Chuck Richardson

I have not done business with these folks, however, their website has a lot of parts and information: http://www.antiquespeedometer.com/

Sharon--I can think of several ways to ascertain a value for your father's truck: 1) Hire a qualified appraiser. These can be found in car and truck collector publications. 2) Contact a local truck collector's club whose members might be able to help. 3) Put it up for sale on Ebay with a reserve that has you feel comfortable. If it doesn't sell first time, change the reserve until it sells. 4) Consign it to a reputable auction house. Remember that it is not the rarity of the item that will set the price, but rather the number and desire of individuals who want to buy it.

I checked my reference books and I have complete wiring diagrams for 1916-17 Maxwells using Simms-Huff systems. The drawings describe a 6-12 volt system. If you these are useful, I'll make pdf's and post them for your use on my site, www.maxwell-messenger.info along with the written material.

1910AA??

FYI Maxwell 25 people, there is a Simms SU4D on Ebay (item 160079711605 ) which closes on 4 Feb. My notes say the SU4 was used on the 1914-5 25, don't know about the 4D.

According to James Zordich, Maxwell did not make any vehicles in 1904. The first Maxwells were in 1905. The first delivery truck, a Model O, was 1906. If it were a true 1906 Model O I imagine it would be worth quite a lot. Since there are none listed in the registry, it is unlikely to be genuine and thus its worth would be difficult to ascertain. Put it on Ebay and see what the market tells you.

The carb looks like a Holley NH.

Is it 2cyl? 4 cyl cast in pairs, cast separate? Body type? ID plate (usually just below the front of the seats?) You might also move your post to the Maxwell Registry below for more responses. Good luck.

There are three main Maxwell sites: www.maxwell-messenger.info - my site where I post as much info as I can get. This site focuses on cars from the Maxwell-Briscoe, US Motors period of Maxell production (1905-1913), but is open to the later cars. http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/maxwellbriscoeowners/ - A Yahoo group of early Maxwell owner/restorers. http://maxwellcars.servebbs.net/ - Ken Sams site for Maxwell Vern Campbell maintains the Registry of cars and if your car is not listed, he would be glad to add it. Chuck Richardson

Thanks for the answer. The Maxwell agency was a great find. Were there any shop manuals, especially pre-1913? I have never seen one and have wondered.

A second photo.

Ken Dickey sent me the attached pictures of his father's car. His email is kjd63367@earthlink.net.

What model? You can find the information on the brass plate below the front seat. Do you have any photographs?

When did the square block lettered, stamped out tools, i.e. "MAXWELL 3", etc., appear and how long were they used? What else was included in that tool set?

www.maxwell-messenger.info

You might find a buyer further below in forum for the Maxwell Registry under Chrysler Products . Also, the HCCA website has a sales listing. Your local HCCA chapter often has newsletters where members can list cars for sale. There is always Ebay and Hemmings.

I was hoping to post some more photos that Steve sent my site, but the server has been down for two days. In any case, I have a question. Are there any identifiying numbers punched on the wood?

As webmaster of the Maxwell Messenger, I have nothing against the later Maxwells, and have posted a picture of a 1923 Sedan. My personal interest is in the automobiles manufactured by Maxwell-Briscoe. However I did mention successor companies. If you have an interest in the later Maxwells, 1915-23, I'll make space available.

I'm looking for a good or repro muffler to fit my '11 AB. Thanks

RM Auctions has a 1908 HC Runabout (Lot #30) up at Meadow Brook in Rochester, MI on Aug 6. Go to their site (http://www.rmauctions.com/events/carlist.cfm?sCode=MB05) to have a look. The estimate is $25-35,000! I'm a bit confused. Model H's were touring cars, so if this is 1908, it would have to be a LC. But it has a tool box and side step like the A line. Perhaps someone with a better understanding of the cars can explain? The chassis number matches the serial number of an '09 A. Did they use the banded radiators on the A models? Perhaps it is an early '09, manufactured in '08 and misdated?

The beta version of a new Maxwell website is up and available at: www.maxwell-messenger.info Not all the links are set. Constructive comments are welcome.

Merle S. made two suggestions to me on the Maxwell oiling system. He drilled a very small vent hole into the cap of the oil tank (I don't remember the exact size, about as small as a 70). The vent is not large enough to impede oil flow, but will release pressure when you shut down. He also showed me a short tube braised into the rear crankcase drain cock. It is just long enough to measure out the proper depth of oil. This makes sure you don't start dry.

My '11 AB came with a Zenith 1-bbl downdraft centered on a non-Maxwell manifold, fed by a 6v fuel pump. The intake air is heated by a non-original supply surrounding one of the exhaust manifold pipes. I'm no expert, but both cylinders seem to feed the same and the plugs both burn clean. Of course, there is nothing original in any way, shape or form about it. But there is hardly anything else original about my car, so what the heck. It runs.

Thanks. He forwarded a contact to me that has been very helpful.

I need to rebuild the rear (pinion gear, ring gear, differential gears, rear axles) of my '11 AB. I'm looking for information on the spec's of these parts and associated bearings. Thanks in advance. chuckier@earthlink.net