Dandy Dave Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 (edited) Wondering if there would be a place to set up what we think is a Buick and Sherwood Bathtub at Allentown? It needs to be by a water supply if I bring the 1909 IHC engine and pump with it. Just a water hose that has water all the time to refill the water that evaporates on a hot day. It is only like a gallon or two an hour plus around 10 gallons to initially fill. I'm getting to old to lug water in 5 gallon pails car across a parking lot on a hot July day so that is out of the question. Also, Best if it is near my 1915 Buick so I can be by both. The tub on grass is best. It's a bit of a Rube Goldberg but always draws a Crowd. If water is not available, I could bring just the Tub for a conversation piece. Then we can debate if it truly is the oldest Pre War Buick Around. Thoughts? Dandy Dave! Edited March 7, 2016 by Dandy Dave (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian_Heil Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 What about were will the tub be allowed to park? Wait, I've got it. It's a dunk tank! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxBuicks Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 I guess you can register it as a Buick to have a spot reserved for it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Schramm Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 (edited) If you need, I think I can find a truck to move the water if you can find a tank. Edited March 7, 2016 by Larry Schramm (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted March 7, 2016 Author Share Posted March 7, 2016 (edited) Ahh yes, Register it as a Buick. The Tub is pre Porcelain and looks like this one pictured on the top left of the link posted. Sheet metal on the outside, Cast Iron legs as pictured. Wooden rim around the out side. Thin Copper on the inside. Yep. I do believe it is the Oldest Pre War Buick in existence. If you folks want to see it and have a location that will work I'll bring it and we will have some fun with it. But let it be known, I aint paying no Registration fee on a rusty old bath tub. It will be an honer for the BCA to just have it there. Dandy Dave! https://books.google.com/books?id=luEMc_r8iwoC&pg=PA39&dq=Buick+and+Sherwood+Plumbing+Supply.&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwi1uObp4q7LAhXBdT4KHXUNBgEQ6AEINDAA#v=onepage&q=Buick%20and%20Sherwood%20Plumbing%20Supply.&f=false Edited March 7, 2016 by Dandy Dave (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 Only as long as there are no speedo's involved. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buickevin Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 The Durant-Dort Foundation has one on display in Flint . . . http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2014/11/a_tub_with_a_sink_see_a_1898_d.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restorer32 Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 Judging from previous posts I suspect it will be welcome but it will take a few weeks to decide where it will be "parked" assuming that decision will ever actually be made. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted March 7, 2016 Author Share Posted March 7, 2016 (edited) Daahhoooo. There goes all the fun. I suppose I'll need to leave my Flippers, Diving Googles, and Snorkel home also. Ththththththththththth... . Bathtub Demonstrations, 1:00 PM Saturday Afternoon. Dandy Dave! Only as long as there are no speedo's involved. Edited March 7, 2016 by Dandy Dave (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Wiegand Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 Now, Lamar, look what you went and done - you took all the fun out of things. Dandy in his Speedo in a Buick bathtub - now there's a sight guaranteed to put the fun back in a meet regardless of where it's parked! I can just close my eyes and almost visualize that - wooohooo! Terry WiegandDoo Dah America 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted March 7, 2016 Author Share Posted March 7, 2016 Buick and Sherwood Tub or Not? That is the Question. Same basic design, No markings. Filigree legs instead of plain. Dandy Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted March 7, 2016 Author Share Posted March 7, 2016 (edited) Two more Photos. Obviously earlier than the other examples as it is of pre-porcelain era. Dandy Dave! Edited March 7, 2016 by Dandy Dave (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUICK RACER Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 I was going to offer to bring some Flint water, but I don't have any, as I have a well! LOL! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Schramm Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 I can probably find some if you like for a baptism ceremony.... but actually Detroit water would be appropriate as I think the tub was made in Detroit???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted March 8, 2016 Author Share Posted March 8, 2016 Flint or Detroit Water. Hmmmmmm. That is going to be one long water Hose. At least we aint gonna drink it. Dandy Dave. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restorer32 Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 Actually those Buick tubs were a commercial failure. They leaked. Something about they all had 3 holes in the sides, 4 in the deluxe models. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted March 8, 2016 Author Share Posted March 8, 2016 (edited) Sounds about right. Doing some further research with Buickevin. We have determined that it is Not a Buick and Sherwood but matches a Booth's. Seems Clarence H. Booth was into everything in the Detroit and Flint area. Was once the Assistant General Manager for Studebaker Corporation. Also connected with the Scripps- Booth automobile that was sold to GM in 1916, and also Booth Publishing. Dandy Dave! Look Here.. https://books.google.com/books?id=tWc3AQAAMAAJ&pg=PA795&lpg=PA795&dq=booths+steel+bath+mfg+company,+detroit,+mich.&source=bl&ots=B1-RTkCm1X&sig=Wqk9nnJPbhZr6jt9AgJBm4iVPD4&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwipwYuakbHLAhUMNiYKHfHOD8EQ6AEIMTAB#v=onepage&q=booths%20steel%20bath%20mfg%20company%2C%20detroit%2C%20mich.&f=false https://books.google.com/books?id=PR5aAAAAYAAJ&pg=RA3-PA9&dq=Clarence+H.+Booth&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjSnpGik7HLAhXM7yYKHWxtCRMQ6AEIHTAA#v=onepage&q=Clarence%20H.%20Booth&f=false Actually those Buick tubs were a commercial failure. They leaked. Something about they all had 3 holes in the sides, 4 in the deluxe models. Edited March 8, 2016 by Dandy Dave (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian_Heil Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 Booth of Scripps-Booth. Lots of auto and Detroit history there. Also check out Christ Church Cranbrook and the Cranbrook School. It was Booth's passion later in life. http://christchurchcranbrook.org/site/about/history/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Scripps_Booth https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scripps-Booth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithbrother Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 This is an EXAMPLE of WHY I like this site, it's so informative, NOW you did it, I want to add SCALLOPS. This info is surely going to go down as the most informative story of the year, don't you think? Maybe, Dale in Indy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted March 9, 2016 Author Share Posted March 9, 2016 Well, It is not Buick but related to GM and Studebaker. If the Buick guys still want to see it, I'll consider bringing it. If not, It will be less work for me if I just leave it in the shed. Dandy Dave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted March 9, 2016 Author Share Posted March 9, 2016 (edited) Probably should start a thread called "Bathtubs on Wheels." Might just as well put Scallops on the rims Dale. Dandy Dave! This is an EXAMPLE of WHY I like this site, it's so informative, NOW you did it, I want to add SCALLOPS. This info is surely going to go down as the most informative story of the year, don't you think? Maybe, Dale in Indy Edited March 9, 2016 by Dandy Dave (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted March 9, 2016 Author Share Posted March 9, 2016 More on Clarence H. Booth. https://books.google.com/books?id=LSfOAAAAMAAJ&pg=PA193&lpg=PA193&dq=clarence+h.+booth,+flint&source=bl&ots=JokboIi9o6&sig=QHV19bFyE_pDdlfmdla0nmJQOjo&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwi1mb7iurLLAhXGez4KHWiCD48Q6AEIIDAB#v=onepage&q=clarence%20h.%20booth%2C%20flint&f=false Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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