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Hello, I am looking for a brass manometer (air pressure gauge) like the photo. I would appreciate any leads. Michael

The American Mercedes factory burned Feb 14, 1907. Willy Vanderbilt was reported to have lost a $20,000 Mercedes in the fire. All records were lost in the fire as well as many completed vehicles. Many makers copied Mercedes and Simplex was one of them. American Mercedes was such a fine machine the NYFD chief had to have one and there are photos of that car around.

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I see that that AACA library has an amazing video on their Youtube Channel for the 1953 Devon PA AACA meet. Wondering if anybody has Photos of the cars? There are Mercers, Simplex, Locomobiles etc. Would be great to see some of the photos too. Michael

Alan, I have a set of six (6). They are 24” and use a 34 x 5” tire. You called me the other day about 27” firestone rims. Michael L.

I’d like to find 7/8” spark plug / primer cup combos. I’d like to outfit a 1910 four cylinder engine and it would be ideal to have four of a kind but realize I likely will have to buy one at a time. Any brand considered but most likely Champion brand are the most attainable. Any help is appreciated . yours very truly, Michael

Thanks for the suggestion. As and interesting counterpoint I put a exhaust heater on a Stutz this summer and noticed that it ran much better as it helped prevent carb freezing. I think the exhaust heater usefulness is likely related to humidity and the temperature (climate) as it relates to the probability of carb freezing. To your point, what exactly about today's fuel that makes running a heater ineffective

Looking for what I believe to be a cast aluminum exhaust manifold air stove to heat the air intake of a schebler carburetor. I am trying to fit it on a 4" diameter exhaust manifold and one could have been used on American LaFrance engines. See photo.

Who had the big brass lights for sale?

Please post a photo so I can see what you have.

Thank you for your kind words Joe, it means a lot. I will add that Peter Fawcett and the team do great work and they are very nice people to work with. They have a good eye for the details and Peter's early cars are always done tastefully with attention to detail.

I think our body was done by Biondi. It is actually a good project with the right 1910 engine, transmission, axles, radiator, column etc...whatever was missing was found or replicated as needed. Not to say that there won't be some odds n' sods missing here and there but I suppose that is to be expected. The picture I used unfortunately does not show the front seat portion of the cast body but it is included with the car. Very few people have actually seen the project in the flesh and I would encourage anybody interested to go and see it in person and survey the inventory. There is only so many cars that can be worked on in this lifetime, and so the decision was made to sell and move on. The price is not firm and I am open to offers. A reasonably priced partial trade will also be considered.

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Selling a trunk made in Philadelphia by the S.C. Simon & Co. Luggage company. It is a neat trunk that one could use the hardware from. Smells like a mouse urinal but worth acquiring for the hardware and tags, and measurements to make a new one. Make me an offer.

1910 Pierce Arrow 36 hp UU Mini-tonneau. Good project with many original parts. Complete Engine, Complete transmission, Front and back axles, fenders, correct steering column, Radiator, Hood, Coil Box, rims, hubs, some brass, correct Hans Fuel Gauge, and many more. Missing parts were replicated as needed. Lots of information included with car that will assist in restoration. Car is located 4 hours north of Hershey in Bouckville, NY. 135k USD Obo. All inquiries welcomed, more information and photos gladly provided. Please contact me (Mi.ch.ael.- Lo.ng.fie.ld) either by email BrassCarMike@gmail.com or phone 905-299-4917. Please no phone calls after 9:00 EST.