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Does anyone have a photo of the horn wire and contact assembly for a 56 Hornet? Specifically above the horn ring, under the wheel center. Thanks

Taking the installation location into consideration, that seems very plausible. It looks like it was installed on the headlight circuit.

There is no indication of anything, other than a spotlight, added to this car after it came from the factory.

Alrighty then...... Definitely no radio in this car, not now and no indication there ever was. Thanks for the reply.

One wire condenser mounted under the dash, next to the circuit breaker. 1933 Lincoln Factory harness schematic does not reference this, which does not surprise me. Can someone explain the purpose of this condenser and if these have specific parameters that I need to find in a replacement.

Hopefully the issue has been resolved. I would mention that if your mechanic is having a hard time finding a booster, you may be in the wrong shop. Granted, there are many different possibilities with a part of an unknown original application, most mechanics (not present day "technicians") know how to do some research and make an educated guess prior to telling their customer they are having a hard time finding something that works.

Things seem to pop up in some of the most unique circumstances. While looking through a thread regarding an IF, a few photos looked a bit out of place until I realized I was looking at an old publication page that had different subject matter. That matter being a Derham Lincoln Roadster Interesting that old cars then were just that, old cars. It didn't matter how rare the car was. A 1 of ? car was just an old car.

No, that story is quite interesting and funny, though. The story that was shared with me is a bit more.....seedy? salacious? sinister? Not one I would openly share only because I won't speak about people, in this case a previous owner (long deceased), that I don't know. The person that shared the info with me has been active in the hobby over the last 60 years and quickly identifies many cars from the region long before I can verify previous owners. He's quite the walking historian of cars that spent time in and around the south.

Not that this info will help you in the least, but I was able to spend time with the car and owner at Keels and Wheels 2022. A wonderful car. I mentioned this car to a friend that went to the show separately and he gave me a little bit of the back story as to it's time in Louisiana. One of those stories that don't get shared with but a few.

Throwing this back up for the night crew.

That is.........unique. Really though, does Roger Rabbit know you have his car? I kid. You need to get a picture of it's "good side" Serious, though, is it pronounced "Spawn" or "Spoon"? And what material is the body? Steel, aluminum, or fiberglass?

It may have a simple answer but my brain isn't clicking today. 1936 Cord Passenger front door can be locked using key on exterior handle, the interior locking function does not work. Is this a spring issue on the interior remote or something else?

Its not necessarily the rust, which is obviously the discoloration, that has me concerned. Most of what is seen is dirt, alot of it. Like water was dredged up from the bottom of a ditch. The engine was ran for break in about 5 years ago. All water/coolant was drained before the engine was shipped back here. No water in it since. The engine will be getting multiple thorough flushes before the radiator is connected.

It's the transfer tube between the water pump and the engine block and head. Part of a complete engine rebuild package, outside was properly painted and correctly finished hardware in place. Disappointing for sure.

Here is a picture I took of a water tube thay connects to the waterpump that came off of an engine that was rebuilt about 5 years ago. This engine has zero miles but 20 minutes of run time. I pulled the tube to access the removal of the generator and starter. Not something I'm excited to see, but glad it was found before being put into use.

Thanks for the offer. I would feel bad asking you to crawl under the car for me. I've fabbed a new rod and need to find a spring now.

I believe there were 3 engines this year. 1 for the Model 50, 1 for the Model 60, and Models 80 and 90 shared the larger displacement. Stick with your engine and follow Ed's advice. p.s. great looking car

I hope that I'm not having to access a battery very often. I like to look forward for ease of maintenance, if I can keep from pulling an entire floorboard to access a battery compartment, it makes it better for me and the next person.

Correct me if I'm wrong. The only way to change a battery in the above mentioned cars is to remove the floor board and pan completely, which will be a daunting task once upholstery is in place. Any of you that own or have owned one of these cars modify the floor for ease of maintenance?

Matt, I'm glad you posted this. Putting together a similar car and didnt remember a spring on the switch. Crawled under and, lo and behold, the holes were verified. Thanks.

Its been a bit over a year and I wasn't actively looking for the last 8 months. Has anyone had a 32 Valet cap drop out of the sky recently that would like to part ways with?

For a shorter list, the question should've been what are the worst looking prewar sedans. My vote for great looking sedans would include Cords. No specific pic necessary

Contact Rio Grande Valley AACA. They are a fairly active group and would have someone "close".

olsens will have what you need