Machinist_Bill Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 Ok, to start off with, I bought this hunk of junk last fall to build a rod. See the first photo of the "Junk". See what I mean? It's a rat!I started taking the car apart and noticed it has zero rust holes. The brakes are complete. The engine is missing some items but the trans is complete. Steering is all there. Needless to say is that Iv'e had a change of heart! And 1930 Jason? If we ever meet I will take my Crow medium rare with just a dash of salt! The second photo is the result of countless $$$$ and time replacing missing or damaged parts. My entire dash is missing ALL gauges. I discovered that a first week of March, 1926 build uses a 3850 speedometer. I also replaced the amp & oil gauge with the correct parts. I have 3 questions:1) Which ignition switch? :confused:2) Seperate starter switch? :confused:3) Still uses throttle and spark levers? :confused:My 1926 sedan is a 12 volt and the Coupe is one of the first 6 volt in production. According to my VIN it looks like they did the change-over on the weekend and mine was built possibly on a Tuesday.Any help is appreciated!Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwollam Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 LOL! Good one Bill! The starter button is simply a make/break switch mounted in the floor in the cable from the battery to the starter. I am not positive what was used for ignition switch, think it was just a simple key switch. A universal will work. Yes, they still use throttle and advance levers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machinist_Bill Posted September 14, 2011 Author Share Posted September 14, 2011 Dave, Was it the same floor switch that was used for the starter/generator cars? I hope so 'cause I have some spares. Right now my checkbook is on an iron lung until the end of the month!Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 1930 Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 I am glad you had a change of heart Bill and I do hope you can learn to enjoy it as an original car. You have a good sense of humor and I am hopefull we can meet some day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwollam Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 No, it is a simple momentary switch, was used in several different makes. Should be readily available and I would think inexpensive. It has 2 connectors for the cables, no small wires. Simply makes and breaks connection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machinist_Bill Posted September 15, 2011 Author Share Posted September 15, 2011 Dave,Now that you described what it looks like I remember seeing a similar switch in a box of "Junk" that came with the car. At first glance it lookedl ike a dimmer switch with LARGE studs at the bottom. When I get home tonight I'll dig for it and take a photo.Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwollam Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 Yep, that is the switch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machinist_Bill Posted September 16, 2011 Author Share Posted September 16, 2011 Found It! Although I don't think it's been used as a starter switch in the last 57 years I have been on this planet. It still moves so a shot of Kroil will make it feel better! 4 cans of the stuff so far at $9.50/EA. The whole car is an EPA hazard but all the joints and bolts are coming loose. Thanks for your help Dave! Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwollam Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 You are very welcome. And if you have any extra doors for that I have another fellow named Bill that needs some for his that were stolen off his finished car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 1930 Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 Doors stolen off a finished car, now I have heard it all :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwollam Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 And the headlights and hub caps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machinist_Bill Posted September 19, 2011 Author Share Posted September 19, 2011 (edited) Dave, I live across the road from the Kankakee Mafia burial ground if you need a place to put those clowns when they are caught! If you watch the movie "Casino" they buried the two brothers in a Indiana cornfield. Yep, area 9 in the Willow Slough Fish & Game area! True story.... Tell Bill I have a set of doors. They will need work on dents and rusty bottoms. I am in the process of removing all the hardware and garnish moldings that I needed for the coupe. These will be bare shells with hinges!Bill Edited September 19, 2011 by Machinist_Bill (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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