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Here is a link to the Photos of the STuTZ cars on display at the STuTZ Centennial Celebration held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway last May. stutzcars's gallery | Photoshop.com It took me this long to find a way to get them posted. I am working at collecting photos of the STuTZ cars owned by our club members and will get those posted some day. I have 56 photos of the approximately 400 STuTZ cars listed in the club register.

Hi Steve, Where are you located on NY. We have a few STuTZ Club members in NY that may be able to help. I have a 1925 STuTZ which has a totally different rear axle set-up. What model STuTZ do you have? There is also a member in Ohio that has a 1926 AA and he has had every part of the STuTZ apart over the last 40 years. You can sent me a PM if you like.

Oldengineering, Thanks for the info on the torque tube.

Thanks for the electrical tips. I have made up an inspection sheet and will include terminal blocks. I had already planned to check wiring were visible. The low milage does not matter on time sensitive wiring insulation and rubber parts. Are you an old electrical engineer? I am a semi retired electrical engineer from an eastern Ohio steel mill in a younger live and have been doing industrial electrical system consulting in central Ohio for the last 30 years. I am down to two clients and only projects that look like fun!!

Hello Oldengineer, Thank you for the great reply. That is the kind of information I was wanting to know. From the research I have done so far it seems that replacing the 216 with a fully pressurized 235 was a common swap to improve performance. I was also surprised at the speed equipment available for the old Chevy 6. The Chevy I am considering is so original that replacing the engine would be out of the question. I have to decide if the 55 top speed is OK since I have been driving a 1951 MG TD for the last 40 years that has the same issue with highway driving with a rear axle ratio that limits the top speed to 55 - 60 MPH based on engine rpm. The Chevy would be much more comfortable on our old bones than the MG. My first car was a 54 Chevy but i really like the body style and interior of the 50. Thanks again for the information.

Thanks trimacar, What do you think of the splash lubed bottom end of the 216 engine compared to the full pressure system of the 235?

I plan to go look at a 1950 Chevy Styleline Special 2 door sedan with 26K miles 216 engine and 3 speed tranny. This Chevy is advertised with original engine, running gear, paint, upholstery, and chrome. This is the third owner and there are to be some service records kept by the original owner. I am curious to know what issues I should be aware of concerning this year of Chevy. I am thinking of the Chevy as good drive and touring car for local trips of 150 to 200 miles with the AACA. Thanks in advance for your assistance.

I want to install the period correct hose clamps and hose on my 1925 STuTZ and have seen different styles of clamps and black and red hose on other cars of that period. I looking through the restoration Supply catalog they have red and black hose and three different style of clamps. I am not trying to be concours correct but I want to be period correct. I am thinking that red hose and their Heavy Duty Sherman clamp would be OK. Would like your thoughts and comments. Happy Holidays,

Hello Joagr, My 1925 693 Stutz has a positive ground. Have you thought about joining the Stutz club. We are always interested in new members and gathering data on the Stutz cars that are still around. I would be interested in seeing photos of your STuTZ and knowing the engine number and car serial number as well as how you acquired it. I am in the process of updating and correcting the information in our club data bases and one of the biggest problems keeping track of a car that changes hands. We have approximately 150 STuTZ and HCS cars in the data base. You can go to the club website at Welcome to the Stutz Club Online to get info on joining. I hope you enjoy getting your 695 on the road. Dan DiThomas STuTZ Club Treasurer

Hi Jim, Thanks for the reply. The engine is a Stutz overhead valve 6.

The valve adjustment spec is 0.006 - 0.008 inch when the engine is warm. What would be a good cold adjustment that would be close to the warm adjustment as a starting point? Thanks

I received this email from a new Stutz Club member from Australia looking for manuals for his newly acquired BB. If anyone can help let me know. I will send him an email suggesting he get signed up on his forum. I have recently acquired at auction a BB tourer, car number R-BB-87842, engine number 92182. I am assuming that it is known in the club as it has a Stutz Club sticker on the windscreen. I do not yet have a history file on it as the auction people were not big on getting that stuff from the previous owner. I would also like to get a workshop manual or at least basic maintenance info to enable me to check all the oil & lube points etc.

Thanks John

John, I think this is a the Car Cary progam on U-tube. http://www.speedtv.com/schedule/filter/program/802933/ Take a look and let me know if it is the same. Dan

Thanks CBoz, We do not have digtal cable so this is great.

I have not heard back from you about the universal joints. Are they still for sale?

I am interested in the universal joints yoiu have for sale. Are they still for sale? Are you located in the USA? if so please call me to discuss 614 832-0066

I also received the letter to return and will plan to bring the 1925 Stutz 693 again to take another lap of the track. With a few suspension tweaks and tire pressure adjustments we may get across the finish line at a blistering 40 MPH next year!!!!

Hello Old Car Fan, I have new aluminum castings for a Remy 917-R generator that need to be machined. Send me a private message for more details.

Thanks RU22. Do you have a car with nickel plating?

A couple of years ago I posted that we were starting on an adventure to preserve a 1925 Stutz 693 roadster. This is an update to say that we have competed 95% of the project which means that the Stutz is running and road worthy but will never be really finished and always a work in progress. The icing on the cake for us was displaying the Stutz at the Stutz Centennial Celebration at Indy Speedway the weekend of 13MAY11. we were also very excited to take a parade lap around the speedway. I want to thank everyone on this forum that provided ideas and assistance during the project from technical information to assistance on selecting an enclosed trailer that has provided a 1000 miles so far of safe and reliable towing. My last issue is to decide weather to remove the paint job that was put on in 1950 with the expected dings and imperfections but still shines and looks good at 10 feet or repaint the car. i am leaning to leaving it alone. This year we will have he Stutz at the Ault Park Show in Cincinnati, Ohio, the Gilmore Experience in Kalamazoo, MI, The Stan Hywet Show in Akron, Ohio, and the Old Car Festival at The Henry Ford in Dearborn. I hope to meet some of you at these shows.

I would like to have some ideas from the pros on the best way to keep the new nickel plating on my 1925 Stutz looking good. The plating was done using the Watts Nickel process where the plating comes out of the tank dull and must be polished to get the shine. The plating was done over last winter so it still looks great but I want to maintain this like new condition. Thanks in advance.

I was there with my 1925 Stutz 693 Roadster on Friday and Saturday. I am new to the pre-war cars and my wife and I work very hard for 4 years to meet our goal of having the Stutz road worthy for the Stutz Centennial Show on Friday. Needless to say we were excited and enjoyed the entire experience with all of the flaws. The parade lap was great. Saturday's show did have some fine looking cars. I was also surprised that the Friday Stutz show was not open to the public. We had 51 Stutz cars on display, the most Stutz cars ever assembled in one show.

Hi John, You were right about the show and the entire Stutz weekend. 51 Stutz cars plus a Stutz fire truck and package car. The display of Bearcats and race cars was wonderful. I will send you an email. Hope you had a good trip home and it was nice to meet you.

Hello diljeet, Your Stutz is wonderful. Congratulations on the award. I just returned from the Stutz 100th anniversary celebration in Indianapolis, Indiana. There were 51 Stutz cars there from 1911 to 1934. My Stutz is a 1925 693 Roadster so I do not know much about the later 8 cylinder Stutz cars but I will review your list to see if I can make any suggestions.