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Hi Phil, do you still have this pan? I’d love one for my 11 I’m restoring. i can’t send a DM because “my account hasn’t met the minimum posts” thank you Bill

Hi All! I bought the car from Bob above, and it is still in need of headlamp forks. I do have measurements, and a plan to make new ones, but purchasing some originals would be easier. Thank you! Bill

Is there any definitive description of what the pinstripe should look like? I have been sanding back the body for paint, and uncovered the pinstripe which appears to be original to me. It is definitely white, not gray like the wheels. It is 1/8" wide and is located 3/8" from the beading on the body, except at the rear of the seats, where it drifts away from the bead to end about even with the upper screws on the spare tire hoop bracket. The front panel, doors, and seats are all pinstriped. the section between the seats and doors does not appear to be. The wagon box does not appear to be. The gas tank and rear of the wagon box are both pinstriped, but I couldn't tell if that was factory or done later. It looks factory. The hood has a pinstripe running from the top panel down along the sides, then it turns and runs along the bottom to the handle. Same front and rear. The radiator has a single pinstripe on the upper curved portion of the half circle panel at the top, but nowhere else. I've seen posts that describe a double pinstripe on the radiator. and I've seen restored cars where each panel of the hood is outlined, the wagon box is outlined, and the frame is pinstriped.

Thanks David! Bob had mentioned that he spoke with you often as he worked on this car. I'm really hoping to be able to have it together and give him a ride next summer. What is the benefit to the Model T spider gear? I've seen that one several posts, but don't fully understand why, unless the spider gear is worn out. I didn't even think of the length of the muffler on the Hupp vs. the T... that's really good info (saves me $180) As for the kingpin - I am certainly open to ideas and suggestions on a different way to do this. The plan was a grade 8 bolt, drilled vertically and horizontally for oil passage, with the top drilled and tapped for the oiler. If there are other alternatives, I am all ears. I'm here to learn from those with more experience! I read in another forum that MochetVelo has the castings for the intake manifold. I'll try and reach out to him about that.

Hello All! Last week I bought this car from Bob (1937hd45) and thought I'd post here to let everyone know. I've been hard at working sorting our parts, figuring what I do and don't have, and what I need to do to put it all back together. The biggest issue I can see will be with the rear axle, which was all apart when Bob got it, and is still apart. I've determined that I need to replace the inner differential bearings and the driveshaft bearing. Outer bearings look good. I found a post on the forum with another member who did a similar job and I'm going to follow that process. In the meantime, here are some photos... Front end looking good, but the kingpin was misplaced. My Dad helped me pick up a 5/8" grade * bolt, drill the oil holes in it and it should work pretty well. Also the internal pieces to the drag link were missing, but we had a kit for a Model A laying around, and it fit perfectly. The springs have bushings in them that are a little oversized, so I need to ream them out to get the bolts in. Here's Dad figuring out how the axle reassembles. So far here's what I'm looking for: Headlight forks - Bob was never able to source these. I imagine I won't be able to either. I've got dimensions and drawings to make replicas. Inner axle bearings, driveshaft bearing Top mount bracket - the car has two different styles on it. New intake manifold - the original one will work, but has been cut to accept a different carb, and I'd like to have one that isn't cut. Muffler - I may go with a Model T muffler because they're easy to get, but Hupp had its own end castings. Misc oiler and grease cups I would love to find a spare tire/luggage rack mount Oil breather cap I'll keep everybody updated with my progress! Bill