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It is for sale now. I am helping the Seller research it. Jim

Roger, Sounds like you have a sound plan ! Jim

Greg, I am a storyteller in a digital age. Charles Kuralt In 60 second bits ( usually ). I tell stories from the road - transport pays the way. I don’t buy & sell - I help turn the wheel. If I have an opportunity to help - I do. I met Jesse & his brother Boo Boo today - spent the better part of the afternoon at their shop - made new friends. It started out a bad Day. It ended as another great adventure. (12) years on the road & I still get excited when I lay eyes on great cars .... Jim

Touring Badges & Windshield Decal Chances are - anyone who would of known this car is dead unless they were a child. It appears to have been originally sold either to someone in Portland, Oregon or Portland, Maine. It appears to have been on Texas Tours back in the 1950’s. Jim

Thanks to comments left on FB This appears to be a 1924 Single 8 Sport Model Jim

205619A on top of frame Drivers side by firewall Jim

I was contacted last week to transport this car by a prospective buyer who declined purchase today. This car is from the West Texas Collection of Mr. Karl Binner who passed away around (20) years ago - perhaps longer. It does not shows up in the Packard Registry. Eight cylinder - double rear continental kit. This car has been out of the Public Eye for at least (15) years. Anyone know this car ? Jim

Ok ....so back in the mid 50’s there were fewer cars on the road, the average speed they were traveling was less. If you were towing with that set every day - after awhile you would become comfortable and familiar with driving. But today things are different. Semi tractors have air brakes which allow for far better braking capability than hydraulic or electric systems - you can’t compare that to a passenger vehicle. If you are planning on towing short distances on familiar roads in good weather - go to a good trailer shop or welder and have a sturdy custom receiver hitch built & equip your vintage tow vehicle with a fused electric brake controller - make sure you have a heavy duty cooling package for water & tranny fluid ( if automatic ) along with respective temperature gauges. If you are planning longer trips or towing in adverse weather conditions, consider renting or buying a suitable modern tow vehicle. Over the years I have stopped numerous times to help out classic and hot rod owners broken down by the side of the road - they were towing everything from small teardrop trailers to large enclosed car hauler trailers. Everything was going great - the rig looked cool - until the radiator blew up or a head gasket blew or an automatic tranny cooked. Good Luck Jim

Trust .... Establish it with a telephone conversation. Verify vehicle condition with an independent inspection - images - videos as needed. Fly out or drive out with a trailer - pay cash in person - drive or trailer home. If you can’t do that - pay in full with bank wire transfer - hire someone that you can talk to directly who drives the truck pulling the trailer hauling your vehicle. Give no advance payment or credit card information for hauling. Hauler does not act as Courier for payment or Conveyer of ownership documents. Good Luck Jim

Mike, I have Timbren load assist solid rubber rear spring replacement bumpers on my truck - they only are used as the truck suspension Is loaded down ( like towing a trailer ). You can see if they fit your truck here: @ https://www.etrailer.com/vehicle-finder.aspx?HHCat=susp&HHMake=Chevrolet&HHModel=Silverado+2500 Jim

My friend Grant has put his running and driving 1913 Stanley Steam Mountain Wagon up for sale over on the HCCA Classifieds. It is the only Stanley Steam Mountain Wagon in active commercial use. It is one of perhaps twelve total remaining in private ownership. Grant knows this Stanley inside out - underneath - above. He is knowledgeable and passionate. Visit @ https://hcca.org/classifieds.php?cars Jim FJ

That just about sums things up Ed .... Transport - for me - is a way to meet folks and tell stories from the road. I have always done that. I always give back. To museums - thru donations - free transport from time to time. I have given away (3) Model T vehicles and (1) enclosed car hauler trailer in the past few years. That - is my business model. I Enjoy Helping Others. Jim

I have been a member here since 2008. I didn't join (6) days ago .... Jim

\\ Roger, Could you be more specific ? What exactly is the tow vehicle ? What exactly is the trailer ? What exactly are you towing on or in the trailer ? Jim

If you can use a good tax write off - then I would pursue it further. Jim

There is no money to be made in auto transport. I do it to travel and tell stories from the road. Jim

I have commercial coverage. I also have agreed upon value replacement coverage on my enclosed car hauler trailer. Your automobile policy extends to you & your immediate family usually residing in the same household. It usually covers commercial rental of trailers you rent like a U Haul trailer. Automobile policies vary - but generally you do not have coverage for vehicles you do not own that are in your trailer - just like you do not have coverage for trailers you tow that are borrowed. Automobile insurance is specific to the person(s) it is issued to. The insurance company rates your insurance on specific information. Jim

I read the link. Questions I have ..... WTH are you doing lettting something that you ( supposedly ) care about sit in a Museum for (50) years - especially if you never ( apparently ) never bothered to check the condition of it from time to time. The article mentioned a shop estimate for repairs but nowhere was it stated that any repairs were ever done. (50) years doing without means you have lost interest. Sounds like a Dash for Cash. I would not have given that guy a Dime ..... Jm

I have a friend who is the Curator of a fast growing nonprofit museum that has a foreseeable future because it has a mission statement to remain relevant and dynamic. He is passionate about what he does and it shows in his work. Any museum is a business and requires money to pay the bills. If I visit a museum and find value - I purchase at least an annual membership. For some museums I provide free or reduced rate transport service. If you find value in a museum - find a way to support it in a manner you can afford. Jim

Note the “ dual exhaust “ out of the original asbestos wrapped muffler .... (2) lines - maybe 3/8 “ diameter ? Jim

Thanks Kevin, I believe this is the car I hauled for you: Here is your review of my service on the AACA forum: Kevin’s Transport Review Here I have been a AACA forum member since 2008. I am in the Austin, Texas area today. I just dropped off a 1902 Oldsmobile Curved Dash that I brought out from Oceanside, California for a regular customer & friend. It is the oldest vehicle I have transported to date .... Tomorrow I am dropping off this 1966 Pontiac Convertible in College Station, Texas that I also hauled out from California. After that I am available for transport. Currently I have at least (6) vehicles waiting to be picked up in various parts of the lower 48 states. You can visit my website that I built back in 2006 here: Actual Customer Feedback Here Jim

Rear “ trunk “ with the cover off. Original asbestos wrapped muffler - water tank - fuel tank. Jim

Original fuel delivery system. On the left is the air cleaner and carburetor. In the center is lift pump that sat in the fuel tank ( note primer plunger on top ). On the right is fuel line with diaphragm housing. This original complete assembly ( less diaphragm ) is rare. This Olds currently has a Model T carburetor on it. Jim

I was told the basic 1902 models had no fenders and no top. What is unusual about this Olds - no fenders or top appear to have been added. Jim

I have transported several Old Curved Dash Cars ..... But I picked one up Thursday in Oceanside, California that turned out to be particularly special ..... It was shipped over to London (3) different times to run the London to Brighton Historic Horseless Carriage Event by the first American Woman to complete the Run .... http://articles.latimes.com/1989-02-12/local/me-2931_1_speed-limit Jim