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Going to see this cap soon and would like to know what it is beforehand. I'm thinking it might be for an early 1930's Lincoln or a 1932 Ford. Sorry, I only have these poor email photos to go by. To my eye it appears as if it is missing the original bottom and has been drilled for a nut & screw to mount another style bottom? Are Ford Greyhounds a different measurement than Lincoln's? Thanks for any help, Howard Dennis

Going to see this cap soon and would like to know what it is beforehand. I'm thinking it might be for an early 1930's Lincoln or a 1932 Ford. Sorry, I only have these poor email photos to go by. To my eye it appears as if it is missing the original bottom and has been drilled for a nut & screw to mount another style bottom? Are Ford Greyhounds a different measurement than Lincoln's? Thanks for any help, Howard Dennis

Since this post started 8 years ago guess I better update where I'm at with my Maxwell. Here's what it looks like now. Howard Dennis

Just won this advertising card online and wanted to add it to this post for future searchers. Other than listings of this model on period contracts this is the only image I've ever seen of a Maxwell Commercial Delivery body. Judging by the prices listed on the touring these are from mid 1916. Howard Dennis

New lower price: https://www.ebay.com/itm/123404700454 Howard Dennis

Ultra Rare Scoe Carburetor on eBay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/123377674099

I have nothing to do with this company but found them very accommodating and willing to give us Maxwell owners a 20% discount! Check here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/577566651/maxwell-motor-co-tee?campaign_label=convo_notifications_redesign_with_listing_button&utm_source=transactional&utm_campaign=convo_notifications_redesign_with_listing_button_010170_369706250109_0_0&utm_medium=email&utm_content=&email_sent=1535920983&euid=p4f9A_egsrlCGSDxngm940-jzDsc&eaid=79645164&x_eaid=8ef3f7125c I asked for the pocket and also the Maxwell shield on the front and they are making it to suit me. They said for others to get the 20% discount use the coupon code: OWNERS Howard Dennis P.S. That's not me but a picture they sent for my approval.

I have nothing to do with this company but found them very accommodating and willing to give us antique car owners a 20% discount! Check here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/577566651/maxwell-motor-co-tee?campaign_label=convo_notifications_redesign_with_listing_button&utm_source=transactional&utm_campaign=convo_notifications_redesign_with_listing_button_010170_369706250109_0_0&utm_medium=email&utm_content=&email_sent=1535920983&euid=p4f9A_egsrlCGSDxngm940-jzDsc&eaid=79645164&x_eaid=8ef3f7125c I asked for the pocket and also the Maxwell shield on the front and they are making it to suit me. They said for others to get the 20% discount use the coupon code: OWNERS Howard Dennis P.S. That's not me but a picture they sent for my approval.

Thanks Pete, I appreciate the pictures. I'm praying for you that the regulator is still functioning. I've been chasing Maxwell information and parts since 1991 and this is the first time I've ever seen this variation. Could I get the measurements for the cover on your starter switch? I ask because I've ran across 2 sizes and the larger one is what I've seen the most but yours appears to be the smaller version. Howard Dennis

Talbotracer, I was going over my files looking for information to help you when I discovered something I never noticed before because I've never actually physically seen a 1915 Maxwell. Unlike later Maxwell's it appears yours does not actually have a central dash panel. Maybe you could help me with my files and post pictures showing what your regulator looks like and where it is located? Howard Dennis

Like I said above many changes can happen over 103 years. I'm pretty sure your Model T like conversion is an Atwater-Kent distributor that came out on the Late 1917 Maxwell. Between 1915 and 1919 Maxwell used about 8 different dash panels and wiring configurations. Could you post a picture of your dash panel that also shows the fuse panel configuration? Howard Dennis

Two questions, do you have a Simm-Huff starter/generator AND also a Simms-Huff magneto? I ask because a lot of things can get changed in 103 years! Here's factory literature on a 1915 Maxwell. Howard Dennis

So Bob, you mean one of my first collector car photos was of the great author Ken Purdy's car? Boy, I used to love the way he wrote about the great cars! You almost came away from his description of a ride smelling of gasoline and old grease, white knuckled and windblown but hooked forever! Howard Dennis

Just realized after I posted these pictures of the Alco that early in my life I followed 2 Vanderbilt cup racers being driven on public roads onto an antique car meet field. Bet not many have had that privilege! If anyone has ever entered the Vanderbilt Estate in Hyde Park New York try to imagine the beauty of that drive way and views being awakened to the popping roar of this beast, quite a privilege indeed! Howard Dennis

Close to where I found the above photos I also found 2 of Joel Finn's Alco and at first thought they were taken at the Ridgefield meet but after examining the large lawn and huge trees now believe they were taken on the massive lawn of the Vanderbilt Estate in Hyde Park New York. A very fitting location for a Vanderbilt Cup winner. Howard Dennis

Bob, thanks again for bringing this great memory back. We've discussed this before about a 17 year old car nut following Old 16 down NY Route 22 to this meet which was my first ever antique car show. Wow what an impression it made on my life! I apologize for poor photos taken by a cheap camera 50 years ago and now viewed through a sealed plastic album page at least that old. Imagine the joy in me to see a fully restored example of a 1932 Plymouth as I had just acquired the exact same model and had great plans on bringing it back from the dead and just had to get a picture of me standing along side it and dreaming of the day I could take the same picture of my own Plymouth. The Duesenberg stuck in my mind not only for what it was but it was for sale for $50,000 which seemed to me a bargain even then. Hope some will remember these cars and add details unknown to me. The double cockpit Bugatti wowed me as I had never even seen pictures of such a body and though what a great idea to combine wooden boat styling with cars. Wish I'd had enough film to capture the whole car as well as others there that day. Howard Dennis

Just in case any new owners need information on their Atwater-Kent Type CC distributor here's a good source: http://www.oldcroak.com/atwater-kent-cc-and-ca-ignition-system/ Howard Dennis

Ian, just curious how you figured out when a serial number was produced? Do you have production number tables I've never seen?

Ian, I bought a few off ebay a while back but haven't seen any lately. This fellow contacted me last year when I was trying to find condensers. I believe he has most distributor parts for Maxwell but have no idea how much he charges. tsvanmeet@gmail.com or 402-359-5762 Tom VanMeeteren Howard Dennis

Ian, My chassis # 180649 and engine # 181555. Why do you ask? Howard Dennis

Now listed on eBay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/123345845889 Howard Dennis

Now listed on eBay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/123345845889 Howard Dennis

Years ago we did a Model A four door just like this for a tall owner and since it was a complete restoration we added extensions on the seat back sides and moved the bottom back before sending it to Lebaron Bonney for upholstery. It worked out great and only difference was a narrower opening for rear seat entrance but once upholstered it looked like it had always been that way. Howard Dennis