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Thank you Alan, Our 1912 T hasn't been out in a while but what you said is 100% correct. At 58 I can still remember clearly the first full day I spent at a car show in 1961. Brass cars are affordable, and sure look great touring or shown together. The fact that they are from a 15 year space of time rather than 100+ years makes for a much more united family of owners/enthusiasts.

Did the Modern Art scam ever crash?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: West Peterson</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Bob I didn't realize there was a difference. I was just stating that the four-cylinder car's model name is "C." Thanks for the info. </div></div> If you want to get into more details there is what is called a "BB" crank, looks like a "B" but had press on counterweights. To regrind the rod journals they have to be pressed off and then back on. The "C" looks like a "B" with normal counterweights as part of the forging. I could drag one out and photograph it. Need to know about "B" Diamond blocks?

Chances are you saw a 1931 Model A Ford with a Model B engine installed in place of the original, they have a factory fuel pump on the passenger side. Very easy swap all you have to modify is the B oil pan. The "C" engine technicaly does not exist if you are a Ford parts number nut, but the counterbalanced crank has been called a "C" since the first one was worked on my a Hot Rodder. If anyone doubts that the "C" crank exists I'll hold one over your foot.

I'm sure all those bells & whistles are great, but the problem is NOBODY TALKS HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 8-10 people and the subjects NEVER change!

Great looking cars, I think I've seen one or two in real life plus the reproductioins that look real good up till you are standing along side one. www.PreWarCar.com may have some info on the real deal. In 25 years these plastic ones will be on the AACA show fields. http://images.google.com/imgresimgurl=http://www.tlccar.com/_borders/TalboCactus_B.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.tlccar.com/talbo.htm&usg=__CiGleEzIOe344zC440qBvzCfMCA=&h=611&w=900&sz=84&hl=en&start=2&um=1&tbnid=fBfZouqzMYV_gM:&tbnh=99&tbnw=146&prev=/images%3Fq%3DTalbo%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26rlz%3D1T4GGIK_enUS284US285%26sa%3DG

Just wondering if the Forum got any publicity at the Annual Meeting and if we stand to gain any new posters? Is so, how would we know?

You know how we laugh at the trailer queens driving onto the show field with tire covers to protect the all white tires, wonder if the car in the photo has covers too? What is blocking the view through the front wheel spokes? Is this an early four wheel drive?

Welcome to the Forum, is this a 6 cylinder or V8?

Projects, I rarely finish anything. 1933 Lagonda, 1912 AC 3Wheeler, Two man 1930's race car (sold it, bought it back, sold it again and REALLY regret it know that its history is known) and 1932 Ford Victoria.

Good looking dog! Car was obviously built be someone with access to more tools and equipment than most people at the time, but there are more questions than answers. Either the front of the body is channeled over the frame or the chassis is bent in the center. My guess is the chassis is made fron two maybe three different frames. The plate that runs from the front to just under the body must be covering the chassis union.That may be a Model T Ford rear radius rod just under the rear spring. Body looks somewhat like a Speedway, that offset spair tire sure looks odd. Wire wheels aren't a common make.

Here you go West!http://www.blastolene.com/b702_f.html A friend has one that will power his version of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.

Dave, it is old enough to be on the showfield at Hershey, if it was mine I'd have my entery fee in the mail by now. After all the AACA is into diversity, and attracting new younger members.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 1DandyDaves</div><div class="ubbcode-body">....When you have lived long enough to see an average, run of the mill car/truck that you own, or owned at one time, become a desired Antique??? I feel old. Dandy Dave! </div></div> Every car or truck I've bought new is now considered an "antique" low case a none are "desired" If it was in a showroom in my lifetime it will never be an antique. Antique cars were made Pre 1916, the rules changes will never change this fact.

Welcome to the Forum Scott, very nice intro, too bad most others don't take the time. Hope you become a regular poster, this Forum is not as active as others, I've never understood why.

Welcome to the Forum, I've got a few boxes of NOS seals and bearings that may fit that truck. Will look for them tomorrow.

Great idea to post upcoming events. I'm replying because it is posted up here. If it was in a seperate Forum ( must be 75+ of them by now) I'd never see it. Life it far too short to waste time scrolling all over looking hidden items.

Depends on what the car is and how old it is. A 25 year old four door vs. a 1932 Ford Fordor are two totaly different vehicles, one helped WWII the other sat in a garage for 25 years. If they were both on the show field the 25 year old whatever would be a blank spot on the pavement in my eye, the 1932 would be worth the time to look at.

Thanks Bill! I haven't been to that flea market is about 15 years, used to be one of the better early meets of the year. I'll make a point of going this year, just marked my calendar.

Only 1 in 20,000 have ever seen MOPAR parts books, photos would be your best bet.

Model A stone guards make great meet plaque display boards.Blackwall tires on an A will draw a crowd, and make the car stand out in the line.

My computer won't allow me to edit the color of my photos, sorry the one I posted is so dark. It is the same car as the 3/4 rear view above, body style is different fron the contemporary photo with the landau arms. Catalog states the car is a 4 cylinder 38HP Club Coupe.

Nice car, here is a photo from the Harrah auction catalog from September 29-30,1984. At that point in time they were selling off good stuff, so my guess is your car is fairly nice. Having been in the greatest car collection in the USA may add a bit to its valve, but my guess is that $10,000 is somewere were the car would sell for.

With a (0) feedback chances are it was a shill bid on the jack. Even so if you REALLY needed the jack that $174.99 is less than the lost days pay and drive time /gas & food you would spend going to a flea market, in the hopes that the jack would be there. Never rains on eBay either.

I have no controll over what the final bid is on my eBay items. If I make an outright killing that tells me that two guys really wanted the item. The real joy comes when I'm lucky enough to have an exact twin to the part in the auction and make the second bidder as happy as the winner. Parts whore? maybe, but I get to pay bills and sleep just great.