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  1. The Autolite distributor looks very close to an original Overland 4 cylinder model 91 (about 1924) which were driven off the rear of the generator. The originals were made of diecast but nearly all the ones I have seen have been recast in brass. It appears to have the original condenser with a replacement attached to the outside.

  2. I can't see any springs or fuel tank at the rear which suggest to me it could be around 1920's Overland with the quarter eliptic springs front and rear. The diff centre looks like Overland as well, however, there are six rim bolts instead of the usual four but I wouldn,t dismiss it as an Overland because of the extra rim bolts.

  3. I agree with the observations of Dictator27 and Dave Mellor. Unless a better photo of a 1915 Remington is found I don't think a positive ID can be made but it certainly looks very close to me. Whatever the Vancouver car is I think it is very smart particularly if it is in fact a 1915 vintage.

  4. amer1811.jpg1915 Remington Automobile

    The above image was taken from the internet "The History of the Early American Automobile Industry" 1891 - 1929 Chapter 23 - 1915 and is identified as a 1915 Remington. Looks very much like the car on the bridge. In particular the tips of the front guards and the body styling around the top of the front seats. You can't see the lube fitting mentioned by Layden but then until you enlarge the bridge photo you can't see it either.

  5. The only other car that I can find that closely resembles the unknown one is a 1915 Remington. There are very few photos of the Remington on the net but it is a definite possibility.

  6. Hi Brittany,

    You are certainly taking on an interesting project. Until you are able to get the hood open you won't know what engine is there as they had both diesel and petrol although more than likely it has a diesel. As for parts sites/information on the internet Google "Austin fx4 parts" and lots of sites should come up. Good luck with your project.

  7. Richard what you and your "bodyman" have accomplished is simply incredible. Without your intervention this rare little ute would have more than likely been consigned to the rubbish heap. I know it was the first thing you took off but that homemade bumper in the first photo does suit in a way as I'm sure this little Mini thinks it's a Mack truck. Good work.

  8. Bernie as an Australian living in Brisbane (Hi Mr ColW) I fully undertand Aussie humour and not for one second did I ever believe you keep your hand tools in glass cabinets. I too have old tools that have been with me for a long time and like you I would be useless with out them. I doubt they will ever see the inside of a locked glass cabinet. As for an air-conditioned workshop with the high temperatures we have had over the last couple of days here in Brisbane I would use it without a second thought. A very impressive list of Alpine Passes and countries visited. Well done.

  9. Very witty Bernie but I'm sure if you take the time to visit any reasonable harware shop in your area you will see that tinsman snips, "G" clamps and hand files are all still readily available so people must still be using them and there is no reason to keep them in your display case. With all the aluminium body work you appear to do perhaps a set of "nibblers would be a worth while addition to your basic tool kit. After 50 plus years of being involved with home mechanical repair I have progressed beyond a basic kit of tools by addiing new tools/equipment as needed and if within my budget at the time. This is certainly a personal thing and I can't really see why you keep on about what tools other people may or may not be lucky enough to have. As for CNC tools they are not for me but they are certainly becoming more available and within the reach of many home car enthusiasts.

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