steve62008

Am looking for the front bumper brackets for my '35 Hup 527T. Please contact me at steve62008@gmail.com with price, condition, etc. Thanks!

I am looking for a set of brackets for the front bumper on my '35 527T. I believe these are the same brackets for other models with the two piece bumpers that form a slight "V" shape where they join. Anyone out there have these? I would also be interested in borrowing a set to use as a pattern to fabricate a set for myself. Any help would be much appreciated. Steve

just getting my 35 527T running again after 10 years or so in storage. A few steps into the ordeal,, I replaced the dead battery. Excited to start 'er up, turned the key, pressed the starter button...nuttin. Got out the voltage tester and started tracing wires. All hot under the hood, so I started under the dash. Being extremely tight (honestly not too fat!) so I removed the front seat...surprise, surprise!!! Another battery under the floorboard! Say what????? Tested the voltage and, you're right...zippo. Just made it back from purchasing another battery...about $250 spent on batteries alone...grrr. Anyway, why two batteries? I know Hup's were noted for their reliability and all, but...??? Anyway, gonna hook up the new one tomorrow and see if I get fire! Is this model just a weird one, or is this more common that I knew? Steve

going thru the tasks to finally get my 527T running. This a.m. I installed a spanking new battery, climbed in and gave the key a turn...nothing! Key kind of free-wheels (no spring tension for instance). Looked for a floor starter button...nothing again. Before I start examining the wiring and such...does someone know how this car is supposed to be started?

I bought two brackets some time ago, but they are not the right ones. Does anyone have the correct brackets? Or can you point me to a potential source? Thanks to all! Steve

I am in need of a wire wheel for my '35 Hupmobile 527T...anyone out there have one to sell? Condition not particularly important, as long as tire will hold air and hubcap can be installed.

I've found a great resource, not only for hard to find parts, but for technical information....contact Dave Romani at studiehupp<wbr style="color: rgb(119, 119, 119); font-family: 'normal arial', sans-serif; font-size: 12.222222328186px;">@aol.com

Great Pictures! Started me wondering...it appears from the pictures that the front and rear bumpers and spare tire cover from 418's and 518's might be able to fit my 35 527T...so I'm expanding my search to obtain bumpers from anyone who has same from a 418 or 518. Production volume in those years might provide a better source for parts. Anyone have these parts for sale, or can anyone suggest whom I might contact? Thanks, Steve

got the email and replied via gmail. Just in case...These look like the right ones. I only need one, but will purchase two if necessary. Email me with details regarding payment (prefer check or paypal...posting credit card info here or via email can be scary). Thanks, Steve

I read that a gentleman in Auburn, IN had purchased a warehouse full of NOS Hup parts. I tried to email him HupmobileGraham@aol.com, but got a kick-back as an unknown address. Further research revealed that the gentleman passed away in 2013. Anyone know a good email address or website to get info, or did this enterprise die with the owner? Thanks, Steve

I need only one for my 35 527T, but am willing to buy both and resell one. Respond here or via my email: steve62008@gmail.com Thanks, Steve.

Is there a reference publication that details the part numbers by year/model for Hup maintenance items (oil filter, spark plug, recommended oil type/viscosity, wiper blade, etc., etc., etc.)? Thanks, Steve.

I own a 35 Hup 527T (vin T6315) with R/H drive, produced for Australian market. Can anyone help me find a source on how many of the 500+ 1935 527T's were built for Australian market? Thanks, Steve

I have hubcaps that fit the artillery wheel. I don't have any other parts and am looking for a few things myself (bumpers, headlight bezels, spare tire cover). I ordered these hubcaps by mistake. I have wire wheels with a smaller hubcap. If you're interested in these, send me your email address (this site won't let me upload higher res pics)

OK, here are three pics of wire wheel, hubcap and inner diameter measure. They are for my 35 527T. However, I believe other years and other models had the same hubcaps, correct? In any case I am looking for 4 that fit my car. Any help, suggested resources, etc. would be greatly appreciated. I also have better pics that can be sent via a conventional email program (gmail, hotmail, etc). File size limited on this site. Steve

Would he happen to have hubcaps that fit the Hup wire wheels?

I have five (5) Hupmobile hubcaps for sale. Four are in good condition (minor small dents and scratches). One is rough (several large dents and scratches). Dimensions: inner ridge diameter is 7", outer ridge (chrome skin) is 8 1/2." Not sure of the model match...not for 527T though. Pictures available upon request. $600 + shipping. Steve

thanks for the contact, Ed. Turns out he has a right bumper for the front of the car. Price was reasonable. Yippee! Thanks again. Steve

I would be interested in the left front bumper. Do you still have it? Steve

Just purch a couple of "stop gap" bumpers for my Hupmobile 527T. Didn't realize the authentic bumpers would be impossible to find. Anyway, when I restored a 53 Jag 120 in Colorado a number of years ago, I took the body to a place that dipped it in a large tank, which removed paint, primer, bondo and rust. Came out totally clean. I live in VA now and have a 58 Rolls Silver Cloud 1 and the Hupmobile. I want to find a service that can clean a part down to bare metal, or find a good product that will remove rust, starting with the bumpers I just purch (note: I know chroming companies can do the job, but I'm probably just going to paint these to save $$$ until I can find the authentic ones). Can anyone help? Steve

enjoy the conversation. As for casting, I wouldn't be looking to make absolutely down to the micrometer replicas, just something that would look fairly good to get folks by as a temporary stopgap. However, you make some good points, particularly re: type of metal. Then of course is the issue of tinsel strength....for sure would want something that would actually behave like a bumper. As for the plastic parts, I have found quite a few chrome shops that say they chrome plastic. Haven't looked into the details. As for your bezels, I think any in reasonable dimensional shape would work as something to model via cad-cam or whatever is used to create the file. Pits and other minor irregularities are not an issue. I have just purchased 4 "reasonably good condition" hubcaps, so I might use one as a test for replication via 3D, just to see how (if) it works. Of course, would be interested in either side of the front bumper. If you have a point of contact, I would be in your debt (a beer perhaps?). Steve

Another member came up with a couple of good ideas...3D print the bezels (not too familiar with what can be done with this process, e.g. plastic or metal too?). Another idea, get a good bezel and make a mold to make more and more and more bezels....cast in some kind of metal (more familiar with this process as I'm a sculptor and have done this a few times in bronze). In any case, could you possibly send me a bezel (on loan only), so I can try these two techniques to see if I can get something worth putting on a car? could also work with the bumpers, albeit the size makes it more of a challenge, but casting new parts is certainly doable.

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two very good ideas...wouldn't have thought of either myself. I will definitely look into them! Thanks, Steve.