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Still looking for the following:
1. Correct dash instruments including black face speedometer (with trip reset lever out the front, not below), ammeter, Waltham clock and Bosch magneto key. Have a Jaeger clock and Van Sicklen speedometer (white face) on the panel to trade if that works for you.
2. 23" wire wheels (have six drive pins on back of hub) with a 4" hub center.
3. Also need original starter, generator, magneto and windshield wiper.
Thanks!
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Sam - I understand the confusion between the Williams names occurred often! I bought my Marmon from Bob Leibensperger last month (right after the muster) - it is the green cloverleaf roadster (numbers are listed in the Club Roster). Bob was kind enough to give me his files and they included a letter from Russ Stadt dated 1971 with details on the car. Since then I have traded emails with Twin6 and he sent a scan of a 1957 AACA roster that had an earlier owner listed that we knew nothing about. Chasing it down further, that owner (from the mid 1950's) passed away in 1984 but his widow is still alive in CA at the age of 108! I plan to contact AACA and continue the search with them as best I can. If you know my car, it has certain features that lend themselves to a "Renew" with 1923/1924 upgrades by the factory, or at least that's what I think. I'm trying to determine how far back those upgrades go along with the ownership history. Do you know if Russ Stadt is still living?
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Twin6 - Could you reply with the serial numbers shown for the 1917 Model 34's from each roster? If they list any 1916 models, please show them too. Maybe it will lead to an owner previous to Hosford. I have an owner's manual with Hosford's name handwritten on the inside cover with the date 1958, which makes me wonder if that was when he first owned it. Thank you!
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Sambarn,
Unfortunately, Bruce passed away in February of 2010. I do have a file of his records, but it is sparse on the two names mentioned. I also have a copy of a letter to Mr. Blackaby from Russ Stadt (then President of the Marmon Club) dated 1971 referencing a roster of members. That led me to believe that someone might have one stashed away.
Thanks,
David
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Does anyone have a Marmon Club roster from the early 1970's or late 1960's?
I am trying to chase down the previous ownership history of my 1917 34A and have the following names mentioned:
Bill Blackaby (Ontario, Oregon) - roughly 5 years in the early 1970's
Gus Mozart (location?) - 1 or 2 years around 1970
Dr. George N. Hosford (San Francisco) - many years up to 1970
I know sometimes these chases end up with no results, but this one seems intriquing given the particular car. Bruce S. Williams (son of the last Marmon Company President) owned the car for a long while after Blackaby.
Any leads will be appreciated.
Thanks,
David
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Looking for the following for a 1917 Cloverleaf Roadster:
1. Dash instruments - all, including key
2. Wire wheels for 34 x 4 1/2 tires
Any other parts you have may be worth mentioning too.
Thanks,
David
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BTT - Would make a great touring wagon for this summer. Dependable and economical, just like the ads said back in 1953! Motivated to make room for a new purchase. Thanks
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BTT - Still available.
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BTT - Also, meant to say correct numbers on engine, not matching numbers. Any leads would be appreciated! Thanks
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Still available - price reduced to $29,900. Thanks
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Looking for an older correct restoration that I can gently ride and enjoy. Must be matching numbers - a known history is a plus. I am a collector (with a very understanding wife!), not a flipper, and take pride in maintaining what I have in driveable condition. Will pay a fair number for the right Indian.
Thanks,
David Peeler
Charlotte, NC
704-564-5468
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Matt - I have sent a PM. Thanks, David
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There was a small air compressor that came mounted to the transmission on the 1929 Cadillac for emergency use. I have found a compressor unit and now need the detachable air hose that would have been a part of the tool kit.
I have never seen such a hose nor any photos to know what it looked like, how long it was, or what the fittings were like on each end.
Does anyone have any original hose that could send a photo or would be interested in selling it. If I could even borrow one to have a new one made, that would be appreciated.
Thanks!
David
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Thanks - I'll give it a try!
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BTT - Also here are a few more photos.
Open to reasonable offers.
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I have an early '47 Super Deluxe Coupe and need to know if the radio antenna was located on the right top of the cowl or right side of the cowl? I believe the center roof mount antenna came later in '47 or '48?
Is there a good source for the correct antenna or does someone has a nice original?
Also is anyone making the driver side cowl mirror with the correct base width to match the stainless trim? Vintique was, but no longer does and the ones at Drake are too narrow.
Thanks,
David
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No, actually the wiper motor (and the wiper arms/blades) happened to be off the wagon being redone after it had been shown. I wasn't satisfied with the way they looked and redid them. Thanks for the question as I am sure others have wondered the same. David
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I have posted this Wagon on the General Buy-Sell Forum. Check it out!
Thanks, David
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This Willys spent the first 50 years of its life in the Magnolia, Arkansas area! Has lived in North Carolina ever since - a true southern car.
Call or email to dpeeler5@carolina.rr.com
Thanks!
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1953 Willys Deluxe Station Wagon (Model 685), Beautiful, correct show restoration of an original wagon that drives as good as it looks (61,0XX original miles). Flawless paint in original Sabor Rouge (maroon) with maroon and grey interior. Six cylinder (F-161), 2 WD with overdrive, Willys radio and heater, rare 7th passenger jump seat. Extensive provenance including AACA First Junior, Senior, and Preservation awards and nominated for National Award in 2009, Best in Class at 2007 Hilton Head Concours d'Elegance, cover car on the 2009 Classic Jeep Calendar. For the post-war Willys lover, it doesn't get any better than this.
$32,000
David
704-564-5468
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Mike - I believe you are correct in that the new materials used in the wide whites are not the same as the old. I do not know what the difference is, but my older Lester WW's stay white and easily brighten up - of course, they are near dry-rot condition. I have heard of others with the same issues....and Carl what you described is exactly my situation - turning yellow just sitting over the winter....but I just can't seem to get the white to brighten up! The salesman at Universal Tire alluded to the fact that this is not the first time he's had a complaint!
MIsc Parts Needed for 1917 Model 34
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Have found a good speedometer, but really need the Weston ammeter (+/- 30), Waltham clock, a correct fuel gauge (Tanner??) and a key for the Bosch. BTW, I'm getting conflicting info on the correct wheel size - some say 23" and others 25". Original 1917 Owners Manual says tire size was 32 x 4 1/2 which would make it 23". Hanley's book says tire size for 1917 was 34 x 4 1/2. Leaning toward 23" right now and understand Coker may be making rims soon. Any one have a suggestion?
While looking for parts, this Marmon is very driveable and I have had a blast driving it on the North Carolina back country roads on the weekends. I've got the double clutching mastered and, despite the hot summer we're having, this old gal stays cool and runs like a champ! I'm going to enjoy driving it until next summer (looking for misc parts along the way) and then do a restoration after the Muster in May. Would like to have spare mechanical parts as well, so if you have extras you would like to part with, please send me an email.
Thanks again!
David
dpeeler5@carolina.rr.com