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Bob, that has to be the envy of all spark plug collectors worldwide. I have many friends that are collectors and none have that "feminine" one like yours. Please, put me on the list of potential buyers.

Copperjohn: If you have not yet found one I think I may be able to help out. I owned a '36 Roadmaster which I believe is the same as the Century. Also a complete distributor is on my shelf. --Bob Mahoney

I would suggest you post the model of your Buick. Some one can correct me if I'm mistaken, but I seem to recall there were at least two different frames perhaps three depending on the model in 1953. --Bob

I have had very good luck with my local glass shops. They of course send them out and usually come back in 2 to 3 weeks. Try them and good luck.--- Bob

Thanks Rick. I have been looking at several top of the line upholsterers but none seemed to have the kits for a '61. '62 and up seems like everybody has them. Lebaron Bonney are a top notch company to work with. Thanks again ! --Bob--

Looking for a supplier for an original kit including door panels. Thanks everyone, Bob

Looks like a socket for a cigarette lighter. Bob

RL- It was several years ago and was done in Toronto, Ontario. At the time it was about 1/2 the US dollar cost. Unfortunately the plater is deceased., BE. Your solution is very ingenious. The '36 cap is the same type of design/construction, the skin is about 8" in diameter. If I have to do another set I will use your method, thanks for the info. Bob

When I had mine for my '36 restored, they had to be separated, restored, and then silver soldered all around the cap. The plating chemicals can not be allowed to get under the skin, or you will have to start looking for more to replace them, after they are "eaten" up by the chemicals trapped in between layers. --Bob--

The Otto was manufactured in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. I would suggest contacting the automotive section of the Free Public Library in Philadelphia. -Bob.

I always took a pile to Carlisle and Hershey. Put a free sign on them and "take as many as you want". Always had repeat customers whom took them back to their motels and campers to read at night. Worked for me ! Bob

I was always under the impression that he cap on the water pump fitting was to prevent the pump from pushing water from the pump out thru the grease port. I know I had an fancy all brass one on my 1911 car. -Bob.

One of my most highly regarded literary authors Mark Twain spoke of " If you don't read the newspaper's you are uniformed, but if you do read them you are misinformed." I've always admired him since I was old enough to read. And I'll continue to read the published word until my eyes fail. I do not condemn the person that wishes to look at his/hers screen, however my preference is to sit in my recliner laid back with a book or newspaper. Probably just getting old and set in my ways.--Bob

Thank you Spinneyhill !!!

I am not sure of the complete process of "electroless nickle". I do know that I had 5 - 36" steel rims redone with "electroless nickle" and found the cost was very favorable. Less than 2/3 s the cost of regular nickle plating. The end result on the car was outstanding.

A " Butler" finish is a very fine scratching of the original plating.

I have been saving early automotive post cards for years. One of my favorites is a hand painted old car with an elegantly dressed woman behind the wheel that was sent to a quite young man, his age younger than 12, was marked on the card. The postmark was 1909. Another is a photo card of Glenn Curtiss the aircraft pioneer, standing beside the Airocar he built powered by one of his famous motorcycle engines. --Bob--

I am not an upholster, but I always thought the back of the animal was the thickest. And was always used for the seat bottoms. The rest was for door panels, seat backs, kick panels and misc. Is this not the case? --Bob

Rod, I suspect it is for a exhaust cutout. Quite common on brass and other old cars. --Bob

I have seen the letter of intent work many times during my association buying old cars. Once with a close friend whom had a very rare early car made in Buffalo. He passed away and when the family went thru his papers settling up his estate they found a 8 year old letter from a collector admiring his Buffalo built car. His closing sentence was "If it ever becomes available for sale I would be interested". The family contacted him and he got the car. It was a win- win situation for both parties. -Bob

Thanks to all. They are going to a collector in Vermont. --Bob

II have always thought that the costs of the wood to the manufacturer were an important factor. I have read that Henry Ford owned his own forests just to get the wood he deemed necessary for his production purposes. I sense the cheaper the car, the cheaper the wood. But I also must add I have re-wooded expensive cars that engineered the wood for the service it was giving, if it needed strength it got oak or ash. Body sills where strength and endurance were needed seemed to be white oak. Another car that needed a spreader bar just behind the front seat used a 2 inch thick piece of soft maple from side to side. I am also sure there were many factors that entered into production practice through the years. Bob's thoughts.

Sorry, but my traveling to old car related activities has been curtailed, haven't been to Hershey in 4 years and after 50 plus years of going I miss it ! --Bob--

I most certainly will donate them to the AACA library for all to enjoy. Can I assume that because of your interest you are personally coming or arranging for someone to pick them up? Or do you wish to have me figure the USPS flat rate costs for you? Please advise, thank you. --Bob--

Greg, regarding the panel board, it will form itself to the firewall. Just be sure it is put on during a humid day. --Bob--