Vintageben

Thanks for the info yeah that is a bit pricey especially when we allow for conversion rates and the postage to Australia is not cheap either at the moment. I think I may just keep looking.

Thanks for the heads up but I can’t seem to find it will have a look again later. Cheers Ben

I will try and have a look on my 75 tomorrow, my 72 won’t help as it is all dismantled already. Unfortunately I’m in meetings all day today and half the night 🙄 give me some shed time I say

Hi all I’m chasing after a copy of the owners book for a 1927-28 Chrysler 72. Even a electronic copy would be fine. Thanks

Hi Walt Yeah I do realise the enormous task ahead of me but seen as I have not long turned 40 I figure I have a bit of time left to complete this. As I’m in Australia I may or may not be using Ash but luckily enough The PowerHouse Museum in Sydney NSW has a sectioned Chrysler Sedan Body from 1928 that was donated to them back in the day by Holden a local body builder. The timber in that body is label with what types of local Timber were used. I’m also very fortunate that my wife has worked in the timber industry for some time now so we have a really good contact with a specialised timber yard that can source the correct timber for me. Thanks for the info and encouraging words they are appreciated. Cheers Ben

Yeah I will be replacing all of the wood as it’s not sound anyway I will keep the screw idea in mind. Thanks Ben

Okay this may be a stupid question but unless I ask I won’t know the answer. On my 1928 Chrysler Coupe the windscreen posts appear to be cast aluminium nailed to the wood frame. What I’m wondering is how did the finish the piece so the nail heads are not visible? Any thoughts appreciated and here is a couple of pictures

Yeah I saw that one too. I have never really learnt how to not overspend on these projects apart from not buying any but that’s not really an option for me. I guess I still view it like any other hobby be it golf or fishing, the profit to be made is in the way of enjoyment not money. All the same I’m still careful on the money spent and I like doing most the work myself, is it perfect no but I have a lot of fun.

Hi Ron More then likely they did as I have a 1929 Chrysler 65 sedan with a Hayes body on it. It uses a very similar tag as yours.

Oh most certainly it is a Buick I was just making comments on the similarities in body style of the Chrysler. Both Buick and Chrysler used Fisher bodies in this period so I guess there would be some carry over in style. Cheers Ben

The first photo is very similar but not the same as a 1928 Chrysler 72 Rumble seat Coupe made by Fisher as you would all already know they made bodies for quite a few makes. Here’s a period photo of one and a photo of a project I have just bought. Do love these Coupes.

A couple more mock-up photos

Thanks Mark, I have ordered a copy should see it in a month or two time as it’s coming from the States and with what theirs and our postal services are like at the moment you don’t want to be in a rush. Cheers Ben

Thanks for the word of encouragement E-116-YH, I will PM you in the later in the week just a bit busy with work at the moment. Cheers Ben

Still going through the boxes of and checking everything out. Found on the windscreen Frame/vent these decals. I will try and get better photos so we can reproduce them hopefully

Thanks for the words of encouragement Yes it may take a while. I can’t believe all the variations within a model run, so with that in mind and the fact there are not too many examples close by for reference I think it will provide a good many challengers

So I just purchased myself another project, don’t ask why I really don’t know🙄🤣. It’s basket case that most wouldn’t bother with but here in Australia projects are not as plentiful. Any way here are a couple of pics, I’m still sorting through things to see what there and what’s not. I will do a bit of a mock up in the coming days. So I looked up the FEDCO plate and here’s what it came up with 1927-28 Chrysler 72 118 3/4 wheelbase. It’s a Fisher Body Coupe, the fun thing is all my books say that the 72 wheelbase is 120.5 and the 1927 Finer 70 were 112 inch. These sort of differences have to be a real nightmare for those of us silly enough to take on a project like this.

The Chrysler 65 has the coil included in the switch, my one gave trouble so I removed it and just run a normal switch and coil. There have been photos on here in the past but probably under the Chrysler section. I would take a photo of mine but I’m flat out with work at the moment. Cheers Ben

If we had had snow I’m sure we would have done something similar. Instead after big rain my brothers and I settled for towing each other on a surfboard up and down between the Flooded rows of bananas that were growing on our farm. The tow vehicle was a Honda three wheeler not exactly safe itself. I guess I would have been 9-10 at the time this was the late 80’s. It was great fun and surprisingly I can’t remember any Injuries

Thanks Leif yeah that certainly looks like a more likely contender then Studebaker. This great great Grandfather of mine ( Dr William Studdy) had a real love of motoring and apart from his Citroen’s that he absolutely loved and kept for some time, he appears to have chop and change cars/brands on a regular basis. Thanks again, Ben

Thanks Ariejan. I would say that’s a match. This car had previously been identified as an Austro-Daimler but this identification never sat well with me. I’m not sure how popular Metallurgique cars were in Australia but I do know there were a few here. The gentleman driving the car was Dr William Studdy he traveled the world extensively just before and during the early stages of WW1. He had a love of cars but apparently was a terrible driver but owned many different cars during his life. Thanks again for the identification.

Thanks guys, Studebaker certainly looks like a strong contender. Some interesting things happened in Australia with body styles and side lights etc which can make it a little difficult to identify old cars in photos. Thanks again it’s much appreciated.

I think I have posted this one before but will give it another go. Any clues photo was taken in Sydney Australia possibly in the 1920’s my Great Great Grandparents are in the car

Any help appreciated in identifying this twenties car, some one had identified it as a Dodge Victory Six but I’m not so sure. Photo was taken some where between Sydney and Gunnedah NSW Australia probably late 20’s early 30’s.It was my one of Great Great Grandparents cars. Thanks

That is what I was kind of thinking but then thought why the roadster and not the Tourer/Phaeton? Anyway was just interested to see if anyone knew. Thanks for replying. Cheers Ben