Jeff Perkins / Mn

I think electrical systems on most older cars are the least understood and most feared part (by most hobbyists) of bringing an old car back to safe standards. A new wiring harness would be not as complicated as one expects. My experience with my ‘48 Packard and Rhode Island Wiring went very well. This ‘38 Olds would be easier.

Yes, I too have those concerns……..after twice buying late 40’s cars and finding the wiring, shall we say, a bit scary. The first one I bought a new harness ($1100) and the second one which I have now I am slowly replacing wiring. This car in my opinion, is the most desirable year of the ‘30s Oldsmobile. I like it!

I believe that joke is older than the combined ages of ALL of us on this forum 😂😂 BUT……I still laugh every time I hear it used!

When I buy a Model T the first thing I do 1) remove water pump 2) order new radiator. Has happened 5 times in the past 35 years. As Jason said above water pumps are restrictive and don’t allow the motor to run at its optimal temperature. They are often installed when there are other cooling problems. A thermo siphon system works very well when all parts are in good clean condition (clean passages in block and head + clean radiator).

That looks like a very nice car and quite correct. I would ditch that water pump though….

My neighbor where I grew up bought a new Rambler every 3 years. His ‘59 looked just like this one. I had lots of rides in that car and have fond memories. Since that time I have had a very large soft for those.

Please keep us posted on this project Mike….40 years ago I restored an NAA Jubilee Ford. I tell ya, it was a big job splitting that tractor in my home garage!

Continuing on with my recommission of the long slumbered Model T, I removed the front wheels. I found some wheel bearings with quite dried grease. They appeared new so new grease and new seals were added. Everything else looked OK, new and tight. I oiled all the lubrication points. Next step is to remove the front spring, clean it and coat it with Lubriplate.

Under appreciated cars for sure…..I’ve had two of these era Mopars over the years, put many miles on them and always made it home. I sure like this one. If one loves these cars, this is not crazy money for a very nice car.

Studebaker and IHC books are spoken for.

EMF brochure spoken for…..Thanks Mark!

If anyone has any interest in one or all of these, send me an email or PM. Any can be bought for a little more than postage, I just want to find a home for these. Thanks, Jeff P. email: [scampoutatcomcastdotnet] or PM

58 issues of Steam Automobile 8 issues of Steam Power All the above mostly from the 1960’s and 1970’s Plus the extra pictured books/brochures in subsequent post. All for $100 which INCLUDES postage in the continental USA. email [scampoutatcomcastdotnet] or PM

Couldn’t agree with you more!

I find all makes and models in all price ranges have the potential to be very interesting. If one does not interest me, I just move on to the next one. Too eclectic to try to categorize. I often see cars close to my location which always catch my attention first. I am not in the market and it doesn’t cost anything to look!

Can’t believe I just had the same running problem with my ‘48 Chrysler. After installing a complete tune-up kit on my car including points, condenser, rotor, and new cap I had a definite hi speed miss which I could not find a cause for. Sooooo, I read your post and lo and behold I had the same issue, 90 deg boots on straight wires. I too the boots off, plugged the wires back in. Yep, that was it. Reached 75mph without missing a beat (that does take a while in a fluid drive Chrysler 😂). Ordered new straight boots. Thanks to you for your posting and your astute observational skills!!

More pictures on FB listing https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/980924636305505/?ref=browse_tab&referral_code=marketplace_top_picks&referral_story_type=top_picks 1924 Cadillac. Flat head v8, all original. Wood spoke wheels, crank start. Wheels hold air. Last ran 20yrs ago. Original owners manual, and title.

I remember this one from way in the past. This thread was one of the best I have read about a restoration. It is in the same league as some more recent ones, such as ones by @Lahti35 and @Matt Harwood.

LAZY LAZY LAZY…………..

I passed on this 1921 Mack a while ago for 5K. I liked the short WB.

A Fluid Drive Chrysler is soooo easy to drive,, almost like an automatic transmission. Really. If you don’t know or understand how to use the Fluid Drive just ASK and anyone who owns or drives one (like me!) and we can walk you through it.

Love those tri-tone painting schemes on mid 50’s Mopars!

A rather stately car that I would love to take for a drive if finished. If the seller has all the parts this would be a fun, clean car to finish.

VG to excellent condition, $100.00 OBO ppd in the continental USA. PM or email [scampoutatcomcastdotnet]. SOLD