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4 hours ago, 60FlatTop said:
The condenser can also be installed to extend the life of contacts on switches. I have worked on British cars that installed the on power window and windshield wiper switches.
They will reduce arcing where the full load is being switched.
Taking the installation location into consideration, that seems very plausible. It looks like it was installed on the headlight circuit.
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1 hour ago, TAKerry said:
Did someone have an underdash/aftermarket unit installed at some point?
There is no indication of anything, other than a spotlight, added to this car after it came from the factory.
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49 minutes ago, Gary_Ash said:
The capacitor is for suppression of electrical noise which affects radios. Usually, they are mounted near electrical motors (wipers), ignition coil, and generator. Electrical values are typically 1 or 2 microfarads. You should be able to buy a decent one for $10 or so, don't need to spend $30-$50. If you don't have a radio in the car, you don't need one, though sometimes they are used so other cars don't pick up static from your car. But, then, who is listening to AM radio now?
Alrighty then...... Definitely no radio in this car, not now and no indication there ever was. Thanks for the reply.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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1 hour ago, tomkonrad said:
A.Griffin,
I appreciate this all the same, and can relate. I was lucky to see it at the Cobble Beach Concours d'Elegance in Canada. It left the most incredible impression on me and I've been determined to learn everything I can about it ever since! The original photos being the pièce de résistance! The caretakers who brought the car to the show were so kind and showed me all around it. Something not everyone does, and it's so nice when you come across generous people like them! Most regrettably, I cannot remember their names, but it was the car's mechanic and his wife.
Perhaps the story you are referring to is the somewhat "famous" one about Harry Williams' speeding ticket? In short, he was fined for speeding through town, only to pay double the fine and insist the authorities don't stop him again when he returns on his way back!
I love these kinds of stories. They add to the history of these cars, their owners, and the period!
Thank you,
Tom
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.
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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.
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Throwing this back up for the night crew.
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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?
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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?
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3 hours ago, billorn said:
Has it been sitting with water in it? What kind of engine? Is the part cast iron and rusting itself or is it some other metal (that would suggest the rust is in the rest of the engine too)? Their are lot's of posts here about using Evaporust to clean the inside of engines maybe that is a possiblity?
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.
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29 minutes ago, 60FlatTop said:
If that is the water tube connecting between two short sections of hose to create the proper bend if may have been installed without even being looked at.
On large jobs where time, budgets, and patience have been exceeded the last 10% of the job can be thrown together with a vengeance. I have seen it a lot of times.
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.
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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.
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4 hours ago, Restorer32 said:
There is an alternative way to run a restoration shop. Require NO deposit up front. Sell whatever experience and expertise you have by the hour. Bill the client monthly and expect to be paid monthly. Make it clear that the client can purchase as many or as few hours as he pleases. Hopefully he purchases enough hours to finish the project but if not that's OK too. Make it clear that the client can stop the work for any or no reason. Likewise the shop can stop work for any or no reason. Under this scenario neither the shop nor the owner stands to lose more than a month's billing. Tell the client the following. "You will see lots of progress at the beginning when we are taking things apart, stripping paint, sandblasting etc. You will also see lots of progress at the end when we are polishing paint, installing upholstery, mounting the shiny bits etc. but there is a long interval in between those exciting times when we will be doing the thousands of operations necessary to properly restore a vehicle and you will be paying invoices without seeing near as much progress as is evident at the beginning and the end of the project". Bottom line, in the automobile restoration business reputation is everything ! Comments welcome.
Perfect statement. Bravo!
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20 hours ago, Matt Harwood said:
Let me know if you'd like additional photos, I can slide under the '33 or get shots from my own '35 to help.
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.
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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
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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?
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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
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Contact Rio Grande Valley AACA. They are a fairly active group and would have someone "close".
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olsens will have what you need
that came off of an engine that was rebuilt about 5 years ago. This engine has zero miles but 20 minutes of run time.
1956 Hornet horn button
in Hudson, Essex, & Terraplane
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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