Guest jpcrane Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 How do I tell what year it is. Been in family for 60 years and time to let it go, but now I know its not a 1904 Wheel base 87 inches if i remember Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GARY F Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 first, need pictures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old car fan Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Would love to own it pics please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jpcrane Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 (edited) Ok will have pictures Friday afternoon Edited January 6, 2016 by jpcrane (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Albright Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Us present and past Brush owners will be able to ID it. Brush cars built 1907-1913. George Albright,Ocala,fla. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBarrett Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Please provide me with photos and contact info. Many thanks.Best Regards,mbarrett Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jpcrane Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 hope you can see this will fix Saturday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne sheldon Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 I am not a Brush expert, but have looked at a few of them. Cannot tell a lot from the photos, but it appears to maybe be a 1912 Liberty model Brush. The motor looks to be the later iron crankcase version.The Brush automobile was a victim of Benjamin Briscoe's wheeling and dealings. Forced liquidation put the profitable subsidiary out of business. There were several variations of the last models using outdated fenders, no running boards, and several different radiators (some were brass, some steel and painted), to finish off uncompleted cars. They were likely doomed anyway, as Ford's price for the model T was dropping fast, and the Brush was an archaic design by 1910. The Liberty models look more like cars from about 1907. They are fairly popular with the one and two cylinder early car crowd. Alanson P Brush, himself, was a notable automotive designer, responsible for many patents and innovations from the beginning through the '20s.A rich history, and nice early cars!Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jpcrane Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Also have the carbide Light Brass and Horn and the 3 oil lamps Why does it turn my pictures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibarlaw Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 My son is very interested. PM sent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AlCapone Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 What is your asking price ? Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caddyshack Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 The data plate would have been the best indicator of the year and serial number, but it appears blank. Carefully clean the plate and see if any data appears. My Brush looks very similar to yours, and it is the last model number (F) before the Liberty model started production. As mentioned above the '12 Liberty would have a step plate instead of running boards. Do you have a side view of the auto with fenders attached?Very nice auto, let me know if I can help in any way.Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caddyshack Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 I did not see the flared front fender earlier and partial step plate. I would guess '12 Liberty also. The carb (updraft) is different, most were side draft. Where are you located? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john ullrich Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 On the top of the jug, next to the round cylinder head that unscrews there will be an engine serial number which will actually identify the year of the engine. I have a registry as listed by the Brush owners club, if you post that I will identify the year of the engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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