Chris Paulsen

I am quite certain it is an Oldsmobile. I would have to double check the year and model. Hopefully an expert can help further. Chris

Hi All, Does anyone know if there will be separate trailer parking for owners of the early vehicles? There has been parking closer to the show field in the past. Thanks, Chris Paulsen showing a 1903 Cadillac

I am looking for ANYTHING related to a 1907 Premier. I recently purchased a major project that I would like to build back into a car. I know there is at least one other car (possibly in England). I am looking for any parts, photos (new or old), info, literature, etc. Any leads also appreciated.

I, too, just got back from that tour. I drove my 1914 Model T to the tour and back with no problems. <P>As far as the "Friends", they are still very active. They are far from using walkers to get around. I am 29 years old and have toured with them many times, including this years Spring tour in Connecticut.

I owned a 1909 Mitchell Roadster for a few years. I sold it a year ago. Neat car, ran well. It has great lines. Very antique looking, even for 1909. It had flared fenders. It got a little squirrelly on the road at higher speeds.

I just bought a 1907 Premier that was from the Pollard collection years ago. It was standing on its front end because the frame horns stuck out further in the front than the rear. It was in one of the buildings that burned. It is a project... does anyone have any info, photos, parts, etc?

This borders on a conversation I have had many times, with many people. Having to turn in the previously won awards makes it seem like you are awarding a Junior and/or Senior to the person (owner), not the car. Just because a car is sold doesn't mean it is suddenly in worse condition (in most cases). I would think an award should be given based on the merits of the auto, not on who owns or restored it. Can anyone shed some light on this?<BR>Thanks,<BR>Chris

I came up with a difference of 66 for myself. I am 29 and have a 1907 Premier. But, it is a project. If you would prefer, I came up with 60 for my 1913 Buick which I have toured with quite a bit.

poci1957-<BR>I know what you mean...I'm 29 and I've been the youngest member of our local AACA Region since I joined 15 years ago.<BR>It's too bad...<BR>Chris Paulsen<BR>1907 Premier<BR>1913 Buick<BR>1914 Ford

I have a lot of 27 new valve springs and two new timing chains for a 1915 Cadillac. I am quite sure it will fit a 1916 as well, possibly later, too. All parts have very light surface rust in spots, but they are perfectly usable. I also have the two used timing chains which are good. Lastly, is a spark? rod with a cast v shaped bracket attached. Price is $100 plus shipping for all parts. Chris Paulsen (201)327-7491 days

I am looking for any parts or info on a 1906 or 1907 Premier. It is the 4 cylinder, 24 hp model. Any literature or copies would be great also. Even leads are greatly appreciated. Does anyone know where the 1907 Roadster went that was in NJ 5-10 years ago?<BR>Thanks, Chris

Well put, hvs. I have a 1913 Model 30, and we have a Model 25 also in the family. I will even be in Iowa at the end of the month. I would like to help, but we all need some more info.

It is definately a Pierce. It is right hand drive, which is a big clue for such a late car (1915 - 1916). With the one man standing next to the cowl, it is hard to tell if it is a 48 or a 66. <P>I saw Austin Clark's Pierce about a year ago. I believe it is in Pennsylvania now. It is probably not being driven as much as it once was, though.<P>Yes, American La France did build cars, from 1907-1914. I believe there are a couple left.

According to the Standard Catalog of Cars, there was only one built (in 1906, in Sanford, Maine) and it remains in the Rawnsley family. Out of curiosity, how do you know it is from a Rawnsley?

Graham,<BR>Thank you very much for your research and the info. It is appreciated. Does anyone else have anything?<BR>Thanks again,<BR>Chris

Yes, Studebaker and EMF before them. Overland used a transaxle for many years. I believe all (or almost all) early chain drive cars had a transaxle as well.

I was wondering if anyone has any photos, brochures, hubcaps, parts, or other info of a Lescina. They were built in 1916 in Newark NJ, with the earlier ones built in Chicago. Did any cars survive?<BR>Thanks,<BR>Chris Paulsen<BR>Allendale, NJ

Regarding Ply33's post...I have always thought it is interesting they never took into account the stroke, only the bore. Quite a difference between a 4" and a 6" stroke. Not to mention the engine design-L head, T Head, F head, overhead valves.

My 1913 Buick has a Prestolite acetylene starter, probably alot like the Thomas. It was standard equipment on the Model 30 and 31 Buicks of 1913.

It sounds like you mean the change between the 1914 and 1915 models. The 1914's had a flat wooden firewall. The 1915's had a sloping metal cowl that went from the hood (smoothly?!?) back to the body and windshield. The hood former made a small step. On the 1917 models, the back edge of the hood ran more smoothly into the cowl and body.<BR>I hope this helps,<BR>Chris

I posted earlier. I just got home from our local region's monthly meeting. On the subject (sort of), I thought I would post some facts about the 30 or so members present tonight that my father and I observed. <P>I was the youngest (at 29). This is not new. I have been the youngest member since I joined 13 or 14 years ago. <P>There was one member in his early 40s. My father was next at 56 years old. There were only 2 others present that were under 60.<P>Having always been the youngest, I never paid much attentio to it. But for it to strike such a nerve with my father is unusual. <P>Are most other regional groups like this, or to this extreme?

I've been watching this thread since it started in the beginning of the week. I was hoping to see someone younger than me. I just turned 29. Maybe everyone else younger is just a quiet and reserved as myself, and hesitant to post.<P>I have a 1914 Model T I built in high school, and a 1913 Buick I've had for 8 years.

I just found more info. Hopefully, it is the museum you went to. It was called Gene Zimmerman's Automobilorama "History on Wheels", Holiday West on Rt 15, Harrisburg Pa. I believe it closed in the early 1980's.

I cannot say for sure since I too was there only when I was very young (It closed when I was still young). Could it have been The Zimmerman Collection?

The best place would be to get ahold of a copy of "The Standard Catalog of American Cars 1805-1942", by Henry Austin Clark and Beverly Rae Kimes. It lists and gives a brief or somewhat in depth history of every car and model ever built or even considered. It is a must for every early auto enthusiast.<BR>Hope this helps,<BR>Chris