Guest Bedwards Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 Where so you find the serial number on these cars, I have one what to sell it, but can not find a serial number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brass is Best Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 Most of these are home built, not street legal and would not have a serial number. They were intended for parade use. If yours has a title then look all over it for the serial number. It could be anyplace. But look in easy to stamp places as it would have probably been assigned after the build by the BMV or State Patrol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Moskowitz Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 Actually most of the replicas were factory built by several major companies notably in Ft. Lauderdale and other places such as the Merry Olds.. They were massively used by the Shriners and built as early as the 50's (Bliss built in Canton, Ohio) and later on by at least three other companies. I did give my file on these replicas to our library and they may have some info but my RECOLLECTION is that most did not have serial numbers although some had engine serial numbers or a brass plate that was engraved. I am pretty sure that none had any stamped serial number. There should be a lot of info on this forum from the past and on the web so Google and you will find out more. If you know who built your car and it is factory we should have some literature at AACA to help you. The cars are still in demand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike6024 Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 (edited) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvkW8dsqH84 Video Merry Olds 1901 Replica This owner claims the Merry Olds came with serial numbers but he doesn't say where it's located. This car was originally factory built by American Air Products Corp., of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida sometime between 1958 and 1962. The model was known as a “Merry Olds”and the serial number of this car is 390333. These replica cars were featured in the Sept. 1958 issue of Popular Mechanics Magazine, a copy in the photos. http://www.tomlaferriere.com/listings/1902-curved-dash-oldsmobile-replica-merry-olds - offered for sale at $4900 Here's where he got the serial number Edited April 10, 2017 by mike6024 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brass is Best Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 19 hours ago, Steve Moskowitz said: Actually most of the replicas were factory built by several major companies notably in Ft. Lauderdale and other places such as the Merry Olds.. They were massively used by the Shriners and built as early as the 50's (Bliss built in Canton, Ohio) and later on by at least three other companies. I did give my file on these replicas to our library and they may have some info but my RECOLLECTION is that most did not have serial numbers although some had engine serial numbers or a brass plate that was engraved. I am pretty sure that none had any stamped serial number. There should be a lot of info on this forum from the past and on the web so Google and you will find out more. If you know who built your car and it is factory we should have some literature at AACA to help you. The cars are still in demand. Which replicas came in kit form and were assembled by the customer? I have seen them before in popular mechanics and other car magazines from late 1950's early 1960's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brass is Best Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 Here is the kit version. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Moskowitz Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 The Bliss, Merry and the other two that I know of were only sold fully assembled to my knowledge. The blue prints offered were for homebuilt models and I have no idea how many were made many but thousands of factory built units were made for the retail public, Shriners and in the early 70's Dairy Queen offered one as a promotion in all their stores. If you watch eBay far more of the factory built models are available with the Bliss being the most sought after as it is much more substantial. I owned a Merry along with the real thing and also have a miniature motorized model called a Hallock Junior. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brass is Best Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 53 minutes ago, Steve Moskowitz said: The Bliss, Merry and the other two that I know of were only sold fully assembled to my knowledge. The blue prints offered were for homebuilt models and I have no idea how many were made many but thousands of factory built units were made for the retail public, Shriners and in the early 70's Dairy Queen offered one as a promotion in all their stores. If you watch eBay far more of the factory built models are available with the Bliss being the most sought after as it is much more substantial. I owned a Merry along with the real thing and also have a miniature motorized model called a Hallock Junior. Thanks for the information Steve! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Bertsch Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Merry Olds serial number is under the seat on the bench seat frame and looks like the picture in one of the replies to this post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Steeber Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 Where can I find some lantern headlights for my 1901 olds replica? and some fenders also! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Moskowitz Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 Ed, there are enough Neverout ( will be a lot most likely at "Hershey") lamps around to buy a set, will not be very cheap but would be what a real CDO would have. I am pretty sure there isn't anyone manufacturing replica fenders but making a set would be a snap. They are pretty simple to make. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Steeber Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 Hershey? Is that a web site? This is what I have and as you can see I need the left side head light....Also a side mirror.....I found someone who can make me the fenders. My Serial number is VOS-212-R can you tell me about it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intimeold Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 (edited) I don't have any personal knowledge , in this discussion; but I just googled the following: I just copied the article. The Bliss Company of Canton Ohio built 500 of these Curved Dash Olds Replicas in 1958 and 9. They are great, authentic, all steel bodied replicas of a 1903 Curved-Dash Oldsmobile. Featuring turn signals, electric start, lights, and tiller steering. One was assembled on the Dave Garroway "Today" Show in 1958. Powered by a freshly rebuilt 12 horsepower Cushman Husky engine , it will be the envy of your neighborhood. And what a magnificant parade vehicle it will make as well. Capable of speeds up to 35 mph with a two speed forward transmission. Working brass lamps and taillights. Since they are not kit cars, they are fully street legal. http://www.significantcars.com/cars/1958oldsmobile/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Looking at the pics and spec of this replicas; the Bliss seems to "be much more substantial" as, Brass is Best, has quoted above. The Bliss used a 12 HP Cushman engine. I admit, that is why I got interested enough to google something; as I saw the clutch assembly in a pic and immediately saw the Cushman heritage. intimeold Edited August 25, 2021 by intimeold (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlLaFong Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 12 hp is a bit of a stretch. The most powerful Cushman Husky was 8 hp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chistech Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 On 8/24/2021 at 10:29 PM, CarlLaFong said: 12 hp is a bit of a stretch. The most powerful Cushman Husky was 8 hp It was actually 12 Chincoteague ponies which is more like 8 horses!😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Bond Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 On 8/24/2021 at 7:54 PM, Ed Steeber said: Hershey? Is that a web site? This is what I have and as you can see I need the left side head light....Also a side mirror.....I found someone who can make me the fenders. My Serial number is VOS-212-R can you tell me about it? Ed, Hershey is the world's largest antique automobile flea market. It is run by they Hershey Region of AACA. If you do a little looking around here on the forum you'll find plenty of info. A google search will also give you lots of info. Search also for the Hershey Region AACA website for tons of detail. Its coming up pretty soon in early Oct. The lamps on this vehicle were originally created by the manufacturer and were just replicas of old brass automobile lamps. From your photo, I cant see the one you still have so am unable to determine what you actually have on the car. It is possible someone has replaced an original pair with one genuine automobile lamp. Detailed photos might help confirm what you have so you'll know what to search for. Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHuDWah Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 I'd be afraid to drive one of those replicas on the street with all the idiots out there. But it would make a cool little golf cart for running around my geezer community. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Moskowitz Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 Besides having several real CDO's I did own one of these things made in Fort Lauderdale. Shriners and others bought a lot. The one I had came from a local Dairy Queen promotion. Great for parades but they would wear tires out in a heartbeat if you drove them much. As I said, you can probably pick up a set of Neverouts that would look good on your car...eBay has some but at the event In Hershey there will be more than a few available I am sure. As to miror...just find something that will work as CDO's never came in your body style or with a mirror. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AHa Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 I have a pair of springs from one of these and a transmission if anyone is interested. haywood96@hotmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Steeber Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 On 8/28/2021 at 12:26 PM, Terry Bond said: Ed, Hershey is the world's largest antique automobile flea market. It is run by they Hershey Region of AACA. If you do a little looking around here on the forum you'll find plenty of info. A google search will also give you lots of info. Search also for the Hershey Region AACA website for tons of detail. Its coming up pretty soon in early Oct. The lamps on this vehicle were originally created by the manufacturer and were just replicas of old brass automobile lamps. From your photo, I cant see the one you still have so am unable to determine what you actually have on the car. It is possible someone has replaced an original pair with one genuine automobile lamp. Detailed photos might help confirm what you have so you'll know what to search for. Terry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Bond Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 As I thought - the lamps on your car are the ones that were "created" by the company that made your car. They are replica lamps and not genuine antique automobile brass lamps. You would need to find the missing lamp or replace them with others. As has been suggested, the small Neverout lamps are not difficult to find and could be used. Hershey is the best source. They often turn up on ebay so take a look and see what's there. That bit of research will let you figure out how much to spend. Be sure the lamps are complete though. There is a small base that clips into place to hold the oil container. That base is often missing. Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Steeber Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 On 4/10/2017 at 11:26 AM, Steve Moskowitz said: Actually most of the replicas were factory built by several major companies notably in Ft. Lauderdale and other places such as the Merry Olds.. They were massively used by the Shriners and built as early as the 50's (Bliss built in Canton, Ohio) and later on by at least three other companies. I did give my file on these replicas to our library and they may have some info but my RECOLLECTION is that most did not have serial numbers although some had engine serial numbers or a brass plate that was engraved. I am pretty sure that none had any stamped serial number. There should be a lot of info on this forum from the past and on the web so Google and you will find out more. If you know who built your car and it is factory we should have some literature at AACA to help you. The cars are still in demand. I have one here in Washington State with a serial # and wanting to sell but I need a left side head light do yo know where I can find one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Moskowitz Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 My guess is that there are no correct parts available replica. Each manufacturer had their own a and I do not believe any are still in business. Someone tried to start reproducing them again but it appears they did not survive. There are small lights for sale on Ebay, etc. Many were used on motorcycles and bikes of the era and would be about the right size. You just need to find a matched set. If you Google CDO replicas you will see many different lights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Bond Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 There is a for sale section. That's where your ad needs to be instead of adding it ti every thread you think might be related. Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Gregush Posted October 29, 2023 Share Posted October 29, 2023 There is a Facebook page for these type cars. https://www.facebook.com/groups/433716096812907/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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