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  1. Battery warehouse has them. I bought a new one for my 47 Clipper 1 1/2 years ago from them. Jim Showers
  2. There is a picture of the car at stanleyregister.net. The Stanleys that have been recorded on the register are listed by year. That car is under 1917. It is still in the US. The owner of the website does not publish current owners of the cars due to privacy reasons, however previous owners if known are listed.
  3. Sue davis had a 1909 Model R Stanley project car advertised in the Stanley Museum newsletter. The car needs assembled, and the engine is a later engine that needs the control linkages converted to the opposite side of the engine. The body has been epoxied and is in primer. She is asking $127,500 obo. Her cell # 207-491-2509 or email her at SusanDAvis@mngrr.org Jim Showers 1921 Stanley 735B
  4. I can remember as a small child in NE Ohio in the late forties, a local small dairy delivering with a horse and wagon. Later the milk was delivered in a Divco truck. I still shake the milk jug to this day to mix up the cream. The breadman also came around daily.
  5. I had my 1921 Stanley Touring at a show and was asked if I converted the car to steam. I have also been asked what it was and I have to honestly reply: A car!
  6. 1940 Buick, I should have added in my last post, that there is a lot of preparation to a steam car, and I will admit that more than one time, that car has had me wondering why I ever bought it. They are a lot of fun and certainly draw a lot attention wherever they are. The majority of the Stanleys are 20hp with 700 ftlbs of torque, hence the hill climbing ability.
  7. Water is a real issue with the tanks holding from 20-40 gallons depending on the model of the car. Original Stanley literature says my condensing car will travel from 175-200 miles on a tank of water. Of course that is with a new engine, all packing is 100% and I am sure on level terrain and minimal passenger load.
  8. I haven't been on a tour yet, still working out the bugs and learning to operate my Stanley. There would be no problem as to going to lunch. The pilot burner system would keep things warm while you were at lunch. After about an hour, my car will lose 150-200# pressure. It would take about 5-6 minutes to get back to 550# operating pressure. You could start out with 300#, but the car would be a little sluggish until pressure was built up. Water would be the main thing on a tour with the non-condensing cars getting about 1mpg and the condensing cars about 8mpg on water. My car has been operating about 4 years, and as I mentioned before it is an ongoing learning experience. I hope this helps.
  9. I have 2 NOS Thompson Products #S1602 exhaust valves tagged for Kaiser Frazer. They are 5 7/32" long with a 1 21/64" head and the shaft is 3/8". They are drilled for a cotter key or some other similar type of retainer. I will accept reasonable offers before placing them on ebay.
  10. I have a limited number of NOS Certiflex gasoline lines. They are labelled for 1932-1946 Ford V-8 cars and trucks and also the Lincoln Zephyr. They are 8 5/8" long with a male fitting similar to to a flare fitting and a female fitting on the other end. I also have 3 that are longer. I can only reccomend these fittings for show. Since they are old, I do not know what the ethanol blend gasolines will do to them. I am offering these prior to putting them on ebay, and will accept reasonable offers.
  11. I think my 1921 Stanley 735B is also a Barney Pollard car, as it was stored on its end and came from Michigan. I will have to look on the frame rails for the stamp.
  12. James T. McCartney specializes in Model T's and A's. He is located in French Creek, WV. His phone is:304-472-2525. Jim Showers
  13. There is an upcoming auction in Alexis, Illinois on June 30 that will have a 1917 735 Stanley. The primary focus of the auction is steam tractors and the Stanley might go for a reasonable price. There are pictures of the car at www.hilpipre.com their phone number is: 319-235-6007. The number plate on the steam car will be located on the frame. I'm not sure of the location for the older cars. The later cars like my 735B had the serial plate on the left side of the frame below the cowl. It was visible when the burner access door is opened. Jim Showers
  14. Does it have a Stanley builder's plate anywhere on the bodywork. It appears very similar to the Locomobiles built on the Stanley Pattern. The wheels seem to be a smaller diameter than the early Stanleys. The brass Stanley logo could have been added at any time in the past. If a Stanley, no later than 1899. If a Locomobile, no later than 1901. When the Stanleys bought the steam car rights back from Locomobile, they changed the car in 1902. I'm in no way an expert, but in looking through some reference books, this is what I was able to deduce. The book "The Stanley Steamer America's Legendary Steam Car" by Kit Foster is available throught the Stanley Museum. It has many good photographs of the early cars.
  15. Daryl Kendall of Kendall Steam Car Repair and Restorations near Chambersburg, PA has a restored Stanley for sale.He can be contacted at 717-369-5563.
  16. Stanley fires are not unusual. I have found with mine, if I get in a hurry, I will flood the burner and liquid fire drips out of the burner venturis. I did have to use a fire extinguisher last summer. Most of the time, I can blow out the flames with the hollow pump handle. I am glad I have a condensing Stanley, as the frame and all parts near the boiler are steel. Stanleys are neat cars but they can humble you in a hurry. Jim Showers 1921 Stanley 735B
  17. It wouldn't be an engine from a home power plant. Those do not have a flywheel as the generator acts as the flywheel. Jim Showers
  18. I have found that if the book has been published by Motorbooks, now matter the type vehicle, there are always glaring errors. Photography is nice, but text leaves a lot to be desired. I first noticed this in their various books about antique tractors. Jim Showers
  19. I am looking for a carburetor for my 1947 6 cylinder Clipper. It is a Carter WA-1 530S. Can anyone help me out. Thanks
  20. I had a discussion yesterday with a gentleman about the same issue. I have a 1947 Clipper 6 and have an overdrive transmission and driveshaft I wish to put in it. The cable I have is not serviceable. He suggested going to the parts store and getting a power take off cable and adding the original ends to the new cable. Jim Showers
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    I have 3 Packards and a Stanley and the CCA doesn't like any of them. Jim Showers
  22. I'm looking for a rear hubcap and a spare tire bracket for my 1921 735B. I also need 2 windshield clamps.
  23. Peter, There is also the Steam Automobile Club of America http://www.steamautomobile.com This is an organization that is interested in making steam feasible again and many of the members are experimenting. There is also an emphasis toward antique steam. Jim Showers
  24. A really cheap alternative is to go to your local dollar store and buy oven cleaner for a buck a can. DON'T use it on painted surfaces. Spray on, let it soak for a while and hose it off. Wear eye protection. I use this on antique tractors and my steam tractor. Jim Showers
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