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It does not make any difference if you quench or let copper air cool it will still be annealed, however, quenching will remove the scale.

So no one ever died from an asbestos gasket. Perhaps you might read this article: https://www.asbestos.com/products/general/asbestos-gaskets.php

I think Grandpa is correct and it is in fact a Chalmers. The following link shows the exhaust side of a pre 1918 Chalmers engine which appears to match the engine in question. http://forums.aaca.org/topic/83358-please-help-identify-a-chalmers/?tab=comments#comment-353242

The car to the left could be a 1915 Studebaker.

So the reason for the taillight switch being on the rear of the vehicle was to stop people turning off the rear taillight when being chased by the police. I was always told it was a safety issue in that you had to physically get out of the vehicle and turn it on and at the same time you would check that it was actually working. Guess I was misinformed.

Just a guess could it be a Rutenber engine? Also on the rear tub there is a bracket (possibly for a spare tyre) which is distinctive and may help in the identification of the vehicle.

Early vehicle mudflaps Vintman. Google "Early vehicle mudflaps" and a couple of images come up.

As an Australian I totally support the actions of the Australian Border Force in enforcing the removal of asbestos from vehicles imported into Australia. Should have been happening since 2003 but better late then never.

The unidentified car has unusual headlights in that there is a smaller light under the main one and this may help identify it. I know these lights have been subject of a previous discussion on this forum.

Could the "Overholt" be a Model T with Overland headlights and a modified radiator surround.

The second car is a 1917 Studebaker Series 18 Roadster.

Thanks for the offer Ltc4748. Glad to help.

Attached is a photo of a Studebaker rear end which shows the rear universal with its cover/sleeve removed. lf you remove this cover you should be able to bolt up the front universal/hub and then slide the rear one sideways into its slot and replace the sleeve. Hopefully the sleeve is not too tight and it will come off without too much trouble.

Overland Model 91 circa 1925

I agree with you Tinindian over tightening to the next slot is not the way to go. I generally rub the face of the nut on a flat file and in some cases where the nut is hardened I might use fine emery tape or paper. Generally the amount of material to be removed is minimal.

If in fact you have a Series 18 vehicle as stated the crankcase shown will not fit. In this series the rear engine mounts were modified by the addition of a large circular casting bolted to the crankcase. The crankcase shown would fit a Series 17 or earlier.

A vice to hold a hand saw when it is being sharpened?

No need for that Keiser 31 with your strike rate/knowledge you are allowed an occasional error.

In the car2 photo the lady is sitting on a circa 1923/24 Overland.

1910 Thomas Flyer Touring?

I assume you are referring to the dark coloured radiator surround and not the actual radiator on Dosmo's photo wheras Leif's photo shows it as brass. How do you know it is not made of brass?

I would say 1910 Oakland is spot on Leif.

Overland model 91 circa 1925. As it has external door handles the designation would be model 92

Totally disagree. It is the same vehicle photographed from different sides. The video shows the tank hitting the vehicle at speed ripping off the roof and throwing it in the direction of the officer standing in front and almost hitting him. I would suggest that the tank has then simply turned around and run over the same vehicle from the opposite direction. No WH&S in those days.

Hi Keiser 31. Not sure where you got your copy of the photo but there is an identical one on the internet with details showing that the tank (possibly an English Mark iv or 5) was taken in Toronto on Armistice Day 1918 and believe it or not it was actually videoed. I have watched the video and the vehicle is a large tourer but the image is very dark. Here is the link to the video http://www.popularmechanics.com/military/a15939/1918-wwi-tank-flattening-a-car/