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Gil, Thanks for the information on those tours. We talked about doing the Lansing to Dearborn tour last year, but I have to get my vehicle registered i.e. Title and registration and it has to be to operate it on the road. Michigan has this crazy law since the vehicle never had a title, first I had ...

Howdy boys, yes! I am a very happy Jack Rabbit! The wheel start was a suggestion from a friend of mine who has model T's. Said that was safest not knowing how it would perform. It worked great. Second roll, I was impressed! The carb performed ok while running, but did leave a puddle when I shut it ...

Congratulations to my friends Frank and Laura Hurley for being presented with the Marian Welch Award! Frank is definitely an ambassador for the hobby, always willing to talk to people who look at our cars on tour, putting on many, many great tours, holding local and national offices, and helping out...

Well, looking back at the 3 posts I see about your '11 Buick there were quick responses to all of them actually, including some pretty detailed stuff on your first one regarding trouble starting the car. But moving forward, It's a fact that interest in brass cars is declining. Sad, but true. It's al...

Wow! That's pretty wild innovation for 110 years ago! Impressive.

Jeff, I just noticed you are in Camas. Do you know Jim Barrett? He is very knowledgeable on mags, coils, etc. He's done several for me, great guy. Next time I'm down that way I'll pay you a visit. You must belong to the Portland group? I am a "distant" member. Thanks! I am in Camas. I do know Jim B...

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Thu Feb 14, 2019 8:25 am

Jeff, what model is that brass carb? I've been looking for a Schebler Model E. Thanks!

It is a Model R Schebler. I have an extra if you can't find the E and need it.

Guess I might as well show the cars too!

Jeff, Are you still an Overland guy? As I recall your car/cars are a bit later than 1910? Is your fueling system the same as what Jack is dealing with? Maybe you can share some experience? Al I am! I have a 14 Model 79 Touring and an almost done (for the last 5 years) 15 Model 80 Speedster (Not aut...

Howdy Don, again, I didn't make the body, I'm not a wood worker by any means. I can build big stuff; shop, barn, etc., but not as intricate as those bodies! My friend David King made them for me, he's very meticulous! Hope you and Sharon are doing well in this weather. Yes, I wish more people would...

When I bought my 15 Overland I wondered, why would anyone put a shutoff valve right behind the carburetor? I learned quickly. That was a Model R Schebler, but same church different pew! I took it apart, inspected, cleaned, fiddled, drank a few beers and put it back together. Still leaked. Repeated a...

I've lamented the same thing in the past, but in a bit of a different way. Not sure your strategy will bear much fruit. "Hey you losers! I need help and none of you jerks will answer me. Every other club is better than you. Are you dead? Please help." Not a great tactic in my opinion, but hey, it's ...

I've seen test results where the homemade mixture is the most effective, but I have always preferred Permatex. I just think it works better than any of the other commercial products.

I love the building in the background. The had cut stone, details, etc. They don't make 'em like that anymore-buildings or cars. I have 2 Overlands, a 14 Touring, and a 15 Speedster. In my opinion they are a fine running car that steers very easily and doesn't overheat. My dad also had a 14 he drove...

Neat photos! I believe it is a 1911 Overland Model 49. Great running and driving car! Check it out: https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&tbm=isch&source=hp&biw=1600&bih=769&ei=SBGPWpupMYPIjwPY9L3YBw&q=1911+overland&oq=1911+overland&gs_l=img.3...1349.4123.0.4314.13.8.0.5.2.0.56.392.8.8.0....0...1ac.1....

Thank you, Ken.

Thanks! That's different than the "R", but same principal exactly. I hated the one on my 15 Overland, but it was the only carb I could get to fit it due to the close proximity to the steering box. The interesting thing about those Schebler's is that they are pretty much omni-directional. I have sinc...

I assume you have reasonably equal compression on all cylinders, and that the ignition is correctly timed to fire at or after TDC on the cylinder with compression. It’s easy to have the timing 180 degrees off. If you’ve checked these things, read on. I have a 1912 Model 35, basically the same small...

Like the old saying goes, a picture (or more) is worth 1000 words.

Not to belabor the point, but I'm actually not a Facebook user. A rare breed! However, I do come to the HCCA website almost every day, managing to squeeze time in while running a large construction company. I love antique cars. I drive, work on, and restore them. I love seeing photos and narratives ...