[white walls love them or hate them]

I have a 1928 chrysler 72 conv coupe the previous owner had fitted a full set of white wall

because they were on when I got the car I will live with them for now

not really my choice

would my car have had the option of whitewalls or were they not available in 1928

if not when did whitewall become available

do they suit my car or would it look better with black walls

your thoughts good or bad welcome

[1928 Chrysler Model 72 Roadster Top Rests and Strap Saddles ???]

On 11/17/2022 at 10:52 PM, keiser31 said:

The items that go on the rests in the top photo look like this....

 

does anyone have a close up picture of the two parts that mount in the keyhole slots

so I can make or find a pair for my 1928/ 72

 

[Car Club Declining Membership]

I am based in the uk where I Am a member of the PRE 1950 AAC which has been established 57 years. I joined because of my love of pre 1950s american cars

the club have now decided to change the name to  AAAC  ( all american auto club )   I assume this is to increase or halt the decline of membership

by allowing any year car. should we all embrace these changes to what's seen by many younger people as an old mans hobby

what's your thoughts

 

[1928 Chrysler Model 72 Roadster Top Rests and Strap Saddles ???]

32 minutes ago, richasco said:

The keyholes are for the removable top rests. 

what  do the top rests look like

[1928 Chrysler Model 72 Roadster Top Rests and Strap Saddles ???]

As shown in leomaras top photo my 1928 Chrysler 72 convertible coupe has the same saddles

I assume there for resting the hood on when folded down 

but have no Idea what keyhole in the outer two is for

would love to know 

[1928 Chrysler 72 distributor]

what is the correct model / and serial number for the delco remy distributor??

on 1928 chrysler 72 

mine is model 656N

            SERIAL NUMBER 7713

IS this the right one

[delco remy distributor]

I have a 1928 Chrysler series 72  when I purchased it there was no distributor fitted to the engine

but what looks to be a new old stock or a reconditioned twin points unit in a box in the boot

my question is it the right one for my car ???

its a dual point delco remy  model number 656N

serial number 7713  

IT fits on to the engine ok

[1939 Film - Tire Manufacturing]

28 minutes ago, Malo48 said:

Earlier in the week, I posted a segment from an unfinished 1939 movie that had lots of footage taken at automobile plants and steel mills.

 

This is a segment that shows tire manufacture.  I don't know what plant it was filmed at, but the other locations of filming were in and around Detroit, Cleveland, and Chicago. 

 

This looks like incredibly hard work. 

 

Enjoy!

 

 

skill and hard work    sadly becoming a thing of the past

[Carburetor parts & rebuild kits for 1929 Essex Challenger Coach]

On 10/26/2022 at 2:27 PM, Traderquinn said:

So, my '29 Essex has the Super Six, with a Marvel carb, and I can't seem to find parts or a rebuild kit for it. Well, I found one but they want almost $500 for what I need. I would love to rebuild the whole thing, but I really only need the metering pin, link & plunger assembly. 

Does anyone have a good source for pre-war, hard to find carburetors or parts?

I've spent hours online searching without success.

 

Possible part/kit numbers:

286, 556, 173-545

 

I'll pull the trigger on the expensive option, if I have to. But the source also wants 16-20 weeks to provide it. I need more options! Thanks in advance.

HI I struggled to get a carb repair kit for my 1931 Lasalle 

eventual got one from 

CLASSIC AND EXOTIC SERVICES,INK.

TROY MI

GOOD LUCK

[Weird findings while working at a repair shop]

I used to work for an engineering company we had a fork lift truck to load transport

came to use it one day it was a four cylinder  and it was only running on three cylinders

I removed the plugs and straight away noticed number two cylinder plug had no gap

set the gap replaced plugs started up it ran spot on but within 10 minutes it was back to running on three cylinders

removed plug again on number two cylinder no gap again 

we decided to remove cylinder head for a look

what we found was a 1/4 diameter ball out of a bearing when the engine ran it closed the spark gap

 

 

there was no damage to the bore and just a bit of a rash on top of piston

put it back together used it for the next two years with no problem

the boss thought an employee he had finished that week had sabotaged it by dropping the ball down plug hole

 

[white walls - what gum dipped means - age of tire markings]

I have a set of firestone 6.00/6.50x18 

deluxe champion gum dipped tyres  and I am interested to know what gum dipped means

I was thinking maybe this refers to the white rubber of the tyre

[1928 Chrysler 72 convertible coupe]

6 hours ago, wayne sheldon said:

I can't help you with the current question. However, did you see the folding landau irons in the parts for sale section a couple days ago?

Looked like maybe there were two pair? One damaged or bent. All looked a bit long, maybe too big? Maybe they could be altered to fit?

I have been searching for over a year for landau irons 

after posting on here a member mike west offered the two pair  I bought the shortest pair 

there on there way to the uk now cant wait to get them fitted

car looks bare without them in my opinion

without the help of this site I would never have found a set

so thanks to the AACA and its members

[1928 Chrysler 72 convertible coupe]

HI  still looking to find which country my car came from

right hand drive speedometer in km

picture shown before restoration 

does anyone have any ideas on stencilled numbers on screen

 

also any idea on what the writing on screen say which might be a clue to where its from thanks screen says

 

[For Sale: 1928 LaSalle two door five passenger 303 - $35,000 (Dearborn, Mich)]

On 10/7/2022 at 7:30 PM, cjmarzoli said:

The things that sellers do and don't take pics of amuses me.  Five pics and 2 of them are just of license plates?  Who cares about that?  And only 1 pic of the outside of the car and we can only see a third of it, and its poorly lit!

perhaps their the best features of the car

[Pre war European?]

3 hours ago, M1842 said:

Saw this at Hershey and neglected to ID it on the spot.

striking looking car what is it

[wanted pair of folding landau bars any make considered]

On 10/6/2022 at 9:05 AM, 31 LaSalle said:

I have sent you a pm   awaiting your reply

Hi mike still waiting for reply to my pm 

thanks

[wanted pair of folding landau bars any make considered]

4 hours ago, Bella Johnson said:

Come my inbox 

what for

[wanted pair of folding landau bars any make considered]

6 hours ago, mikewest said:

Sir , I just compared the shorter Irons .Its obvious now that one is bent. They are brass. Three of the 4 parts are the same but one leg needs to be flattened out some. I honesty didnt see it. Straightening it out should be a easy task. New Price-  150 .00 US  plus postage  If you say of Ill polish it up some. Please note Im leaving for Florida Saturday as our home was damaged  in the recent hurricane. Mike 

I have sent you a pm   awaiting your reply

[wanted pair of folding landau bars any make considered]

13 hours ago, mikewest said:

31 LaSalle , I have  two sets  of excellent condition  folding irons . The chrome on them is very nice. Ill post pictures later today after I get back home.  Mike  

 

Here are 2 sets bot will polish up on a wheel with some rouge. The smaller set measures 25 3/4 eye to eye. The bigger set  28 inches eye to eye. Id Like 200 each set shipped. Paypal works for me , Ill ship the same day. These are nice originals , not cheap die cast. Mike West Livonia NY  585 738 1541

Hi mikewest

The 25" 3/4" ones if that's the pair on the left of the picture might work for me

correct me if I'm wrong but they don't seem to match

probably best way to check is open them out and bolt them together side by side

see if they line up also are they cast brass or steel

would it be possible for you to polish a part of the arm to see what the chrome comes up like

thanks 

 

[wanted pair of folding landau bars any make considered]

looking for a pair of folding landau bars preferably for pre war Chrysler 

but would consider any make to modify for my 1928 Chrysler 72

[1928 Chrysler Model 72 Hubcap Restoration]

The hubcaps on my 1928 conv coupe are pressed alloy {two sizes}

I think they are original but have seen a reference on this site saying they are cast alloy

which is correct

[New trick in scamming]

Reading some of these posts on the sophisticated scams that are highlighted on this forum

what checks should I carry out If by chance somebody contacts

me about a post I have put on here 

looking for a pair of landau irons for my Chrysler

100 views no replies still hopeful someone will have a pair

I am in uk

[1928Chrysler 72 refitting pan gaskets]

6 hours ago, Gary56 said:

Where did you get your gasket?  My local store does not have it  I have a 1929 graham paige with a 6 cyclinder.  I got the gasket material if I have to make my own.

olsons gaskets 360-871-1207

[1928Chrysler 72 refitting pan gaskets]

I recently dropped the pan on my Chrysler 72 to change the oil { inch and a half of sludge glad I did it }

after cleaning the strainer and pan / block surfaces

I am ready to fit the gasket set I purchased from ollson gaskets

the two long gaskets are ok but the two end gaskets are to long

after studying a video posted on here by TIMFX on JULY he had the same problem and cut the excess gasket

but another poster PLY33 said that was wrong

what should I do                      ollsons must make them that length for a reason

 

[wanted for convertible]

26 minutes ago, Restorer32 said:

The landau bars on the pictured car are mounted incorrectly.  The hump in the center of the bars always faces upwards except on hearses where it faces down.

thank you for that information the car pictured was just an example of my car to show the parts I need

 

I enclose a picture of my actual car 

If I ever manage to obtain the landau bars  I will use your information to fit them correctly

IF there is anybody with a set please contact me thank you