Barry Wolk Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 I have one, but need another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Is "Continental" embossed, or just screen printed on top?Is this car a new purchase? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Wolk Posted October 19, 2010 Author Share Posted October 19, 2010 Yes, it's cast into the glass, and yes, it's new to me. I am the third owner. I plan on showing it as a 50,000 mile survivor. Already have several Concours invitations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest frazer51 Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 I recieved a picture of a black car called an Ace and manufactured by Continental Motors. My friend snapped the picture 3 weeks ago in Ocindo, Calif. I had never heard of this Model car before and now a picture of a second one shows up. I wonder how many were produced and even how many still exist. Sorry but I was not able to upload my photo in this message. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Wolk Posted October 19, 2010 Author Share Posted October 19, 2010 The Beacon was the 4-cylinder model while the Flyer was a 6-cylinder and the Ace was the DeLuxe model.There is a lot of misinformation about the cars out there. Some say they were made from leftover DeVaux cars. This is not true as the DeVaux was a sheet-metal body over a wood buck with conventionally hinged doors while the Continentals were all steel bodies made by Hayes and had suicide doors on all models.They are very rare, as the metal drives of WWII sent most of them to the scrap yards as they were virtually worthless by the time WWII came along.There are only 4 Continentals in the registry. Mine will make 5.If you e-mail me the picture I'll post it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 BarryYou may have to look into making a lens. I've seen kits that make it quite practical to make a rare lens like this, and the new plastics are very real looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustDave Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 hello barryglad to see you found your continental,looks like a great find,seems its in great hands,will keep my eyes peeled for a lens dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Wolk Posted October 19, 2010 Author Share Posted October 19, 2010 Thanks, Dave.Can't wait until it gets here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Friartuck Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 Barry,Two suggestions, either cast one as suggested by West; related article I wrote earlier this year is at:http://www.metroccca.org/tech_articles/tech_10_spring.pdfor find a similar lens and make a stencil (using artwork laser cut into sheet metal) and sandblast Continental into it.Chris W. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Wolk Posted October 20, 2010 Author Share Posted October 20, 2010 Thanks, good idea! Sandblast I can do. I can use vinyl or metal tape as a resist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flintauto Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 Barry I have an old stock tail light like you are searching...it has a edge chip, but is otherwise quite nice flintauto@gmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Wolk Posted October 20, 2010 Author Share Posted October 20, 2010 When the car gets here I may see if the lenses on the car can be blasted and I'll keep my original for safekeeping. I'll take you up on your offer if that doesn't work out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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