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  1. Its interesting how people define rare. I look at a Pierce Arrow, and it seems commonplace to me.....after looking at them for well over fifty years. We bought three Pierce cars in the last few weeks, and expect to buy two more. All of them will get cut up for parts.......all are way beyond practical restoration. Is it a loss that some cars go away, to keep a few dozen others on the road? At the Palm Beach Concours today, this under educated imbecile with a trust fund was causing problems with his F-50. He thought it was the only car in the world. He kept talking about the serial number and it’s value. He didn’t like my comment that any idiot with a check book can have as many of them as they can pay for. I suggested he try and buy something unique. It didn’t get through.
  2. Tom, It's safe to say he is an anomaly in collecting. That said, I have had a chance to talk to him one on one, and he is "ok" in my book. Super successful people can and do have strange habits and their lives tend to be "out of the box". Some people are hard to define....he is one of them.
  3. I have never followed the surviving cars closely. What I was led to believe may be incorrect. It was my understanding that there were two “correct cars”.........take that with a grain of salt. I was told there was one “floor sweepings” car. About eight years ago, it was my understanding that all three were in the same collection, but I only saw two of them at that time and managed a ride........another long story, to make it short I jumped in the car while it was coming off a trailer and being put “away”. So I managed a ride of about two or three tenths of a mile..........It was implied at the time the car probably wouldn’t be out of the shop running for a very long time...........that’s why I jumped in to their annoyance figuring I was my last chance in my lifetime to gat a ride. Please don’t post names or location details..........don’t want to irritate anyone. Maybe someone knows the history of all three/four cars? If so, please comment if you are able without disclosing names/places of current owners.
  4. A few comments......... There is a lot more engineering in a radiator than most people realize....... The engineers back in the day knew what they were doing......... The ability to cool the car needs to be put back to what it originally was......with the “factory padding”.......... I would try and keep the new core looking fairly close to what it once was......... I would not chose based on price......600 dollars matters, but the unit needs to do its job...... It can take a long time to get a recore job done........start it ASAP........ Pull the pump and check on it while everything is apart.......... A correct core for “big cars” runs from 5-8K and more.........540K Mercedes is around 30 grand. The numbers you are quoting seem very reasonable........ Best of luck with your project, it sounds like you have things well in hand.
  5. Hi Charley, I remember well the first time I saw a Chadwick. It made quite an impression. They are large and unique. Sadly I think all of them now are in one collection......and they don’t get out much anymore.
  6. Looks nice. Trucks from that era are particularly slow. There is little demand or market for them. They tend to be more popular overseas. Most projects like the REO are a labor of love.....and not a motive for profit. What’s it worth? Only you can say what your willing to offer for it. I would tell the seller take any offer you get, as you’re not going to get a second offer. Three grand, five grand, eight grand......... I doubt the truck would bring over ten.......but one never knows. Is there an asking price?
  7. The technical name for the rubber drive doughnut is a Hardy Disk. They are common to drive water pumps and magnetos. You can use leather also. I made these for my Bosch magneto on my 1917 White. Took a few tries to get them perfect. They came out nice. You cut them when they are dry, and then soak them in Neatsfoot oil for a few hours.
  8. I believe there is a company that makes and sells mag drive connectors. They may be in England. There are several styles and you need to know some basic information such as total length, shaft size, ect.......I’m sure there is a HCCA member who can chime in and help........
  9. List the application.........most people have no idea what you are asking for. If it’s of a big car, they tend to be hard to find and expensive. I have a few on the shelf for 1929-1936 Ross and Gemmer large series cars......
  10. It’s a neat little car. Little being the important part of the statement. Even at 30 you have all the expense and difficulty of owning a bigger and more drivable car.........it’s the new “catch 22” in car collecting. Just a little bit more money buys a lot more car........in size, speed, and drivability.
  11. I’m fortunate to have ridden in a Chadwick. Quite the automobile!
  12. The 1917 George Cohan Pierce was in my sights to buy back in the early 90’s. When I got to the garage, we bought the Packard. Both were 100 point cars...........
  13. Pre 1920’s cars are hard to compare, as there are way too many variables. Assembled cars, mid priced cars, high end cars......today’s perceptions are not necessarily based hard facts but lore and other books and articles that are less than accurate. I read that “xxx” platform is fantastic.......and then drive one, wondering what drug the author was taking. Cadillac was a mid priced car till 1915. In 15 Peerless fell of the map. The three P’s no longer applies. There was a tremendous amount of consolidation going on..........early twin six Packards had non detachable heads..........then a major redesign with upgrades. Thus from one year to another the “same car” was no where near the same thing. Rapid advances in engine and chassis technology were in play. I rather a 1919 Pierce 48 than a 1917 Pierce 66. One is a dump truck, the other a fine automobile. Having jumped behind the wheel of many automotive legends.......I can confirm most doesn’t live up to half their reputation.
  14. Basically the Cord was an assembled car......so it’s price tag was rather high for the quality you received.
  15. Hi, who is making the brass script and year of manufacture for the front of the radiators? Thanks, Ed.
  16. A hydro lock on a top fuel dragster...........scattering the block, pan, and head into projectiles............and then on top of that was the nitro fire...........
  17. Seems most of the experienced people here agree on running points. I also agree. I suggest that people take Jon’s advice and buy the correct carburetor for their application regardless of cost. A Buick sitting 20 years needs a fuel tank cleaned out, a rebuilt fuel pump, carburetor overhaul.......then we can get to the ignition system, electrical system, brake system, steering and suspension, ...........my point is make a plan before you start doing things out of order. First step........get a compression check done. As long as it runs well enough to warm up and check the water pump and cooling system..........just make it run. Check for oil leaks, rotted out oil pans......the list is endless. It’s 56 years old and sitting for a long time. Take your time, do it right. PS- nice car........I like it. 👍
  18. I think the only certain thing about states and numbers is that every one did something different. I have seen cars titled by engine number, chassis number, body number.......and in a handful of cases the casting numbers on the block..........
  19. Sorry for the long delay.........lots going on down south. Most importantly, my trusty and reliable side kick, “Phil with the hands like George the Animal Steel” has been dealing with difficult family issues...........thus we placed all White projects on hold. His wonderful bride of fifty plus years has been dealing with extremely difficult medical issues........and for twelve days things haven’t been very positive.........she need all possible thoughts and prayers...........We will pick up this thread after the first of the year when with positive blessings he will have time in his life for the mundane and unimportant car hobby..........family and friends always come first..........
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