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Tom-- Buy some firecrackers, light them and drop them on the road as needed. ---Bob

Many years ago there was a side mounted Cord pheaton here in western New York. It was owned by Clarence Stanbury of Bath NY.It came here from Ontario, Canada to be upholstered by a very meticulous trimmer near Bath. He complained to Clarence about the trimmers slowness, Clarence replied " Why don't you sell it to me? Retort, "Okay I will" I am sure when it was seen in Auburn in'77 it was owned by Clarence. A side note, one day a friend of mine wanted to see Clarences collection, I made the arrangments and took my friend, we entered the car storage and a house cat was walking around on the Cord hood and in and around the side mounts. My friend said to Clarence do you let that cat walk on your cars? Clarence said "that cat can do anything it wants to in this house there are nights when I get home late and he's the only friend I have!" Upon Clarences passing a few years ago I understood the car had gone to his daughter in Pennsylvania. Where it is now I don't know. ---Bob

Wayne - I woudn't take anything away from Judy, I know that she works hard and produces fantastic results. It was just my hurrying to hit the post button before realizing that I hadn't recognized her. Sorry Judy --- Bob

On the manufacturers data plate there will be a model number. This number corresponds to the tune/song it plays. A #151 is a very desirable model as it will play two songs with some minor rearranging for each one.--Bob

Chris, I just dug out my December 1953 AACA mag. It does have quite a bit of info on the Glidden, but not a complete listing of entrants. They list only the 1st,2nd, and 3rd place winners of the various classes. Sorry, but #262 was not listed. My VMCCA library does not go back that far. Perhaps someone will be able to help with their records. But I do think a call/Email to the AACA library would give you the info. --Bob

Mena- I Think you may get an answer to your question if you posted on the Chandler site further down on this forum. The Chandler folks are very helpful. --Bob

With garages like these, I seriously have doubts that the owners are working on their own cars. One look at their hands will say at the most washing and waxing! ---Bob

In the fall of '55 I bought a 1915 Ford T roadster out of a barn in the next town east of me.Restored it and drove hundreds of miles through the years. 3 years ago I entered in a hillclimb and wiped out the competition, coming home with a first place trophy. 54 years and the registration is still in my name! --Bob

I ditin get brunged home in nuttin, I was borned at home. But more years ago then I like to think about. The first family car that I can remember was a Buick sport touring, used to my parents of course, we were in the depression.--Bob

Hey guys, There is something missing here. The reserve bid should not have been shown. The second bidder only raises the prime or showing bidder,by the amount or increment set by Ebay. I very much doubt that the increment was upwards of 50to60 thousand dollars. From my observance and limited purchasing on Ebay something is wrong on the sellers end,hence the withdrawal of the coupe. Just my 2cts worth! -- Bob

The bid price just went backwards to 61K, apparently some over anxious activty, or a bona fide error on E-bays part. --Bob

Dizzy. -- The back bidder had to be close to the 149, but then again the back bidder and the owner may know one another. But I will say it is the nicest one I have ever seen in it's original condition. But I do wonder what happened to the interior? Thanks for the heads up.--Bob

Chris --- I just got back in town, thanks ever so much for the info/photo.It is very much appreciated. --Bob

Thanks 1937hd45, I will try them again. Dandy Dave -- Thanks for your input. I am familiar with the 1915 plate. It is abnormally large 7" X 16". It also has "dealer" embossed across the top, in addition to having the letter M for manufacturer as a prefix to the numbers. My '15 "T" roadster has a set on it since the first day of YOM here in NY. Thanks again to you both.--Bob

Could anyone post a photo of a 1929 New York state dealer license plate. I have been around along time and have never seen one. Is the word dealer on the plate? Is there an "M" suggesting manufacturer? I know that there is an unusual letter/number combination in '29.Just curious. --Bob

West---A friend had a '38 75 series and he told me that the sheet metal surrounding the grille on a 16 was only available on the 90 series and the grille was special to the 90 series. I concur on the grille, the sheet metal?- --Bob

Brian-- Very nice car and I believe that I can say super rare with the V/8 engine. I could find room in my Garage any time! Enjoy a very nice treasure.--Bob

I can verify the 1914 Hudson 654, because my car has this regulator. Mine is not wired in but makes a nice static display. -Bob

Huptoy-- I have a 2002 Ford F-350 single wheel rear(not a dually) but has the Triton V-10 for an engine. I pull two tag trailers,a camper 30',and a 20'box with my cars. With either trailer I get 7 to 8 MPG. Around town 11 to 12, yesterday I drove it to the Cleveland Ohio area and got 14.7 for a 466 mile round trip. On the road with either trailer I will stay with all the guys with the diesels. The deciding factor to me was the costs of the diesel both initiallaly and then fuel-maintenance costs. My spread sheet showed big engine/gas, for the one to three thousand miles annually. But this is only my situation I don't compete with anyone! --Bob

There still are original '32 three window coupes out there. Just a year ago I helped my brother take one from a barn that was put away in 1957. The owner was going to build a street rod but never did. It also had a "B" engine in it,but we found that it was a V/8 factory built car. Engines are easier to find than cars. The other good thing was all the original "jewelry" was inside the car. He now has the V/8 engine. Keep looking and follow all the leads.--Bob

Lynda-- Your Ford motor number 4410855 is a 1920 engine. Ford used the engine number as the serial number for the car. Many times the engine was replaced with one that may have been newer or older. thus the year of the car sometimes is obscured in history. When a historian physically can see the car, or view a clear photo they can make out different features to identify the model year. For your purposes I would assume the car to be a nine year old car traded into the dealer. --Bob

Twistwrench-- I have known that the 4" Jones expanded face speedometer can be reworked inside to read any top speed you desire. 75,80, or a 100 MPH. Of course it requires a reproduction face which I think are still available. I also suspect you are looking for the 80 or 100 MPH face? I did business a few years back with a company in Ohio that offered this service. --Bob Foxfireray, I apologize for the thread hijack.--Bob

Steve- I believe they also allow pre war cars and parts. The last time I was there they had many vendors w/Model T & A parts and miscellaneous other makes. But you are correct, although a good meet, it is not comparable to "Grandpa Hershey".---Bob

1955 Studebaker Presidents had similiar fog light housings. Could they be from a Packard Hawk after Stude merged with them? Bob

jobo- Just saw your PM. Yes I did discuss the pricing with them, but in fairness to everyone involved and yourself I think you should speak to them directly. The water is sometimes muddied with a 3rd or 4th party involved in any thing other than face to face conversations with the buyers and sellers. They both are nice people call them and talk to them if you are interested--Bob