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Evaporators rust did not cause your problem. I have used it on many projects. Evaporators rust removes oxygen from the rusted metal, causing the rust to dissolve, it won’t cause any issues with anything. I have had heads stuck like yours, and ended up using an engine crane lifting up on the head using the plug holes, and taking all the weight off the front end so the tires are just touching the floor. This head did not have any broken bolts or studs, just stuck from years of sitting. About one week later we were in the shop and heard a noise……it finally came apart after hanging there for quite a while. I have seen heads crack and removed in sections. I think the issue you are having is people out west often run only run water with lots of minerals in them causing lots of problems. I never buy spare engines from areas where they usually only run water as the blocks tend to be rotten from sitting for years with just water. The inside of the head and block should be clean after running it…..was it? Also, if you remove the water jacket cover, expect the same issues. Ed

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PS: My 1932 Series 54 had too many chrome spears on it……….got a lot of comments that it was too much and not correct……..then I took the photo out of the car in 1952 and they were all on the car. Also, the car came with factory chrome wheels, wonder if it was a dealer ordering a car pimped out……..possibly a show car for some big city?

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Wally Rank made and sold the strips back in the early 1960’s. Looking at 17 factory photos of cars, including show cars, none of them have the spears on them. When judging any 1929 could one could expect a deduction unless one can prove it otherwise? Thoughts? I am sure I have seen them on 1930 cars that were factory, but very seldom. The gray area is are they incorrect?; or a factory accessory? Do we treat it like a trunk or side mount cover? Comments? Ed

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I have never seen chrome strips on a 29 that I was convinced were correct. Some on 1930 Series A, some on 1931 Series 42 & 41, and on many 1932 cars. Chrome spears were reproduced back in the early 60’s, and have been put on lots of cars that never had them from the factory.

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You can buy modern reproduction units with a spin on oil filter inside. The first purchase is expensive, then three dollars a oil change after that. Cislak has them in stock, and they were on display at Hershey. They are very nice.

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I think all 1930 seven passenger touring cars(open) used the rectangular lights.

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I saw a 1930 A EDL with the rectangular lamps a few years back, a unmolested barn find the car had lots of unusual details and extras that make me think it was built for a show or a large dealership who wanted a floor car with all the extras. Even the factory umbrella in the passenger door front pocket was still there. Attention to detail on the car and uhpolstery was incredible. Car has since fallen off the face of the earth. I think it ended up in New Jersey, and haven’t seen or heard of it since.

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Thanks for posting Karl!

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David, the 1929 Series 133 that John had sold at Hershey this year. To a new collector that will soon be joining the club. Its a great running and driving car, and I am sad to see it go………..but we have something new to replace it with, and it will be at the PAS 2019 meet with us…..keep your eyes on the lookout!

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Thanks Paul! That’s much earlier than I would have guessed.

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For some reason I seem to remember a original photo dated 1919 with a similar “wheel” mascot, not sure the year of the car that was in the photo. I am sure I have never seen one in a photo dated earlier than 1919, but I can’t be sure of the actual date of the one that is sparking my memory. It would be great to se an ad or photo pre Great War to document them. Anyone have any thoughts? Ed

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It’s great to see one come back home! Looks like a very nice car. Enjoy!

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Ok……I have custom plates made that replicate something from the year of manufacture, then just put them on the car. I keep the real plates under the front carpet. In almost every state its a 25 dollar fine for failure to properly display. Have been stopped over the years and not a single cop ever said a word. Works for me for about 19 years now……..I’m too old to change.

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David……you do NOT hold the record……….just saying……….

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I was told an employee has taken over making gear sets, no under the same name. I have no idea if the info is correct or not.

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I use VP Racing fuels. They have a special belnd for early cars, similar to the hi test back in the 60’s and early 70’s. It has a tank life of 6 years. No carb issues as all………no stabil or other additives needed. For car that seldom get out its fantastic, but its almost 9 bucks a gallon. A drain and fill with a run down the road would work well for most people. The cost is reasonable compared to service time and cost. It can be dangerous storing large amounts of fuel, caution is needed. We have a rather large tank like a construction company would have. Some gas stations and fuel shops sell it and you can drive up to the pump. Go to their web site and you can see all the fuel they offer.

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Currently I am maintaining 18 pre war car on the road, keeping them sorted and ready to drive on at all times. Several are very similar to each other, and every one starts and warms up differently. Car are like people they have their quirks and own personality traits. Also, depending on how long the sit, they start different. If started weekly or more often, almost all fire off very fast three to six weeks, and it is often another story. I do cheat in one way…….I use modern special fuel with a six year shelf life. No carb or fuel pump problems. Ed

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Yes! Sorry…….I see you spelling here often so it’s what I ended up typing. Ed

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A new member signed up at the red field Hershey tent looking for a car just like yours…….great timing! Dave Stephens will have his info, good luck!

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There is a story that the car was being tested by Pierce Arrow and someone drove it off the ferry and into the drink in Martha”s Vineyard………It was published years ago…..with a photo of the car if I remember correctly. Anyone remember this article? Ed”

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