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About 10 years ago I had a pair of 28" rims and rings made for my 1911 Cadillac by Coker. You could try them for rings. I still have the old rings (2) from my Cadillac. They are solid, but would require a little work to get them back to a nice circle again. I can send a picture if you like. Peter

Thanks for the quick ID. Peter

Can anyone ID this early car?

Auburnseeker, and others ... if you're interested in brass-era cars I encourage you to connect with someone who will take you out for a ride in one. Or better still, let you drive it. Driving a brass era car is like nothing else. You're right - 40 mph might as well be 90, and a 75 mile drive is like 300 in your modern car, but it's a thrill a minute. You get to experience the sights, sounds, and smells of the world around you at a comfortable 30 - 40mph speed. And almost everyone you pass smiles, waves, and takes a picture. For me, a big part of it is the mechanical "man and machine" thing. You can see moving parts under the hood and you hear everything and must constantly listen for anything unusual. You're in charge of timing advance, proper shifting (may take some learning) and, yes, some of us still crank our cars to start them. And anytime you arrive home under your own power, you feel great. There's nothing else like it in the car hobby. A pre-16 tour is a ton of fun and an amazing sight for anyone lucky enough to be standing on the curb when 20 or more brass cars show up unannounced. I have a 20s car (an Auburn, actually) and a 30s car, but my first choice is always one of the brass-era cars. If you ever get out to the west coast of Canada, come see me and we'll go for a ride. Peter, Burnaby, British Columbia.

Thanks, I put it on the AMCA site as well and the thought there is that it is a Fafnir. It looks like a match. Peter

George, can you identify this engine for me? Peter

The Skagit HCCA group is not that far away from you and they put on a terrific tour each year in September. I attended a few weeks ago and we had three days of great touring. And our group is just across the line - we'd be glad to have you join us on our tour in June. Peter

British Columbia, Canada. Maybe I need to go on tour in your state.

The biggest problem is that is is illegal (at least where I live) to operate with gas lights after dark. Disregarding that minor detail, a few of us did a bit of evening prowling around the neighbourhood on our recent HCCA tour. It was a lot of fun and a great sight. Here's the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pz5wl5NLH_8

If "best bang for the buck" means cheapest, then it will probably be something in the twenties. But if it means best value, it could be a 1916 - a brass T that's not officially HCCA eligible, but likely cheaper than earlier brass Ts. Peter (not a T guy)

This generator has been sold now. Peter

Still for sale & open to offers, Peter

Here is a photo of a grill that seems to be from the same vehicle. Hopefully this will lead us in the right direction. Peter

All I received was the ID tag photo. I have asked for more. Peter

Exactly. I thought it would be an easy look up, but Model 122S seems to be hard to find. Peter

Can anyone identify this ID tag? It's from a Canadian GM vehicle and says 1934 Model 122S. The grill seems to from the same car. Peter \

Thanks, this is helpful.

I have a 1910 Russell (Canadian built) with Knight engine. The engine was built by Daimler in England. It has a Stromberg C No2 carb and I'd be interested to know anything about adjusting it. I've been reluctant to fiddle with it because the car starts and runs extremely well, but I would like to lean it out a little.

BTT ... if you know of anyone who could use this, please pass the word on. Peter

It's not like anything on my four cylinder REO. If that's a serial number then it's from a one or two cylinder REO. Peter

Would there be a problem with adding some Dex VI to a transmission that has Dex III in it? i.e. Can they be mixed?

Four Findlays, two seats, one cylinder in a friend's 1907 Cadillac Runabout. Peter

I was sent a set of family pictures including these wedding photos. The front limousine looks like a circa 1910 Cadillac, but what about the rear one? Any suggestions? Peter

btt

I don't think it's an '11` Cadillac. The rear fenders don't kick out the same way and it looks like this car may have 3/4 elliptic rear springs. Cadillac would have outside shift and brass G & D headlights as well. I don't have a suggestion but I'd guess it's a 1912 or possibly a 1913 if it's a cheaper brand that hadn't gone electric yet. Peter