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42, if you go to Pittsburgh you will miss the show. To be involved please go to Philadelphia just about a straight line east of Pitt. --Bob

The early Maxwells have available factory records to show production and numerical engine numbering. The start of Maxwell production was in November of 1904 with 3 cars built, December 1904 there were 2 built. These were H,s and were considered to be 1905 models. They continued building the H into '05 reaching a total of 232 H cars from November to July 1905. The L cars (runabouts) also started in November with 1 car built, and 4 in December. The L cars also were produced until July 1905. Of note is the L cars all had wooden frames, the H cars were steel. The steel frame was put under the L cars in the model year 1906. The engines of these cars 1905 H,s and L,s were consecutively numbered. It appears the engine number in Bonhams description is from a 1906 model build date. Many times things happen to change things for different purposes. With out a hands on inspection by a notable marque authority it must be accepted as advertised. It is a very handsome,well presented car and I am sure the new owner will be happy. I have never driven an H but have been a passenger in one. I do have a restored '05 L wooden frame runabout, serial #49 built in March of 1905. Also politics plays an important part in whether you can get certified/qualify for the London to Brighton. ---Bob

Both heaters offered in 1936 are shown in the sales brochure that you spoke of owning in a past discussion on the cigar lighter. --Bob

Regarding Oldfords idea, I don't think it is a fair solution. A few years ago I personally had a situation two days before I was to leave to attend Hershey, obviously I put family first, as any person would do. My space was empty. Should I be penalized or have to submit an affidavit of my personal experience in order to renew my space, I for one do not think so. --Bob

Three years ago I had a car with the motor number used as the vin number. I found the frame serial number, took a rubbing of this and went to my local (county) DMV and explained the situation to them, they changed it on the spot. Plus, a big plus, they thanked me for taking the time to correct this problem so the DMV records would now actually represent the car and vice-versa. I have never in the past several decades had anything but positive dealings with them. --Bob

pplaut, Could you tell us what the wheelbase of your car is? Someone could then tell you what engine you have, which was your question from earlier posts. Thanks --Bob

One of the easiest ways to determine the series between 40 and 60 is to measure the wheelbase(center of front wheel to center of rear wheel). The Special should be 118", Century would be 122". Some peoples eyes can't pick up the 4 inches. My suggestion would be to enlist the help of someone familiar with the front shock/spring assembly before attempting to remove the shock absorber. The spring under tension can cause serious damage, mostly to the dis-assemblers body! Compression test on a good special(233 CI) engine should be 118 PSI, where as the bigger engine(320CI) would be a little less, 108 PSI. These numbers are taken at engine speed of 1000 RPM. Good luck with your car and please buy a shop manual on Ebay,it will pay back many times over during ownership. --Bob

Could it be the hole is for the pickup tube for a gasoline under dash heater?

They were made in '37, but with struggling sales there are few survivors. A few years ago one was for sale in the car corral in Hershey. --Bob

It looks like a convertible sedan, not a phaeton. --Bob

Why not a wire transfer bank to bank?

It is also like the one my 1955 Olds 98 Holiday sunvisor had. --Bob

Thanks for letting me know you already had the cats-eye picture and didn't know it. When you have your car manuals be sure and read them, they are a wealth of information.--Bob

Tom, I always use and recommend Meguiar's "Quik Detailer". It has it's own spray bottle, mist it on, spread quickly, turn cloth over, and wipe dry. Windex, I would not recommend. -- Bob

Hi Bud, I am away from my storage area but will be able to get to my sales brochures in a couple of days. Send me a PM with your mailing address, you should have it in a few days. Regarding your carb problem I think the fact you ran the gas tank dry you apparently picked up some loose debris from it into the fuel pump and carburetor. The EE-22 has a couple of brass plugs at the rear to facilitate draining the bowl. This should let any sediment flow out. I would do this before removing the carburetor,then take the car out and drive it, I personally think it will be okay. Also if interested, I have a spare set of 3 original 1936 Buick literature pieces, all in excellent condition. A shop manual showing all aspects of the car, a glove compartment owners manual, and the above mentioned, difficult to find sales brochure . --Bob

Cars mostly dropped them with the Kettering Delco invention of the starter/generator, as stated about mid-teens. However, I believe that many trucks relying on magneto ignition without a storage battery used them into the early twenties. And a repair shop here was using carbide for generating acetylene gas in his welding shop during World War II--Bob

Yes Bud, it is a Cat-eye. And clearly shown in the 1936 sales brochure. There are literally dozens of varieties at all the flea markets for all makes of cars. It is best to have a good photo of the one you wish to buy in your hand as you walk and blend with the "fleas". If you need more help let me know and good luck in your search--Bob

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Mechanical training program and reference manual with charts, printed 1943. GM printed this book of 450 pages when they saw their dealership mechanics leaving for the armed forces. Covers all mechanical & electrical repairs, specifications, and includes the color flow charts for the hydro-matic transmission. It covers all models sixes and eights for 1938 to 1943. $65 dollars postpaid in the continental U.S. Very good condition, no missing pages, or greasy thumb prints. Please PM or call (585) 382-3164, thank you, Bob Mahoney.

Don't know if it is a six or eight due to limited info on them. However they were noted to have a Lycoming engine during the years they shared "tin" with the Auburn.--Bob

Didn't Henry Ford put thousands of Vaporizers on his last batch of Model T Fords? I think vendors re-pop a lot of parts to keep them functioning. --Bob

As stripped down, lightened and modified your '14 T was it just barely beat the time that my completely stock '15 Roadster turned at the hill climb. I remember your remark about me "chirping" the T tires when I left the start line.

Bill, the last ones I bought I got from NAPA. The avg. counterman is sometimes reluctant to reach under the counter and get the hardware catalog. But they were in there. Hope you have success locally, good luck! --Bob

At the entrance to a small village near me there was a sign nicely lettered that said " Close your cutouts". The old timers say the village fathers put it up in the roaring twenty's. Mysteriously it disappeared several years ago? --Bob

Everyone must remember the one Kramer had on the Jerry Seinfeld TV show. Very funny!