Robert G. Smits
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Post your needs on the Cadillac LaSalle forum. I am sure someone has one lying around. I have two hoods in my storage barn that fit 38-40 series 75 and 90
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Lost brakes, almost crashed the Cord!
Robert G. Smits replied to Hemi Joel's topic in General Discussion
I do this on my Diesel tow vehicle also. 10 years ago while doing this on my 96 Dodge i blew out a metal line. It had rusted at a bend. This is also the reason I replace brake fluid every 2 years. I don't want to think about what could have happened while towing. Better lucky than smart. -
Bicycle builders who later went on to make Automobiles
Robert G. Smits replied to 30DodgePanel's topic in General Discussion
Every third person wasn't a lawyer back in the day!! -
Bicycle builders who later went on to make Automobiles
Robert G. Smits replied to 30DodgePanel's topic in General Discussion
John Stoddard added “Tiger” brand bicycles to his line of farm machinery from 1890 to 1898. In 1905 he began producing Stoddard Dayton automobiles. He went into bankruptcy in 1913 with Maxwell purchasing the assets. (From Walt’s memorabilia thread) -
Bicycle builders who later went on to make Automobiles
Robert G. Smits replied to 30DodgePanel's topic in General Discussion
Arthur Garford invented the padded bicycle seat in 1892 and sold over a million in the early years. He went on to form the Garford Company which manufactured the chassis and mechanicals for Studebaker 1904-1911 in Elyria, Ohio He manufactured the Garford automobile 1912-1913 when he sold to Willis. Garford trucks were produced into the 1930's The Duesenberg brothers had a bicycle shop in Des Moines, Iowa and produced the Mason Automobile for lawyer Edward Mason 1906-1909. Brothers Fred and August designed the car and power train. Marketing efforts promoted its strength by driving it up the 47 steps of the Iowa State Capitol building. -
Stuck Cylinder Head Bolts - 25 Jewett Six
Robert G. Smits replied to ch1929's topic in General Discussion
Read the negative reviews on Amazon as well as the positive. Apparently made in China -
Great taste, thanks for sharing
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What antique car did you drive or ride in today?
Robert G. Smits replied to Dandy Dave's topic in General Discussion
Went to a fundraiser put on by a friend. At 104 in the shade I left the LeMans convertible in the garage. A couple of nice Cadillacs on the lawn. -
On June 11 I posted a photo of the HUPMOBILE porcelain purchase at the Pate swap meet. When I purchased it I asked the young dealer if he had anything else that was old porcelain. He related that his father had an old sign in his garage he might be willing to sell. I gave him my card and forgot about it. A week age he sent me a photo. A few days ago I drove to east Texas and picked it up. Far from perfect but a Great Wall hanger. Double sided porcelain.
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Interesting small from the file cabinet. EN-AR-CO was the trademark of National Refining Company located in Cleveland, Ohio. It began as a refiner of kerosene in 1882 used for household lamp oil. White Rose gasoline was introduced in 1905 as the first premium motor fuel on the market Other products included ENARCO motor oil, Black Beauty axle grease, National motor oil and antifreeze. This was obviously some type of game. I have no knowledge of where I acquired it. The Coffeyville, Kansas refinery was sold to COOP in 1944 and the rest was purchased by Ashland Oil in 1950.
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Carl had a interesting history. In 1939 he purchased a defunct outboard motor manufacturing company whose assets included 300 non functioning outboards. His plan was to get them running and use the sale proceeds to begin manufacture of a magnetic cream separator for the Wisconsin dairy industry. After sourcing an upgraded crankshaft for the motors he sold the lot to Montgomery Wards. The motors were so successful that Wards kept ordering more leading to the establishment of Mercury Marine. His record of outboard racing is as impressive as his auto racing. He also popularized the stern drive system. More information can be found in his biography "Iron Fist" published in 1991. My apologies for too much information!
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This advertisement is really a link to the 1955 Chrysler 300. I was 15 when it was introduced and my father took me to a Des Moines Chrysler dealer shopping for a new car and the recently introduced 300 was in the showroom. I was already a car nut and fell in love with it. It has always been on my short list. Carl Kiekhaefer was the founder of Mercury Marine and sponsored a fleet of Chrysler 300 race cars competing in NASCAR and AAA in 1955 and winning 37 races that were over 100 miles along with the NASCAR championship in both 55 and 56. Drivers Tim Flock and his brother won 18 NASCAR races in 1955 campaigning against Chrysler factory driver Lee Petty. His team holds the NASCAR record of 16 straight wins. Overall he entered 190 races in 55/56 winning 52 with 116 top 5's. His team also pioneered the use of dry paper air filters. He retired from racing after the 1956 season as he was accused of cheating although a NASCAR investigation cleared him.
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I have two Harrah's cars and received a ton of information from the National Automobile Research Dept but that was over 20 years ago. Give them a try.