Borg3 Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 I very literally unearthed an old frame and various parts of a very old car. The property I own is the site of an old auto repair shop from the 20's until the 50's or 60's. I've been told that the owner buried some cars here to avoid paying taxes on salable vehicles or to avoid selling them to scrap collectors before WWII as he thought that they would be shipped to Japan. The frame is roughly 11'8" plus another 1'2" of cast iron brackets that are curved and have metal straps on them to possibly hold a gas tank. It's about 30" wide. I didn't identify any front spring brackets but I did find one multi-leaf spring. There appears to be brackets to accept cantilever rear leaf springs. I found a wheel hub with the remains of wood spokes. The center of this has fine threads to accept an aluminum hubcap with corresponding threads. The only marking on the hubcap is a capital "P". This is some-what similar to a Paige cap but the ones I've seen have the name written out and the top looks like it has a nut on it. What kind of vehicle is this? Are these photos being displayed or do I need to do something different? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMoneyPit Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Pictures not showing up, but if there is a chevron behind the letter "P" I'd look at it being from a Peerless... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borg3 Posted April 28, 2009 Author Share Posted April 28, 2009 Thanks, I'll try to get these pictures in. OK, dumb question. What's a Chevron? I have an idea, but not sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 A chevron is a design of a series of v-shaped lines....like the gas station logo and on the sleeve of some military officers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Here is an example of a chevron on the grille of this Citroen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borg3 Posted April 28, 2009 Author Share Posted April 28, 2009 OK, there's no chevron.Just a "P". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Is it an old English "P"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borg3 Posted April 29, 2009 Author Share Posted April 29, 2009 Yes, That's it! What kind of car does it go to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Plymouth 1928, 1929, 1930. Sounds like the frame is an earlier car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borg3 Posted April 29, 2009 Author Share Posted April 29, 2009 Thankyou, I didn't even think of Plymouth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Brian Scott Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 I'm kinda interested in seeing a pic of this. I love digging up old things. If you need someone to post the pics I will do it just email me at brianstequila@gmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Actually, I think I have one of those in the garage. Thanks for reminding me. I will put it on ebay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 There is your photo! Or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Now you know why they are called "grease caps". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Brian Scott Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 I know the grease caps, I have a trailor with a 26 hudson front axle and the wheels to go with it. I had to change the tires on that trailer once and took the wheels off so I really know why there called grease caps. I am interested in the dug out frame. I once dug up a motor out of my backyard just to find out it belonged to a 64 1/2 mustang. I sold it for $100 to some guy who thought he could rebuild it. I wonder if he did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 I had to dig my 1931 Dodge motor up from the ground in Michigan. It is the one in the car today. That is a whole story in itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Brian Scott Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Heres his picsSo you can dig up an engine and rebuild it. Thats a whole lot more than I've ever done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Hubcap...Plymouth. Frame...not even close to Plymouth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borg3 Posted April 29, 2009 Author Share Posted April 29, 2009 Thanks for posting the pictures. Any ideas what the frame is from? It has some structural issues but I'd sell it if it's worth anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pre10 Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 Borg, Is the frame flat on top down the hole length, or does it have a kick up or down in it. Any photos? I am looking for an early frame for a project.Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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