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I'll let you know when I get the car. I guess I should also join the Hupmobile club. I can't wait!! Tom

Thanks for all the responses! We did find the serial number for the car; #4250. That makes it a 1910. Now we have to get all the paperwork corrected and soon it will be mine! Tom Wallace, Dayton, OH My cars: 1911 Cadillac Model 30 Touring Car 1936 Buick Century 61 Four Door sedan 1939 Cadillac 61 Convertible Sedan 1936 Daimler Straight Eight 4.5 Litre Limousine

I found a car on Ebay that was called 1907 Hupmobile Runabout. The car appears complete and I'm told it ran when it was placed in a small town car museum about 30 years ago. The seller says it won an AACA event in Hershey a long time ago (?1980's). He said it is a 1907 Hupmobile Runabout. He said he was told it's a 1907 because it has an "BREEZE" brand carb mounted on the engine. I saw the car and it really looks in excellent shape and it would take just a little fuel system clean-up to get it started. But all that I read on Hupmobiles on the web says the first production year is 1909. So what is the real story on this car? Does the seller just have the wrong info and this is a 1909? Is there any good references on Hupmobiles? Thanks Tom Wallace, Dayton, OH

I have two photos of the license plate numbers. The rear plate is intact but the front plate was quite banged up and missing two numbers. Both plates have the same number but the numbers/letters appear to be a different "font". What does this mean? A previously repaired plate?? I am am going to Pebble beach next week for the Concours D'Elegance. If anyone wants me to bid on a couple cars for you, just give me your credit card number (kidding of course). I'll be out of touch till I come back home in 1 1/2 weeks. Thanks for everyone's help. Tom Wallace Dayton, OH

<style> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Cambria; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:3 0 0 0 1 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ascii-font-family:Cambria; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Cambria; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Cambria; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style> I purchased a 1930's Daimler Limo from the estate of an eccentric car collector in the midwest USA. The story told to me is that this car was used at the coronation of King George VI. This collector bought the car from the family decades ago and eventually had it shipped to the USA. The research opportunities for Daimlers here in the USA is hard to come by. I have ordered several books. This car is a 4.6 liter straight eight. I believe it may be a 1936. The data tag on the firewall says "Type V. 4 1/2 LITRE" "No 43512" "The Daimler Co Ltd" "Coventry, England". The car is fitted with Daimler "FLUID FLYWHEEL" TRANSMISSION. Any help on info is appreciated. Any sources such as owner's manuals or shop manuals would be fantastic.

<style> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Cambria; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:3 0 0 0 1 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ascii-font-family:Cambria; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Cambria; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Cambria; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style> I purchased a 1930's Daimler Limo from the estate of an eccentric car collector in the midwest USA. The story told to me is that this car was used at the coronation of King George VI. This collector bought the car from the family decades ago and eventually had it shipped to the USA. The research opportunities for Daimlers here in the USA is hard to come by. I have ordered several books. This car is a 4.6 liter straight eight. I believe it may be a 1936. The data tag on the firewall says "Type V. 4 1/2 LITRE" "No 43512" "The Daimler Co Ltd" "Coventry, England". The car is fitted with Daimler "FLUID FLYWHEEL" TRANSMISSION. Any help on info is appreciated. Any sources such as owner's manuals or shop manuals would be fantastic. Tom Wallace, Dayton, Ohio

I'm restoring a 1939 Cadillac series 61 4 door convertible. The top is in shreds and I am missing a couple trim pieces. I am missing the two curved stainless steel trim pieces that hold the weatherstripping over the rear driver's side window. They are U-shaped channels that hold the triangular shaped weatherstripping in place. I have called Allcads and McVey's but they couldn't help me. They said the pieces are very hard to manufacture and it would be expensive to have them made. Any help or advice appreciated! Tom Wallace, dayton, OH

The guys at allcads.com have the window channels repro'd and they are going to restore the windows for me. Tom

I talked to the guys at Ed Cholakian's THE ONE AND ONLY WEBSITE FOR VINTAGE CADILLAC ENTHUSIASTS!!!!. They apparently have all the window channels repro'd and will restore the windows for me. I just have to pack up the windows and send them off. Tom, Dayton, OH

I am restoring 1939 Cadillac series 61 four door convertible. The lower metal window channels that attach to the window regulator are extremely corroded and need replacement. I don’t think they are salvageable. Also the chrome window frames are very corroded but worth saving. One front window chrome frame does have a large rusted hole. Is there anyone that sells NOS window frame material! I have seen many vendors that sell the lower metal window channel but not the chromed frame surround. Any help appreciated. Tom Wallace, <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Dayton</st1:City>, <st1:State w:st="on">OH</st1:State></st1:place>

I am restoring 1939 Cadillac series 61 four door convertible. The lower metal window channels that attach to the window regulator are extremely corroded and need replacement. I don’t think they are salvageable. <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p> </o:p> Also the chrome window frames are very corroded but worth saving. One front window chrome frame does have a large rusted hole. Is there anyone that sells NOS window frame material! I have seen many vendors that sell the lower metal window channel but not the chromed frame surround. <o:p></o:p> <o:p>See my photos.</o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Any help appreciated. <o:p> </o:p> Tom Wallace, <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Dayton</st1:City>, <st1:State w:st="on">OH</st1:State></st1:place>

Thanks a lot. I'll keep my eye out and try to pop in a Hershey next year. Tom

I restored a 1911 Cadillac Model 30 Touring Car several years ago. I have put together a complete tool kit with the exception of the small Delco wrench with the battery and magneto spanner arms. I have talked with a few Brass era Cadillac guys and they say this wrench is almost impossible to find. Does anyone have one to sell or perhaps a lead on one? All I have is picture from the 1911 parts cataloge. Even dimensions of the wrench (length, wrench size at each end and thickness of the spanner arms) would suffice to make a replica till I can find an original. Much thanks in advance Tom Wallace, Dayton, OH

I restored a 1911 Cadillac Model 30 Touring Car several years ago. I have put together a complete tool kit with the exception of the small Delco wrench with the battery and magneto spanner arms. I have talked with a few Brass era Cadillac guys and they say this wrench is almost impossible to find. Does anyone have one to sell or perhaps a lead on one? All I have is picture from the 1911 parts cataloge. Even dimensions of the wrench (length, wrench size at each end and thickness of the spanner arms) would suffice to make a replica till I can find an original. Much thanks in advance Tom Wallace, Dayton, OH

Thanks for your help. The old guy who has the car is a bit strange and it is hard to get to see the car. He said that now it is packed away in his barn and he might not bring it out till spring. Wish me luck then Tom

I have been thinking about buying a 1936 Ford Deluxe 5 window coupe from a local fellow. I saw it and it looks in great shape. I have been reading up on these cars but I am unable to find an answer. What is the differences between a Deluxe and a Standard model. I assume it is only trim pieces and the like. Can anyone give me a list of the differences? Thanks Tom Wallace, dayton, OH

Thanks. We will try that first. Tom

I am finishing up restoration of a 1939 Cadillac. The flathead V8 has been totally restored. The heads were warped but were planed true. We used a NOS head gasket and torqued down the head bolts. We ran the engine several times with good success and then it sat for a couple months. Now we are getting seeping of coolant from the edges of the gasket. Some people suggest to replace the gasket with one from Olson's gaskets and then use studs/nuts instead of the head bolts. Then torque them down appropriately. Any opinions???? Thanks Tom Wallace, Dayton, OH

Hi Fellas, The dash that Tom Lokay did for me looks exactly like the photos. Tom did a great job! Here is the saga of my car. My car was originally steel gray with a steel gray leather interior. The car had been previously wrecked resulting in a bent frame. The previous owner in Oregon fixed that but the car still had a bad driver's side front wheel (bent A-frame). It was shipped to me here in Dayton a few weeks later. The car was not as advertized (i.e bent A-frame). The engine and carb needed a full rebuild. The radiator was a sieve. The floor pans and trunk bottom werer toasted. The quarter panels were paper thin. The B-pillars could be pushed over by a mouse. The interior and top were totally wasted. The car was essentially complete though. The only extra stuff that I bought was the grille guard from Bruce Berghoff. Of course there is a lot of chroming to do. The frame, engine, tranny, and all the other mechanicals are now restored. The main body of the car has all of the metal work done. Still to go are the fenders and top hardware. All major chroming has been done. Hopefully the project will be done by next spring. I plan to choose a color scheme from a 1936 Cadillac (dark green with a tan interior). The Cadillac LaSalle Club has a good Authenticity manual for '39 to '40 V8 Cadillacs. It is quite helpful. I suggest you guys pick up a copy. Let me know how it's going with your cars. Tom Wallace, Dayton, OH

I just wanted to present the saga of my 1936 Buick Century 61 Sedan; together with before and after pictures. I bought the car in the spring of 2006 essentially from an estate sale in Middletown OH. It was Francis Cream in color with musty tan mohair interior complete with mouse nests. It was a solid complete car. The engine was rough running with some knocking noises. The trunk contained a spare tire, jack, and jack handle. Extras for the car included a heater and a Buick Ranger radio but the under dash speaker was gone . I just wanted to get it running well so I could drive it to work on a regular basis. But as you all know one thing leads to another and it developed into a full off-frame restoration. Doug Seybold, an expert Buick restorer, helped with a lot of the difficult work including chrome work starter and heater restoration. He provided a lot of good advice. The engine transmission suspension and mechanicals were all rebuilt. I bought a lot of items from SteeleRubber Kanters and CARS. The interior kit came from Hampton Couch. A new wiring harness came from Yesterdays Parts complete with turn signals. I decided to change the color to Cardinal Maroon a color available from Buick at the time <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p> </o:p> The maiden voyage for the car was an hour trip to Cincinnati from Dayton for the Ault Park Concours D’Elegance. We won a “First Place Ribbon” for the Class “Pre-War Vintage, Non-CCCA, 1925 – 1942”. That made the whole experience worthwhile. By the way does anyone have an under dash Buick firewall speaker I plan to call Dave Tacheny to see if he has one. Tom Wallace,,Dayton ,<?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:State w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Ohio</st1:place></st1:State> <o:p> </o:p>

Hi Mark. I was able to buy a repro grille guard from Bruce Berghoff. What parts do you have? Tom

I am restoring a 1939 Cadillac series 61 four door convertible. I was looking for the correct grille guard to finish off the project. I have already contacted Ed Cholakian at allcads.com and Dennis Akerman at caddyparts.com but they don't have the grille guard. I have attached a photo of a '39 Cad with, I beleive, has a correct grille guard. Any leads appreciated. Tom Wallace, Dayton, OH

I contacted a longtime BCA member, Charlie Halpin, concerning toolkits for my car. I believe he used to advertise in the Bugle about tool kits. Here was my email and his response. From: "thomas wallace" <tmwallace@woh.rr.com> I bought my 1936 Buick Century 61 Sedan just recently. It is in good shape but needs paint and interior. The only thing I got with the car was a jack and handle. Through your research, could you generate a list of items to include in a toolkit?? I assume each new buyer would get a toolkit for his car. I was looking in a reprint of the master chassis parts list and they mention a toolkit made by Vicheck Tool Co. of Cleveland. According to the parts list, the 1934-35 models 50-60-90 and the 1936 models 60-80-90 had the same toolkit (part no. 1284721). Of course no info on what came with a kit. Much Thanks for any help Tom Wallace <link rel="File-List" href="file://localhost/Users/thomaswallace/Library/Caches/TemporaryItems/msoclip/0clip_filelist.xml"> <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <o:OfficeDocumentSettings> <o:AllowPNG/> </o:OfficeDocumentSettings> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:TrackMoves>false</w:TrackMoves> <w:TrackFormatting/> <w:PunctuationKerning/> <w:DrawingGridHorizontalSpacing>18 pt</w:DrawingGridHorizontalSpacing> <w:DrawingGridVerticalSpacing>18 pt</w:DrawingGridVerticalSpacing> <w:DisplayHorizontalDrawingGridEvery>0</w:DisplayHorizontalDrawingGridEvery> <w:DisplayVerticalDrawingGridEvery>0</w:DisplayVerticalDrawingGridEvery> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas/> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables/> <w:DontGrowAutofit/> <w:DontAutofitConstrainedTables/> <w:DontVertAlignInTxbx/> </w:Compatibility> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" LatentStyleCount="276"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--> <style> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Arial; panose-1:2 11 6 4 2 2 2 2 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:3 0 0 0 1 0;} @font-face {font-family:Cambria; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:3 0 0 0 1 0;} @font-face {font-family:Tahoma; panose-1:2 11 6 4 3 5 4 4 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:3 0 0 0 1 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style> <!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ascii-font-family:Cambria; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family:Cambria; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;} </style> <![endif]--> <!--StartFragment--> Hi Tom,<o>></o>> Thanks for your email. Does your jack have any numbers or markings? <o>></o>> The tool kit for your model consisted of the following items: ball peen hammer, large adjustable wrench, five open end wrenches, screw driver and pliers. I'm not totally sure of the exact configuration of certain of the items since locating mid 1930s vehicles with tools has been surprisingly difficult. Certainly, if you have any questions please ask.<o>></o>> Charlie Halpin <o>></o>> <!--EndFragment--> Charlie later on mentioned that the tools should have the Vcheck shield on them. Look at my photo and the shield is on each tool. Tom Wallace, Dayton, OH</tmwallace@woh.rr.com>

I just finished my 1936 Buick Century 4 Door Sedan. I have a tool wrap (with correct tools), jack and jack handle appropriate for my car. But I am at a loss as to where to store these! I include a picture of my maroon sedan and a picture of a '36 Buick trunk area similar to mine. There is a table top affair with the spare tire underneath and supported by plywood side legs. There is minimal space along the sides and wheel well area to stuff the jack; very tight. Any help appreciated. Tom Wallace, Dayton, OH

Tom Lokay did my dash. I did finally get ahold of him. Perfect job! They look exactly like the pictures you posted. Tom