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Bernie-- I know the drill! I had a lousy top on one of my old cars and decided to get a new one installed. The only difference when I went to pick it up was the matierial was new. But I do have a good upholsterer near here. Some consolation? --Bob

Joe-- It is my personal opinion, and only a suggestion per your request, but I would angle the two spare tires a little more for that racy look like the Mercers and Bearcats. --Bob

This has happened at the local dealerships in my area. With the dealer only giving the cost to "purchase" the part. When the customer? starts to get pushy most tell them to spend $10,000 and up and buy their own parts computer. Sorry, but I side with the dealer, if you are doing your own work why not buy the parts book for your car. Let the dealer make a profit and keep his doors open for the non internet buyer. Just my thoughts,---Bob

Povertycove-- I sent you a PM last week. Are you interested, or not ?--Bob

J-- I have had good success using the white paint you used but then wiping the flat surface with a small section of a "bondo" squeegee. Then let dry, being sure it is dry! The final step is to rub what paint residue is left out with some compound and something flat that will not reach into the letter depressions, and then polish.---Bob

LI- The literature describing the motor above reads that it is 4-3/4 X 5. Hope this helps.--Bob

Sounds like you client lost his paper work. Having been involved with many autos from many different states I find it highly unlikely any DMV would give you a set of historical plates without a piece of paper showing to whom the plates were issued. If only for the purpose of identification at a traffic check point or a MV infraction. Keep it simple as possible, you will be better off. Also it was not disclosed what state you are dealing with? --Bob

I was 23 in 1956 and fresh out of the Army when I bought my first old car a 1915 "T" Ford roadster, I still have it today but the '56 nitro cellulose lacquer has started to fail. Bought it from the original purchaser 8 miles from my home. Have added 6 more pre '16s since. My fair weather daily driver is a '61 Ford Galaxie Sunliner also a "local" car. Where has the time gone? ---Bob

Mike--Your going to stir up all the Green people plus all the do gooders with your solution. But then again maybe that's what you wish to do? --Bob

I have a book of instructions for the '17 Saxon, it is soiled and yellowed but is readable. condition poor. Free to someone to pay the postage of five dollars or less. send me a PM please --- Bob Mahoney

Brian-- I also wanted cast pistons, but was told by the Egge sales rep that there were no cores available for my application. ---Bob

A few months ago I needed a pair of pistons for a two cylinder I was rebuilding. All the piston companies I called said they only made sets of four. Egge said they would make them but only forged. I sent them a specification drawing and they would not accept it, they insisted on one of my original pistons being sent to them. Did that and they notified me they were processing the order. Shortly the new gorgeous forged pistons arrived with rings. They were packed and shipped in Arias boxes and yes they were expensive when I paid Egge. But they came through when everyone else danced around and the engine sounds great! ---Bob

"FOR SALE" --I have surplus to my needs, the following issues, Volume #1-issue #1, Volume #1-issue # 4, Volume #2-issue # 1, Volume #2- issue #2, Volume #3- issue # 3, and one with no volume listed, just "summer 1974- number eight". They are excellent condition and are a group sale only, no individual copies. Price $30. Please PM me with any questions. Thank You-- Bob Mahoney

The farmers and shade tree mechanics used a short 2X4 inside of the rim so it set below center.And then set the screw jack that came with the car on the 2X4 to push the split rim into place . You can then easily lock the swivel plate. A word caution is to be careful! -- Bob

Chip off some chunks and polish them. Just a month or so ago there was an article I read some where about a person doing this ,I believe in Detroit. He was selling it as jewelry called Fordite, apparently the matierial came from The Ford Motor Company paint room? The pictures he showed was very colorful --Bob

The company that bought out Williams estate is Lavine Restorations, located in Indiana. -- Bob

Jerry-- Contact Mochetvelo (Poster above). He has rebuilt his drive wheel and is very knowledgeable and helpful. --Bob

I have heard that Jim Sandoro in Buffalo, NY has the Frank Lloyd Wright plans for a gas station that was to be built in Buffalo. It was a project that the financial means could not be secured for, back then and Jims heroic efforts to build the station suffered the same problems as the original subscriber whom commissioned Wright. I also think Jim may have a model of the finished project --Bob

Ken-- I have two of Harrahs Automobile Collection books one dated 1967 (6th edition) and one dated 1973. They purport to show a complete listing of the collection cars. There are several 1931 Hudsons listed, but none in the coupe configuration. In '67 they list 1 phaeton, 1 club sedan, and two sport roadsters. For '73 the list shows 1 phaeton, and 2 sport roadsters. All of the above cars are listed as Greater Eights. But keep digging, you may turn up something positive. ---Bob

The number shows it to be a 1919---Bob

My 1914 Hudson uses a resistor to reduce the voltage going to the headlights when in the dim position on the dashboard Delco panel. Not sure about the 1913 models, not having the wiring diagram in hand --Bob

I suspect this photo was taken in or near Rochester NY. For many years there was a Ford agency in Rochester by the name of Judge's Ford. And the companies slogan was "Good morning Judge". This logo can still be found on accessories at flea markets, especially on the foot gas pedal accessory for the model T Ford. But I have no help on the Miller car.-Bob

I have restored a few Castle headlamps such as you describe and have many extra parts. I do not have any glass reflectors left, sorry. Send me a PM on what you need, I may be able to help out. Bob

Pete -- Normally they are bolted or rivited through the fellow splice plates(the fellow is in two pieces). They then may have two or more bolts or rivets equally spaced around the fellow. This holds the rim to the wooden fellow that was shrunk on as previously explained. On rims that are demountable the fellow bands are what is attached to the wheel by the bolting or riveting process. --Bob

Chad-- I have a 1914 Hudson model 654, 7 passenger touring car for sale. If interested please contact me by e-mail at rmahone1@rochester.rr.com. Thank you,--Bob