PartsAncient Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 I recently purchased a 1916 Crane Simplex automobile Serial #2084 the original body was Brewster #1403 purchased by Mrs. William Thaw Jr. This vehicle was re-bodied by the Derham body company in 1927. I am looking for a number of parts to repair and preserve this vehicle. This is an historic automobile which is very well preserved. I am hoping to find: one or more original headlights and forks, a Crane Simplex Newcomb carburetor, a 4-cylinder Kellogg air compressor with gear and lever, a cast aluminum wind-up firewall mounted trouble light, an original tail light, an original knob for the upper cowl ventilator, two rear friction type shock absorbers, an original or copy of "Instructions for the care and operation Simplex Motor Cars" and a data plate that is fastened on the firewall. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PartsAncient Posted December 20, 2015 Author Share Posted December 20, 2015 here are two pictures of the complete automobile. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 That is nice. I think the Derham paperwork is still around, were you able to get a copy of the build sheet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 Beautiful car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JV Puleo Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 (edited) Was she the mother of Harry Thaw? If she was, and you don't know about them, you should google "Harry Thaw & Sanford White". Harry Thaw murdered White in front of dozens of witnesses... it was of the most notorious crimes of the early 20th century. In the 50's a movie was made about it titled "The Girl on the Red Velvet Swing." The Thaw's were wealthy coal barons and managed to get Harry declared insane (which saved him from the death penalty). After a few years in a sanatorium, he went free. Edited December 20, 2015 by JV Puleo (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidAU Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 What does the air compressor have to do with the operation of the vehicle or is it just to pump up tires? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RKAJFSAZ Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 I have a 4 cylinder Kellogg air pump Model 4F with gears and lever ondisplay in my office, looks close to your photo, contact me if you wish Ican send photos ( I think my son also has a 2nd one), I always thought itwas an early air starter Bob 585-329-4809 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dep5 Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 I found this Crane Simplex factory tool crib tag in an old tool box at Zepher Hills Swap Meet last week. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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