Fordy

Have a look and see if that wire goes to the third brush terminal and if that brush is missing. I suspect that "what is going on" is that since it uses a regulator and not a cut out that the fields are externally excited. Generators fitted with regulators usually have an output terminal and a field terminal. The 3 brush type powers the fields off the internally generated voltage and it is "regulated" by adjusting the brush and the battery - they only have an output terminal. Doing away with the 3rd brush and fitting a regulator is quite common. Steve

It may be worthwhile to contact Alan Jones here in Australia who does the Hupmobile Register which also caters for Chandler vehicles. At the very least he can place an ad in "Chandler corner" alerting people to this newsletter. Steve

This may be relevant info. Steve

Not sure if this helps - note on bottom says D-44 and the rest in the book are later than 1920 Steve

Worcestershire sauce for that stubborn tarnish. You won't believe how effective the stuff is and it's not bad on steak and eggs either. Steve

It is simply a case of finding people with an interest other than being in that all too common self-absorbed state of mind and "what's in it for me" mentality. As Peter has said - club buddies, but the path is never only in one direction and give more than you get. Never get cranky if they are there to help you, that will ensure that next time a plea for help will go unanswered. Steve

Yes, I talk to my cars and projects and they do talk back in their own language. If you listen to what they tell you then they will seldom let you down. The odd clunk or rattle is part of its vocabulary to let you know that something is not right and they are feeling a little off. When working on recalcitrant parts it is quite often just some quiet muttering of directed threats that will free up an otherwise stubborn item. Steve

After a year or two of being a free loader here I joined the AACA simply because of the wealth of information and helpful people that abound - and despite being free to users there are background costs to be met to keep it going. The magazine was an unexpected bonus and worth the dues as Walt has already mentioned. When I get asked why I joined up when I live in Australia my simple response is "visit their forum". Steve

One of the most sensible replies ever made! Steve

I respect and value the comment from both of those contributors but when did the forum become a competition? Both of these guys have real input to most questions posed here and don't just waffle on with mindless off topic garbage. I believe it reflects on a willingness to see the hobby advance and pass on knowledge. Applause and thanks to both of them, regardless of who "wins" - there is no prize. Steve

Hi, can anyone tell me what the thread is for the filler on the gas tank (round early type). The outlet is a pipe thread and available at plumbing stores, but I need to find an insert to solder into a new tank I am making for the filler. Steve

I agree with Angelfish, you have a car to start with and some people literally start with a lot less than what you have. The Brits will start with a rusty hubcap almost and here in Australia we will bring all sorts of cars back from the dead which in the US would be classes as "hopeless" and parts only. Treat the whole thing as an education and a challenge to be met. It was built originally so it can be rebuilt. Steve

My Great grandmother went from horse and buggy days to man on the moon and everything in between. As kids we couldn't believe her stories (riding a horse 5 miles each way to school - that sounded like a very tall tale), but look at how fast things are changing now. 10 - 20 years ago some of what we have now was science fiction stuff! Re the original picture - it is often overlooked just how many animals of all kinds "served" in both world wars and indeed up to present times.

Quite easy to tell if you slip off the band covering the brushes and take a look. Not trying to be a smartarse but just pointing at the elephant in the room. Steve

Push back hard on them and twist (probably left). My Hupps have the same lens and that's how I do them. Steve

Stay away from "snake oil" type products that promise miracles. If you have a leak there is only one way to fix it and that is properly! Steve

The metric hex bar is probably a lot easier to find than inch and fractional sizes and they are too lazy to mill the hex from round bar. Just an aside - a immigrant with a rudimentary grasp on English couldn't understand that once you chop a tree down you then proceed to chop it up! Took some explaining. Steve

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I had a 1950 L series Vauxhall touring car with the Dubonnet suspension. I never had to do much to it other than fluid checks and it was one of the smoothest riding cars I have ever owned. It is one I wish I still had! Steve

I have a few ready to go at 11 inches tube length. Other lengths I can make to order and ship within a week. Send me a direct message if you are interested - you will need to make a few more posts before the system will allow you to do so. Until then - reply via this thread regarding length needed etc. Steve

Thanks Frank - that makes perfect sense! Steve

I agree with keiser31 - Brooklands type aeroscreen.

I have had one go bang. Back in the day at the drive-in movies where you clipped on to the radio antenna to get the soundtrack. At the end of the show when I cranked the motor off it went like a cannon blast! This thread has got me thinking - the Hindenburg was full of hydrogen and burnt more than explode, so why no really big bang to take out half the airfield? Steve

Trico did /do wiper blades etc. That looks like it may be the top of a washer bottle. Steve

The early advertisers nearly always shrunk the people to give the impression that the cars were larger than what they actually are. Steve