Chris Paulsen

I need to finish a 1914 Model T Touring I am building. With the new addition to the family in October, we need a touring car. Hopefully I'll get it done by May/June. Does anyone have a set of top irons or useable/restoreable fenders? Chris

Happy New Year. Can anyone help with the id of this radiator mascot? Thanks, Chris

I didn't see your original post date of 1999. I just saw the postings when it was brought up to the top again. Nice cars, though. We have several in our immediate area. Chris

It is a Pope-Hartford. Probably 1907 or 1908. Hard to tell from the photo. I hope this helps. I would guess others will have more info. Chris

It would be very hard, if not impossible to find out a total. There are 41 listed in the 2002 HCCA Roster. And there are quite a few more that are not listed in it. Good luck in your search. Keep us posted, Chris

Great photo. And great posts. Not sure on who, but the car is a 1907 Pope-Toledo. It is a pretty famous and often duplicated photo, I probably should remember who the person is, but I don't, right now. There was a 1907 Pope-Toledo at Hershey a couple years ago, with this photo along side it. Chris

I have to agree with 1937hd45. I do not think it is a Ford top. I have a 1914 Touring and a 1914 Pickup. We also have a 1910 Touring and a 1915 Roadster. All have their original or original style tops. It is not similar to any of them. I have restored and/or replaced the tops on many early Model T's as well as several other early cars. Could you post more pics? What is the history that makes you sure it is 1914 Model T? Chris

Just wondering if you have had any luck locating the Neverout Lamps, either on eBay, or otherwise. Chris

Try ebay. There are always several on there. Neverout lights are usually easy to find in good condition. The toughest part is to get the two right side lamps. They are so common, I am not sure anyone has or is reproducing them. I hope this helps, Chris Paulsen Monroe, NY

The first car I ever drove was my father's 1910 Model T Touring. Twenty years later, we had toured the paint right off it, so last winter I repainted it for him. Chris

Complete and authentic 1926 running chassis. It has four good 21" wood wheels with rims and tires. The engine starts and runs well. It also has the steering column. It has an earlier firewall. No severe pitting anywhere. There is old black paint on most of the chassis. It also has a set of 1926-27 fenders and running boards. Asking $1900 or trade for early parts, speed equipment, or ?? More pictures at www.brassandgas.com

The top pic looks like a type of timer. It is hard to judge the size. Another view would be helpful, too, if possible. The second is definately a timer. The third looks like a new, unmachined drive sprocket. I hope this helps, Chris

I agree, I thought it would be easy. It does bear some similarities to a Hupp-Yeats. What do you think? Chris

I have a 1913 Model 30 that I toured with for years, but I have it apart right now. It is essentially the same as your 1912. I do not know what other pistons will fit. About 8 years ago, I had new pitons made with the same dome as the originals. I would say it probably cannot handle much more compression. I broke a cylinder jug on my car. The cruising speed of 50 is no problem. Mine was very comfortable at 45-50. The accelleration is what lacked because of the small engine and large wheels. The endurance shouldn't be too much trouble. They are very reliable cars. Because of the enclosed flywheel and cone clutch, there is not too much weight to be removed from the flywheel. Feel free to email me privately, if you wish. I look forward to hearing of the modification you make. Chris Paulsen Monroe, NY

Nice natural wood "Express" body built on a car chassis. Runs well. Has been used on several local T club day trips. Has distributor and alternator. Asking $6200. Will be at Hershey spaces RSD 39-41. Gary Paulsen (201)327-7491 790 Franklin Tpke, Allendale, NJ USA

I, too, collect auto postcards. I collect pre-1920 real photos and a bunch of the novelty sets. I pay particular attention to real photo postcards of 1913 Buicks. I have also started collecting modern postcards of pre-war cars from museums. What do you collect? Like to trade? Chris ps-I wouldn't say I collect St. Christopher medals, but I have a couple. One is of the early style with the 1905-ish car in the background. It is on the dash of my 1914 Model T.

Thanks for all the interest, but the Premier is still available. I am open to brass era trades, single-cylinder Cadillac parts, early Model T parts, T speed equiptment, or ??

I have a lot of AACA (Antique Automobile) magazines. I will sell singles or lots. I have several copies of some issues. 1961-1969 are $2.00 each, 1970-1998 are just $1.00 each. Shipping is extra. Please email me with your want list. Thanks, Chris Paulsen cp7254@hotmail.com

Hi, I hope things are well with you. Yes, it is a CDO part. It is a new cover for the commutator (timer). I say it is new because, it doesn't have the holes drilled in it. If you look on the engine, towards the front on the left side, you should see one on the front of the cam shaft. I hope this makes sense, Chris

I didn't know about the one at Space Farms. I have been there several times, but not since I've had this Premier, so it may not have registered with me. I didn't have a picture of it in my collection either. I will ask around, or take a road trip. It is less than 1 hour away. Thanks for the tip. Chris

It is a super neat project. It would make a real nice roadster, or even a speedster. I would love to do it myself, but like many others, I just have too many projects. True, the angled cylinders are unusual. I have never seen another engine with this design. I am not sure why it was built this way. I wish I knew.

1907 Premier. 4 cylinder, T-head, 3 speed transmission. 108" wheelbase. Needs restoration. I have the following: engine, transmission, driveshaft, rear axle, frame, all springs, front axle, all hubs and hubcaps, and some other parts. Only one other 1907 Premier known. Will make a great looking and performing early car. Asking $4900. Located in Northern New Jersey. (845) 781-7254 eves. Pics available at: http://www.brassandgas.com/brass_023.htm

I presume the collection is Don Boulton's. I think most everyone knows about it already. The oldest car I ever saw there was the 1899 or 1900 Knox (3-wheeled). Ted and Don also have (or had) one of the 1886 Benz replicas. I never saw any aeroplanes there any of the times I visited.

My best recommendation is to pick your favorite leather conditioner (Lexol, etc), and keep soaking the leather. That is the only way to prolong its life. It will not bring it back to like new, however. If you tour with the car any amount, I am afraid it will not hold up. I soaked it often, but, I wore out the great original upholstery in my 1913 Buick in about 6 years of touring. Sorry I didn't have better advice, Chris

1924 NY plates were white on a grey background. If you want to register your car with them, I believe you have to show them to the state before you restore them. You may want to check it out. I hope this helps, Chris