Walt G

I agree Larry, brass can tarnish at a glance sideways!! saw this happen locally with a car club that was independent and had 1932 as the cut off date for cars participating. Most of the brass cars had covers for the lamps , usually overnight if parked outside but often when running during the day and cars being driven .

I have stated this before and I will continue to state it " myth becomes fact" in "history" depending upon who is convinced that know the "real " story. As has been stated her also : show us the documentation. Thanks to all with considerable knowledge for you input here, especial 46 woodie and my friend Terry Bond. Walt PS this just doesn't apply to the old cars we love - state and local history get the same battering with claims to fame " George Washington slept here" " our great great great etc grand cousin's neighbor came over on the Mayflower". 🙄

there were two types of Ryan lights - both mentioned here and both in production in 1929. Large at 12 inches in diameter. The series 13 model 135 and 137 used the bullet shaped Ryan lights with the distinctive lens. I had never seen the style with the raised area in the shell that are pictured - pretty neat looking lamps, to bad there are no rims or lens.

Larry Thank you for what you have shared with all of us - OUTSTANDING - great information along with period factory images. I do like natural wood wheels but it depends upon the year and I think that wood wheels with really long spokes can look a bit awkward with natural wheels and white walls. Painted wood wheels with the shorter and huskier wood spokes look great painted and what you show with the painted wheels and that white accent stripe was just so period and authentic looking. Most all need a pin strip of some kind. Of course some reading this will say "yeah his opinion, no big deal " but I have for over 50 years studied, styling, paint of all types ( for cars and , paintings, lettering on windows/buildings/ commercial vehicles) I went to school to study art so any paint etc was of interest not just oil or water color paint in a tube! Walt

This can be said for a number of objects - just to find the right person who has the knowledge how to restore something - be it a part, a sign, clock, lamp etc and do it correctly and authentically can be an issue. There are a lot of self proclaimed experts out there .

I am still seeking any issues of AUTOBODY magazine 1921 to 1931 , have some literature ( pre war) and some figural motor meters to trade. or will pay $. Walt

Outstanding looking Buick 2 door sedan/coach. Love the colors too. Great harmony of style and design - how the headlamps compliment the style of the radiator shell and the cowl lights echo the headlamps. Naysayers will probably question the white wall tires but to me the whole car "works" as a unit and the car does not have any added lamps etc to accent anything - doesn't need it. Thanks Larry. Walt

Model T open air bus - Perfect for the national Eastern annual Fall meet in Pa. Imagine the revenue that could be generated for a ride around in that even briefly, to sniff the aroma of chocolate in the air . Yeah I have to many thoughts and ideas. 🤩

Is the event primarily a post war car show? I do see pre WWII era machinery but just wondered of the ratio of pre WWII vs. post WWII .

Craig I can appreciate your last few sentences, you are a man of your word as were your family before you who ran the best parts house /store on long island that I first knew in the early 1960s. Some of us always will remember the "good guys" with great memories and great parts. OK folks "the Big H" is about 6 months away - is the only flea market that I have a vendors space at. Thanks to all who gave us a report of the happenings at Carlisle. Walt

MEASUREMENTS will help! how wide is it at its widest point? 10 inches 14 inches ? nothing to reference to act as our guide to help you...............😬

I agree completely I have stated here often about the lack of welcoming new people into the old car hobby. This is especially true of a luxury car club that I used to belong to but left about 6 years ago after being a member for over 45 years. We are the good will ambassadors to the antique, classic, special interest car enthusiasts. It is up to us to be the welcoming person to the "newbies". Great to have friends and talk to them as they own the same type of cars belong to the clubs etc BUT do not ignore the new comers. If you want to see interest in the cars continue then you have to make the effort to welcome people.

Thank you so much for taking the time to take the photographs to share with all of us, MOST appreciated. Walt

I still have this available, was contacted by a man who said he would buy it but never heard anything since. Another insincere wanna be.

May help if you could give us some measurements especially the over all length