IndianaCarGuy

It may seem a crazy idea, but I found a 1917 Haynes that was a touring, changed to a truck, and upon measuring it, the front of a 1920 mahogany boat will make it into a boat-tailed speedster, and allow a small back seat or trunk. I found such cars done this way from 1912-1925 in Europe, I realize it's NOT in any way original, but when I drew it up, it was a bit more racy, and not as difficult as finding or building a rear body. It's kinda Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.

Makes me sick, but I tried for many years to convince a "collector" who was in the "he who dies with the most toys, wins" frame of mind, he had a 1921 Beauty six Touring which was in great shape,....25 years ago, in Newman, Illinois, covered in Roofing because it had a flat tire during a parade and made him angry at it. Worst part is, I recently heard he had passed away and NO ONE knows where the car went. If you are in Newman, Illinois, and knew a John Berghbauer, you might contact me, especially about this Auburn.

I know of 3 4 cyl saxon motors for sale, the best is $500 and two baskets for $75

I am trying to locate a large, say 7 passenger touring body for a 1917 Haynes, also any COLE parts. Also, am desperately seeking a place near West Lafayette, Indiana to work on a couple cars, and Frankly, as much help as I can get, in return will teach knifemaking or blacksmith skills.

There is nothing left of the Reeves, aside from some old, faded polaroids, when the owner died (In Kentucky) in the 1960's, the family each took off what parts they wanted, there was a Reeves engine, which was a huge 4-cylinder, Reeves power-transfer transmission, it was built on a 1911 Overland Chassis, and yes, I am avoiding telling you what I saw that was left. It is up on a hill, beside an apple tree, with a small pond just down the hill. Only about 1/3 of the frame is left, no body, one sadly decayed wheel, a single front fender, with holes, nothing of any name tags, engine, transmission, or body, a rusted remnant of a gas tank and a rusted rear axle ( only one axle was driven, apparently. The Owner and his sons tried to sell what was left to GM in the late 1950's for $50,000, I saw one polaroid, they want $7 just to see one, and $350 to see all 15. They are uncopyable, faded and grainy, look like from 1960'sand show a rust bucket which is barely recognizable except it had the 4 rear wheels. As the three sons have passed on, their families have lost interest in the rust pile, and no one really will admit who took the motor or other parts, I was NOT ALLOWED to take any pictures, and due to the rather rude, dishonest and shifty behavior of the people I talked to, I will not reveal the city, and I hope they all go to the place where such shifty, inconsiderate, GREEDY behavior befits the treatment thay gave to the car and consideration for history. In deference to a legitimate question of the city, Frankfort, 2 miles from a Restaurant which was called "Speed Queen," and I still laugh about the service there, THAT was the reason I did not wish to mention the city, for the fact someone will try and look that gang of barbarian car-killers up someday! I honestly believe these people would shoot anyone who tried to go take pictures, had I not suggested the article would be published (which it was not, because it was too sad, and neither I, nor the editor, wanted to gain them a single dollar!)

I have an awful choice, I found a 1922 Buick with a hugely damaged cylinder, needs bored, sleeved, uncertain if the cylinder walls will be able to be bored out to the damage. I also have access to a 1915 Cadillac V8 running gear. Trans,.. checking on if it is stuck. As much as I HATE mix and match, I would consider this, if possible. Any thoughts, or a Buick 6 engine which is available? Also, please tell me if there is ANYONE reasonable to work on cars in Northwestern Indiana. Robert Swim

still have the Coles? I have a 1919 Limousine, some stole parts off when it was at a restorer who passed away, ever see any sedan windshilds or the wheel lock-on hoop? Robert Swim

Is the 1928 Lincoln still available? trentcom@hotmail.com Robert Swim

Finally, having awful time locating parts for a Willoughby-bodied (I think) 1919 Cole limousine in Indiana. need windshield, wheel rings, other parts and especially, some door hinges! Parts were stolen off this car when it was in Carmel, Indiana, and I KNOW can help find parts.

trying to get pics now slow process

I have two doors for a 1928 Essex coupe, also the rear deck lid, (not rumble seat), two Buffalo (?) wire rim wheels, also two early steel and brass Ford T gaslights, scripted lenses, fittings excellent, Please contact with offers, seeking Cole , Milburn electric and 1915 IHC parts

Is there anyone in the Terre Haute, Indianapolis area who has experience with Milburn Electric? Have one with rebuilt motor needs to be re-installed, completed, need help

need headlights and information or wheels and rims for Milburn Electric 1916 or 1919, complete car but needing some work and bits here and there

Desperately needed information or parts for split (3-glass) 1919 Cole Limousine, windshield, car nearing completion, also need underbelly pan Misc. bits, This car was out of Northern Indianapolis, some one scavenged the parts while stored, information on the persons who did so appreciated, Also need local upholsterer who does touring car tops and tufted seats for 1917 6 cylinder overland some original panels saved.. Wheel for 1915 INC high wheeler. Might know of some parts for you available, Moon, 2 excellent Ford Model T Carbide headlights, glass, scripted, v- burners. steel with brass ring front $1350 USABLE AS IS! .Also looking for a 1920 Auburn touring last known of near Newman, Illinois, Port Huron steam power unit. Anything Cole appreciated.

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