avantey Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 I am trying to do a little research on the Jeffery automobile and need more places to look. I talked to the Library yesterday (Mr Ritter was very good) and will connect there today I hope. Other than that I only have the info in the 'Standard Catalog' so far. If anyone has owner experience with one that would be great info too.I am curious about their worm drive rear axle introduced in 1915.Thanks, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Old48Truck Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 You might try the Nash Car Club of America site.Nash Car Club of America Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TG57Roadmaster Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Look for a late-1914 or 1915 issue of MoToR, Automobile Topics, Motor Record, or Automobile magazines; they delved into new technical developments in great detail. If the AACA Library doesn't have the info, try the NAHC (Detroit Public Library), or the Automotive Collection at the Free Library of Philadelphia.Happy hunting,TG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Go here, page 22-24Motor age - Google Books Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Timken was building worm drives before 1915. Go here, page 78:Automobile topics - Google Books Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Here are some detailed photos of the "Jeffrey" worm drive: page 70-71The gasoline automobile - George William Hobbs, Ben George Elliott, University of Wisconsin. University Extension Division - Google Books Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avantey Posted October 19, 2011 Author Share Posted October 19, 2011 Thank you all for the GREAT reading material! I did not know of Google books as a tool but will use it now.I like the the idea of the worm gear having quiet operation, also all the specs on the car in the Motor Age article. Seemed like a solid car for the era.Are there any Jefferys left? In my thirty+ years around the hobby I have never seen one. The production figures were quite high in the SC, north of 10K, so I would think a few would be around. Maybe more in the Midwest I guess? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Roth Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 I sent you an Email Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Boudway Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Hi,In the years past, Warren Cook of Sodus, NY had a 1914 Jeffery.The last that I saw of it was when it was for sale in the flea market at Hershey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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