bemused Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 Long story short is I bought a house which, decades ago, had a functioning 2400 sq ft auto shop, and belonged to an antique auto / reproduction enthusiast. The house dates to 1826, the shop to about 1860 (as a farm building at first, and an auto shop from about 1900-1990) Unfortunately, the shop was completely termite infested and everything in it was very water damaged, so all of that is lost. However, I found a box of old automotive literature in the garage, and one of the lucky finds was this manual. It is the complete assembly instructions and parts list for the Bliss Surrey, manufactured by E. W. Bliss Co and distributed by Dyer Products Co from 1958 through 1960. In addition, there is a complete maintenance and repair manual for the engine and transmission, which were manufactured by Cushman Motors. There were several newspaper clippings stuffed between the pages, about individuals in the Detroit area who were buying reproduction automobiles around 1960. Particularly special is an original hand-typed (with misspellings) and signed letter on Dyer Products Co letterhead, from president Charles E. Coltrin, regarding the legality of the vehicle for registration in Michigan. It is attached to a flyer and a color photo of the vehicle. I'm curious if anyone is interested. I know it's kind of a narrow market but figured this would be really exciting to the right person. I'm also happy to take / post photos of specific sections if anyone needs. Not doing all 150 pages sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMB1953 Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 If you still have this manual, as I would be interested in buying it from you. I have a 1959 Surrey and this would be a great addition. Please let me know at arby1953@gmail.com Thanks, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwrwread Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 I am working on one of these cars that I got in pieces. I could use any copies of the manual you wish to sell. Roger Read Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwrwread Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 Please, I am trying to remount the engine into the car. I have the mounting plate, the transmission, two chains, the motor and a bucket of bolts and lot of rubber vibration washer mounts. Whatever you have that shows the mounting of the engine plate to the body will help. rwrwread@comcast.net Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwrwread Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 A review of the contents page indicates that the following pages might hold the information I need. Pages 17,21,23,25,and 27. I thank you for posting the pages that you did as most of them I can use and have made copies. Roger Read rwrwread@comcast.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bemused Posted March 22, 2019 Author Share Posted March 22, 2019 Hello Roger, I sold the manual a year ago, but I notified the buyer that you're asking for help with your Surrey. Perhaps he can post the pages. Best of luck, Emily Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwrwread Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 Thank you Emily Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjguthrie Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 Dennis Carpenter Cushman parts may have a reprint of owners manual. I dont think it is detailed enough to describe engine mounts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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