trimacar Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 A few weeks ago I put out a teaser post that I was getting another car, I apologize that I had to delete that thread. Two other collectors and I were in the middle of finalizing a deal on four cars, and the word got out and it seemed the owner was waffling. We thought maybe someone else had gotten to him, so I pulled the thread. All is done and good now, and the Model 38 Overland roadster is in my garage. Not a perfect car by any means, but solid and all there. I'll be playing with it, now going through the pre-start ritual of hoses, belts, fluids, and so forth. I was quite surprised how big the car is, it dwarfs my Model 20 Hupmobile roadster (seen in the background)..... 21 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old car fan Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 Nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne sheldon Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 Oh, YEAH! That looks like a great road machine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 (edited) Nice addition to the collection! Is the upholstery the first thing to get inspected and corrected? Edited August 3, 2022 by 1937hd45 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
31 LaSalle Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 yes I agree very nice looking car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bloom Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 Congratulations David. I like the look. Please share more pics when time allows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodneybeauchamp Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 David, by the look of the photo, the two cars are G scale and the trains are N scale. Just kidding but that’s an impressive display of model railway. Appears to be O scale but I might be wrong. Good luck with your new ride! Rodney 😀😀😀😀😀😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trimacar Posted August 3, 2022 Author Share Posted August 3, 2022 2 hours ago, 1937hd45 said: Nice addition to the collection! Is the upholstery the first thing to get inspected and corrected? Well, I cleaned the upholstery somewhat, so interesting question. Whoever did the upholstery had some good techniques, but I fear foam under the leather. Sigh. It’s in good shape though… No plans to change now, want a running driving car in whatever shape it ends up, as long as I don’t have to pick up pieces falling off when driving. Have it on good authority that the Model 38 is a good tour car, 40 all day long and 50 if one needs it… 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAKerry Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 Great looking auto. Congrats on adding to your collection. 'Not perfect by any means', 1,000% nicer than mine, LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trimacar Posted August 3, 2022 Author Share Posted August 3, 2022 1 minute ago, rodneybeauchamp said: David, by the look of the photo, the two cars are G scale and the trains are N scale. Just kidding but that’s an impressive display of model railway. Appears to be O scale but I might be wrong. Good luck with your new ride! Rodney 😀😀😀😀😀😀 S Scale, American Flyer, grew up in the 50s so I collect three number AF, which is pre 1959 or so…and that’s not all of it, my wife asks “you know you have these closets full of trains, right?”!! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkhammer Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 Dave, glad everything worked out for you guys and you have everything home safe and sound! I hope it turns out to be the tour car you've been wanting. Looking forward to seeing it come back to life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modela28 Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 Congratulations on the purchase of your Overland! Looks like it will be a fun car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zepher Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 Dave, congrats on picking up such a wonderful car. I know you'll do well with the car. I just don't think you'll get the same deal for paint and body as you did with your Pierce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trimacar Posted August 4, 2022 Author Share Posted August 4, 2022 2 minutes ago, zepher said: Dave, congrats on picking up such a wonderful car. I know you'll do well with the car. I just don't think you'll get the same deal for paint and body as you did with your Pierce. Ha! No kidding, that was quite the brother in law deal. I don’t think you could buy the paint now for what that job cost me! Oh well, there’s always spray can Rustoleum! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Shaw Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 On 8/3/2022 at 3:50 PM, trimacar said: Have it on good authority that the Model 38 is a good tour car, 40 all day long and 50 if one needs it I agree. Overlands are robust cars just like Buicks....; but I am a little bit biased. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 On 8/3/2022 at 6:50 PM, trimacar said: Have it on good authority that the Model 38 is a good tour car, 40 all day long and 50 if one needs it… I will verify the above facts/conjecture when I stop by the shop next time. 😎 You know the drill......drive it like you stole it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trimacar Posted August 5, 2022 Author Share Posted August 5, 2022 8 hours ago, Mark Shaw said: I agree. Overlands are robust cars just like Buicks....; but I am a little bit biased. Yes, doesn’t hold a candle to my 1910 Buick Model 16 toy tonneau, but it’s a nice size and closer to being on the road! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted August 6, 2022 Share Posted August 6, 2022 Very Nice, I would not kick it out of my garage. Worked on one with a similar engine years ago. That Overland power was a lot of fun to drive and turned a lot of heads. When warm it also started with 1/2 a turn of the crank. May it bring you many enjoyable and trouble free miles. 😃 Dandy Dave! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Roth Posted August 6, 2022 Share Posted August 6, 2022 16 hours ago, trimacar said: Yes, doesn’t hold a candle to my 1910 Buick Model 16 toy tonneau, but it’s a nice size and closer to being on the road! Congrats, David, You continue to be one of my mentors going back to the 1970s and ongoing. Hopefully, we'll get you and your delightful bride (along with grandkids) into national touring, which is where the real fun continues. I've never seen an epitaph quoting a wish to have spent more time at work. Now that our travel has become so restricted, we look back and appreciate the many years, the many friends, the many miles, the many tours which have been a huge part of our lives, as well as those of our children and grandson. Thank you for being a major part of that - and now get out and travel while you can. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Cole Posted August 6, 2022 Share Posted August 6, 2022 Sweet. I love it. You're building a helluva nice brass collection. I've yet to land my first one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
63RedBrier Posted August 6, 2022 Share Posted August 6, 2022 Hi, David! Congratulations on your new Overland! I have a '59 FC170, so we are almost cousins! Do you think your Overland was originally white? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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