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Hi Jerry, I don't visit this site as often as I should and only now have I found your questions regarding your Metz. Regarding slippage of the friction drive; I have found that proper clearance between the driving disk (the aluminum disk attached to the engine) and the friction wheel (it slides on ...

Hi Jack, I am following your battle with the persistent leak at the float valve on your Schelber with great interest. I have been enduring a similar struggle with a leaking float valve in the carburetor on my '14 Metz Model 22. The carb was made by the American Watch Tool Company and has a float val...

Well, shucks; over a month and no response. I guess that the topic is too obscure. Oh well. Carry on. Bill

Greetings Everyone, I have two questions. I did look through all of my reference library and I did ask Mr. Google and found some information, but realized that I would be ahead asking the experts here. The restriction is American cars only, nothing foreign and no trucks. 1) Which manufacturer was th...

The car is a 1914 Metz Model 22. 1914 was the only year in which the Model 22 had that style turtledeck. Earlier cars had a small tool box instead of the turtledeck and possibly a dickey seat, or even two, on the box. I hope that this helps. The Metz was, actually, a decent car in spite of the asper...

Click on the link below to access the MTFCA Forum thread about polishing to which Gil refers:

http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/59 ... 1478654059

Hi Herb, Thank you for your suggestion of aerosol chain lubricant. I want to care for the chains (and the entire car) properly and not hasten their demise due to lack of proper lubrication. I do realize that there is "more to it" than just lube and correct chain tension is also important. Aside from...

Greetings All, This summer I acquired a car without conventional shaft drive. The owner's manual offers the briefest mention of a lubrication schedule and specifies "grease". The drive chains are contained within guards which keep away much of the road debris. I asked Mr. Google about chain maintena...

Hi Gil,

Thank you for taking the time and for making the effort to compose such an enjoyable commentary of this tour. It certainly sound that a good time was had by all

Best Regards,
Bill Harper
Keene, New Hampshire

Hi Jerry, My 1914 Model 22 was reupholstered by a previous owner. He, or someone, did a good enough job of it, but it is not Fabricord and not done in the style and manner used by Metz. I will use it as is for now. I would be interested is seeing a sample of genuine Fabricord. I asked Mr. Google abo...

Hi Al, Thank you So Much for the Bosch link. I acquired a car this summer which is equipped with a DU4. Coming from the Ford Model T world I am completely unfamiliar with this magneto. I do have a Dykes manual and it is good, but having access to genuine Bosch instructions is a blessing. Thank you, ...

Hi Gil,

Thank you for taking the time to post photographs and write a nice description of this tour. I always enjoy and appreciate your contributions.

Best Regards,
Bill Harper

Hi Gil,

I always enjoy your tour reports and all of the photographs. Thank you for taking the time to write and to take pictures.

When the planets align and I can get one of those early cars.....................

Best Regards,
Bill Harper
Keene, New Hampshire

Just like Santa Claus, Freighter Jim brings happiness wherever he goes.

Yes, Attitude928, that is the car which prompted my question. The fenders and running boards don't look right and I then wonder what else is way off. The price creates interest and yet this little car could quickly turn into a huge and horrible money pit. I did contact the lister but never received ...

Greetings All, I am trying to learn what I can about RCH cars. I have found that Robert Hupp left Hupmobile after a dispute with stockholders and formed RCH Automobiles. There is scant information on the internet and not many pictures. I am hoping to be able to discern one model year from another an...

Thank you for posting this, I really enjoyed it. Bill

Thank you so much for your insight and candor. I did think that the Hupp was well built but suspected that they were more of a short haul ice cream getter. I have liked the look of them for quite a while; still do but am think more of a touring vehicle. I really like my Model T and wouldn't part wit...

Greetings All, This long winter has prompted me to spend some time perusing back issues of the Gazette. As I read tour reports and study the pictures of the cars on tour, the Hup Model 20 runabout (and more so the Model D touring) are conspicuously scarce, if seen at all. This has prompted me to won...

Hi, I am looking into reviving a Prest-O-Lite tank. My 1918 Dykes encyclopedia does mention them, but my interests are in putting one back into service and the Dykes does not help. How does one ensure the safety of this pressure vessel? Where and how do I get it tested and certified? What is the nor...