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    1927 Kissel water pump

    in Automobiles and Parts - Buy/Sell

    Posted

    I would very surprised if there were lots of people looking for this water pump. Kissel built Model 6-55 engines made between 1925 and 1928 had a bolt on water pump attached to the side of the engine block. This engine was used in passenger and commercial vehicles. There is only a handful of these cars that survive. I will try and post a photo of the pump and generator tonight. Cheers John.

    Delco remy starter motors

    in Technical

    Posted

    I am trying to build up a starter motor to suit my restoration project. According to the information I have been able to gather, the starter motors listed below have some interchangeable parts which I will need.

    I am trying to find out the make and model of vehicles which used these Delco-Remy starter motors.

    Is there someone out there with Delco-Remy reference books who can identify these vehicles for me.

    Delco-Remy Starters - # 740-P and #1107401

    Thanks in advance.

    Cheers

    John Lewis<!-- google_ad_section_end -->

    Delco Remy starter motors.

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Hi everybody,

    I am trying to find out which vehicles used the following Delco-Remy starter motors.

    Is there someone out there with Delco-Remy reference books who can identify these vehicles for me.

    Delco-Remy Starters - # 740-P and #1107401

    Thanks in advance.

    Cheers

    John Lewis

    Kissel Gold Bug at Boca Raton Concours

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Harold,

    Your old 1923 Kissel Speedster is now in Idaho. I have the remains of one of the three 1923 Kissel 6-55 Phaetons which came into NZ at the same time as your speedster. It is a deluxe model with the Aluminium running boards. I imported it from Napier into Australia a couple of years ago. I have a few Kissels including two Gold Bug Speedsters. As far as I can work out there were 12 Kissel vehicles imported into Australia during the 1920's. Eight through Byrne Motors, Rockhampton and four through Sydney. Of the 12 vehicles imported 3 were Gold Bug Speedsters. The first speedster was a 1924 6-55, now in California and the other two, a 1927 6-55 Standard speedster (Wooden Wheels and spare at the rear) and a 1928 6-55 deluxe speedster (six wheel equipment) which are still here in Australia. The 1928 speedster is the youngest known 6-55 car and the only surviving 1928 6-55. The three Australian Kissels that I have are all factory right hand drive while the NZ car is left hand drive. If you send me a private message I can organize a copy of a small book I wrote for the "100 years of Kissel celebration" a few years ago to be sent to you. There are two photos of your old car in the book and a brief story.

    Cheers

    John L

    1925-1928 Kissel Model 6-55 Parts wanted

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    You will never know if you never ask so I thought I would try my luck on the forum.

    I am looking for engine parts for my 1927/28 Kissel model 6-55. The engine I have has been used as a parts engine to complete another restoration and as a result I have much to find. The Model 6-55 engines from 1925 through 1928 have many interchangeable parts which might increase my chances a little bit.

    I am in need of the following parts if anyone has anything they wish to sell.

    Lynite conrods, Tappets, Tappet engine cover, Waterpump, Generator, Generator mounting bracket and any other parts that might be available for sale.

    Cheers

    John

    Cadilac oil can

    in Cadillac & LaSalle

    Posted

    Thank you for the information Johan. My Kissel cars have the same style (not embossed) oil can mounted on the firewall in a spring loaded holder. A mate of mine in Seattle has first dibs on it, Sorry Mike.

    Thanks again

    Cheers

    John

    Cadilac oil can

    in Cadillac & LaSalle

    Posted

    I just aquired a Cadillac oil can. It is embossed with the word Cadillac on one side and has what I believe is a Cadillac mark on the other side.

    I am hoping someone might be able to tell me which model Cadillacs used this type of oil can. The oil can stands 8 inches tall and is 3 1/4 inches across the base.

    Cheers

    John

    US Driving Vacation

    in AACA - Shows and Tours

    Posted

    My wife and I leave <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com><st1:country-region alt=</st1:country-region>Australia on the 18<SUP>th</SUP> May to spend some four weeks site seeing in the north eastern states of the <st1:country-region w:st="on"><ST1:pUS</st1:country-region>. We will be travelling from <st1:City w:st="on"><ST1:pChicago</ST1:p</st1:City> to the East Coast and back by car and I am interested to find out if there are any swap meets being held in that area during that time.

    Cheers

    John..

    What the heck are these from!

    in What is it?

    Posted

    They are Ryan Lites, but not the style fitted by the Kissel factory.

    Kissel used the large flat style, smooth back Ryan Lites as a factory option from mid 1927 through 1928. (Kissel used a smaller version of the same light on the 1928 Model 6-70.) Mid 1927 saw the introduction of 19 inch wheels and the lowering of the fenders on the 6-55 Speedster. This meant that the Hall lights introduced in 1926 no longer fitted between the radiator shell and fender. All speedsters were fitted with Ryans at this time. The bell shaped side lights with port and starboard gems were continued for a short time. The introduction of the 8-65 in second half of 1927 (smaller 19 and 20 inch wheels) saw the Ryan Lite used across the whole range. The wheel diameter went to 18 inches in 1928 (except for the model 6-55) and the flat Ryan Lites were continued until the change in fender design in late 1928 when Kissel introduced a bell shaped Ryan Lite.

    Cheers

    John Lewis

    Kissel Gold Bug Gathering !!

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    I am not sure what I did to add all the extra bits. I will try again so it can be read.

    Just a quick comment on the photo from the Pine Hotel in Emu Park, Queensland Australia. I took several photos of this photograph some years ago however it wasn’t very successful due to the reflection from the glass.

    The 1924 Kissel in this picture is Car# 55-4323 currently owned by Lynn Kissel and was present at the 2010 Kissel swarm in Detroit. Before being sold to a local businessman it was used to promote Kissels and Byrne Motors in and around Rockhampton. The person in the drivers seat is Col Kime (parts manager at Byrne Motors).

    This car was the first Kissel sold by Byrne Motors in Rockhampton and is one of only a handful of factory built right hand drive cars. Byrne Motors sold eight Kissel vehicles including two speedsters. Four Kissels were also sold through a Sydney agent including one speedster. The second of the speedsters sold by Byrne is a 1927 Model 6-55 Standard speedster and the Speedster sold in Sydney is a 1928 Model 6-55 Deluxe Speedster. The Sydney speedster is probably the last Gold Bug produced by Kissel. I am fortunate enough to own both these Cars as well as some other Kissels

    Cheers

    John Lewis

    Kissel Gold Bug Gathering !!

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Just a quick comment on the photo from the Pine Hotel in <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Emu Park</st1:City>, <st1:State w:st="on">Queensland</st1:State> <st1:country-region w:st="on">Australia</st1:country-region></st1:place>. I took several photos of this photograph some years ago however it wasn’t very successful due to the reflection from the glass.

    The 1924 Kissel in this picture is the speedster currently owned by Lynn Kissel and was present at the 2010 Kissel swarm in <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Detroit</st1:place></st1:City>. Before being sold to a local Rockhampton businessman it was used to promote Kissels and Byrne Motors in and around Rockhampton. The person in the drivers seat is Col Kime (parts manager at Byrne Motors).

    This car was the first Kissel sold by Byrne Motors in Rockhampton and is one of only a handful of factory built right hand drive cars. Byrne Motors sold eight Kissel vehicles including two speedsters. Four Kissels were also sold through a <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Sydney</st1:City></st1:place> agent including one speedster. The second of the speedsters sold by Byrne is a 1927 Model 6-55 Standard speedster and the Speedster sold in <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Sydney</st1:place></st1:City> is a 1928 Model 6-55 Deluxe Speedster. The <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Sydney</st1:place></st1:City> speedster is probably the last Gold Bug produced by Kissel.

    Cheers

    John Lewis

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    Circa 1924 Car to ID

    in What is it?

    Posted

    The car in the front of the line is a 1923 Kissel Model 6-55 Standard Phaeton. This car would have had 24 inch rims while all other body styles in 1923 as well as the Deluxe Phaeton had 23 inch rims. In 1923 all speedsters were deluxe models. The standard speedster wasn't introduced until 1925. The radiator surrounds on the standard 1923 Kissel model 6-55 cars were painted while the on the deluxe models they were nickel plated. Bumpers on deluxe models were also nickel plated . In the photos you will notice that the Y’s for the side mount spare rims are yet to be fitted. Kissel also put their side lights between the front and rear doors on this and other similar models. They were fitted with a clear glass at the bottom to light the running boards for safe entry. There are a myriad of other features that stamp this car as a 1923 Kissel 6-55 Phaeton. The support props for the hood, the placement of the Stewart vacuum tank mounted on the engine, the large ID plate on the fire wall to name a few. Many of the Kissel cars in the factory photos of this era seem to be fitted with some type of white wall tyre.

    Cheers

    John

    Big car headlamp

    in What is it?

    Posted

    Yes I agree with Restored 32 on this one.

    Kissel introduced Ryan Lites mid 1927. The introduction in 1927 came about as a result of a change to smaller diameter wheels. The 6-55 speedster went to 19 inch rims and the dome shaped lights introduced in 1926 no longer fitted between fender and radiator. All speedsters were fitted with Ryan Lites at that time, however. the dome shaped side lights remained for a short time and were replaced with Ryan Lite side lights late in 1927. The Ryan lite side lights were single bolt mounted on speedsters. The introduction of the kissel Model 8-65 (Lycoming 8 cyl in the Model 6-55 chassis) was also fitted with 19 and 20 inch rims. All models were fitted with Ryan Lites at this time. In 1928 Kissel went to 18 inch rims and continued to fit their cars with the flat Ryan Lites. The new smaller 6-70 launched in late 1927 had a smaller version of the same light. Kissel changed their fenders in late 1928 with the introduction of the models 8-95,6-73 and 8-126 and changed to a domed shaped Ryan Lite. The flat Ryan Lites used by Kissel in 1927 and 1928 were the smooth back type not the ones with a pressed design in the back of the shell.

    I hope this helps

    Cheers

    John.

    How to ID Marmon rear end.

    in Marmon

    Posted

    Hi,

    I have had some experience with Kissel Kars over the years and currently own four of them.

    If this is the 1922 Model 6-45 that was for sale on the PreWar car site then maybe I can shed some light. The rear axle on this car is definitely not 1922 however it could still be an original Kissel item. In 1927 Kissel changed from Timkin to Columbia rear ends on their Model 6-55 and 8-65 cars. Early in 1928 Kissel also changed from Buffalo to Dayton wire wheels. The 1928 Kissel wheel (dayton) had a six sided hub cap with a locking tab which would be released when the wrench was applied. I believe these hubs to be similar to the Marmon Roosvelt cars. The Model 1928 6-55 has 19 inch wheels while all other Kissels 1928 onwards had 18 inch wheels. In 1929 Kissel used the same spinner hub cap that was used on Auburn cars.

    I quick check of the Diff maker in this car might give a clue to whether it came from the Kissel plant or is from another make. From Mid 1924 up until the end of 1928 Kissel used External Contracting brakes (Lockheed) which might also give another clue.

    Cheers

    Kisselman27

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