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    Charlie Chase short movie

    in General Discussion

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    I remember a movie like you are describing, but I believe the kid bought a '31 Chevy roadster.  Him and a bunch of his friends where in the car when it developed brake problems and crashed.   Earlier in the movie the crooked car dealer that sold the car to the kid had his mechanic.   Glue some brake linings on the cars shoes hence the shoddy brakes.  I saw the short flick on TCM a while back.

     

    Bob-A😉

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    Motometer

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    I've found original Moto-Meters to be more accurate then the repop ones.  Unfortunately, working ones in decent condition are getting harder to find.  I have been able to only restore 50%

    of the original Moto-Meters that I have acquired.  The biggest problem is finding a meter with its glass thermometer red indicating fluid not dried out.  Or most likely the meter has been on its

    side for a lengthy amount of time.  And the red fluid has migrated to the top of the glass tube and does not want to come down.  I've been told the red indicator fluid is both mercury and/or 

    alcohol.  The pic is of an NOS Ford Model-A script Junior Moto-Meter and its box.

     

    Capt. Harley 😉

     

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    What are you using for Gasioline these days

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    I've been using non-ethanol gas in my antiques, Harley's and lawn mowers for years.   I live about 7 miles north of Dade City, Florida and there are 3 (use to be 4) stations selling the good go juice within 10 miles.🤩  One of the stations also sells 110 octane (leaded🤫) racing gas!😍  I mix a little of the high octane gas with the regular non-ethanol for the Harley's.  They surely appreciate it too.........:wub:

     

    Capt. Harley😉

    In Honor of the nicer weather ~ Show me your rag top!

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    Steve_Mack_CT,

     

    Clyde is a hansom devil😈!  My "A" is named Virginia🦊, she was assembled In Norfolk, VA.  My dad was from Virginia and my mom's name was Virginia.  So it was a no-brainer when it came to

    naming her.  For some reason of late, Virginia's starter bendix has been sticking in the flywheel when first engaged.  No big deal just a little of the "third gear, back--'n-forth, two step" and

    away you go................

     

    Capt. Harley😉

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    Spot lights

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    Posted

    I've messed with 20's and early 30's open car spot lights.  Mounts for them can be somewhat generic and easy to fabricate from stock.  If you can't find original mounts.

    Without seeing the spots you mentioned were in Craig's List (?).  I am going to guess they are Unity spot lights.  A very prolific and quality light company.  Finding and

    matching the proper lights with their specific mounts can be a real headache!  If you are a member of a Buick car club, national or local.  Contact fellow Buick enthusists

    and see what they have to say.

    CORD Delivery

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    I remember seeing an L-29 Cord open front seat town car delivery on TCM.  The short video was about "home delivery" from an upscale jewelry shop located in Hollywood I believe.

    The car definitely fit the bill for a classy delivery vehicle.

    Moto-Meter Restoring....

    in General Discussion

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    Terry,

    I have been collecting original Moto-Meter Junior models for a while. Some are in excellent to NOS condition while others are complete, but needing a refinish.

    Both of my Model-A's have original Moto-Meter Jr. models which I have found to be more accurate then the reproduction ones. I believe they give a more

    precise reading of what the actual atmosphere temperature reading is in the cars radiator. The Junior model is the one approved by Ford for use on his cars and sold by the Ford dealers. What I would like to do is restore the

    finish on a couple of the rougher looking ones and give them away to close

    friends of mine. Who are also owners of Model-A Fords. I know it could be

    expensive like anything dealing with old cars except the good people you

    meet through them. Having to completely dismantel them is no big deal.

    However, having to remove the glass thermometer tube would be prohibitive.

    I only have a basic understanding of the plating process and was hoping that

    just a basic "field strip" of the meter would suffice for replating.:(

    Thank you for your informative reply.

    Bob

    Running board tool box keys?

    in Technical

    Posted

    Jim_Edwards,

    I've been told of a locksmith in Zephyerhills, FL that I am going to look up. I live in West Central FL, but came from Orlando, FL. In the Big-O locksmiths were only a mile or two from my house. Now they are 20 or more miles.

    keiser31,

    Nice collection! Thanks for the offer and you never know I just might take

    you up on it. Let me see what pans out here locally. Thanks again.

    vondertann,

    Thanks for the info and suggestions. All the locks are rivited on and it

    would be a real PIA to remove them all and then reattach them.

    Thanks guys I appreciate your input.:)

    Captian Harley

    AMF/Ride & Shoot Safe;)

    Running board tool box keys?

    in Technical

    Posted

    Does anybody know of a locksmith, individual or outfit that would have running board tool/battery box keys for sale? I have 4 different boxes with 4 different makes of locking latches and "no" keys!:mad: There are no local lock smiths that

    I know of in my area so I thought I would ask the choir.........:D

    Thanks In Advance:),

    Captain Harley

    AMF/Ride & Shoot Safe;)

    1928 526 Packard: Looking for info. on car

    in Packard

    Posted

    Speedster & jrbartlet,

    Thanks for the replies. I guess I need to give a better explanation of what I'm looking for. Didn't

    Hemmings have (or still has) a sister old car publication that compared two same year cars. They did

    technical, performance, style, etc. comparisons. I guess that is what I'm looking for in a 526 model

    Packard. But just the info about the Packard and not how it compares to another brand of car. I guess I need to talk or "chat" with someone who owns one. Thanks again, Bob

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