Juha Paavo Kaita

Bryan, Year 1936 was the very last production year for Reo passenger cars. I believe some 1500 units were made. So there can´ t be too made round today. Do you have any engine or vehicle production numeber of your project Reo? I have two Reos from 1926 a 4D Sedan and 2tn truck. Both are Model Gs. Feel free to ask more help. Best wishes from Turku, Finland Juha Kaitanen

Layden B, Thank you so much correcting me. Jordans would propably been too fancy cars for farmer family like this. I may well be so that this photo is taken in early 1920´s and the cars are bit used already. At least the front fender of the Stude seems to be bended. Happy new year 2009 to yuo all Juha Kaitanen Turku, Finland

Hi! Here a photo which was sent by Finnish immigrants to relatives living in old homeland. On the back of the photo they tell that these are our family cars. When taking a closer look on the photo I noticed that there is a small arrow head on the hub cap of the smaller car. So I wonder if this is a Jordan of early production. Any notices on the photo is again greatly appreciated. Hope year 2009 will be nice to all of us Juha Kaitanen Turku, Finland

Hi! Thank you very much for good advice. The car in the photo may well be French made Mors. One of the first cars in Finland was a Mors from 1902. The car was owned by Hjalmar Linder in Mustiala in Southern coast of Finland. Season greetings Juha

Hi! Thank you so much for your great help. I have a frind who owns a Paige from 1920´s. The car in the photo is propably long gone. Nice to have a photo left. Season greatings Juha

Hi! Hope this time I am able to ad this second file to this message board. Juha

Hi! Enclosed I email two antique car photos from Finland. Again I would like to get your help in identifying the make, model and make of year. About the first photo I have idea that it could be Paige from 1914-15. I shall send the second photo with another message. That is true mystery photo for me - I do not have any idea about the make of the car! Thank you for your help in advance Juha Kaitanen Turku, Finland

Hi! Enclosed is a photo taken in Helsinki, Finland. I believe the car is a Paige from 1914/15. It would be nice to hear your opinion about this photo - have I identified right the make and make of year? Which model this Paige would be? Best wishes from Turku Finland Juha Kaitanen

Greg, Thank you very much. I knew someone out there knows better. We have a project on early automotive history of Finland. Antique car photos like this are pieces of puzzle. We try to unite photos with stories, news etc. together to get a clearer picture of early automotive history of our country. Best wishes Juha Kaitanen

Hi! First I thought that this is Oldmobile Model T but now I wonder if the car in the photo could be as well be a Reo. Can anyone help me? Best wishes Juha Kaitanen

Hi! Enclosed I mail you a photo of a car which make is unknown to me at the moment. I believe out there are people that are more familiar with these early automobiles. So I wish to hear your comments on this photo. Best wishes from Turku, Finland Juha Kaitanen

Hi! I have been collecting vintage auto photos from Turku. Among many pictures I was give this old photo which I believe shows a oldsmobile from 1910´s. I would be nice to hear your opinion about the make, model and the year of make of this early car. Best wishes from Turku, Finland Juha Kaitanen

Hei! Thank you so much for good replies. It is nice to know that out there is always at least one old car enthusists who is able to answer to your question. Best wishes to you all from Turku, Finland Juha

Hi! A friend of mine owns a 1951 200 Deluxe. He told me that at one time the Packard was equipped with manual transmission. Can this be true? I would think that Ultramatic was at this time only option. The ultramatic is not working properly because he has not proper parts on kickdown lingage. The movement between gas pedal and ultramatic transmission is not right. Are there any pictures of the kickdown lingage? Juha Kaitanen Turku, Finland

Hi! In my 4D Sedan from 1926 there is no oil pressure or water temperature gauges. I plan to instal them some where undes the dash. I have been looking Moto Meter catalog for suitable gauges. Any idea where to instal the sender units - what is the best place on the motor block to meter oil pressure or water temperature. Juha Kaitanen

Hi! It is awfully quiet here. Anyway I would like to ask other Reo folks this. Did they have a travel packet rack kit for G Model Reo from 1926? It would be nice to have your things packet on the rear end of the car during long journeys rather than having them on back seat area. Good Mothers Day from Finland Juha Kaitanen

Hi! Reo Wolverine was in production years 1927 and 1928. This is a lower priced Reo with Continental engine. There are quite a few photos in internet. Just google them up. A frind of mine has a Wolverine from 1927. Hope this helps Juha Kaitanen Turku, Finland

I am trying to change the whole set of timing gears on my Reo´s T6 engine. Any idea how to take loose the small cam gear. There is a steel pin cross the gear.It seems so that the other end is riveted. Any ideas are greatly appreciated. Juha Kaitanen

Jerry, "If you make a whole new set you can update the gears to a modern profile and save money." That is very good point! These kinds of advices make forums very enjoyable and useful. Thank you very much! Where do you have the junker chassis? When I visit my friend in Pennsylvania I could come up to take a look. I am very interested in buying the chassis. Do you have any photos of it? You could sent the photos to my email. Best wishes Juha Kaitanen

Hi! I have a Reo G Model Heavy Duty Speed Wagon 2 tn truck from 1926 under total restoration. Do any of you know if nos timing gears are still available? Juha Kaitanen

Hi! My name is Juha Kaitanen. I own currently two Reos from 1926. One is 4D Sedan Model G and the other is 2tn truck G Model Heavy Duty Speed Wagon. The truck was bought as a new to Finland and it is under total restoration. The passenger car I bought from Texas last autunm and it is in pretty original shape. I need to do some minor repaire work on chassis. I guess the total number of Reos is round 20. Best wishes from Turku, Finland Juha Kaitanen

Hi! A friend of mine has remains of Reo Model 15 Flying Cloud from 1930 - at least we think so at the moment. According to records the car should be equipped with Continental 16 E or 19 E engine. My friend has found making like 17E distributor base. Could it be so that the original engine broke down and they took engine from some other vehicle? Can anyone of you tell where they used Continental 17 E engine or did they produce such engine at all? Where can you locate the engine serial number? Any information is greatly appreciated. Best wishes from Turku, Finland Juha Kaitanen

Hi! A friend of mine has remains of Reo Model 15 Flying Cloud from 1930 - at least we think so at the moment. According to records the car should be equipped with Continental 16 E or 19 E engine. My friend has found making like 17E distributor base. Could it be so that the original engine broke down and they took engine from some other vehicle? Can anyone of you tell where they used Continental 17 E engine or did they produce such engine at all? Where can you locate the engine serial number? Any information is greatly appreciated. Best wishes from Turku, Finland Juha Kaitanen

Hi! I just bought a history book about the production of Elcar and pratt automobiles. This fine book is written by William S. Locke. I bought it because even in Finland we had some Elcars. There was a firm called "Moottoritoimisto Elis Rikala" in Tampere. This firm was a local dealer for this make of automobile. I have a 4-cylinder Lycoming engine which used to give power to a Eĺcar. I would like to contact Mr. Locke in order to ask him some questions. I may also have some information which may interest Mr. Locke. Best wishes Juha Kaitanen Turku, Finland

Hi! What make and model of generator and cut out relay is proper for Chevrolet 1929/30 passenger car? Are these parts still available? Best wishes from Turku Finland Juha Kaitanen