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    Advice / input on buying a late 20's - early 30's car

    in General Discussion

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    The Franklin is one beautiful car and I love the idea of being different. The reason i like showing up with 9 tons of chrome on the grill of my 49 Roadmaster. I used to be a regular at Fall Carlisle and Mopars at Carlisle for many , many years and then I rejoined the military (gulf 1) which put an end to it.  Wish I had the opportunity to make that trip again but TX is just a little to far away.  When comes time to buy I will have rely on an inspector or if possible a member who could live nearby.  As much as I would like to travel and check out the car myself, it won't be possible unless I can make the drive in a reasonable turn around 

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    Advice / input on buying a late 20's - early 30's car

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    It would be stretching the budget too thin right now and I am supposed to only researching vehicles for the next 2-3 month but I find the color combination on the Dodge amazing.  This is basically what I will be in the market for..  Then i saw the motor swap.  grrrrrrrrrrrrr

     

    https://www.allcollectorcars.com/for-sale/1928-Dodge-Victory-Six-/2144517/

    Advice / input on buying a late 20's - early 30's car

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    4 hours ago, C Carl said:

     

    Hey Brooklyn'  : do you know how to double clutch 'em up and down smoothly ? Or even match revs shift without touching the clutch ? One more STRONG point in favor of the delightful Model A being an entry level car for the automotive period you would like to experience. Blow shifts, grind them cogs, break 2nd gear, no big deal. Easy repair, plenty of parts availability. I let people drive my old Cadillacs, love the view from the back seat ! Some of the guys who are good at shifting the crashboxes  and I put on a smug, superior attitude against synchromesh transmissions. However, the best way to begin learning how to double clutch a crashbox, is on a synchromesh trans. Call it crashbox 101, in which learning the "dance", the coordination of 4 limbs until it becomes routine, is the first step. You want to get to the point where you can double clutch a snap-quick 3-1 downshift as your car loses momentum on a grade.

     

    O.K. Now having earned that "Gear Jammer" T-shirt on the Model A, you have really come to love that A. Hanging around and comparing other cars of the era, you have a baseline from which to select the next step. It will be easy to sell the A, quickly if you sell somewhat under market if need be. Consider your ownership to have been an inexpensive, fun learning experience. And, if you are really lucky, that A might have given you an opportunity to twist a wrench from time to time.

     

    The larger cars from the late '20s to the early'30s have a very different road feel from the A. Try them out. But you can be sure your first Model A Ford will always hold a special place in your heart.    -   Cadillac Carl 

     

    P.S. Lemmee see if I can find a picture of me riding shotgun, or in the back seat of one of my crashbox driver training cars (I have 2 spare transmissions for this one) ..................... Yup. Found a couple. This is "Doc Hawk" out of 'Vegas earning his T-shirt : 

     

     

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    My 40 ford ,  1 1/2 ton was double clutch and I used to drive a tank for a living. I can figure out much anything I hope !

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    Advice / input on buying a late 20's - early 30's car

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    13 hours ago, alsancle said:

    You are going to get a really wide variety of opinions considering the audience.   My opinion (besides the advice I already gave for joining a bunch of clubs) is to sit back and wait for the best 28-32 car that happens to fall in to your lap over the next 18 months.    What that car is depends on your budget.    If you have 10k to spend,  then the low to mid priced suggestions make sense.  If you can get up in the 20k range you might be able to find a nice car among the lower end of the big Classics.   But has been stated many times on the forum,  you can have as much fun in a Model T as a Model J,  just depends on what floats your boat.

    April I am looking at a 20-22k budget for a car.  Why I am doing my homework now. Not locked into any car in general.  Just would like pre 32.  When did mechanical fuel pumps come in?  I have also see a few articles on people putting overdrive in model A's which seems interesting

    Advice / input on buying a late 20's - early 30's car

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    Lots of good stuff. Keep it coming. Looking at the price differences between Studebaker, Buick  VS Ford, Dodge, Chevy, just what is it that made (make) then such a different car and upscale model? Was it just creature comforts or a big difference in mechanicals?  I have read good info on how Packards were assembled like a Swiss watch.  What made Buick and Studebaker stand a step taller then lower priced models?   

    Advice / input on buying a late 20's - early 30's car

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    I started skimming through classifieds just to look at base line pricing VS car quality.  Has there not been a 24-28 ford that has not been hot rodded???  There is no way the market could support that many to buyers.  I went on to look at Studebaker and Dodge Brothers and oddly those early-mid 20's open touring cars started looking very interesting indeed, Ford included.   But I have to ask.  What is it based on mechanical' s that make the Studebaker VS the Ford VS the Nash VS the Dodge different.  High points VS Low points

    Advice / input on buying a late 20's - early 30's car

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    Touring, showing, etc is basically a local thing for me. As much as I would like too, traveling distances require taking the dog with me so I tend to stick less then 2 hours drive. I have the ability to trailer so no big deal. I doubt I would ever go to a show for points, judging, etc.  Way out of my league.  Really looking for a car to drive 5 miles into town a couple times a week for errands and then the occasional local show and shine.

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    Advice / input on buying a late 20's - early 30's car

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    I have looked at Studes and like the history with them as much as say a Packard.  Plus just a different car then is normally seen. So I am tossing this Hemmings ad out there for no particular reason just to get your opinion on what I should be looking for with a studebaker. What are some of the critical area's common to problems etc.

     

    https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/studebaker/rockne/2077698.html

    1946 dodge coupe Fluid Drive clutch needs replaced

    in Dodge & Dodge Brothers

    Posted

    Back to the Dodge today after a bout with the flu and some crappy weather.  Can't seem to get the Bell housing to budge.  Motor is lifted 1/2 inch off the rear mounts. Bolts removed.  Bell housing supported with floor jack.  Motor supported by wood cribbing.  2 bolts on passenger side removed.  2 bolts removed from bracket to motor removed.  Bracket not removed from bell housing. Top two bolts removed. Starter removed. 2 bolts on drivers side removed , clutch linkage removed, 2 bolts from bracket to motor removed but not bracket from bell housing.  Am I missing anything?  I mean it feels like I am

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