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5 NOS Lester 30 x 3 Blackwall Tires Made In India | eBay Howard Dennis

Thanks, I just got off the phone with Universal Tire and they said they were at least 25 years old. Howard Dennis

Just got my NOS Lester 30 x 3 tires and they are marked Made in India and stamped FCE528510. They are as soft and supple as the day they were made! Anyone know when these were made? Thanks, Howard Dennis

Steve, Here's some great sites for ideas and information to get this ball rolling! Northwest Vintage Speedsters http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/speedsterowners/ Howard Dennis

Steve, Excellent idea! I've always had a soft spot for these cars since the 1960's when as a teen I first became interested in antique cars. Back then many surviving chassis's were just easier to turn into a speedster than to fabricate entire missing bodies. Until recently I thought these were mostly built during that period. After acquiring a 1917 Maxwell chassis I too decided since I had limited funds and no body I too should try a speedster. In my research I've found that these were a LOT more common than I first thought and contrary to what I was first told even Maxwell dabbled in several versions of speedsters. I've found automotive magazines of the period are full of parts for and inquiries and suggestions of how to build speedsters. This should prove to be a popular subject I think. Howard Dennis

Coley, Thanks for the help. Howard Dennis

Just acquired these and would like help identifying them. Mid 30's Ford comes to mind? They have T13870 cast into them and the number 6174 stamped in each base. The keys are Briggs & Stratton Basco Corporation and still have the number tag marked 6174 still attached so I assume these are NOS. Thanks, Howard Dennis

Thanks Mark, very enjoyable! Did you notice the badge on the headlight bar? I wonder if the Duesey can be identified and if it survives? Howard Dennis

This eBay Auction has a lot of free gasket information for a lot of vehicles. Information just for copying. eBay - New & used electronics, cars, apparel, collectibles, sporting goods & more at low prices Howard Dennis

Leif, Thanks for the heads up on these, saved me some money! Howard Dennis

James, this site should keep you busy for a while! 1931 Chev - Welcome Enjoy, Howard Dennis

George has bailed me out several times with bearing problems, Great guy to work with! Howard Dennis

Early house radios also used glass batteries. Howard Dennis

No I don't have any spares but by salvaging the old terminal you can just solder on a new wire. How did you make out with the search for a new condensor? Howard Dennis

MRCVS, I'm confused, I thought you had an Atwater-Kent Distributor like my car and now you say magneto a completely different animal. I going to assume you just used the wrong word and tell you if you have an ignition system like the one here it's okay to either solder the lead or just get a new piece of wire and solder the terminal to it. Howard Dennis

Having rewired about the same year 20-25 back in the 1980's I can tell you they are just slightly less complicated than a house! Complete with fuse boxes, junction boxes every few feet and even armoured cables between boxes. I don't think I'd ever do another and don't envy your task one bit. Howard Dennis

I pulled this off a Franklin site as they also used Atwater-Kent ignitions Reproduction Distributor Caps Charles Bouteiller has reproduced the distributor caps for the Atwater Kent Model RA and others. Cap $100, Rotor $35, and Points $35. New reproductions for Series 11-A. Mr. Bouteiller usually has spaces at Fall Carlisle and Fall Hershey. Also, last year he had a display at the Charlotte Flea Market early April. He also can supply the correct rotors and point sets. Charles Bouteiller Monterey Rd Great Barrington, MA 01230 413-528-2815 During the Winter, he can be reached at: C.O. Sunter Oaks RV Park 4602- County Road 673 Bushnell, FL 53513-8358 352-793-9122 Howard Dennis

Jim, is this what you need? Chevs of the 40s: 1528726A 37-48 - Chevrolet%20AIR FILTER (COPPER MESH ONLY) Howard Dennis

Don't know if it helps or not but when I went to save this picture on my computer it's already labeled 20 Chalmers woodworking Howard Dennis

Bob's right! This is a treasure trove of information and photos seldom if ever seen. Check it out: History Auto racing 1894-1944 - THE H.A.M.B. Howard Dennis

Thanks Terry, I too wondered that. Very well made but not a single marking. I should add it fits 1 7/8 inch x 16 TPI. Howard Dennis

Anyone have an idea about how to find out what this fits? It's a very nice cap and I'd like to see it end up back on the car or truck it was designed for. I will use it as a motometer display base but would prefer it go to a vehicle it belongs on. Howard Dennis

Steam Jenny's were sold through most auto parts houses. Howard Dennis

First thing that comes to mind is hose for a steam jenny cleaning machine. Howard Dennis

Thanks John, I thought the same thing. It will probably be so rare there is zero demand. It sure is pretty though, if it doesn't find a home, I have a lighted radio motometer that is just dying to be mounted on it. Howard Dennis