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You would actually dump old gas on the ground? Hope you or neighbors don't have a well. We have free hazwaste disposal to prevent groundwater contamination. Course Florida's water table is within a few feet of the ground surface in most areas and most potable water is from aquifers. I diluted 50/50 with new gas and all is well.

The non-ethanol gas with stabil or seafoam was drained from my boat tank, and some of the gas is maybe 4 years old. It is clear, smells good and has no water. Just didn't wanna be out 15 miles in the Gulf of Mexico and have an issue. Think that would be OK in my 22 Chandler?

I got my starter for a 22 Chandler on ebay. Cross reference with other cars to see what may be original and fit your car. Chances on it being used by another make is high. My 22 Chandler came with a Bosch American starter but I ended up with another brand that was used on the 23 Chandlers. For all the bad things people say about Ebay you can find some good stuff. https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2334524.m570.l1313&_nkw=1928+starter&_sacat=0&LH_TitleDesc=0&_odkw=1928+Chrysler+starter&_osacat=0&_sop=16&LH_PrefLoc=2&LH_ItemCondition=4

I like bumpers that look and act like bumpers. No need to replace half the body panels when you have minor "accident" when ya have a real bumper. Kinda like saying I hate fish because its fishy....well that's fine, but now that is how fish is marketed now and it makes you go huh? Cars are marketed as safe and they are, but they are hellish to fix as mentioned in another thread and the insurance cost increases reflect this.

I was born in 65 and just squeaked into the xer category. My old car enthusiasm comes from my grandfather....who deemed everything newer than the late 1920s as "used cars ". I still walk by practically everything newer than that at car shows with my grandfather's mindset...but I'm trying to like the used cars and respect their collector interest. 😁

My grandfather (Emerson Clavel of Wauchula FL) sold the Adams Farwel to put my mom, aunt and uncle through college in the 40s. https://www.encyclopediadubuque.org/index.php/ADAMS-FARWELL_AUTOMOBILES

This read should be fun! Short read...he didn't have what it takes to carry through for the long run. http://www.davidhayes.com/sm/buying_an_sm.htm Real experiences from a real buyer enjoy the ride! What follows is my trek through three Citroen SMs to find an affordable, working car. Prologue: I'm 42 years old. I have a daughter about to start college. So WHY am I thinking of buying a Citroen SM? Because for the past 17 years, it's the ONLY car I've ever wanted, and 25 years is long enough to wait for the best car ever made.

On recommendation from a club member, I just put some Amsoil 10W30 full synthetic diesel oil in my 22 Chandler. Apparently better rust protection and more detergents. Rebuilt motor with new babbit bearings. https://www.amsoil.com/p/signature-series-max-duty-synthetic-diesel-oil-10w-30-dtt/ But I will switch to one of these oils very soon. More zinc and phosphorous https://amsoil.lube-direct.com/2011/07/high-zinc-oil-amsoil/?sfw=pass1683739930

My second favorite Citroen. https://www.shannons.com.au/auctions/2017-shannons-melbourne-winter-classic-auction/H9IB7BP672B4JDF8/

The speedo in my 1922 Chandler Royal Dispatch is VERY similar, but not exactly the same.

I would notice your F-100! How is it different from the old Rangers? I can't drive my 92 Dodge Cummins without being stopped in parking lots, waved down, or given the thumbs up. One guy said he would trade his 2019 Ford diesel (probably would not) and several people have given me their number in case I sell. A truck like mine sold on Bring a Trailer last year for 35,000. I now tell my wife I am not fixing it....I am investing in it! Runs on 100% biodiesel.

I don't mind a nice four door...I have noticed a trend though, a Shooting Brake is an expensive sporty two door wagon, THEY DON"T HAVE FOUR DOORS. As specific in my mind as a the definition of a Classic Car. If you look up the "best Shooting Brakes" half will be four doors....Nope. Almost as bad as calling a BMW Z3 hatchback a Shooting Brake. This is a Shooting Brake! https://jensen-sales.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/jensen-interceptor-shooting-brake-mid-alt-pillar.jpg Sorry for the derail and rant...🫠

I concur, the last time I drove a T was 40 years ago and would need a refresher course. That being said, I never lock my late 90s TDI VWs. They are 5-speeds. 🫠

I would say the reaction is you either hate it or love it. LOL

Awwww....my wife and I just watched it.....shame shame.....but probably the only one I could afford at this point.

Would I need my own personal Citroen mechanic on retainer? Destroy my retirement savings? Possibly be committed into an institution? Live in joy, peace and collector car rapture? Die with no "lost car" regrets? Go on as normal with a really cool car? To be honest, I think I know the answers. Have any of you pursued a dream and had it turn out good? Bad? All that aside, what do you think of the auto? So if I did "go for it" would I settle for a cheaper car that is working and acceptable in appearance or go for a restoration that would presumably be relatively free of issues? By the way, Jay Leno loves his and thinks it is a superior auto. https://www.topgear.com/car-reviews/citroen/sm https://www.topgear.com/car-reviews/citroen/sm/driving

I have not read the article yet, but Propublica generally does a great job. Relevant to cost of tires, availability and our current economic issues. https://www.propublica.org/article/inflation-tires-rubber-imports-high-prices?utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=majorinvestigations&utm_content=feature

Probably around ten, a 1963 Jeep step side pick up, three speed. By 15, I had driven and worked on, 1922 Chandler Royal Dispatch (sold new by grandfather in 22 as the distributor in Wauchula Fl - which I own now) 1928 Model A phaeton (from a grandfather on the other side of my family) 1926 Franklin boat-tailed speedster (rumble seat with 2 rear spares) 1914? and 16? Model T (one all unrestored called the swamp buggy - set up with early teens camping gear - at shows my grandfather would stick out a cane fishing pole and cloth spin old long johns to it) 1914 Metz 2 passenger (boy that friction drive...) 1908ish Franklin barrel hood (old home made 2-seater with a small flatbed) Never did get to drive the, 1905 Queen (lots of rides though) 1903 Ford Model A (my grandfather always said it was the 9th one built) The one car my grandfather owned that I was to young to see before he sold it, was "the" Adams Farwell.

I do not believe its a Chandler. https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/hf19/hershey/lots/r0065-1917-chandler-type-17-seven-passenger-touring/759554

Well, screw the PA unfairness...I knew there was something wrong with PA.

Thank you for the input Wayne. Makes total sense, I was think more prewar versus markee specific, but you are probably correct. I will move post to the Chandler forum. Peter

Restore them! They are pretty neat. Without disrupting this thread how many companies made snubbers? I am restoring some for my 22 Chandler and they are completely different and I can't find a name. They use an external spring that is about an inch wide.

Makes sense, but how many of the types of cars in that auction that are not total rust buckets with tons of missing parts are still available?

Shouldn't you have a battery disconnect on the car and use it religiously? for fire mitigation reasons....