hook Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 9 hours ago, wayne sheldon said: Not quite enough of the car and detail to be sure? But I would guess a 'barrel hood' Franklin from about 1906 to 1910. Some of them had the hood hinged that way so the entire barrel hood and front screen lifts up and gets propped up to service the engine. Who ever had this car was indeed a customizer. Look at that hinged running board extender. It's hard to see but it also looks like he has a block above the front axle to limit it's movement. This guy spent too much time in the hardware store. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 10 hours ago, Dave Gelinas (XP-300) said: Post Card Of A 1930 Cord L-29 Cabriolet with bandleader Paul Whiteman Both John & Walt and I think me have posted a bunch of these earlier in this thread. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
car crazy Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 (edited) Just have to thank everyone for all these great pics-definitely a really nice "escape"! Edited June 12, 2021 by car crazy (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
car crazy Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 (edited) A young Raymond J. Wean in what Varun has identified as a 1910 Chalmers. Wean went on to found Wean Engineering, later to become Wean United,a very successful manufacturer of machinery used to process and shape steel. Edited June 12, 2021 by car crazy (see edit history) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Friederich Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 (edited) Found this postcard in my late uncle's belongings. Nordwijk aan Zee in Holland. Prewar Hanomag Rekord, FWD two-stroke Aero Minor (CZ), Fiat 500, Vauxhall, 1949-53 Ford Prefect (GB), 1946-48 Ford, Buick and 2 x Tempo Matador three-wheelers... The somewhat battered two-door to the right on the other side of the road is a Skoda 1101 Edited June 12, 2021 by Casper Friederich (see edit history) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzcarnerd Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 10 minutes ago, Casper Friederich said: Found this postcard in my late uncle's belongings. Nordisk aan Zee, Holland Hanomag Rekord, Front-wheel driver two-strokevAero Minor (CZ), Fiat 500, Vauxhall 1949-52 Ford Perfect (GB), 1946-48 Us Ford, Buick and 2 x Tempo Matador three-wheelers... The somewhat battered two-doorbto the right on the other side of the road is a Skoda 1101 And the next one to the right of the Tempos is a 1946 Chevrolet - with its one-year-only hood 'ornament'. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dictator27 Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 The dark coloured car next to the truck on the right side of the road appears to be an eatly low light Morris Minor. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Friederich Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 On 6/11/2021 at 9:00 PM, twin6 said: What are the cylindrical devices hanging off the rear springs? I have seen these in period photos of several cars. Were they dampers? Dampers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Dave Gelinas (XP-300) Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 8 hours ago, alsancle said: Both John & Walt and I think me have posted a bunch of these earlier in this thread. With 345 pages to this thread it is not easy to remember what has been posted and by who. Not my intention to step on toes. Everyone continue to enjoy the thread. I have posted my last batch. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 34 minutes ago, Dave Gelinas (XP-300) said: With 345 pages to this thread it is not easy to remember what has been posted and by who. Not my intention to step on toes. Everyone continue to enjoy the thread. I have posted my last batch. Agreed. I think I’ve posted some pictures 3 times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 Belt & Suspender Top guy. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt G Posted June 12, 2021 Author Share Posted June 12, 2021 Dave , thanks so much for all your time and contributions, all were most welcome and really great. There is so much pre WWII era stuff out there , laying dormant in peoples collections for decades, not intentionally but just because there was no way to share to a vast audience on a regular basis and frequently. Or perhaps there was no real story to go with the image, so with the opportunity to post /share it here , the tremendous input of knowledge has let us all enjoy what we would never have seen. thanks to all of you - I will keep repeating that as I am so grateful to all of you. WG 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
car crazy Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 Thank you for the incredible pictures that you shared, Dave...hope you change your mind! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Huston Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 1 hour ago, Dave Gelinas (XP-300) said: A 1931 Studebaker President Brougham. A lot of car during the dark days of the depression. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobinVirginia Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 1 hour ago, Walt G said: Dave , thanks so much for all your time and contributions, all were most welcome and really great. There is so much pre WWII era stuff out there , laying dormant in peoples collections for decades, not intentionally but just because there was no way to share to a vast audience on a regular basis and frequently. Or perhaps there was no real story to go with the image, so with the opportunity to post /share it here , the tremendous input of knowledge has let us all enjoy what we would never have seen. thanks to all of you - I will keep repeating that as I am so grateful to all of you. WG Well said! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
car crazy Posted June 13, 2021 Share Posted June 13, 2021 (edited) Andre Dubonnet pictured with his Ferrari Berlinetta Edited June 13, 2021 by car crazy (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickelroadster Posted June 13, 2021 Share Posted June 13, 2021 It is almost as if Dave has taken it on himself to perpetuate this topic. I am constantly amazed at the number of photos that he has and then he posts another ten or so. 👍👌 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert G. Smits Posted June 13, 2021 Share Posted June 13, 2021 I am sure someone can identify this automobile 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted June 13, 2021 Share Posted June 13, 2021 (edited) Willys Model 77 before it was converted to a Drag Strip Gasser. Bob Edited June 13, 2021 by 1937hd45 (see edit history) 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert G. Smits Posted June 13, 2021 Share Posted June 13, 2021 Thanks Bob 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobinVirginia Posted June 13, 2021 Share Posted June 13, 2021 1 minute ago, Robert G. Smits said: Thanks Bob @1937hd45 He’s quite a book of knowledge. I just learned something thanks to you both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilgrim65 Posted June 13, 2021 Share Posted June 13, 2021 Dave , great photos , you have enlightened me and provided much enjoyment , thank you 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hook Posted June 13, 2021 Share Posted June 13, 2021 Gee, I think my Warranty has expired. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hook Posted June 13, 2021 Share Posted June 13, 2021 15 hours ago, Dave Gelinas (XP-300) said: Wow, dig those demountable wood wheels. I think this is quite early for demountables, most cars had artillery type wood wheels. Also double horns. One electric, one bulb type. And double whitewall tires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
car crazy Posted June 13, 2021 Share Posted June 13, 2021 Ford dealership in the Buena Vista section of Miami showing damage sustained from a hurricane. September 1928 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt G Posted June 13, 2021 Author Share Posted June 13, 2021 Wonderful photo of the dealership and the damage. These are the kind of stories we need to learn more about. The "everyday " happenings of a long gone era. It puts a better picture into view of what went on, had to be dealt with, etc. beyond the particular make, series and body style of the cars. This , everyday situation, really made a great impression on me 40+ years ago when I attended an AACA annual meeting ( before it was renamed a convention) when held at the Bellview-Stratford Hotel . Someone arranged for some 16mm news films to be shown and it was some footage of a auto junk yard north or east of Philadelphia . It showed a decade old Packard sedan being driven in under its own power just before WWII I believe, the car was going to be salvaged for its metal content. The gasoline was drained and then a flaming roll of newspaper was thrown into the rear seat area. It was an example of how to ( with the least amount of effort) get rid of upholstery, wood body framework, etc so that the metal that remained could then be salvaged. There was quite a loud moan up from the audience watching a 1929-31 era Packard loose its life that way. This photo of the dealership just gives us all a great sense of what had to be dealt with to rebuild a shop that sales and service could then continue to generate income. Walt 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted June 13, 2021 Share Posted June 13, 2021 2 hours ago, hook said: Wow, dig those demountable wood wheels. I think this is quite early for demountables, most cars had artillery type wood wheels. Also double horns. One electric, one bulb type. And double whitewall tires. Forget the wheel makers name, they were two piece STEEL stampings welded together to look like a wood wheel. My 1912 AC had them. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HK500 Posted June 13, 2021 Share Posted June 13, 2021 The Mayfield Car Company in Burbank, CA. There are recognizable cars that now exist in major collections! The DuPont is an obvious one. I think this was taken sometime in the 1950's. Set the Flux Capacitor to 1955 and buy up the whole lot at full price! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58L-Y8 Posted June 13, 2021 Share Posted June 13, 2021 Let's zoom in for a closer look: 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jukejunkie1015 Posted June 13, 2021 Share Posted June 13, 2021 1930s' Portland Oregon 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzcarnerd Posted June 13, 2021 Share Posted June 13, 2021 7 hours ago, 1937hd45 said: Forget the wheel makers name, they were two piece STEEL stampings welded together to look like a wood wheel. My 1912 AC had them. Bob Yes, usually referred to as Sankey wheels. They usually had a wooden 'filler' inside the spokes I think. The reason for the name is explained here - The story of the steel wheel (themanufacturer.com) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1912Staver Posted June 13, 2021 Share Posted June 13, 2021 On 6/12/2021 at 11:45 AM, Casper Friederich said: Dampers The one I have is just a pair of small coil springs. I believe they were intended provide the spring action on smooth , in town roads. For anything rough they would bottom out and the main springs would come into play. No attempt to dampen the ride like a friction shock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert G. Smits Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 After all those photos of cars on hard surface streets here is a shot in farm county. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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