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.

please give me the length and check shipping to richmond tx 77469

axle still for sale????

what is it, a Huffman, or Elcar?

Value is one of those really tough things to determine on no information, a good place to begin is a picture, date of restoration, whether the car has won awards, and then, you should also try and determine how long the car was owned and if the owner had a mechanic, or did the work himself,.. if he had a mechanic,..go ask them what they know of the car or value. The Nash 691 was a good, middle of the line car comparable to a Dodge, and just below Studebaker in value. The touring was a decent car, but common at the time, the reverse of today, the tourer or convertible is rare today, where it was prevalent back then. the range of value varies between $12,000-17,000 depending a good deal on restoration date, parts, mileage and condition. Despite what you see in sales ads, who mostly add 25%-30% to a car just for the purpose of fishing buyer interest, you should find someone reputable to evaluate your car, my guess would be that unless your car is significantly flawless, the lower end of the range would be a good guess, if it is running, without significant wear or problems, legal to drive, dependable and of an older restoration,... many people give up and go to an auction hose, which will probably net you a lower value for a common car, and more if it is rare, yours is common to average.

Am I seeing things, or is this a California top? does this touring actually fold down, or is it a permanent top which does not lower, That would be a Toursedan, not a touring. You still have this car? that is a seriously nice top, Badger?

Are these the three lights that were recently on Ebay? they were 1913 with kerosene and electric, I wish I had bought the Cole headlights the owner thought were Buick about a year ago. How much, I have a decent set of 1909 gaslights. and a top bow rest from a 1910-1923 Cole touring. Main effort is to find a body, engine and windshield for one from 1919

I am seeking some impossible tasks, firstly any Cole cars or parts for sale, especially 1919 body, windshield, and detail work, also pre-1920 cars (prefer from Indiana) and leads on a 1917-1919 88-8 Willys Knight v8 engine, also interested in anything pre-1912 which needs a new home.

Hello!, I am trying to organize some restoration tips and tricks with a museum in South Florida, near Stuart, anyone interested?

Here is a 1919 which is at the Auburn Museum

Needed for 1919 Aero 8 sedan windshield frame, Firestone Rims (3) interior window cranks and please, if you know of other coles, please write, I have talked to Leroy Cole and he is a great help, but the Coles are getting lost. I heard of one near Spring, Texas that the owner passed away, which I would like to find, a 1917 in Iowa that the owners were looking to get rich from, and a fully restored Cole 1913 Roadster that went from Illinois to Florida to be in a museum. If anyone knowing about that 1913 Cole, or the Apperson Jackrabbit at the same museum knows where they are, please contact me, I have parts, including a 1912-13 Starter and complete wiring diagrams.

There is no way to replace an original, the educational merit is there from a historical perspective, from a technical perspective, and from an artistic perspective. The problem is with what is done, how it is done, and what needs to be done to do a restoration. How many times has a really good original been used to perform a 100% restoration. Yeah, it is a beautiful, functional car, but it is NOT the historical artifact it once was. Is it demeaned in this process? The only way to answer that is to be able to go back and see what was learned in the process, what was done, documented, preserved, and what was changed for the sake of convenience and modernization. And what about the guy who takes 15 cars to make one? what if he has to replicate or refabricate 25% of the car? The question could also be asked, is DaVinci's "Last Supper" worthless because it is over 40% recreated, and over time a greater portion of it was destroyed by water permeation, bad restorations, and just age and neglect than actually remains as done by Da Vinci? It's a moot point. YOU have to make the decision as to what is possible, and what is necessary. A car is a mechanical device, you have to judge the era, age, condition, value and authenticity and then hope you choose the right thing to do. The best thing you can do is become a knowledgable holder to preserve something for a future owner. That is all you are, a guardian over it while you have it. What you do becomes a part of the history, and if you bollux that, well hey, someone down the road loses out. Maybe we are not the real judge of what happens down the road, it's beyond what we can view. It wouldn't hurt a bit to learn to document and record anything you do for future owners, and how much time does that actually cost?