wayne sheldon
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Steve Moskowitz,
Documentation? It has been a while (several years) since I read an article in one of the primary club magazines. I do not recall whether it was AACA, HCCA, or VMCCA, and I do not recall if it was a then current or an old issue I bought a couple hundred of a few years ago also. I can only assume that what I read was accurate (I rarely use the word "assume" because, as you know how it is spelled). I used it now because it may be appropriate in this instance. I do know that not everything printed is correct. I would hope that if someone was truly interested in the Pirate, they could do additional research.
I type slow. Which may be a good thing. Otherwise I would "say" (write) a lot more (I also tend to be opinionated and outspoken, just ask almost anyone I know). If I were to spend the time to research and expand upon some of my comments, I would have no time left to work on my projects. And I have too many projects and too little time as it is.
I had looked in on the thread several times hoping someone smarter than I had elaborated on the pirate, but no one had.
Steve M,
No offense taken. Just clarification.
oldgascar,
Sorry no non-T planetary transmissions laying around. I seem to recall an early, open, non-Ford planetary transmission being for sale in the HCCA Gazette a year or two ago. Otherwise, those are a bit difficult to find.
Drive carefully, and enjoy, W2
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Dandy Dave asked, and oldgascar answered about the Olds Pirate race car. Dandy Dave then commented leading me to believe he may not be familiar with it. For DD or anyone else wanting to know, the Olds Pirate was a race care built by Oldsmobile while Ransom was still around there. It was TWO Oldsmobile one cylinder engines connected together on a very light chassis with a tiny seat for the driver. A truly wild looking and fast little car (either 1901 or '02 if I recall correctly) (Not as sharp as I used to was) I believe there is one copy running around already. However, like 1886 Benz and Henry's quadracycle, some of these things need to be seen more than the surviving original can accommodate. Don't hide the fact that a car is a re-creation.
Dandy Dave, I love that Buick roadster in your picture.
oldgascar, Just curious, are you using original CDO engines? I would love to see that thing running some day!
Drive carefully, and enjoy, W2
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Have you checked with the Horseless Carriage Foundation Inc? It is a research foundation connected to the Horseless Carriage Club of America. I believe it is hcfi.org and there are links to them scattered about AACA. I know there is one in the horseless carriage forum near the bottom of the forum choices.
HCFI is a great asset to the hobby and very reasonably priced. But there is a research charge.
Drive carefully, and enjoy, W2
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As Frank said, the car on the right is a model T center-door sedan. They were built from 1915 and sold until 1923. The spare tire carrier indicates it would be 1919 or later, however they were sometimes later added to earlier cars. The rear bumper on the T is an after-market accessory and would be considered quite rare. Front bumpers that early were a little more common.
Great photo! Thank you for sharing it.
I don't think I can help much on the other car. However it looks like it would be a nice one to have.
Drive carefully, and enjoy, W2
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I recently learned of a Paige radiator available. From the pictures I have seen, it looks like the radiator and shell on my 1927 6-45 sedan. I know a '26 Jewett is very close, but have not had an opportunity to compare measurements.
I have no connection to the seller, and have not seen this radiator in person. My only desire here is to pass this information onto anyone with a Paige that could maybe use it.
See the photos I have seen at the following forum link.
Model T Ford Forum: Swap Meet parts n stuff
He was asking $450 at the swap meet, but may consider an offer, plus shipping of course if required. He says he has shipped radiators before.
For contact information, send me a PM or an email at wfsheldon2@yahoo.com and I will send you his phone number. From there, you are on your own.
I also sent information to Bill Roberts for his site, but have not seen it show up there yet.
Drive carefully, and enjoy, W2
1927 Model T value
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To parrot what has already been said, I bought this for less than 8K only a couple years ago from a hobbyist that had had it for sale among many other hobbyists for about two years (wasn't flying off the shelf). Runs great. Only minor tinkering was needed before tour ready. Ruckstell, rebuilt engine, new radiator and much more included. It IS an old restoration that really needs a repaint (but still looks okay). Nice, but not strictly correct interior.
No, I do not want to sell it. Prices have not gone up much in two years, in spite of all the stupid TV shows.
(Not used to this forum format, I hope the picture comes out okay)
Your friend can do better.
Drive carefully, and enjoy, W2