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Layden, I checked everywhere and the only markings are what each terminal is for.Howard Dennis

I need a good usable fuel tank for my 1916-1917 Maxwell. I could also use detailed photos of the mechanical fuel gauge used in this tank. Howard Dennis

These were posted on the Model T Forum and I thought someone here would appreciate the knowledge. Howard Dennis

Just bought this Clum keyed switch and wonder what it was designed to fit? Howard Dennis

here's my first attempt: Guess it worked.

Tim, click on edinmass and it will open a window to allow you to send him a private message or PM. Howard Dennis

1907, 1910 Chadwicks from Google search. Howard Dennis

Thanks John, I never thought to look there. Howard Dennis

"There's always the school of not cleaning it at all!!!" Thanks Pete, I'm sure I'll hear that many times. Japanese Samurai weapons were usually restored after a battle, it's why we have thousand year old swords to view today. They would have never have allowed anything to get this tarnished unless it was abandoned. Most Japanese antiques are either pristine or they are fully restored. I'm kind of in between on this because I want it to match the helmet I'm putting it on, so I don't want it fully restored but I'd like it to look like it hasn't been polished in quite some time, maintained not abused like it is now. Howard Dennis

Just acquired these Samurai Kuwagata (Helmet Horns). They are made of brass and I'd like to clean them up to a point. I don't want to clean to a new polished finish but would like them to look like older tarnished brass but not long neglected like they are now. Anyone have any ideas? I want them to retain their legitimate aging and not look new. Before any one complains about the swastika, it represents a Buddhist symbol and also a Japanese family crest. Howard Dennis

I'll venture a guess based on the general body shape, wheels and shackles, about a 1930 Chevrolet. Howard Dennis

That's what we thought too, turns out rust wasn't the problem. They just can't drive! Usually we ended up throwing away all 4 fenders. After getting through the 15 house paint coverings and 1/4 to 1/2 inche of lead and bondo to expose that rust free sheetmetal we found more welds than the battleship New Jersey! This is where their real talent lies in being able to hand hammer any old piece of metal into a quarter panel. Trouble is when it's all done it's as rough as those hammered aluminum dishes so popular during the 1950's. No way to properly restore this mess just re-bury it in bondo hope nobody ever sees how bad it really was. If someone could have just taught these guys how to metal finish then they would have some real skills. Howard Dennis

Here's some images Google found: https://www.google.com/search?safe=off&hl=en&site=imghp&tbm=isch&source=hp&biw=1188&bih=501&q=WW+I+GMC+ambulance&oq=WW+I+GMC+ambulance&gs_l=img.12...34102.82246.0.145286.19.8.0.11.0.0.235.1196.0j6j2.8.0....0...1ac.1.28.img..12.7.1092.-RxoBSU5Yj8 Howard Dennis

Worked on multiple cars from down there, Model A water pump broke in 7 pieces and welded back together, brake drums so thin they welded bands of steel on and kept going, holes stripped out and drilled 2 or 3 sizes over, and my personal favorite intake and exhaust manifold studs broken off in the block, just move everything over and redrill no need for port alignment! I could go on forever, so bad we rarely reused anything mechanical and were always forced to buy a very complete parts car to transfer the horrendously altered body to! Howard Dennis

I wouldn't wish a South American car on my worst enemy! You don't know what worn out is until you see how these cars are used up. Go watch the movie " Money Pit" and then imagine something ten times worse!! Howard Dennis

Here's the bracket: http://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/1730 Howard Dennis

After taking 10 Maxwell rear axles apart I wouldn't be afraid to run your Hyatt's for another century! Hyatt's are always loose and floppy until they are in their housing and the inside is filled with the shaft it runs on. Hyatt's are unbelievably durable, able to digest broken gear teeth and still keep running, some of my Maxwell rears had pulverized inside and yet the Hyatt's, although scared, still ran true and held everything together. Howard Dennis

Thanks John for showing that add. I have seen the standard coupes but had no idea they built two 3 window coupes with radically different body styles. Howard Dennis

I believe those fit the little flathead V8-60. Howard Dennis

Just stumbled across this and wondered what it originally was? Sure made a good looking stock car. Howard Dennis

Not sure in this case but I seem to remember reading some of these data plates are made of zinc, maybe that's why the reaction? Howard Dennis

As Gomer used to say, Surprise, Surprise! After dreading this tar scraping I find out that there is nothing under it but dry surface rust. Once I got the sharp wood chisel under the tar it just peeled right off like very old chewing gum and left almost no residue. Whole fan cleaned up in about half an hour. Now for another soak in the molasses to get rid of the newly exposed rust and it should be good as new. Thanks to everyone for all the helpful suggestions, Howard Dennis

After a few days in molasses it looks a lot better. It doesn't remove grease or the tar but the rust is all gone. I plan to use an old wood chisel to get all the heavy tar off and then try the various chemicals you fellows suggested. Howard Dennis

Might as well join in, Howard Dennis

Thanks guys, I'll try all of these ideas. John, although I like your idea I think your wife must be more understanding than mine. If my wife finds that fan in the refrigerator, I'm sleeping in the garage forever! Howard Dennis