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Steve-- Your photo probably is the Toronto car. How many can there be in the NY/Pa area? I have seen a couple of touring cars through the years, but roadsters are few and far between. I would not question the three remaining if it is in reference to the roadster.I also think the sales ratio of one roadster to ten tourings would be applicable. The K was not a cheap auto tho it did have it's mechanical problems as outlined in the above posts.But,you can't deny the handsomeness of these Fords.--Bob

A few years ago there was an Model K roadster located outside Toronto. The owner brought it to a local car show here in western NY frequently. It was all original and was gray. It would have been a shame to have ever restored it. He was a member of the HCCA then, but in the current roster it is not listed under his name.In fact the only K roadster listed is in Australia.Dave, it may have been the one you saw at Rhinebeck,a while back---Bob

Tom-- It's aftermarket, I got one just like it,including the color, hanging in my shop. My father bought it over sixty years ago at the local Western Auto store. It replaced the original faulty horn on my Grandfathers(his fathers) '37 Ford. They were always referred to as a "peep" horn for the sound they made.--Bob

Pictures would be in your best interest to have them identified, however from your description they say"Made for Cadillac". Wouldn't this be the application?--Bob

They are readily available from Ford Model A vendors. You must then cut and adjust the size to fit your particular tire size and fender application. A piece in the middle to widen it out, or a pie cut in the sides to change the circumference,etc.,etc.. --Bob

The servicemen, myself included, always cooled the warm German beer by wrapping the bottle in gasoline soaked rags and then blowing the air hose nozzle to evaporate the gas. This was back in the 50's, probably wouldn't be politically correct today. --Bob

Thank you Steve! That is without question the neatest non-static automotive display that I have ever seen. I know the logistics prevent it,but what a display it would be for all our AACA events. Thanks again--Bob

Looks like a homemade job from composite parts of many vehicles. Sure is an ugly treatment using those rear fenders.But everyone has a different view of beauty, as in "the eye of the beholder".---Bob

X-Frame -- I have seen what you are looking for in the "Motors Handbook." Not to be confused with the magazines Motor Age or Motor Magazine. This is annual publication marked as 20th edition,21st edition, etc. I have in my auto library the 28th edition and this covers all the frames in 1951, Also have the 30th edition which is a 1953 issue covering all makes and models of frames for that year.These both give photos and dimenions for the bare frames. I am not sure the earlier publications will be of value to your search.The war years disturbed many things.However, if they were published during the war years the ones you need are 7th edition, 1930. And up to the 17th edition 1940. I would suggest trying any major auto library. Start with the AACA library in Hershey, Pa. Hope you find your needs! -- Regards, Bob

Wayne-- The Willys Knight people are at the most eastern point of the red field,and parallel with the exit road(I always say under the roller coaster). The cutaway engine is a great display. And if I remenber correctly you can turn a crank and see how the sleeves function.I am just a few spots away and a great many people stop to view it. ---Bob

Bob--- I don't think you have one. Should be a square headed pipe plug on the passenger side of the tranny. Remove this with a crescent wrench and stick your forefinger in the hole making your finger point down. If you can touch gear lube on the tip of your finger you are good to go. If not, add some until you can touch it. ---Bob

Jeff-Dave Corbin is the recognized authority on Buick's numbering system. Please post your inquiry with all the numbers as suggested above in the Buick pre-war forum.(scroll down a bit).Address it to his attention and I'm sure he will give you an positive identification. Sounds like a nice car and congrats on a good buy! ---Bob

Thanks! It really jogged my memory, I think the jump seat folded out of the dash with the passenger facing rear or sideways? And the big compartment behind the driver served as the trunk for luggage also. The car was blue with cream colored wheels and a lot of spokes in each one. It sure was a very pretty car. Thanks again.---Bob

Fellows-- Sounds to me like it's a 1911 McLaughlin Model 27. The outside control levers were only on the Canadian model weren't they? The engine on this Model was the new 4 x 4.--Bob

In 1970 I bought a 1953 DeSoto Sportsman hardtop from an elderly lady, at the time she told me that she traded in a 1928 Victory six when she bought the DeSoto, and thought the dealer kept the car. I went to see the dealer and the car was in his collection. She kept her cars in good condition and it was very nice. Wire wheels,sidemounts(I think), But what is fuzzy in my head I remember it to have A staggered seating arrangment, could this be? The dealer passed and his collection was broken up, I don't know where the car is today. But I remember it as a sharp,snazzy, sporty looking model that I would love to have in my garage today.---Bob

A small yard not to far from my home had a St.Bernard doorman. He didn't bother anyone unless under command from the owner. There were 2 or 3 fellows that were pretty regular customers and when they came into the building the dog would herd them towards the Coke machine. This was a while back when the hour glass bottle was still being used and if they didn't hurry along fast enough he would stick his head between the fellows legs and give him a bump or two in the crotch. They would buy a Coke and the dog would set on the floor with his mouth and throat open. The bottle of Coke in one pouring would go down his throat, then he would go back to the door for more greetings. He also had a very stylish food bowl, a post war Caddy sombrero wheel cover, no one ever picked it up to examine it's condition---Bob

West--I admire your tenacious opinions and I concur on the vagueness of the word "code". Perhaps someone at NADA headquarters could better explain how this choice of wording was utilized prior to the 1934 publication date. I have reread the thread and I still think the pendulum is swinging in Barry's direction. I have been wrong before but in murky water I always try to look at the glass as being half full! Warm regards--Bob

Barry -- In my NADA used car guide dated May 10th 1934 and issued for"District No.4 only" The Continental for 1933 lists a 4 cyl 2 passenger roadster FLP $355 w/sales price at $295.The next level up a six clyinder,series 60 Flyer with a FLP of $450 w/sales price $395 also listing a two passenger roadster.The series 81 Ace does not list any drop tops, nor does the 1934 Red Seal model. The above figures are "average prices based on the actual sales reports received from new and used car dealers within each logical trading area, or as provided for in the code." The NADA organization is still a much used reference source. Based on the information you have been gathering,I believe a roadster has been built and traded in the market. Good luck in your search for a car/and/or information. The book also only shows one five passenger phaeton in the 1931 DeVaux offering.--Bob

Ken-- Scroll down to the lower half of the main forum group and you will find the Kaiser/Fraser heading. I'm sure they will be very helpful.There will also be a link to the national organization---Bob

Phil-- Do a internet search for N/C Industries, Sayre, Pa. They are a custom builder of windshield frames. Excellent quality and good people to do business with. Plus a bonus for you, they like 30's Chrysler products! We also have a very nicely restored '32 DeSoto roadster in our AACA GVACS region. ---Bob

My '61 Ford Sunliner with a 292, completely original under the hood, has a red air cleaner and red valve covers. They also pretty much match the color of the windshield washer bag hanging on the inner fender shield.--Bob

Bill Van Aken's Staver was always referred to as a 1913 touring.I had seen it many years ago and remember it as a 5 passenger, the 7 passenger body would be rare as few were built. But we are almost certain at least one was saved in the above mentioned Peck sale. ---Bob

Brian-Make sure the bottom of the head recepticle is clean. Don't be afraid to put a little of the teflon paste (sparingly) on each side of the bulb flange and the face of the locking nut. This will assist in the sealing process. --Bob

There has been several opinion's on fuel pumps and gas lines in conjunction with the dreaded "vapor lock" (and a little dancing around the subject also), but so far I haven't seen any thing about gravity feed systems. Are they immune? This system was in use from the early 1900's up to and including the '31 model A Ford. But so far no one has reported any problems with vapor lock and the gravity system.Does the tank head pressure solve the problem or is there no problem?---Bob

I believe that you can "correct" certain things with an HPOF car and still maintain it's integrity. Case in point, I own a '11 Hupp touring with the seat cushions redone. If I was forunate enough to find a set of original cushions and replace the redone set, would it now be non original and subject to deductions?They will be old and probably won't match as far as color goes because of different aging processes. Just asking for a judges viewpoint.---Bob