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  1. A little rough, but an honest, unmolested original. The biggest problem is rustout at the bottom of the body. I've got a couple of the proper patch panels that will go with the car. Top irons are included and are in very good condition. The front bow is broken but the others are usable. Some extra parts go with this car. This is not a rust-bucket or piece of junk. It will be a challenging restoration, but is very restorable. It runs and drives quite good. Contact me, come look, let me take you for a ride in it and decide. Asking $8500. Tom Chaney, 818-347-7478 tomchaney@att.net

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  2. Both engines are definately Chevrolet. The first engine is probably out of a 490 model (1916-1922) though is could be an early 1923 Superior. The square generator is the tipoff here. The next engine is 1925-1927. '25 was the first year of an enclosed flywheel. '28 had dual exhaust ports. So, this engine is somewhere in the middle. The casting numbers on the sides of the blocks would be a tremendous help in narrowing it down.

  3. I think it would be key to look at the brake drums. They do not have studs (that would accept a lugnut) like a Ford product. They appear to want bolts to hold the wheels on. I'm leaning towards a Chrysler product.

  4. It's a fascinating photograph, but I don't think we're looking at a self-propelled vehicle here. There is no evidence of any mechanism in the under-carriage beyond simple axles for the wheels. The "hood" seems much too shallow and insubstantial to house any kind of engine. My guess: this is a bunch of fun-loving teens who have somehow commaneered a buggy... attached a faux "hood" to simulate an automobile... maybe they secreted some fireworks under there to create the "steam" effect... and have created a fanciful and fun staged photo.

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