alsancle Posted May 24, 2023 Author Share Posted May 24, 2023 47 minutes ago, pughs said: AJ, $150 is way too much for the cardboard Stearns-Knight model engine (see below). I know. Tell that to Ed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58L-Y8 Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 This image that Ed posted needed to be added to here as well: 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted June 9, 2023 Author Share Posted June 9, 2023 (edited) Detailing is done. Hopefully a new top soon that will go down. After and before picture. Edited June 9, 2023 by alsancle (see edit history) 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pughs Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 What brand of tires did you put on it? It looks great in black-walls. Now all you need is for the belt-line color to match the fenders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bloom Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 Just passing along to the Stearns Knight crowd (this isn't mine, I saw it while surfing fbook....) in the off chance someone here might need this, know of someone who needs it, or just wants to grab it as garage art or hold till someday they can really make a Stearns Knight owner a very happy person. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/602994808228476/ click the link for additional pics 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted June 9, 2023 Author Share Posted June 9, 2023 10 hours ago, pughs said: What brand of tires did you put on it? It looks great in black-walls. Now all you need is for the belt-line color to match the fenders. Steve, I believe they are Firestone 700-20s that I got from Coker. If you are ordering I will go find the receipt. Somewhere between the Auto Salon in NY and the one in LA the fender color was changed. It needs to go back but I don't want to take that on. At least not right now. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pughs Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 I'm not ordering but thought that they looked really good on your car. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, pughs said: I'm not ordering but thought that they looked really good on your car. They are Firestones…….as Phil and I still have the battle scars from installing them. In 1952 someone purchased new Firestone snap rings, painted them, and installed them. Fortunately they were very nice condition and we plated them as new, along with removing the clown orange and going back to the original color. Overall this car is an excellent example of a purchase that took a screwed up world class one off car, and for some effort and a bit of money the car was elevated back to its stunning factory looks. Moral of the story……..spend the time and effort to make your car back to factory delivered condition. It adds tons of value and makes the car have eyeball that drastically improves its value. This is a great example of a truly one off auto show car that went from a run of the mill look to a stunning showpiece that can now be driven reliably. Having worked on countless cars I can say that this project was one of the most rewarding sortings I have ever accomplished. Having had it in my garage for over a year, I was impressed with its quality and driving characteristics. One of the great CCCA sleepers I have ever had my hands on. Looking forward to driving it on a caravan soon. PS- notice the hideous side mount mirrors were removed. I’m not convinced that Herman Brunn wanted them on there in the first place. He had much better taste than that. Also, one doesn’t realize the actual “ presence” this car has……..it’s the same size as a Duesenberg J. And better looking than half the Convertible Victoria's that made it onto a Model J chassis. Edited June 9, 2023 by edinmass (see edit history) 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 (edited) On 5/24/2023 at 3:20 PM, alsancle said: I know. Tell that to Ed. Pry your wallet open with a crow bar……..and don’t be so cheap. I’m tired of all those happy meals you bought me while slaving away on the Stearns. A Kobe steak is in my future on you credit card………..always wanted to try a 250 dollar steak……….especially on your dime. By the way, I’m only eating 25 percent of it, and giving the rest to my new puppy………just to pixx you off. Edited June 9, 2023 by edinmass (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8E45E Posted June 14, 2023 Share Posted June 14, 2023 On 5/24/2023 at 12:32 PM, pughs said: AJ, $150 is way too much for the cardboard Stearns-Knight model engine (see below). I'll choose the postage stamps option for payment. In 1920, it cost 2 cents to mail a letter. Today, its 63 cents. Sending 25 letters at 63 cents is $15.75. Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted June 16, 2023 Author Share Posted June 16, 2023 Because I missed out on the last item I'm going after this one. If anyone really wants it please let me know and I will let it go. Counter Top Display Comparing Poppet Valves to Sleeve Valves https://bid.wheelerauctions.com/auctions/1464919/lots/16099252 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pughs Posted June 16, 2023 Share Posted June 16, 2023 The bidding is low so far. I hope you get it. If you decide not to bid let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFindlay Posted June 17, 2023 Share Posted June 17, 2023 10 hours ago, alsancle said: Counter Top Display Comparing Poppet Valves to Sleeve Valves Is it Willys, or an earlier Knight? The sleeve looks a lot like my Daimler engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted June 17, 2023 Author Share Posted June 17, 2023 14 hours ago, pughs said: The bidding is low so far. I hope you get it. If you decide not to bid let me know. It is at $425. I got out about 300 dollars ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bloom Posted June 17, 2023 Share Posted June 17, 2023 4 hours ago, alsancle said: It is at $425. I got out about 300 dollars ago. As a self proclaimed bottom feeder, I respect your early exit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt G Posted June 17, 2023 Share Posted June 17, 2023 Regarding the side mount mirrors on the spare tires. Both period photos/images show the car with the mirrors. in the era. I like it either way. BUT having owned ( still do) cars and driving them of this era it is not easy to keep track of what is at your sides when you are focused on going straight ahead. To many people driving currently are less then courteous to the owner of an old car especially an old car with the top up and a tiny rear window - blind driving. Driving defensively you need mirrors. Top down driving can be better but up here in the North east the top totally down is not something that is year round. Also musses up what few strands of hair one has on ones dome if of a certain vintage. 🤨 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted June 17, 2023 Author Share Posted June 17, 2023 47 minutes ago, Walt G said: Regarding the side mount mirrors on the spare tires. Both period photos/images show the car with the mirrors. in the era. I like it either way. BUT having owned ( still do) cars and driving them of this era it is not easy to keep track of what is at your sides when you are focused on going straight ahead. To many people driving currently are less then courteous to the owner of an old car especially an old car with the top up and a tiny rear window - blind driving. Driving defensively you need mirrors. Top down driving can be better but up here in the North east the top totally down is not something that is year round. Also musses up what few strands of hair one has on ones dome if of a certain vintage. 🤨 Walt, I have never found the sidemount mirrors to be very useful. Ed uses the following suction cup mirror and I have started adding them to all my cars. Easily removable and you barely notice it when it is on the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milburn Drysdale Posted June 17, 2023 Share Posted June 17, 2023 2 minutes ago, alsancle said: Walt, I have never found the sidemount mirrors to be very useful. Ed uses the following suction cup mirror and I have started adding them to all my cars. Easily removable and you barely notice it when it is on the car. Where do you mount these? Glass or body? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt G Posted June 17, 2023 Share Posted June 17, 2023 So the suction cup mirror will go on the flat surface of a door or cowl. Interesting. I used to add a peep mirror to the cars I had that had vent windows in the 1936 and up era. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted June 17, 2023 Author Share Posted June 17, 2023 13 minutes ago, Milburn Drysdale said: Where do you mount these? Glass or body? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pughs Posted June 17, 2023 Share Posted June 17, 2023 Do the suction cup mirrors stay on until you take the off or do they tend to lose suction over time and fall off at inopportune moments? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted June 18, 2023 Author Share Posted June 18, 2023 1 hour ago, pughs said: Do the suction cup mirrors stay on until you take the off or do they tend to lose suction over time and fall off at inopportune moments? They are lever activated and I think if you don't unlatch the lever you can't pull them off. Have not lost one yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted June 18, 2023 Author Share Posted June 18, 2023 7 hours ago, John Bloom said: As a self proclaimed bottom feeder, I respect your early exit. Sold for 1K hammer. Neat piece but probably went to a better home than me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bloom Posted June 18, 2023 Share Posted June 18, 2023 2 hours ago, alsancle said: Sold for 1K hammer. Neat piece but probably went to a better home than me! Casually mention to your wife tomorrow (Father's Day), that you saved 1,000 dollars..... but don't be too specific and see if the comment will fly without her asking too many questions. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted June 28, 2023 Author Share Posted June 28, 2023 After detailing. Will be sending it to the shop in the next couple of weeks to get the doors turnbuckled and a new top. Hopefully I'll have some top down pictures by this fall. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterwoyen Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 (edited) That's great! Looking good. Edited June 28, 2023 by Peterwoyen (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted June 28, 2023 Author Share Posted June 28, 2023 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterwoyen Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 I like the 3/4 view from the back. Its regal looking. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bloom Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 5 hours ago, alsancle said: After detailing. Will be sending it to the shop in the next couple of weeks to get the doors turnbuckled and a new top. Hopefully I'll have some top down pictures by this fall. It looks great. I will enjoy seeing some top down photos of it. Will the new top be that similar dark black color? Is the beltline black or a dark brown? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted June 29, 2023 Author Share Posted June 29, 2023 9 hours ago, John Bloom said: It looks great. I will enjoy seeing some top down photos of it. Will the new top be that similar dark black color? Is the beltline black or a dark brown? John, It is dark brown. Somewhere between Dec 1 1928 at the Commodore hotel in NY and April 1929 at the Biltmore in LA the fenders were changed from the Dark Brown matching the beltline to the lighter brown you see now. No idea why. Would like to change it back but that would require me to spend money. The original top material was beige and that is the material that came along with the car when I bought it. The fabric is in the original material so I'll be using it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bloom Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 That sounds great. I wasn’t sure but thought it looked like the wires were also dark brown? Matching the beltline and original Fender color? as for painting the fenders, publicly anguish over that change often....in particular in front of your wife, then on a Friday night after a busy week when you are out to dinner with her tell her you’ve decided to not change the color of those fenders and instead to appropriate those funds to taking her on a great vacation. In the meantime if you buy any more cars, hide that fact from her until you are away together on that vacation, and then casually mention it. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted June 29, 2023 Author Share Posted June 29, 2023 13 minutes ago, John Bloom said: That sounds great. I wasn’t sure but thought it looked like the wires were also dark brown? Matching the beltline and original Fender color? as for painting the fenders, publicly anguish over that change often....in particular in front of your wife, then on a Friday night after a busy week when you are out to dinner with her tell her you’ve decided to not change the color of those fenders and instead to appropriate those funds to taking her on a great vacation. In the meantime if you buy any more cars, hide that fact from her until you are away together on that vacation, and then casually mention it. If you move things in and out enough they will lose track (and interest) pretty quickly. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted July 25, 2023 Author Share Posted July 25, 2023 (edited) Anybody want to guess what this rod and lever are for that looks to connected to the bottom of the radiator? Ed’s memory seems to be failing him. Edited July 25, 2023 by alsancle (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterwoyen Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 Hmm, I see a rod with a swivel. What is it connected to at the top? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted August 1, 2023 Share Posted August 1, 2023 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted August 1, 2023 Share Posted August 1, 2023 On 7/25/2023 at 11:31 AM, alsancle said: Anybody want to guess what this rod and lever are for that looks to connected to the bottom of the radiator? Ed’s memory seems to be failing him. Perhaps something to do with an add-on winter shutter system??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted August 1, 2023 Share Posted August 1, 2023 On 6/8/2023 at 8:11 PM, alsancle said: Detailing is done. Hopefully a new top soon that will go down. Don't forget to fix the landau bar irons. It looks like they're just on upside down. You don't need to swap from side to side. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterwoyen Posted August 1, 2023 Share Posted August 1, 2023 26 minutes ago, West Peterson said: Perhaps something to do with an add-on winter shutter system??? The car does appear to have factory shutters. Originally they're thermostatically controlled. There was an extra boss cast into the front of the cylinder block that housed the mechanism. That's not to say that something wasn't changed later and you might be right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted August 1, 2023 Author Share Posted August 1, 2023 I leaning towards a valve for draining the water pump when changing the coolant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pughs Posted August 6, 2023 Share Posted August 6, 2023 This is the valve to drain the water pump on my Stearns-Knight limo. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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