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Not sure where to announce I am bringing my 86 year old Mullins trailer for another car person to enjoy. It will be in the Chocolate North field space C4V20 just south of light pole # 33. I purchased it in 2003 & painted it black with a light gray interior. Upgrades over the years include; wheels, hubcaps, tubes, and new 6.00X17 tires.
Jack
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Using the “old cars price guide” the approximate value is $1,250. The magazine is available at most book stores.
You need to scroll down to the forum Hupmobile & post your ad with your contact phone #. You can also go to Facebook & search for Hupmobile club and post your ad.
you can also contact the Hupmobile Club at:
Hupp Club Membership
4 Ash Road
Bradford, CT 06405
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A very good source is joining the Hupmobile Club giving you access to the PARTS LOCATOR newsletter. It's not perfect but probably the best access to Hupmobile owners & parts.
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In the 1960's I used a tank heater on 2 cars and with no garage, in Des Moines, IA winters. It was installed in the heater hose and both heated and circulated the anti-freeze. The built-in thermostat heated to 55 degrees and the car blew hot air in less than a block. If you had the defroster set on, your windows were clean when you came out. Stopped using the heater when we moved & had a garage.
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Their web page can be found by doing a google search for " Gale Halderman Barn Museum".
They have a Tipp City, Ohio mailing address.
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An excellent gift would be the book “Mustang by design” written by Jimmy Dinsmore and James Halderman. Gale developed the original Mustang on his kitchen table. When he retired, he & his daughter converted the family barn into a museum. We lost him the winter of 2021 but the museum is open by appointment.
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We have a comfortable truck & open trailer. Our touring car & trailer weigh 5,000 lbs & pull easily. By spending our money touring, the kids will be relieved of disposing the balance. I like the bumper sticker I once saw “ spending our kids inheritance “. The problem with this is covid.
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In 2020 3 guys in their early 20’s hijacked a 2005 Honda from young woman forcing her give up the car. She got away but they had to abandon the car as none of them knew how drive a stick. She kept her car and I believe the cops got the guys.
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Hupmobile built & sold a Victoria Coupe in the 20’s and early 30’s. Go to Facebook & enter ‘Hupmobile Club’ then scroll down to the restored 1930 Victoria Coupe.
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I have been asked if I did the restoration, I always say “No”, my enjoyment is driving the car. I was born in 1942 & the Hupmobile is a 1931. The interesting question is “Did you buy it new?” My original response was “No”, later I might say “Think about it.”, now I smile & say “Yes”. The time line requires me to purchase the Hupmobile 9 years before my birth.
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Try a better motor cycle shop. If they don’t have one in stock, try ordering from them. You probably will better success at a shop that carries multiple brands.
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I tow my Mullins trailer with a custom a 3 bolt hitch. There are two steel braces on the frame where the hitch is attached. I have no problems with the hitch being too light. The trailer wheels are actually a set of front hubs & wheels including the brake drum. My trailer is 450 pounds with a 70 horse engine, it requires some down shifting at corners.
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Sorry about the slow reply. Several years ago I purchased what I thought was a 2 1/2 wheel puller & it was too big @ 2 5/8. Later I found a 2 1/2 puller. I have photos of the two bell shaped pullers. If requested, I can post photos of the top side. Am I measuring wrong & can it be a 2 9/16? My car, a 1931 Hupmobile 6 cyl uses the 2 1/2 size.
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Wrong size for my car. What cars use 2 5/8 hub? Planning to take to Hershey.
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Now it is popular to use electricity with batteries to save costs. The state of Ohio has a license plate surcharge for electric vehicles to make up for lost fuel tax to pay for road maintenance.
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If you are a member of the Hupmobile Club? They have the color codes for the engine color. Membership is $31 a year. There is a company in Dayton Ohio who can mix the color, in quart qty, & ship. How soon do you need it? I can deliver paint cans to Hershey for pickup.
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Good thought on the China gauge but it will take another 3 to 5 gallons after it over flows but very slowly. It has done this since first got running. I have filled it from 3 gallon cans without any problem.
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When filling my 1967 Mustang, the gas explodes out the tank at the 3/4 mark. Still happens when filled very very slow. The Mustang doesn’t use a vented tank.
Previous owner passed away before finishing a major restoration including motor & trans rebuild, new interior, repaint including most chrome parts.
The tank was already installed when I purchased it. Is it possible the gas tank is partially blocked or am I missing the problem. A new tank is easy to replace not really expensive.
SOLD SOLD Antique - 1937 Mullins Trailer
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The Hupmobile was sold last February & is now in Michigan west of Toledo. He elected to purchase only the Hup. When we went to shows, we opened the trailer to display the period luggage, etc.