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If you're looking for something along these lines for camping, you might want to also check this out: http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/63515797.html

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I'm not an old tool expert, but I don't see why it wouldn't work on any sheathed cable. The only limitation might be getting a good seal around the cable and sheath. It looks like it's made to fit over a 1/4" cable and 1/2" sheath.

I have just listed a brake cable lubrication tool on eBay brake tool

Thanks for the information everyone. Now does anyone have an idea of a fair market value for it? I don't need it for my cars so it should find a good home.

I'm hoping that the combined knowledge of this Forum can help me identify a tool. I just bought several 30's era GM specialty tools and this was one of them. It was listed as a brake cable lubrication tool. I don't find any reference to this sort of tool in my 1936 buick shop manual. Maybe someone can help me out here, what is it exactly and how was it used. It is Alemite brand and was patented in 1919 (no other numbers except for a 0 on the bottom. It's definitely meant to fit around some sort of tube or fitting. there are two different grease fittings: a "normsl" zerk at the top and the brass cylinder on the side is also some sort of grease fitting. I look forward to learning something here. Thanks. tool 1 tool 2 tool 3

Mine finally arrived today (2-5) in Las Vegas. Since I just joined the AACA last November, this is my first issue. It looks like a great addition to my stack of reading material. I look forward to reading it fully.

I've got the "insides" of an old speedometer that I would like to find a new home for. I was told it's for a 1952 Ford car. It's a King Seeley #KS 43762 N. Looks like it should be in good working order, just needs a little cleaning. Make me a reasonable offer and it's yours (+ shipping) gtroselle@earthlink.net

In my Motor's Manual for 1935 to 1953 it says to "Install chain so there are 10 links or 11 teeth, indicated by copper washers, between sprocket marks. 1936-53 In-Line-*". There is a very clear picture that accompanies this, but I don't have a scanner. I tried to take a picture of it with my digital camera. Hope it's of some help.

Here's a web site I started for my 1936 Buick. I haven't got much done yet, but hopefully soon.... http://home.earthlink.net/~gtroselle/ I really enjoy browsing other such sites out there. I've been able learn quite a lot about how to proceed with my project.

I would also check the fan belt. A loose fan/serpentine belt can make a squeling noise during turns.

Sounds like a loose fanbelt to me. Most likely on the power steering pump.

I recently removed the sending unit from a 1959 Chevy truck. In place of the brass float was a large cork that had been coated with some sort of varnish so that it wouldn't soak up the gas. Seemed to work pretty well.

Dear Gunny, I have a 1928 to 1950 Buick Master Parts list. There are 3 different trunk lid assemblies listed for 1937: Part No. 4076717 for body styles 4401, 4409, 4449, 4601, 4609, and 4649; #4076718 for 4411, 4419, 4611, and 4619; #4084301 for 4427, 4427B and 4627. There are different numbers listed for 1936, 1938 and 1939 lids (although body style groups are similar as above). I assume that each of these parts is somewhat different, as they all have unique parts numbers. I don't have a Hollander exchange list so I don't know if other GM cars used the same parts. I have a 1936 Special with similar sounding problems. I'd be glad to hear of anyplace you can find that makes trunk patch panel (lid and floor).

Matt and others, This picture has always intrigued me and yes it really is my grandmother. She was a very independent woman. She would have only been 19 or 20 in that picture. It's somewhere on a mountain pass in Idaho or Montana. I've attached another one of my favorites of her. This one was in celebration of the end of Prohibition. She and my grandfather were MAJOR bootleggers and this finally made their business legal.

This picture was taken of my grandmother about 1923. I've always wanted to know what kind of car she had. Any ideas?

I posted this over at the BCA Tech site but haven't gotten a response yet. Thought I'd try here. I'm trying to research the original setup of my newly acquired 1936 Special. The data plate on the firewall lists the trim number as 246. Does anyone know what it stands for. From the remnants on the seats it appears to have been a beige or possibly drab green mohair? Thanks.

I'm trying to research the original setup of my newly acquired 1936 Special. Does anyone know what a trim number 246 stands for. From the remnants it appears to have been a beige or possibly drab green mohair. Thanks.

Thanks to everyone for the information. now I just have to get my shopping list in order for the Greater Pittsburgh BCA

Hello all, I recently joined the BCA and just received my first edition of the Bugle (December). Great magazine! In it there is the third article in a series about amateur restorations. How do I get a copy of the previous two articles? Also I often see references in the BCA and other forums to past Bugle articles with valuable technical information. Is there an easy way to get back issues of the Bugle? Is there an index? Often the forum posts mention an article that was written within the last year or so without giving a specific edition. Thanks, Greg

Does anyone recognize these wheels? They are stamped KH on the back which I assume means Kelsey Hayes? I thought they were for a 1932 to 1935 Ford, but am now having doubts. They are about 18.5" in diameter (although about 17" diameter from the bead lip to lip). The radius of the 5 lug bolt pattern is about 5 3/4" as is the hubcap opening. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks for the info! I've been told by another person that the wheel is for '36-'39 Ford cars and pickups (1/2 ton--112" wheelbase), '39 Mercury, and '36-'38 Lincoln Zephyr.

Just bought a barn fresh '36 Buick. This wheel was in the backseat. I have no idea what it is from, definitely not the Buick. It's a similar style (artillery-type), but rather unusual in that the hub is quite large and it has clips for a rather large hubcap (~12" diameter). Rim is 17" diameter. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.