mikewest 276 Posted January 20 (edited) Can anyone ID this chassis?? Mike West 585 738 1541 Edited January 20 by mikewest (see edit history) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keiser31 4,371 Posted January 20 This possible 1914 Buick has a similar rear spring and axle setup....https://www.nwvs.org/CarPhotos/UC002/UC002.shtml Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stude17 87 Posted January 20 2 hours ago, keiser31 said: This possible 1914 Buick has a similar rear spring and axle setup....https://www.nwvs.org/CarPhotos/UC002/UC002.shtml Keiser it looks to me like it has front wheel brakes so would possibly date it later at around the early 1920's? Looks to be a substantial vehicle whatever it is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikewest 276 Posted January 20 The motor should be a dead giveaway but it looks not familiar to me either? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1912Staver 892 Posted January 20 Other than the cantilever rear springs , nothing looks Buick. Greg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikewest 276 Posted January 20 19 minutes ago, 1912Staver said: Other than the cantilever rear springs , nothing looks Buick. Greg Greg I agree ,. The motor is in the barn and not even sure from the pictures it belongs to this chassis. The front brakes suggests 1920s. Te size of the frame rails looks like 4-5 nch in height. The chassis looks modified for sure. I haven't seen it in person. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lump 679 Posted January 20 Is that long "tube" or "pipe" on top, curving toward the rear a steering column? (Can't quite make that out). If so, is it mounted in place now? That would put the driver way back towards the rear axle, almost like some kind of homemade tractor, built from a modified car/truck chassis. If that is a permanently mounted (bent) steering column, it would be interesting to check out that closely and see if it has been crudely fabricated by a farmer, or if it is some unique and fascinating factory made column. Maybe it is an important clue? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rusty_OToole 1,599 Posted January 20 More likely the steering column got bent when the chassis was turned upside down or thrown off a hay wagon. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark Wetherbee 357 Posted January 20 Any possibility that it’s a Chevrolet missing the third spring mounted across the back? The steering column looks like it had the spark and throttle rods running down the outside which is what makes me think that... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nzcarnerd 616 Posted January 20 The engine looks to be not very big. In contrast the gearbox looks to be quite substantial. Yes as others have noted - cantilever rear springs, four wheel brakes, and wooden wheels. Odd straight chassis with no kick up. Perhaps that braked front axle is a later addition? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nzcarnerd 616 Posted January 20 11 minutes ago, Mark Wetherbee said: Any possibility that it’s a Chevrolet missing the third spring mounted across the back? The steering column looks like it had the spark and throttle rods running down the outside which is what makes me think that... I think you are thinking of platform springing. Cadillac and a few other bigger cars used that idea pre WW1. The car here looks lighter. Hopefully someone will proved more info - like wheelbase measurement. Also rough guesstimate of the engine size. Even if it does not belong - any casting marks or number would help. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stude17 87 Posted January 21 11 hours ago, mikewest said: Greg I agree ,. The motor is in the barn and not even sure from the pictures it belongs to this chassis. The front brakes suggests 1920s. Te size of the frame rails looks like 4-5 nch in height. The chassis looks modified for sure. I haven't seen it in person. Is it possible to have someone look at the front hubs to see if there is a grease cap which might identify the make or at least the make of the front axle. That gearbox /clutch set up looks fairly unique. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikewest 276 Posted January 21 The whole thing seems unique... I need to get some good pictures. Ill post when I get them . The motor doesn't look familiar at all.Ive been around a lot of old iron. Maybe its not US built? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JV Puleo 2,461 Posted January 21 What is clear is that it was some sort of roadster/speedster. The fact that the chassis doesn't even reach the rear end tells us that the body must have been very short. There isn't room there for any more than a couple of seats and a gas tank. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Craig Gillingham 88 Posted January 22 The engine is a Sterling, the same as that is used in a Monroe, and I don't think it's a Monroe. I understand Sterling engines were used in a few cars, I'll look through my MoToR books tonight and see what else used them. That drilled rear cross -member is quite special. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Craig Gillingham 88 Posted January 22 Photos of a Sterling engine are in this thread. Some Scripps-Booth cars had cantilever rear springs, but none match this chassis. But as it has been mentioned, the engine may not belong to the chassis. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikewest 276 Posted January 23 16 hours ago, Craig Gillingham said: The engine is a Sterling, the same as that is used in a Monroe, and I don't think it's a Monroe. I understand Sterling engines were used in a few cars, I'll look through my MoToR books tonight and see what else used them. That drilled rear cross -member is quite special. Craig, You have a good eye! You nailed it what the motor is. Ill have my friend in Queensland give you a reward! Now if we can figure out the chassis. Thank you Mike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stude17 87 Posted January 23 One car that had outboard cantilever springs was the King automobile. The attached link contains a sketch of the cantilever arrangement which has some similarities but not an exact match. https://libwww.freelibrary.org/digital/collection/home/page/18/id/automobile-reference Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
