[Recommendations for northeast brass era repair shops]

16 hours ago, JCHansen1 said:

An excellent resource in CT http://www.hermancompany.com/

They definitely look worth investigating... thank you... have they done work for you before?... Have a Locomobile that it looks like they would be specialized for

[Recommendations for northeast brass era repair shops]

18 hours ago, trimacar said:

How far “south” are you willing to go?  I know of an early expert in the Gettysburg area, another in Maryland, another in Virginia. 
 

What do you need done, and how far are you willing to travel?

Looking to avoid that type of distance but not out of the question if you have a really good recommendation ... no specific project right now but anticipate several.. thanks

[Recommendations for northeast brass era repair shops]

16 hours ago, Flivverking said:

It maybe worth going to the meet at Dragone’s Classic Cars in Orange Ct. this Saturday the 5th 7am to 4pm and make your inquires among other old car cranks..Plus Dragone is a restoration facility too and “brass” passes through there often. 

Would love to visit Dragone’s but unfortunately can’t make this weekend.. thanks for the heads up and will look out for next event there

[Recommendations for northeast brass era repair shops]

1 hour ago, William Romoser said:

There are quite a few in western Connecticut. I worked for a family friend named Stu Laidlaw for a while who specializes in brass era cars, he's over in Redding, CT. But if you are looking for someone different or closer to home, I encourage you to check out the Horseless Carriage Club of America website: https://hcca.org/ . The people selling and posting stuff often have their contact info on their and often are the restorers themselves. At the very least, they would be able to point you in the right direction. Try reaching out to some of the regional presidents near you, they are often very helpful.

Thank you William that is good advice!

[Recommendations for northeast brass era repair shops]

Looking for any recommendations for skilled and reputable mechanic shops specialized in brass era cars in the northeast U.S.A.

 

Thank you

[C.G.V. History - when was shaft drive introduced and on what models (hp)?]

 

The above is from Motor Vol.6 1906

https://www.google.com/books/edition/Motor/jDcjAQAAMAAJ?hl=en&gbpv=0

[C.G.V. History - when was shaft drive introduced and on what models (hp)?]

3 hours ago, nzcarnerd said:

Some info here but not an answer to your specific question - Charron (CGV) - Graces Guide

 

The Standard Catalog article about the American operation is not much help either.

Thanks NZcarnerd that was one of the first places I looked for info after you put me onto Grace’s Guide last time. 
 

I’m trying to determine if it was only the 15hp model that had shaft drive in 1906-07 or if it’s possible a 20hp C.G.V. could’ve  had a shaft drive as well.

[C.G.V. History - when was shaft drive introduced and on what models (hp)?]

Does anyone know when C.G.V. first introduced shaft drive and on what models and/or Hp cars it would have been available on in 1906 and 1907? I have read that the shaft drive was introduced on the 14-15hp models, which I believe included the Town Car chassis, and that the higher Hp models retained the chain drive for a time. Thanks to anyone who can enlighten me.

[Can anyone identify this 1913-15 sedan?]

https://mercedes-benz-publicarchive.com/marsClassic/en/instance/picture/Mercedes-Knight-1645-PS.xhtml?oid=64322

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On 9/18/2015 at 12:58 AM, TG57Roadmaster said:

Mercedes-Benz 630K Saoutchik Transformable.

This is the New York and Paris Salon car.

 

60 years later it appeared at the 2013

Retro Classics in Stuttgart, unrestored...

 

TG57Roadmaster could you PM me about this car? Thank you.

[Can anyone identify this 1913-15 sedan?]

Thank you NZCarNerd... the Grace's guide is a great resource that I was unaware of..

 

Some background: The location is New York State and the owner of this car during this general time period 1913-1922 is known to have owned everything from Mercedes, Franklins, Fiats, Packard, Metallurgique, Buick and Saxon to Scripps Booth cyclecar

 

Craig G. interesting about the RAF wheels and correlation to Mercedes...  thank you

[Can anyone identify this 1913-15 sedan?]

Thanks for these replies so far... Our first hunch was also Mercedes due mainly to the shape of the radiator and the badge which, though hard to distinguish, hints at Mercedes... but have not found another photo that matches all the features of this car...  The flat ends on the front fenders, rectangular back window, flare on end of rear fender, lamps at base of windscreen, the wire wheels... etc.. Looked at Cadillacs, Dodges...

 

What are the chances this is a one off coachbuilt car vs. a production body?

 

Thank you

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