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  1. I see this post has just popped to the top, but is 3 years old.

    Did you get sorted for a 1912 touring car?

     

    I have one which is in very original condition and with great history. The car was used in 1946 and 1947 on the Glidden tour and there are photos and even a black and white YouTube video of the car from this tour.

     

    The car is in running and driving condition and hasn’t been restored, the paintwork is very aged but probably not the original. The engine is the correct 1912 motor, but has had a starter fitted. The upholstery is very worn and could do with some tlc. I am told that the rear end is 1913 but everything else appears correct for 1912. The car has a set of 4 new Blockley tyres and a new top as the old one was rotten. The car is fitted with electric headlights, which are on it in the Glidden tour photo's but it does also come with acetylene headlights and the oil tail and side lamps. No generator. 

     

    This car was imported in to the UK in the late 1990’s and since being here I am the second owner. 
     

    Shipping back to the USA wouldn’t be an issue, but I would want the funds before it leaves here. I know quite a few people in the USA that I have had dealing with so could provide details if required, to show im

    not a scammer.

     

    The car is for sale for £20,000, which is about $25,500. 

    I can sssist with shipping and if you want specific photos please ask. 
     

     

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  2. I have a 1929/30 Studebaker GJ commander with the standard 6 engine. This has the water pump shaft running alongside the side of the engine the same as my 1928 dictator.

    The shaft was very grooved where the pump packing sits and so I had a new shaft made. I have repacked with water pump packing/string, but it constantly leaks after a few journeys. 
    What is the best packing material to use and should I be using any water pump grease as well?

    My ‘28 dictator I have used regularly over the last 16 years and only once have I nipped up the gland but, but the commander just won’t seal.

    any advice appreciated

     

    wayne 

  3. 12 hours ago, 1937hd45 said:

    I really like the look of your headlamps, were they on the car when it arrived in the UK? What brand are they? Bob

    The headlights have been on the car a long time. If you look at the pic from the Glidden tour they were on it then. You can see the large hinge in the pic. There are no markings on the lamps, they do have Ford lenses.

     

    regards wayne 

     

     

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  4. On 12/1/2022 at 1:08 AM, 1937hd45 said:

    EVERY TOURING CAR LEFT THE FACTORY WITH THE FRONT DOORS, That is why Henry called them Fore-Door  Touring cars. Pet peeve of mine, that some cars restored without them have won AACA First Prize awards along with a Senior First. Owners with BS abilities that surpass average members. 

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     What I was meaning is that it still has the accessory front doors, as a lot have been removed to make the car look older. 
    I never said they were optional, just that they were an accessory, a bit like the acetylene lights etc.

     

    Thanks for sharing the sales leaflet

     

    regards

    wayne 

     

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  5. On 10/24/2019 at 6:28 AM, 1937hd45 said:

    The 1947 Glidden was featured in Antique Automobile 1947. My 1912 Ford was on the 1950 Glidden owned by Elmer Bemis from Brattleboro, Vt., I wonder if it was the Col. John F. Brown car on the 1947 Glidden? Just basing that guess on the offset top and fluted headlamp lens that are on the car today. Bob 

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    I am doing so research into a 1912 Model T Ford, I bought last week, here in the UK. It has a plaque on the firewall from the 1947 Glidden tour. I believe the car owned by Col John F Brown is the car I’ve bought. It came with the electric lights, and stil has the shock absorbers that are in the pic. Etc.

    The car is very original and was imported into the UK in 1997.

     

    wayne smith

     

     

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  6. Looking to buy a distributor tube and fan for a 1928 big 6, would consider the whole assembly including distrbutor.

    A fan blade fatigue cracked at the rivets and broke sending the blade back resulting in it breaking the cast tube. See red arrow. 

    it has also damaged the radiator but that can be recored.

    The car is in the UK so I will need items shipping here.

    Any help appreciated.

    Wayne

     

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  7. I’ve got a similar issue with one of mine. I adjusted the front brakes and now they come on but won’t come off unless I physically push the operating lever back.  I stripped them and can only assume that the square operating cam is going over centre. 

    Ive sent my shoes off to be relined so I’m hoping this will cure it as more meat on the lining should mean that the cam won’t need to

    operate as much.

     

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