Rick Hoover

Chris, That's a Indian motorcycle and I'm going to guess around 1918 by the looks of those handlebars. The side car is Indian as well. I like seeing the Goodyear All Weather Diamond treads on the bike and the Firestone Non-Skid on the sidecar. Great photo! Rick

Choc, I was told I'd be pulled into the Principle's Office for that one. I thought I'd save the call Steve and look "incorrigible" up for myself. Yep, that's what I thought it meant. Rick

I suppose it could have been worst. At least they didn't say it was the Antique Automobile Club at Hershey.

Karl, I've used them myself over the years and was most happy with their work. I'm sure you will be also. Rick

Electrolux? Buy a Hoover!

Dan, Don't you think that would be too easy of a solution in helping keep this forum more civil and car related? Afterall, that was proposed more than 5 years ago on here when all the Anonymous posters were ruining the AACA General section and all we got were some noses turned up back then. No, there must be a more indirect way of doing it. Let's just complain about it for another 5 years, get another half a dozen moderators to help control things and then see what happens. Personally, I don't care if the Misc chat comes or goes. As Bob said, the only good thing we seen was the money raised. To tell you the truth, for the last couple years, I question what good this entire forum is doing for the AACA. Rick

tbirdman, The Bedfords were always one of my favorite tires and I have owned a few of them over the years. Yes, the looks, the ride and quality have always been there in the Bedford. However, keep one thing in mind. Not all tires are equal to all vehicles. This is why you will have some saying they are not pleased with one certain brand, yet others seem to be most happy. The Firestone and Lesters are great tires and I have owned vehicles with both and was very pleased. My reason for giving you Kelseys website was only for contact information. As I said, Mr. Kelsey owns the complete Bedford tire mold production and therefore, he would be the one with the most accurate answers to any of your questions about the Bedford Tire. Today, Lucas is the retailer of the Bedfords, as I was years ago. Get yourself a set of the Bedfords and you'll be happy. Rick

It was a Victoria Coupe, blue with black fenders.

Photo showing assembled unit. Rick

K8096, Last week I posted on here if anyone had heard of Hydrostatic Brakes and was starting to wonder if anyone did or maybe even cared, especially marontar since he was doing the original inquiring. Anyways, I'm glad to see you brought it up! About 20 years ago, or so, I had the pleasure of working on a 1926 Stutz AA Coupe. It was a all original, 52,000 mile car that we found sitting in a barn since 1959. It had already been converted to Lockheed hydraulics at Philadelphia Stutz in the early 30's. I still have the original manual from the vehicle and that is where I first learned of the Hydrostatic Brake systems. I thought they were very interesting. I hope you don't mind, but there are a couple things that should be corrected. Actually, each wheel used only one bladder and six brake pads. The other is that each vehicle left the factory with a 50/50 solution of alcohol and water, regardless of the vehicles destination or time of year. I hope someday to see a original system still in operation. That would be impressive. I've made a couple copies of the wheel units and have them attached. Rick

Speedster, There are no 20" Bedfords available. Today, as far as I know, only 17" through 19" are being produced, unlike years ago. Again, I would inquire with Mr. Kelsey at 1-800-325-0091 for more accurate answers. Rick

tbirdman, If I may make a recommendation, I suggest you contact John Kelsey in Camdemton, MO. if you would like to know more about the Bedford tire. I'm sure John will be more than happy to answer any or all of your questions regarding this as Mr. Kelsey owns and produces these tires for distribution. You can get all the contact information at www.kelseytire.com I feel you will be most happy with the Bedfords. Rick Hoover

This truly saddens me to be hearing of John's passing. I met John on this forum years ago and over those years, always enjoyed swapping e-mails with him regarding his many projects. I had a lot of respect for John and will surely miss him. A great loss to the AACA family indeed! Rick

Steve, Give me some time and I'll do that. I just wish I had that Mitchell to do it with! Thanks again Bob. I agree and completely understand how that back seat goes. It's just after 30 some years of knowing Doug, I know it's for the best to give in once in awhile and let him think he's right. Rick

Hello Tom, Have you tried Olson's Gaskets? If I'm not mistaken, they supply the gaskets for Egge. We were able to get all the gaskets for a '29 Continental 8 from them. www.olsonsgaskets.com Rick

OK Choc, I'll give in. It is a rear door back rest. (This could explain why there are so many more Optometrists on <span style="font-style: italic">your</span> side of the creek.) Rick

Choc, You're seeing things as usual. Both seats are facing forward.

Thanks Bob and Chris! I can agree that's the answer. I kept looking at those levers as well Chris, along with why the radiator and headlamps had been painted. There were little things about the car that kept throwing me off and we're not exactly sure how old the car was when the picture was taken. Thanks again to everyone! Rick

Steve, Those buildings still stand. That picture was taken in the old historic section of Harrisburg, Pa. called Shipoke. That was my friends family plumbing business to the left. Bubba, You may have nailed it, but I'm not positive either. Thanks! Dan, I once owned one of those spare luggage boxes many years ago. Had no idea what it was back then. I bought it for $5.00 at a auction filled with a bunch of junk in it and then sold it for $5.00 a week later just to get rid of it!

A friend asked what vehicle this is that his father once owned. I can't put my finger on it. Any suggestions?

OnStar!

Dan, The first year for Chevrolet to come through standard with electric starters, was in 1917 on the 490's. However, the 1912 had a compressed air self starter. Actually, I show Chevrolet in 1914 using a optional Gray-Davis electric starter that was mounted on the front of the engine and then in 1915 they moved it back to the flywheel. Maybe we need Pinky to back all of this up, huh Dan?

Choc, Yes they would have, but excluding electric cars, who was the first? Dan, That would be a 1912 Cadillac you'd be refering to. And the very first 1912 production Chevrolet had electric lighting also. But, it was a $125.00 option on all the others. Anything earlier?

Terry, Do you have any idea who may have been the first to use electric headlamps in the brass era vehicles? Other than electric vehicles, that is. Anyone?

Hal, This is a good question and Terry seems to be on track with his answer. I've heard several other reasons over the years, but I believe one main reason was the overall cost. Dan, This is a great thread you got started. I hope to see some good conversations with it. Rick