BobinVirginia
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I gotta admit, that big iron is pretty sweet.
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Dual Cowl Phaeton cool car exact body seen on the above posted ad
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I’m a huge fan of a 36 Hupmobile. Beautiful cars
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After reading the original post I realized it sounds like a rear only hydraulic upgrade. Looks like a clean GM style setup.
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I’ve been very lucky. Usually the failures weren’t the cars fault. Most of my car failures were caused by a heavy right foot and youthful enthusiasm.
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42 minutes ago, edinmass said:
Installing brakes on that car in the rear is fine. Installing brakes on the front can be very dangerous, and should only done by an experienced engineer...........Steering geometry and weak font axles can cause cause very dangerous failures.
How about a photo of the car? 👍
Very good point. The front suspension was never intended to deal with axle wrap from the rotational load of brakes. That combined with the forward weight transference would put a lot more stress on all fasteners and axle components. Perhaps a very light braking system with a proportioning valve adjustment for a 90% brake bias to the rear would help? I had thought about doing something similar on my 21 Haynes but starting wondering about axle wrap, wheel hop and spring hanger failure under braking. I decided I’m not messing with it. Just gonna learn to drive the original setup.
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I’ve heard some truly nostalgic and passionate stories about Hershey. Sounds like there’s just something about it that leaves an impression on people. That’s exactly why I’m planning on going this year.
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How about campsite fees? Are there good spots for RV’s at the meet still available? I’ve never been to Hershey and planning on going this year. I’ve got a few options that I’m weighing and this discussion is helping.
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Not only is this just fun and interesting to see the pictures, it’s really a valuable tool for learning car makes. There’s been several cars shown here that I had no clue about and someone has educated me. Thanks for starting this Walt!
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I’m reminded of a phrase my pops would say, You couldn’t turn that thing around in a forty acre field! Lol
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These cars were built by men that were learning how to race as they learned how to build a car. Super cool to look back at the imagination, brilliance and determination of these people. I certainly have tons of respect for what they created and the tooling they first had to create to make and work on these vehicles.
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I’ve noticed a theme with a lot of folks and their early hobby influences on the forum. That’s the Hershey meet. I’ve never been and I’m gonna change that.
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4 hours ago, wayne sheldon said:
Louis Chevrolet and his brothers were serious racers, drivers, designers, and builders for many years. Both in Europe and the USA. Sad that they are sometimes remembered mostly for the Chevrolet automobile, for which they had only a brief flirtation thanks to William Durant. About the only similarity to the Chevrolet brothers with the automobile ended up being the name.
It’s sad that many people my age don’t realize the name Chevrolet came from an actual person. Yes, he was more a racecar driver and daredevil than a car designer for the masses. I’m studying the origins of early American car builders and namesakes. Something I learned recently is that Buick actually patented the porcelain coated bath tub before ever endeavoring into autos. History is more interesting than most would imagine! I’m glad I found this thread. Tons of experimental engineering on these early racecars found its way to the passenger cars. I love it!
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Thanks for sharing Ed. You certainly have been on quite an extraordinary car adventure that is still ongoing.
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Louis Chevrolet in his Frontenac Indy Car
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1 hour ago, edinmass said:
Do t think it’s a Hanes Apperson …….I have extensively worked on early Haines cars……..the chassis and layout are much different, as is the radiator and accessories. But they do look like distant cousins.
This is the 1897 car we did the engine on, a long and interesting story. When registering it for Brighton they stuck it to us and registered it as a 1898. Even though we had documentation of 1897………..(We think they didn’t like the idea of an early big American car. It was a 400 cid twin.)………it ran the whole run without any major issues. It used perfume atomizers for fuel delivery. Originally a two stroke it was converted to four stroke before it was sold from the factory. It used a gear set from a lathe and had four speeds. It was crude, but very fast……scare the hell out of you fast. 30 mph felt like 200.
That would’ve been built in the Riverside Machine Works. The original machine shop belonging to the Apperson’s where Haynes commissioned the first cars. I know they used Stintz boat engines on the first few cars. I’m not sure what that would’ve originally had but a likely similar engine. I’ll bet riding up on a high seating position with a touchy tiller would’ve been pretty sketchy at 30mph!!!
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Found this online. A great picture of two legends. Louis Chevrolet and the Buick Bug. Just fantastic IMO
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38 minutes ago, Peter R. said:
Wayne - I‘ve been gathering technical info for 30 years and spent a little fortune on manuals, catalogs and books etc. Collecting stuff is a never ending thing….
This is my workshop office library:🙂🙃🙂
That’s impressive! That takes some dedication to archive and organize that much material. Thanks for gathering it and preserving all the knowledge and information within your collection. Without folks like you a lot would be lost.
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3 hours ago, alsancle said:
Step 1: Marry someone that is happy you are happy.
Step 2: Don't allow pictures of you being much happier at car events than family events. Even if you executed Step 1 correctly this will screw things up.
Step 3: Rotate the cars fast enough that they lose track of what you actually have. So if something new shows up you can act like it was there forever.
And Honey, when you are reading this you know I'm only kidding.
I like the way you think!
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Great body style. That engine turned dash is a nice touch too. So much better than today’s molded plastic boredom
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I just found this topic/thread
last night! Thanks for starting this! I don’t know where some of these pics are found but it’s really great to see! Thanks to all for sharing!
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Im late to the party here as I just found your topic thread today. Great pics and descriptions of your progress. I appreciate you taking time to share!
Thanks!
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Not to keep dragging off topic. I worked for a very wealthy man for over a decade when I was younger and we’re still friends today. He pulled up to the shop one day in a 63 Galaxie and the next in a mint 74 Cutlass S all original. A kid there at work asked him why didn’t you buy a Ferrari or a Lambo? He replied, I buy what I like, not what others think I should like. I’ve always respected that and resembled that. That’s probably why after 26 years we’re still friends.
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I enjoy the tuning comments and information. Intake velocity and maximum carb signal with a properly tweaked timing curve through the rpm range are huge with drivability. I enjoy the challenge of wringing out all of the performance and economy from an old engine. Although, I’ve never worked on such an old setup but the principles still apply. Especially with altitude and air density. Thanks to all of you for sharing your knowledge!
Oil Filter Question 72 Oldsmobile Cutlass "S"
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Mobil 1 and Amsoil filters are quality products if previous mentioned brands aren’t available. 👍🏻