Guest VeloMan Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 Years back, there was a Metz Register but this apparently no longer exists. If anyone reading this notice has a Metz or knows of one, perhaps they could contact the Waltham Museum (via the Metz website) or me and we can get a list together. Someday, parts and literature may be available, and we could help each other with our cars. Phil Jamison Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F&J Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 I had a 13 Special and a 12 roadster. I have no clue where they are now.As of last fall, there was a 14? roadster in the showroom at Dragone Classics in Bridgeport, CT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCMetz Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 A friend of mine was just at the Don Garlits Museum in Ocala Florida and said there were two Metz cars there. Not sure, from his description, of years or models. He has photos and I will try to send them when I get them. I checked the Garlits website, but not photos are posted there yet.Is there any Metz Car Club? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest VeloMan Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 No, there is no Metz Club that I know of. There was a Metz Register in the '60s but that project was dropped. A fellow told me there was a local Metz Club in Maryland in the '80s. The Metz web page (which just started last month) was mentioned earlier. This is run by the Waltham Museum (the Metz was made in Waltham, MA). Maybe a club will form some day! There are a surprising number of surviving Metz cars. Most all are the Model 22, 25 and earlier. The later 6-cylinder models are rare. I'm still looking for someone who's restored a Metz. Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swear Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Phil I bought what I belive is a 1909 Metz. I was told it came out of an estate in CA & went to Weston OR & then to Coos BayOR & now to Pendleton OR. The car is missing some parts but isa driver.Jim Swearingen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest VeloMan Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 Sounds interesting, Jim. This would probably be a "Plan Car" (the one sold in kit form) with a 2-cylinder engine. Any photos?Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest VeloMan Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 I wrote to the Garlits Museum in Ocala, FL and was pleased to recieve a response from Don Garlits himself. Seems he has two Metz cars in the museum; a 1914 Model 22 Foredoor and a 1913 Special Roadster. He sent me some photos, and I forwarded them to the Waltham Museum to be put on their Metz page (http://metzauto.wordpress.com/).Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest indianbob Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Hi Phil,I recently purchased a 1912 metz model 22 in Nova Scotia, Canada. This cars running gear all seems original, but most of the body has been copied and fabricated. It runs well, but is missing the belly pan and chain guards. I would like to find out if anyone either has templates for these parts, or is reproducing them.Any help would be appreciated. In the meantime, please add me to your Metz roster.ThanksBob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mochet Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Join the Metz Forum on Yahoo. I have patterns for the transmission cover. Perhaps another member can supply the belly pan design to you. Send me a Private Message for more info. (click my name). Also, check my Metz restoration blog here.Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Alexander Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 Coming to this late I see. I have a 1915 Model 22 (Jerry Alexander). Plus Io know a gentleman in Momence, IL who has 2 Metz, a 1913 Torpedo and a 19?? Model 25. I am not sure I can give you his name without his permission. I will send you a personal email with that information on it. He is the person that donated a motor cover to me to use as a prototype to be copied in building a cover for my car. He is a real nice guy.Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozstatman Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 (edited) Don't own a Metz but was at the Garlits museum in 2012 and while there I took some pic's of a 1914 Metz.PS - I know a guy in New Zealand who has a Metz and when I'm there in 2014 for their Packard Rally I'll try to get some photos. Edited December 29, 2013 by Ozstatman Added PS (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAG473 Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 I have recently purchased a 1913 Metz that is completely disassembled. As with most projects it is missing some parts and have duplicates of others. It is missing a radiator, gas tank, top bows and other misc parts. Included with the car is an original factory parts list with illustrations which is extremely helpful. I have been in contact with others on this site who have posted their restoration progress. They have given me the motivation to complete this car. Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sayulero Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 For what it's worth, I have a 1912 Metz engine, in pieces.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Alexander Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Got gas lights and the gas generator? I could use a generator for my '15 Model 22. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sayulero Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Got gas lights and the gas generator? I could use a generator for my '15 Model 22.I only have the engine. "METZ" on the aluminum head...cast aluminum pan....bolt on magneto...some ford T engine internals... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Alexander Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Do you have the oil filler tube and end? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sayulero Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 I can check to see--it is in storage at my warehouse. I am hoping to find someone who might need the whole engine to complete a project. This engine had been used to operate some piece of farm equipment and eventually found its way into a scrap yard. I would consider trading for some model T speed parts or other T stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MochetVelo Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Didn't the '15 Metz have electric lights, Jerry?Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8E45E Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 1914 Metz in the National Automobile Museum in Reno, NV. http://forum.studebakerdriversclub.com/showthread.php?46686-Orphan-of-the-Day-12-05-1914-Metz 1909 Metz (that's seen better days) in the Elkhorn Auto Museum in Elkhorn, MB. http://forum.studebakerdriversclub.com/showthread.php?54107-Orphan-of-the-Day-08-30-1909-Metz Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Alexander Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 Boy, Phil, I am really late in posting a response to your question about whether or not the '15 Model 22 had electric lights. For sure mine does not. In fact there is nothing, other than the magneto, that is electric on this car. In fact there are no gauges, either. I thought, due to my car, none of the Model 22's had gauges, electric anything and certainly not electric starters. I have a crank start. For a soon to be a 101 year old car she runs pretty good. That is other than up hills. Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MochetVelo Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 Metz promises to award $1,000 to any Metz owner who cannot make it up a hill, Jerry. Franklin Tucker says an electric package (headlights, horn, starter, tail light) were an option in the 1915 Model 22 fore door, increasing the price to $600. Later in 1915, the new Model 25 had the electric parts standard. Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Alexander Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 September 10, 2016 So where do I get the $1,000.00? ;-) In truth I have closed the distance between the pulley and metal drive wheel (as advised by a fellow Metz owner) and that helped considerably. However, if I get stopped on an incline the car will not go forwad unless some helpful person gives it a push to get it going. That causes me to wonder if the metal wheel needs to be refreshed to give it more bite. I have gad the pulley completely restored at Columbia, TN. Any helpful thoughts? Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metzman Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 I am soon to own a 1915 model 22, at least I think that's correct. I'm going to be looking for help and parts , so I thought this would be a good place to start. I'm antsy to get started. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metzman Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 doing some looking around I found some advertising and now i'm not sure about the year of my car. some of the paperwork says it may be a 1911. Can't find any ID tags anywhere on the car. hey Lovetowrench, i'm still looking for tour message to me about muffler parts. I am REALLY bad on the computer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sampson 35 Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 Hi folks My Metz is a 1914 Metz 22 i have a Torpedo tub that came with it, not sure if going to use it, sometimes I like the style, other times I ponder the question. Have thoughts if a 1915 model with doors came to light may use the Torpedo tub on it, I think it suits the style more. If a Plan Car came to light that would be interesting There are not a lot of Metz in OZ Regards Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MochetVelo Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 The only VIN on the Metz is stamped on the engine. If the engine is original to the car, you can look up the year. A few photos will probably get an I.D. on your car, Metzman. Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bharper Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Hello Everyone, I am happy to join this conversation. I purchased a 1914 Metz Model 22 about a year and a half ago. It is an older restoration. The colors are wrong (apparently the restorer liked yellow) but the car is reasonably complete and mostly correct. The engine number is 28284. I come from the Ford Model T world, so this is not my first rodeo. I will confess that learning to drive this car has been interesting, and that was something which I wanted to experience when I got my second brass era car. I am hoping to drive my Metz to the Annual Gathering at the museum in Waltham in July. Best Regards, Bill Harper Keene, New Hampshire 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sampson 35 Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Hi Bharper, Great looking car, I wouldnt worry about the colour, adds to variety Regards Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metzman Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 hey luv2wrench, been trying to e-mail you but my computer says failure every time I try. I'm pretty sure I wrote your address down correctly but I've been wrong before. Could you please put it in again for me? thank-you Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rferg98 Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 1914 Metz toasted in a barn fire and stored inside since hope someone can use for parts. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
project61 Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 Well, I guess I do. I bough this at 2019 Hershey. Working now to get steady running (junk in carb, I think) and get the brakes to function properly. Glad to see cable routing on Bharper's car. That may help a lot! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllanJG Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 History San Jose has a 1914 Metz Roadster. I would love to find owners of a similar Metz to communicate with. How can I do this? Allan 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregg Anderson Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 Hope to see this car in Waltham in September of 2022. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crimsoncranium Posted September 10, 2022 Share Posted September 10, 2022 rferg98, do you still have that pile of parts? If so, roughly, where are you located, and what are you asking for them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaybee47 Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 On 11/23/2021 at 8:26 PM, AllanJG said: History San Jose has a 1914 Metz Roadster. I would love to find owners of a similar Metz to communicate with. How can I do this? Allan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaybee47 Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 I have a '14 Metz. Am near Fort Wayne IN. (ps...the guy taking a nap in the background is not me) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregg Anderson Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 I just posted the information for the 2023 Metz / Waltham / Orient Meet in Waltham, MA. at the former offices and home of Charles Metz in the Metz forum. Any questions please call 508.320.8876. Also, if your a facebook member you may join additional discussion here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1637862283013286 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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