spark plugs, generator, distributor and timing, carburetor adjustments and road testing. Terry Boyer Lititz PA 17543

Selling Chrysler Master Tech Service reference books used in training service techs at dealerships. This group of three are from 1950-51. Asking $5 each plus $1 domestic shipping. Paypal, personal check and money orders accepted for payment. 1950- Fixin' Facts- Vol 3 #11- 23 pages. Covers troubleshhooting and repair of radiators, radiator caps, instrument panel noises, brake squeak, deck lid lock. 1951-Body Service Adjustments Vol 4 #11- 35 pgs. How to take care of water leaks, hood and fender adjustment, door adjustment, deck lid adjustment, deck lid lock adjustment. 1951-Fluid Torque Drive- Vol 5 #1 SOLD Terry Boyer Lititz PA 17543

Yes, this book is still available. Will contact you about other items for sale. Terry

Dennis, did you notice the post for the wheels was dated Feb 2007??

I've run ads for my stuff in a local farming related newspaper that has a multi-state distribution. This has worked out quite well for me as many of the readers have other businesses or interests like antique autos. If you have one of those local free weekly newspapers in your area that could work out for you too. Lots of people read the ads and the cost to advertise is usually low. Good luck, Terry