1937hd45 Posted January 9, 2002 Share Posted January 9, 2002 The Standard Catalog of American Cars states that 8,000 Schacht cars were built up to 1913. They started to manufacture trucks and this business ended in the 1930's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BruceW Posted January 9, 2002 Share Posted January 9, 2002 The Cincinnatti History Museum evidently also has a Schacht Model K.<P>A picture of whats looks to be an unrestored 1906 Schacht is located here:<BR> <A HREF="http://homepage.midusa.net/~hmed/CLASSICS/1906.jpg" TARGET=_blank>http://homepage.midusa.net/~hmed/CLASSICS/1906.jpg</A> <P>A photo of a beautifully restored 1910 Schacht is here:<BR> <A HREF="http://www.brassauto.com/brass-pages/" TARGET=_blank>http://www.brassauto.com/brass-pages/</A> <P>Not muc..but hope this helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted January 9, 2002 Author Share Posted January 9, 2002 Bruce, Thanks for another website! Did you notice that 1910 has two extra spokes in the wheels? Fourteen, most cars of that period had twelve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BruceW Posted January 9, 2002 Share Posted January 9, 2002 Bob,<P>The listing at:<BR> <A HREF="http://junior.apk.net/~ecar/carcomp.htm" TARGET=_blank>http://junior.apk.net/~ecar/carcomp.htm</A> <P>provides the following information:<BR>SCHACHT<BR>1905 1914<BR>Schacht Mfg. Co. Cincinnati <P><BR>Have you tried the AACA Library and Research Center for information? They have lots of information and for a small fee may have the information you want.<P>The Contact info is:<P>AACA Library and Research Center<BR>501 West Governor Road<BR>Hershey, Pa 17033<BR>717-534-2082<P><BR>Another site online is Automedia at:<BR> <A HREF="http://www.automedia-online.com/e_index.htm" TARGET=_blank>http://www.automedia-online.com/e_index.htm</A> <P>It is evidently a research place too. This is what the Terms of Use on the site says:<P>The service of Automedia-Online was mainly introduced for journalists, which have the possibility to order the pictures online or download them from our server. Private people are welcome to enjoy our site.<P><BR>One of the listings they show is a report on a Schacht highwheeler. Don't know anything about feed.. but it may be worth a try.<P> <BR>1937hd45 <P>I did not notice the extra spokes. Thanks for pointing that out. Guess I was just too awed by the beauty of the car! <p>[ 01-09-2002: Message edited by: BruceW ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BruceW Posted January 9, 2002 Share Posted January 9, 2002 Bob,<P>Found some information indicating that Schacht cars ran in the 1912 Indy 500<P>The URL is: <A HREF="http://www.silhouet.com/motorsport/archive/gen/1911-19.html" TARGET=_blank>http://www.silhouet.com/motorsport/archive/gen/1911-19.html</A> <P>Car #18 Schacht Motor Car<BR>Schacht chassis with Wisconin Engine<BR>driven by Bill Endicott<BR>Qualified with speed of 80.57 mph <BR>Started 15th and ended 4th<BR>won $2500<P>Car #18 (I know its the same # as above but thats what the information says)<BR>Schact Motor Car<BR>Schacht chassis with Schacht engine<BR>driven by Johnny Jenkins<BR>out of race after 13 laps due to crankshaft problem<P>The information at:<BR> <A HREF="http://ps1.sportsline.com/u/racing/auto/indy/history/1913grid.htm" TARGET=_blank>http://ps1.sportsline.com/u/racing/auto/indy/history/1913grid.htm</A> <P>shows that Johnny Jenkins returned to Indy in 1913 and qualified for 17th starting positin with a speed of 83.84 mph<P>although the information at the previous URL foe the 1913 Indy 500 does not list Jenkins in that starting position.<p>[ 01-09-2002: Message edited by: BruceW ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted January 10, 2002 Author Share Posted January 10, 2002 Bruce, Thank you once again for another nice website. I never would have thought that Schacht would have been in the Indy 500. I always think of the highwheelers when I hear that name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 10, 2002 Share Posted January 10, 2002 I am interested in photos and other info on automobiles produced by the Schacht mfg. co. of Cincinnati, OH. I have such info from 1906 & 1907 models, but they apparently continued in production until 1913. Later, they were bought out, but the Schacht line apparently continued in production until the Depression. Any info on the years 1908-1932? Please send to r_schacht@yahoo.com<P>Thanks!<BR>Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 10, 2002 Share Posted January 10, 2002 The Museum of Science and Insdustry in Chicago, Ill has a Schaht in their collection. I do not know what year it is. You can contact the Curator of Transportation , Mr. Keith Gill at keith.gill@msichicago.org Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 20, 2002 Share Posted January 20, 2002 Dear Bob<BR>I have restored a Schacht from 4 broken wheels and a couple of springs to a motorable vehicle.<BR>There is an article in a recent H.C.C. mag by William Krellner that might be of interest to you. I have a lot of literature /stories /original photos~~~~~~to much to put on the net if your interested. Regards Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 21, 2002 Share Posted January 21, 2002 Thanks to all those who responded to my query about Schacht cars. Your responses have been interesting and informative.<P>Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 18, 2002 Share Posted February 18, 2002 I almost purcased a 1910 2 cyl front engined "low wheeler" a few years ago and have a copy ofthe sales book. Davis 25hp engine, 104" wheel base, surrey body, engine mounted in front, with a chain drive to a 2 speed planatary trans with a foot operated clutch no less and final drive was chain off a jackshaft. Supposed to do 50 mph. Heavy babbit in the mains tended to pound out I'm told. Timken axels too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dickenson Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 We are selling at auction july 20th 2019 My uncles 1906 schacht..see vanderbrinks.com for the bill dickenson collection...i didnt know much about this car but am learning quickly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8E45E Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 The old 'Car Classics' magazine had an article or two of a Schacht in 1974 or so. Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viv w Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 There was a Schacht here in Zimbabwe, a write up of the car and pictures can be found on classiccarsinrhodesia.co.za website. Viv. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brasscarguy Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 Very interesting there is a retired judge in Walla Walla his name is Don Schacht and he owns a couple of Schacht automobiles. If memory serves his was related to the family and company. just sayin' brasscarguy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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