BobinVirginia
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Still looking if anyone has some tires!
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That’s a great car!! I’m so happy things like this still exist in our modern, plastic, throwaway society!
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3 hours ago, alsancle said:
That’s a super cool pic with the Spanish moss and old house! Any known history?
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It’s amazing what a guy learns just reading a thread like this. Thanks to all you guys for sharing your knowledge!
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46 minutes ago, edinmass said:
Nope on the V-24..........but it does have 52 bearings in the engine.........this thing is as crazy as the owner..............
It’s not truly crazy until there’s an intervention. I can ship you a straight jacket for the rough days, please proceed with crazy!!!!
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36 minutes ago, Fossil said:
Cable TV I suppose.
Can’t be, they’re working on it!!! Lol
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I’m not qualified for this discussion!!! Lol
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I like it whatever that big thing is!!!
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34 minutes ago, Grimy said:
The most common Stewart-Warner vac tank "head" or lid with the associated guts seems to be 4.25 inches OD, irrespective of the shape or size (volume) of the reservoir (outer tank), some of which are long and thin, others short and fat. Those 4.25" heads are generally interchangeable. I've scarfed up a few oddball entire tanks as spares because they have the 4.25" OD head that my two vac tank cars have. The only easily replaceable part in the inner tank is the flapper valve, with all S-W tanks I've seen using the same one. The head's body is POT METAL and thus the most vulnerable part of the entire apparatus--do NOT overtighten anything. If you're not after every last judging point, put small flat washers under the filister-head screws attaching the head to the body to spread the load.
Good stuff to remember when I work on my vac tank! Thanks!!
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13 minutes ago, JV Puleo said:
Most of the continent has been metric since Napoleon forced its introduction throughout the French Empire...but he may be able to fond a supplier in the UK and that might be faster than the US.
What he said! Lol 👍🏻
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The only forum I’ve seen where information like this is firsthand experience. Great stuff!
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40 minutes ago, edinmass said:
The mystery car is from 1932....by then the tanks were gone.........this is a much earlier job I am working on. Can't post photos or details yet.
This should be good! Looking forward to it.
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52 minutes ago, Bush Mechanic said:
Bob, I think Herman has a Studebaker, an imperial car, in a metric country. The hardware shops won't be able to help him much there. I suspect he is reaching out to you car guys in the US.
Yeah, I saw he was out of country but wasn’t thinking that while we use both metric and imperial, they don’t. Hopefully he can find a supplier that will ship overseas and get the project together without too much aggravation!
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McMaster Carr or Fastenal may ship overseas? Might need to talk with a fastener supplier that has an account with an American supplier.
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If you have an existing fastener or know the size and thread pitch a good quality bolt supplier should have it.
Common fasteners can often be sourced at a local home improvement store in the hardware section.
Unusual sizes and specialty fasteners are usually found at an automotive bolt supplier. Not sure of what companies are in your country or local area. Any auto service shop near you should be able to help you find someone. Good luck!
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You're right! I’m missing out on some very special cars. This year hasn’t gone quite as I’d hoped with time for car events. I’m hopeful this fall and especially next year things will workout!
Great picture you took for me!! Was that Bob Gollners car at one time?
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Amazing cars!! I’ve never been to a concours event and I need to change that.
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1 hour ago, edinmass said:
That’s a gangster looking pic. Any known history on the picture?
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One of the most interesting cars of the period. I truly enjoy any pics or information shared about Underslung vehicles. One of my dream cars for sure!!!
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On 4/18/2021 at 5:22 PM, Schmiddy said:
Hot! The Buick is cool too
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I hope to carry on knowledge of early American car manufacturing to other generations. I’m a gen X person that knows a lot regarding the muscle car era. However, the prewar cars and knowledge is getting lost. Please share anything you want! The knowledge is well received! I could care less about topic!
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On 4/2/2021 at 9:11 AM, StanleyRegister said:
This is a 1913 Type 22A Scout. Type 22B of the same year would have electric headlights.
Thanks for the tip! I added it to the web page -
AU Period Images - 1913 Type 22A Scout (stanleyregister.net)
At this point, the site has over 200 period images of American Underslungs - thanks to everyone for your help so far!
Thank you for all you do. I truly am a fan of the Underslung cars.
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I absolutely enjoy learning about cars of yesterday. Thanks to all of you for sharing knowledge about vehicle brands lost to time.
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I can’t believe that I'd never found this thread!! The early Super Stockers are my car interest core! Such a cool era!!!
WTB 33x4 roller grade tires and tubes
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Mine are 25” and I’ve struggled with finding any rollers.