1937hd45 Posted December 22, 2022 Share Posted December 22, 2022 4 hours ago, twin6 said: Crawford Museum Sorry to read that, they helped destroy the 1908 Mercedes Spencer Wisehart drove in the first INDY 500. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hddennis Posted December 22, 2022 Share Posted December 22, 2022 8 hours ago, 30DodgePanel said: 1916-1917 Maxwell 25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Harper Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 (edited) A classic Bombardier B series. Edited December 23, 2022 by Terry Harper (see edit history) 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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8E45E Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 22 hours ago, 30DodgePanel said: When restrooms were "registered"? Interesting that particular service station has a Diesel pump. It doesn't appear to be a 'truck stop' which would have multiple diesel pumps, which would have been about the only vehicles using diesel at the time. Mercedes Benz came out with its very first diesel passenger car in 1936, and there probably would have been very few, if any, in North America before the war. Craig 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 Good eye, Craig. I first noticed the almost identical car in each island! How often would that happen ? And a car I don't recall seeing much in my younger years. Of course, this might have been in the years before I noticed cars. Good picture. Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Harper Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30DodgePanel Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, 8E45E said: Interesting that particular service station has a Diesel pump. It doesn't appear to be a 'truck stop' which would have multiple diesel pumps, which would have been about the only vehicles using diesel at the time. Mercedes Benz came out with its very first diesel passenger car in 1936, and there probably would have been very few, if any, in North America before the war. Craig Good eye indeed... thank you Craig In regards to the registered restroom sign that piqued my curiousity, I found this article online (CNN business article of all places) that explained the meaning behind registered restrooms along with some period photos. The strange history of pristine gas station bathrooms | CNN Business Edited December 23, 2022 by 30DodgePanel (see edit history) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30DodgePanel Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 17 minutes ago, Terry Harper said: Amazing rig... I wonder what the weight rating and max speed was on the truck itself? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30DodgePanel Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 (edited) Hoping to see a period glass negative look at this Brewster Marlborough Town Car if anyone has one. I searched this thread for it but had no luck locating it. Chassis S123PR according to Pinterest Edited December 23, 2022 by 30DodgePanel (see edit history) 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30DodgePanel Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 And a period glass negative of S267RM if possible 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldcarfudd Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 I wonder whether that shovel might have got where it was going just about as fast under its own power as being pulled on that tow rig. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George K Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 16 hours ago, 1937hd45 said: Sorry to read that, they helped destroy the 1908 Mercedes Spencer Wisehart drove in the first INDY 500. That is an absurd statement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30DodgePanel Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Terry Harper Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 (edited) 3 hours ago, 30DodgePanel said: Amazing rig... I wonder what the weight rating and max speed was on the truck itself? Its an International Harvester truck. Might be a version of the model 74 which could be rated up to 3-1/2 tons. As for speed -according this in high range 17.3 mph. Limiting speed wasn't just the gearing but the hard rubber tires as well. Under load at speed they tended to bulge and heat-up (expand) and actually form a "wave" of displaced rubber which could break-up the tire. Thus the various "cushion" designs to provide area to adsorb some of the displacement. If you have never had a chance to drive a heavy vehicle like this with hard rubber tires its quite the experience. Soft ground is a real challenge - the tires tend to cut in and steering takes a huge amount of effort. Same with snow. The development of pneumatic tires for trucks was a real game changer. Edited December 23, 2022 by Terry Harper (see edit history) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30DodgePanel Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 28 minutes ago, Terry Harper said: Its an International Harvester truck. Might be a version of the model 74 which could be rated up to 3-1/2 tons. As for speed -according this in high range 17.3 mph. Limiting speed wasn't just the gearing but the hard rubber tires as well. Under load at speed they tended to bulge and heat-up (expand) and actually form a "wave" of displaced rubber which could break-up the tire. Thus the various "cushion" designs to provide area to adsorb some of the displacement. If you have never had a chance to drive a heavy vehicle like this with hard rubber tires its quite the experience. Soft ground is a real challenge - the tires tend to sink in and steering takes a huge amount of effort. Same with snow. The development of pneumatic tires for trucks was a real game changer. Thank you Terry. There are so many amazing passenger cars, coaches and limos in this thread but I hope that we don't overlook some of the other forms of transportation that help build this country and others. What an amazing piece of history... The folks responsible for melting metal for ammo during the war drive must have loved seeing these type of trucks roll in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1912Staver Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 I believe that's a Vancouver B.C. area photo. Arrow Transfer has been a Vancouver company since about 1920. I don't think either the truck or the shovel survives today. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30DodgePanel Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 Instant Irony... Not a real term? It should be. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twin6 Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt G Posted December 23, 2022 Author Share Posted December 23, 2022 Love that "camera" cab, custom body by Kodak? Note the shape pf the whole door also reflects the cameras of that era. Sheet film, flash bu;lb attachment , negatives. And you couldn't hold it to your ear to talk to anyone. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlespetty Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 Eureka, CA Revere Hotel mid-teens. Here are a few period automobiles to identify. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlespetty Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 From a glass plate negative in my archives. 1920 California license plate. Should be easy to identify. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlespetty Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 Another one from my glass plate negative archive for those Pierce aficionados. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 5 minutes ago, charlespetty said: From a glass plate negative in my archives. 1920 California license plate. Should be easy to identify. Mercer? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlespetty Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 Just now, keiser31 said: Mercer? Bingo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzcarnerd Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 4 hours ago, 30DodgePanel said: Maybe this was the one that was in Harrah's collection when I was there in 1978. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzcarnerd Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 Not sure if I have posted this one before or not. I have lost track of which facebook page it appeared on. There were suggestions the car might be a Lancia but it predates the Lambda of the early 1920s. There is a possibility that it is a FATA Aurea, much more obscure make. De Cecco pasta, from father to son - Italianfood.net 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58L-Y8 Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 Here is the Revere Hotel, Eureka, California mid-teens but the cars are indistinguishable at the distance. Neat old buildings, though. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlespetty Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 Interesting that you posted the exact same photograph I posted a few minutes before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlespetty Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 Cadillac Experts! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulrhd29nz Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 7 hours ago, 30DodgePanel said: 29 Hudson. What’s the plane? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58L-Y8 Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 52 minutes ago, charlespetty said: Interesting that you posted the exact same photograph I posted a few minutes before. Just gave it a bit of improvement, hope it helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibarlaw Posted December 24, 2022 Share Posted December 24, 2022 2 hours ago, charlespetty said: Cadillac Experts! The towed vehicle is one of my favorites. The 1923 Buick Model 55 Sport Touring. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twin6 Posted December 24, 2022 Share Posted December 24, 2022 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinitomas Posted December 24, 2022 Share Posted December 24, 2022 On 4/7/2020 at 6:54 PM, John_Mereness said: 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8E45E Posted December 24, 2022 Share Posted December 24, 2022 Typical chauffeur! Staring straight ahead minding his own business and being patient. Not getting involved with the conversation between the passenger and the gardener at all!! Craig 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
41 Su8 Posted December 24, 2022 Share Posted December 24, 2022 13 hours ago, paulrhd29nz said: 29 Hudson. What’s the plane? Fokker F-32 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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