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  1. Here is. my completed 1911 Stoddard Dayton Pacemaker group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/656795262321615
  2. I have some questions on the Stoddard Dayton Pacemakers used at the Indy 500. There seems to be a mix-up on which cars are which, but fortunately there are a few photos with dates to help ID them. All three of the cars were Roadsters, that much I know. The placement of the headlights are the give-away to identify the cars and year they paced the race. In 1911 the headlights appear to be mounted on the front frame rails and there is a license plate. In 1913 the headlights are higher, and have a crossbar between them. In 1914 the headlights are even higher, with the cross bar, but also have a front license plate on them So could someone tell me why the differences as I've seen photos where the 1911 has a cross bar, and photos from 1913 where the headlights are in the same position as in 1911. Some references state the 1913 and 1914 races were paced by the same carm especially since Stoddard did not make any cars in 1914. The photos look like two differebt cars. Lastly, it is not known what engine was used in the cars, especially if the 1913 or 1914 used a Knight engine. Anyone know? Here are some photos: The first three are from the 1911 race-easy to identify the year as it was the only year the Pacemaker car was located in what is now known as the "Pole Position". The first three are from 1911, the next two from 1913, the next 4 are from 1914 The 10th picture is of a car that is said to be the Pace car, but although it was a Stoddrd Dayton it is not a roadster and the track is dirt. And the last picture is of the 1911 Stoddard Dayton found at the Speedway museum. Obviously again not a roadster. The last picture shows Carl Fisher, Pace Car driver and owner of the Speedway in a Stoddard Dayton with the same license plate seen on the 1914 Roadster. Can anyone make sense of all this for me? Thanks
  3. I am researching the various Indy 500 Pace cars. When I finish a year I create a group hoping for corrections, comments, new info, etc. Here are my Mopar related Pace Car groups. Looking for original spreadsheets with the parade cars used at the track listed. I have many, but need others. Collecting VINs and other info for a master dat
  4. I am researching the various Indy 500 Pace cars. When I finish a year I create a group hoping for corrections, comments, new info, etc. I just completed the 1927 Lasalle Roadster Pace Car info. On to 1919 Packard-which I do not have a lot of info yet. https://www.facebook.com/groups/252418687751668
  5. 1927 Indy 500 : Stutz Official Car for the Director of Public Safety
  6. I am researching the various Indy 500 races and found this picture I believe is not labelled correctly. Just prior to the 1927 Indy 500 the Stevens Challenge race had its innaugural run . There were only three cars at the event, all Stutzs. The race was clearly spelled out to be for strictly stock closed cars to run for 24 hours. Obviously, Stutz cars came in 1st and 3rd The third car at the event was an open car so not eligible, a Blackhawk speedster which was there just for testing. Stutz made a big deal about winning this race in the advertising of the day. This picture is attributed to the race and I believe is nt correct. For one, the lead car is a dual cowl car. It is definitely at Indy but for what event. Stutz did not have any race cars at the 1927 event but did supply a car to one of the AAA Officials. Does anybody have any info on this picture?
  7. I've had a number of Allantes and Reattas. The Reatta is more timeless, and like anything the later years are preferred. I refurbish 90-93 Allantes and have owned a few hundred in the last 20 years. There are a few "go to" parts sources like the Reatta, they are not that hard to work on, and I like having a hardtop for the winter. Not the easiest car to sell, but many of the "known issues" are not issues at all, such as the difficulty folding the top. And I am a big guy and fit in it better than the Reatta.
  8. On the drivers door there is a decal with the VIN and date. What is the date? The cars are usually at the track in April. Here is my info on the 1983 Buicks: https://www.facebook.com/groups/290229053215374
  9. Here is a Facebook Group on the 46 Pace Car. It still exists with a very long time owner. https://www.facebook.com/groups/2533559130192053
  10. I am researching the various Indy 500 Pace Cars and just completed the 1925 Rickenbacker Pacemaker. Very difficult as not only is there not a lot of info, there are also not many of these cars left. And was the Pacemaker an actual Rickenbacker 8, or a Rickenbacker 6 with lettering to promote the Vertical 8? You decide. When I complete a year I create a Facebook group to collect corrections, additions, etc. (Sorry for those who do not have Facebook, but it is the easiest way for me to share) https://www.facebook.com/groups/818364349292200
  11. Back in 1991 I bought a 1990 Reatta with an underdash fire. Found a harness from a wreck and things didn't work. Ends up there were three different harnesses and you needed the papertag to ID which one you had. That papertag was burned, so the car was used to fix a wrecked converible. I also had a real early 88 and there were some differences between what made production. Good luck!
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