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R.E. Olds was not born into a wealthy family. He was a self made man. His father and older brother had a small blacksmith and repair shop that R.E later purchased from them. He lost financial control of Oldsmobile because he needed outside financing to expand the business. Dave, REOTM

These visors were optional on 1959 thru 1961 Oldsmobile 88, Super 88 and 98 two door hardtops (code I2 Rear Sun Shade). Dave, Historian REOTM

Found this interesting pictures in the REOTM Archives. The first: What year is the Dodge? What is the high-wheeler? Second image is identified on the back as a 1902-1904 Steam-Mobile Style A, Keene, N.H. Comments? Dave.

Most of my 40 years of vendor interactions have been positive, many of them Studebaker related. One common theme is poor or non-existent instructions.The vendors need to have an actual user review the instructions and usage.

The Reo truck shown is based on a 1929 Reo Flying Cloud. It should have the Reo six 3 3/8 X 5". The Serial number should be on the left frame rail next to the steering gear. There probably is a sheet metal shield over it. I could not find any factory photos of Flying Cloud pickups. I did find the attached photo of a 1930 Model 15 also called a Speed Wagon Jr. It had a Continental six, 3 3/8 X 4" with a standard 115" wheelbase. The R. E. Olds Museum has a ambulance/hearse with this chassis. So, can't prove the truck was factory built but could with the S.N. Reo would build anything that they could sell during this period. Dave.

I will do some research in the Museum next week. Dave

Reo Motor Car Co did make some some passenger car styled pickups in this era. We knew little about them. Dave, Historian. R. E. Olds Transportation Museum