JV Puleo Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 (edited) I thought that, with restoration in mind, a thread on parts we are still looking for might be in order. This came about because last week a friend mentioned in passing that another friend was looking for a set of fork-mounted headlights for a truck. I had such a set that I've no use for so I passed them on to someone who could use them. I'll bet most of us have miscellaneous parts laying around...too good to throw away but not worth the effort of advertising. For my part, I'd rather have the rest of my teeth pulled than go through the headache of selling on ebay. I'll start...I'm still looking for a steel radiator shell for my 1910 MItchell. There were two types, one brass and the other steel. Several of the "restored" cars out there that had the steel shell now have new brass ones so I'm guessing someone must have an unused steel shell. I prefer the steel one because it is painted body color. The car already has enough brass on it and I like the idea that the painted shell makes the hood look a little longer. This is what it looks like, Notice the clipped corners at the bottom...that was a different, though probably unique, feature of Mitchell radiators. Edited February 17, 2023 by JV Puleo (see edit history) 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old car fan Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 Good post. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipdang Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 Nothing too exciting, but I would like to find a source for this door gasket/interior trim material for my 1959 Fiat Granluce. I know this was used on many cars and I had at one time located some. But, alas, I wasn't ready for it so I didn't buy it then. Lesson learned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikewest Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, JV Puleo said: I thought that, with restoration in mind, a thread on parts we are still looking for might be in order. This came about because last week a friend mentioned in passing that another friend was looking for a set of fork-mounted headlights for a truck. I had such a set that I've no use for so I passed them on to someone who could use them. I'll bet most of us have miscellaneous parts laying around...too good to throw away but not worth the effort of advertising. For my part, I'd rather have the rest of my teeth pulled than go through the headache of selling on ebay. I'll start...I'm still looking for a steel radiator shell for my 1910 MItchell. There were two types, one brass and the other steel. Several of the "restored" cars out there that had the steel shell now have new brass ones so I'm guessing someone must have an unused steel shell. I prefer the steel one because it is painted body color. The car already has enough brass on it and I like the idea that the pain ted shell makes the hood look a little longer. Joe Our friend KEAN has 2 shells in AU . Why not have one of our Aussie friend hammer one out for you, using his pattern?? Im sure he will be glad to help out. Check out Keans inventory in this picture. Edited February 17, 2023 by mikewest (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikewest Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 1 hour ago, JV Puleo said: I thought that, with restoration in mind, a thread on parts we are still looking for might be in order. This came about because last week a friend mentioned in passing that another friend was looking for a set of fork-mounted headlights for a truck. I had such a set that I've no use for so I passed them on to someone who could use them. I'll bet most of us have miscellaneous parts laying around...too good to throw away but not worth the effort of advertising. For my part, I'd rather have the rest of my teeth pulled than go through the headache of selling on ebay. I'll start...I'm still looking for a steel radiator shell for my 1910 MItchell. There were two types, one brass and the other steel. Several of the "restored" cars out there that had the steel shell now have new brass ones so I'm guessing someone must have an unused steel shell. I prefer the steel one because it is painted body color. The car already has enough brass on it and I like the idea that the pain ted shell makes the hood look a little longer. Joe , Our friend Kean in Au has 2 shells. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JV Puleo Posted February 17, 2023 Author Share Posted February 17, 2023 Stuart has already offered to do that but if I can find one here I can save him the effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikewest Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 (edited) Ill check with my WEST COAST Mitchell contacts. I dont think one can be found . How many 10-11 Mitchells are laying around?? maybe 2 I know of. As far as that goes , all we need is some measurements and a good tracing. Edited February 17, 2023 by mikewest (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JV Puleo Posted February 17, 2023 Author Share Posted February 17, 2023 I thought I had the dimensions of the shell but all I can find are the dimensions for the radiator. Needless to say...it fits inside the shell so the shell should be slightly larger but the same shape. When I was (briefly) a member of the MItchell club there were about 10 or 11 listed in their roster. It would be the same for the Model R but I think there were less of those. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jp1gt Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 14 hours ago, mikewest said: Joe Our friend KEAN has 2 shells in AU . Why not have one of our Aussie friend hammer one out for you, using his pattern?? Im sure he will be glad to help out. Check out Keans inventory in this picture. I have a car that looks just like that one!!!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drhach Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 Looking for the clamp on this intake muffler for a 1942 (Only) Buick compound carb setup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budsstuff Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 Right front spindle 1950 Dodge Coronet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 2 hours ago, budsstuff said: Right front spindle 1950 Dodge Coronet Try here....https://www.facebook.com/Browneautosalvage/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chistech Posted February 18, 2023 Share Posted February 18, 2023 Good thread. I think there should be a supplier thread for parts reference also. Many of the old standbys have gone and finding things is getting difficult. A supplier thread broken up into categories would be a big benefit to all. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikewest Posted February 18, 2023 Share Posted February 18, 2023 On 2/16/2023 at 7:11 PM, JV Puleo said: I thought that, with restoration in mind, a thread on parts we are still looking for might be in order. This came about because last week a friend mentioned in passing that another friend was looking for a set of fork-mounted headlights for a truck. I had such a set that I've no use for so I passed them on to someone who could use them. I'll bet most of us have miscellaneous parts laying around...too good to throw away but not worth the effort of advertising. For my part, I'd rather have the rest of my teeth pulled than go through the headache of selling on ebay. I'll start...I'm still looking for a steel radiator shell for my 1910 MItchell. There were two types, one brass and the other steel. Several of the "restored" cars out there that had the steel shell now have new brass ones so I'm guessing someone must have an unused steel shell. I prefer the steel one because it is painted body color. The car already has enough brass on it and I like the idea that the painted shell makes the hood look a little longer. This is what it looks like, Notice the clipped corners at the bottom...that was a different, though probably unique, feature of Mitchell radiators. Joe Is the shell in AU?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JV Puleo Posted February 18, 2023 Author Share Posted February 18, 2023 Yes...Stuart sent me that picture. I'm not sure if it his or Kean's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted February 18, 2023 Share Posted February 18, 2023 I am still looking for some 1931 Dodge Brothers DH6 bumper guards/clamps and football-shaped washers.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1lark Posted February 18, 2023 Share Posted February 18, 2023 A set of .010" oversize rings for a Studebaker V8, 3-9/16" bore, 5/64" width on the compression rings, 3/16" width on the oil rings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chistech Posted February 18, 2023 Share Posted February 18, 2023 I have some 30 chevy parts and some 32 olds parts. A nice 31 chevy complete and nicely painted engine. 31 chevy parts also. What are you looking for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zdillinger Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 Parts for a 1940 Packard 180, specifically 356 distributor, water pump and pulley, a Cormorant, and other assorted bits and pieces. Door handles and window cranks for a 1928 Pontiac sedan. I have all mine but at least half are broken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 What am I still looking for? My mind…….I lost it when I fell in love with pre war cars. If anyone comes across it, please return it. I have never used it. 5 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AURktman Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 A drivers side rear door for a 1957 Chevy sport sedan (4 door hardtop) in good shape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipdang Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 10 hours ago, edinmass said: What am I still looking for? My mind…….I lost it when I fell in love with pre war cars. If anyone comes across it, please return it. I have never used it. My brother said he found his when he had his first colonoscopy. I guess Dad was right all along when telling him where he kept his head! 4 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Model56s Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 Useful thread, thanks. I’m looking for two parts for a 1949 Buick Super Sedanette: passenger door latch passenger rear fender side spear I have several parts that I’m not using and would sell: for for 1953 Cadillac: cadette cap headlight bezels rear tail light assemblies (complete, but need lenses) hydraulic pump for power windows (same for convertible top?) for 1955-1957 Chevrolet or GMC truck: vent window assemblies with glass radiator fan shroud 12V voltage regulator intake and exhaust manifolds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmhowe Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 I’m looking for the chrome part that covers the crank hole in the lower part of the radiator shell for a1928 Packard 526. The car presently has (I think) a cheap J. C. Whitney gas tank cap.Doesn’t look bad, but well… it does still look like a cheap gas tank cap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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