[John Wolf & Company Instrument Repair in Ohio?]

I was told he wasn’t feeling well just before the holidays.  I also know someone who spoke to him last week. That’s all I have. 

[How to test a ignition condenser]

Years ago back in the late 80’s we would buy solid state capacitors for Harley’s. They worked well but were ten times the cost of a regular condenser. I was always surprised that no one made some solid state units to look correct for most pre war applications.

[Easy under dash fuel shut off from vacuum tank to carb]

The carb on the 22 would hold fuel……..I rebuilt it but the float must be 90-100 years old cork. Was working fine and not falling apart, so I went with it. For such a bad reputation as the Marvels heavy, my only complaint is fuel milage on a small engine. Then again, tank is small also. And my foot seems to be heavy.

[Bypass Oil Restriction]

Joao46, sorry I didn’t answer your question earlier. The above comments are 100 percent correct. Be sure to cut the flow down to your filter. I will be under the weather for a week or two. Going to have some non factory body parts installed starting tomorrow. I expect to be lingering in the background until I feel up to participating again. Best, Ed.

[Raise your hand if you drove at least one old Buick this weekend]

The 1922 barn find went out to its forever home Saturday. The 87 year old owner was thrilled to have an early toy.

 

 

[hard times]

 

My family lost the house in 1931.......they were current on the mortgage working piece work at the local mill. The bank went bust, and the new bank called the mortgage........they lost all their cash savings, the house, and their equity. My grandparents wouldn't go "on the dole" and refused ALL assistance. My grandparents took their shoes off to walk to work to save them from wearing out so fast. Seven years later they had built a new custom home, 5 bedrooms, three baths and a two car garage WITH NO MORTGAGE. They never put money in a bank again. They saved every penny and had it in US silver coins, in the event the currency went bad they still had the silver. When we cleaned out the house in 1978 after they both passed there was almost TWO TONS of us silver coinage in the cellar. I was just 11 years old and humped very ounce up the cellar stairs, as my dad was so handicapped from the malnutrition that about 45 percent of his leg function didn't work. He was unable to bend over to tie his shoes his entire life. People have NO CLUE what hard times are today. None at all in this country. That's what makes America so wonderful. We are all blessed to live in the best country on the planet. 

[Rare and desirable carburetors discussion]

14 hours ago, V16 said:

Hi Carb King, would you elaborate about the DD3 Carb, I have one on my Model J which I have yet to tour with. Should I be looking for trouble or go to a different carb set up? What are the issues with this carb. I know they were used on Chrysler and Lincoln as well, thanks in advance for your insights, Allen

 

 

Mr. V-16......It's nice to see your daughter enjoying the Model J chassis...........will she able to drive it? I would not run the DD3 either. After having tried several different set ups, I would run the Schebler. I just converted J-223 back to a Schebler after it had a EE3 on it for over 50 years. It runs MUCH better than the correct 1 3/8 EE3 which is impossible to find regardless of how much money you have. 

 

 

 

 

[hard times]

 

Photos like this were published in Russia.......showing how bad our economic system was compared to the " perfect communist system." When shown in movie theaters, the Russians asked why did the poorest Americans have cars when vertuilly no one in Russia did. It actually caused riots and civil unrest.........obviously they stopped showing pictures of the poorest Americans. How tough were the times? My father suffered his entire life from malnutrition........makes being poor in America today with cable tv and cell phones look like paradise. 

[Vintage Engine Analyzer?]

Late 70’s or early 80’s

[Cadillac? What year?]

Good catch……..I missed it. Phone screen is too small. I should have zoomed in. 

[Easy under dash fuel shut off from vacuum tank to carb]

Morgan….thanks for the help with the hard engine parts. The Buick went to its final home yesterday. The 87 year old owner was thrilled with his car. It was a fun project. Best part of the whole experience is I enjoyed the car enough that I would own one…….quite a surprise as I didn’t think it would be as drivable as it was.

 

 

[Cadillac? What year?]

1935 to my eye…..…looks like an V-8, but it’s outside my area of study.

[Guidelines, Opinions, Perspective and History of pinstriping Prewar Classics]

Less is always more………especially when it comes to striping your pre war car.

[1931 Chrysler Imperial Oil Filter.]

That is not a full flow oil filter. It’s a bypass filter. Originally the fitting would have been reduced down so oil line size has nothing to do with it. Modern fittings also alter the flow rate from what would have originally been installed if it wasn’t restricted. It needs to be fairly restricted. Todays modern oils are ten times better than the old days, but with the way the car will be driven on modern roads, there is a risk of oil issues as oil volume is more important than pressure. Oils main function is to remove heat, and then lubrication. 

[New Wood For The Barrelback]

Very nice wood work. And a great example of why I don’t do wood………it’s 99 percent artistic talent and 99 percent skilled craftsmanship. Thank you for sharing. It’s a great project.

[1931 Chrysler Imperial Oil Filter.]

Be careful with that set up. It needs to be a controlled bypass. It could cause oil pressure problems and bearing issues.

[Period images to relieve some of the stress]

[Period images to relieve some of the stress]

[This one is for Ed - the Doctor of Motors]

I like bourbon, but with 400 years of French Canadian family history, Canadian Rye it is. 
 

Pappy is almost impossible to find at any number. 

[Easy under dash fuel shut off from vacuum tank to carb]

They make 6volt in line valves that open and close with the ignition switch. They work well.  

[Paul's Chrome Plating Evans City, PA - Permanently Closed?]

12 hours ago, Hemi Joel said:

A lot of small business failures in this day and time are more attributable to lack of reliable, skilled workers then lack of customers.

 

Plating/ restoration takes a lot of highly skilled labor.

 

 

14 yeas ago, I saw this labor shortage coming....slowly at first, and now we are only half way into it. It's why I sold all my businesses that had employees.  And I'm glad I did it then. Fact is, if you're a successful self employed businessman or craftsman you can now get a job for twice you were making running your own place, with no cash flow or employee headaches............it's why I manage a collection now. 

[Now What Have I Done..... '22 Stanley Steam Car]

Congratulations on the purchase of your fine Stanley! I started as a six year old in the hobby with family members who were “steam people” and my first tours were all steam events in 1970 & 1971. It brings great joy to my heart that someone who has never driven or operated a steam car has the gumption and insanity to buy the car of their dreams! Bravo! And I’m officially not the craziest person posting here anymore…………😎

[1931 Chrysler Imperial Oil Filter.]

It’s probably a bypass filter, which needs to be regulated with an orifice. Here is the current best option……..they work great and I have several on my cars. Uses a five dollar spin on Chevy filter.

 

 

 

[Paul's Chrome Plating Evans City, PA - Permanently Closed?]

58 minutes ago, JFranklin said:

Don't procrastinate! 

“Procrastinators of the world unite!” Tomorrow!

[How to test a ignition condenser]

Interesting tester. It’s not really an Eisemann, it’s a Jack & Hxxxxxxx with an Eisemann label attached. I can say with certainty that Eisemann automotive ignition components can be difficult at best……..and terrible at worst.