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J. Wellington Wimpy, " I will gladly pay you Tuesday, for a hamburger today". My 1931 Packard sounds just like Bluto"s car, It has to be an eight.

The Macungie Truck show on Fathers Day weekend is not exhibiting some of the problems that Das Awkscht Fescht is experiencing. Yes, the flea market seems to be smaller but the number of trucks is astounding and, public admission is FREE. It is one of the great shows of the Summer. Some may not like my previous greed statement but, I am listening to the scuttlebutt of the last few years and vendors and public are not satisfied. This is not an opinion, these are the statements of dissatisfaction. Follow the examples of successful events and lower your admission fee, this is not Carlisle. It used to be a must go to event of the Summer, but no more.

Do you suppose that in this day of reduced income and far greater expenses for travel , rooms, food etc. that GREED could be a factor? With the increased admission fee and registration fees, older people who have the machines we desire to see say , "why go there for an expensive time, when it used to be reasonable". I happen to be one of these, I no longer attend after the last few years of diminished vendors and increased expenses, it is no longer cost effective. GREED plays a large part and if the organizers can't see this, it is only a matter of time before it is FINISHED.

Unless it has sold already, there is no 68C on the MAFCA classifieds, only a 1929 68A for $22.5K Although it is yellow, no cigar. A completely different animal.

1932 and up heads have spark plugs arranged like this head also with the three bolt instead of four distributor mounting. It is NOT a seventh or eighth series head. Length measurement or part # can tell which but many earlier seventh and eighth series engines were retrofitted with these heads because they were higher compression (100 Lbs.) see my previous post. The photos from the internet provided here by others show these later heads on earlier engines. It makes no difference standard or deluxe on the head design, just the size. Your bolt count is correct and measurements are for a standard eight.

1930 through 1931 Packard cylinder heads have evenly spaced spark plug holes on the centerline of the distributor hole. This is also confirmed by the parts book illustrations all models.

Cadillac only had V8 engines of the flat head eight cylinder variety in 1930 (from 1915 through 1948) . A flathead straight 8 was available on LaSalle from 1934 through 1936

Here is a valuable link:http://www.fordgarage.com/pages/mufflerweld.htm

An unusually original Lincoln in splendid condition. The minor missing fuel line parts can be found however, what makes this a "sport" sedan as it looks to be a Standard 3 window 4 passenger sedan model 144B ? The proof should be found on a small brass plate under the passenger front seat cushion facing the running board. 926 of them were built by Lincoln and Murray body companies in 1927. The engine displacement is 357.8". The 384.8" did not arrive until 1928.

I had a 1929 341B Cadillac which now is in the U.K. Every part and system was completely stock original. The 341B is very much like the above machine. I never had any heat issues or other problems of any kind over many years and thousands of miles, even though the original ignition coil is mounted on the distributor stand just behind the radiator and near the crossover of the exhaust pipe there were no ignition problems. The carburettor mounted low in the valley and received fuel by gravity from the vacuum tank which also was flawless. Of extreme importance is being sure the drain tube was clear from the valley so any fuel which would possibly collect there would have a place to go. The drain holes in the crankcase are small beneath the original carburettor and open up to larger tubes. When I originally got the car the distributor pot metal was disintegrated. I searched for some time to find a perfect one which by now is beautifully reproduced to include upper and lower body castings and advance counterweight. During my search for a distributor, many said that a 1941 Cadillac distributor was a good replacement but I did not have to resort to that.

How is it possible to expect an engine to run when the vacuum tank outlet is below the fuel inlet of the carburetor and the level of the fuel in the float bowl is higher than the level of the fuel in the vacuum tank when full?

These appear to be "HOUK" wheels

This is an Acme automobile engine made by Rochester Machine Tool Works Ltd. 4 Commercial St. Rochester N.Y. This was available in 5, 8, 10 and 12 H.P. In 1902 a new model with different frame was made. This engine was announced in Cycle and Automobile Trade Journal in December 1900. It is a 5 H.P. if it is a 2 1/2" x 3 1/2" and is built to stand a working pressure of 250 Lbs. and should weigh 54 Lbs. It was sold to be used in many different steam cars as mentioned in the ad for the later engine.

The "mickthecat" Bakersfield engine is an Autocar type XXI truck engine

Here is the Liberty truck at the Museum of the U.S. Air Force with the SOLAR lamp 167WTS expand the photo

WWI U.S. military trucks use Lamp marked on top or chimney : C.M. Hall lamp co. Model Solar 167WTS Kenosha Detroit U.S.A. (the "U.S.A." is much larger lettering) The clear glass lens has chicken wire embedded in it with no markings. There is a vertically aligned handle on the back of the lamp and a very heavily cast bracket with oval thumb screws at the pivot points.

A very nice photo indeed but certainly a more important role than promoting the races for Mr. Flagler was building the Florida East Coast Railway that went to sea and the development of Floridas great cities on the east coast.!

does ANYONE have anything to say or a report from the dragon sale 31 May in Ct?

1935 Ford cars had welded spoke wheels, 1936 Ford cars had no spokes.

This is a Powell muffler. Autocar trucks (for one) used them. One could make them as long as practicable. This one has had sections added.

I have an original October 1921 116 owners manual ramjet184@earthlink.net

As for Cadillac, 1928 341A had nickel plated exterior and interior brightwork. In August 1928 when 1929 341B was introduced, chrome plated exterior brightwork was mentioned in advertising and specified on build sheets however interior parts were still nickel plated. Lincoln automobiles also had exterior chrome plated parts for 1929 but there may have been chrome on some Lincolns in 1928.

Years ago, "Frame Up" restoration was the term most oft used. "Body Off" restoration came somewhat later, then the two seemed to get tangled and confused sometime perhaps in the eighties.

I have a set of four 28" X 3" rims for wire type wheels for single tube tires for an early car. They are in excellent condition. ramjet184@earthlink.net

Unrestored original with 1937 21 stud engine. Transmission number matches frame. Very little missing. Runs well. Have new Bradley floors to install plus new bumpers and other parts. Doors not rusted and wood good. I will email photos to serious buyers. $18K. Thank you