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In 1911 Columbia called this model a 4-passenger vestibuled (meaning it had front doors) roadster. In 1913, Overland called their 4-passenger model a foursome (Model 69F).

Need pictures, both sides, some detail. Thanks

Congratulations on getting that beauty running. I would love to see it on tour and out in the sunshine. Don

Bakersfield Tour and Swap Meet is followed by the 2020 HCCA Convention and Tour, "Harrah for Harrah" in Stateline, Nevada (that abuts South Lake Tahoe, CA) April 19-23. Come and relive this recreation of Bill Harrah Tours of the 1950s and 1960s.Celebrate with us his passion and commitment to horsele...

Looks like this car was or is licensed to drive on the highway. If so, it would be a heck of a lot better than a cyclecar!

Yes, Tracy is indeed doing a fine job. Now we have to get her help getting more folks using the forums.

Jack, hope you don't mind if i make a few comments. First, I have heartily enjoyed following these posts this year. Secondly, I wish we could get many more folks using the forums, just don't know exactly how to accomplish that. Thirdly, I envy you very clean shop. And finally, I admire your craftsma...

I found the Nelson, the only remaining one. Very unique automobile. The USL system is in FRONT of the engine, resulting in a sort of flywheel both in front of and behind the engine. Any others??

Is it possible that fuel is being absorbed into the float?

Wow! I think I need to take an apprenticeship with you for a few years. Very clever. Don

Would love to contact that Nelson owner, but do not find a listing in the HCCA roster. Any hints on how to find the owner of this (1917?) car?
Don

So far I have found eleven cars with functioning USL starters, 3 Overland (1913), 4 Ramblers (1913), 3 Moyers ((1913), and one Mercer (1915). All are in the US except one Rambler in Australia. Looking for more. Don

Nice list.USL starters were really elegant, but as you can see, also short-lived, no doubt because of their complexity, and later availability of simpler and cheaper systems. The 1913 system A was a 24/12 volt system. By 1918, system E was 12 volt.

I love the picture of your Moyer. Would love to hear it start (and run, of course)! I have pictures of the internals, and a video of my starter motoring. The restoration is nearing completion in my 13 Overland 69FE. I am trying to learn how to post these pictures/video. USL is United States Lighting...

I would like to compile a list of owners of cars with early USL starters, those within the flywheel, in the pre-1916 era. Want to find those that are actually functioning, and share information with those needing information and help. Would like to create a shared registry, with information pertaini...

Modern anti-freeze is designed for pressurized systems. In an unpressurized system, radiator fluid treated with anti-freeze boils at a lower temp. than plain water. Consequently, I do not use anti-freeze, but add about a half pint of soluble oil to my radiator water. This helps lubricate the water p...

The first Cadillac V-8 was the 1915 model year, undoubtedly introduced in 1914. Don

Pat, did you ever find a source for mangin mirrors? Don

Tracy Lesher withdrew to become the new GAZETTE editor. Don Plumb, secy.

Wow! Nice find, Ken. Wonderful car. Wonderful engine. Hope I get to see it in person some day. Are those Rudge wheels? What size? Don.