From ds122945 at yahoo.com  Sun Oct 11 02:46:20 2009
From: ds122945 at yahoo.com (Dennis Stevenson)
Date: Sun, 11 Oct 2009 01:46:20 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [PreWar] help with my humber
Message-ID: <391897.59142.qm@web63803.mail.re1.yahoo.com>

I have purched a 1952 Humber Super Snipe Touring Limousine . The Limo. has a
RAF & SS# under the hood . It also has a Ministry Of  Supply W.V.3. Contract #
6 VEH.11174.CCB Plate mounted under the hood on the firewall ! I have not been
able to find original importer or history of my car but I OWN IT for better or
worse.!!!  Its got to be cheeper to fix up than my last divorce !!!   I plan
on restoring my limo. but  may make a resto rod if its just a limo.with no
historical value . AIR COND IS SURE NICE HERE IN FLORIDA!!!  It is not running
and has been sitting in a barn for years . It needs a right rear fender and
rear bumber but they can be fixed if no parts are available.   If any one has
any idea where I can get any info on my limo Please let me know !!!           
Thank You, Dennis

From dennis.nelson6 at gmail.com  Sun Oct 11 07:43:25 2009
From: dennis.nelson6 at gmail.com (Dennis Nelson)
Date: Sun, 11 Oct 2009 09:43:25 -0400
Subject: [PreWar] help with my humber
In-Reply-To: <391897.59142.qm@web63803.mail.re1.yahoo.com>
References: <391897.59142.qm@web63803.mail.re1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <85d402670910110643o6a2033c5rdce73167c4490842@mail.gmail.com>

Hi, Dennis,
I'm afraid that I don't know a thing about Humbers except they were the
luxury cars of the era, so what I'm replying for is that yours is the first
email I have received on this mailing list since signing up!   I have a 1939
MG TA that I have been doing a complete frame off, total rebuild, on forever
and that is why I signed up for the pre-war list.  Good to hear from
someone!   Anyway, good luck with the Humber!   Cheers from Manassas,
Virginia.

Dennis Nelson
1939 MG TA
2003 BRA CX-3

On Sun, Oct 11, 2009 at 4:46 AM, Dennis Stevenson <ds122945 at yahoo.com>wrote:

> I have purched a 1952 Humber Super Snipe Touring Limousine . The Limo. has
> a
> RAF & SS# under the hood . It also has a Ministry Of  Supply W.V.3.
> Contract #
> 6 VEH.11174.CCB Plate mounted under the hood on the firewall ! I have not
> been
> able to find original importer or history of my car but I OWN IT for better
> or
> worse.!!!  Its got to be cheeper to fix up than my last divorce !!!   I
> plan
> on restoring my limo. but  may make a resto rod if its just a limo.with no
> historical value . AIR COND IS SURE NICE HERE IN FLORIDA!!!  It is not
> running
> and has been sitting in a barn for years . It needs a right rear fender and
> rear bumber but they can be fixed if no parts are available.   If any one
> has
> any idea where I can get any info on my limo Please let me know !!!
> Thank You, Dennis
>
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>
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From Bill5600 at aol.com  Sun Oct 11 08:16:26 2009
From: Bill5600 at aol.com (Bill5600 at aol.com)
Date: Sun, 11 Oct 2009 10:16:26 EDT
Subject: [PreWar] help with my humber
Message-ID: <ced.65504431.380342ba@aol.com>

I haven't seen anything on this list in a year or two. 
 
Bill Alexander
 
3 Rileys 

 
 
In a message dated 10/11/2009 9:08:39 A.M. Central Daylight Time,  
dennis.nelson6 at gmail.com writes:

Hi,  Dennis,
I'm afraid that I don't know a thing about Humbers except they were  the
luxury cars of the era, so what I'm replying for is that yours is the  first
email I have received on this mailing list since signing  up!   I have a 
1939
MG TA that I have been doing a complete frame  off, total rebuild, on 
forever
and that is why I signed up for the pre-war  list.  Good to hear from
someone!   Anyway, good luck with  the Humber!   Cheers from Manassas,
Virginia.

Dennis  Nelson
1939 MG TA
2003 BRA CX-3

On Sun, Oct 11, 2009 at 4:46 AM,  Dennis Stevenson 
<ds122945 at yahoo.com>wrote:

> I have purched a  1952 Humber Super Snipe Touring Limousine . The Limo. 
has
> a
>  RAF & SS# under the hood . It also has a Ministry Of  Supply  W.V.3.
> Contract #
> 6 VEH.11174.CCB Plate mounted under the hood  on the firewall ! I have not
> been
> able to find original  importer or history of my car but I OWN IT for 
better
> or
>  worse.!!!  Its got to be cheeper to fix up than my last divorce  !!!   I
> plan
> on restoring my limo. but  may  make a resto rod if its just a limo.with 
no
> historical value . AIR  COND IS SURE NICE HERE IN FLORIDA!!!  It is not
> running
>  and has been sitting in a barn for years . It needs a right rear fender  
and
> rear bumber but they can be fixed if no parts are  available.   If any one
> has
> any idea where I can get  any info on my limo Please let me know !!!
> Thank You,  Dennis
>
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>
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From dennis.nelson6 at gmail.com  Sun Oct 11 08:24:47 2009
From: dennis.nelson6 at gmail.com (Dennis Nelson)
Date: Sun, 11 Oct 2009 10:24:47 -0400
Subject: [PreWar] help with my humber
In-Reply-To: <ced.65504431.380342ba@aol.com>
References: <ced.65504431.380342ba@aol.com>
Message-ID: <85d402670910110724g6183590enb78ffab114bdb992@mail.gmail.com>

Well, it seems I am not alone then.  Oh, well.

On Sun, Oct 11, 2009 at 10:16 AM, <Bill5600 at aol.com> wrote:

>  I haven't seen anything on this list in a year or two.
>
> Bill Alexander
>
> 3 Rileys
>
>   In a message dated 10/11/2009 9:08:39 A.M. Central Daylight Time,
> dennis.nelson6 at gmail.com writes:
>
>  Hi, Dennis,
> I'm afraid that I don't know a thing about Humbers except they were the
> luxury cars of the era, so what I'm replying for is that yours is the first
> email I have received on this mailing list since signing up!   I have a
> 1939
> MG TA that I have been doing a complete frame off, total rebuild, on
> forever
> and that is why I signed up for the pre-war list.  Good to hear from
> someone!   Anyway, good luck with the Humber!   Cheers from Manassas,
> Virginia.
>
> Dennis Nelson
> 1939 MG TA
> 2003 BRA CX-3
>
> On Sun, Oct 11, 2009 at 4:46 AM, Dennis Stevenson <ds122945 at yahoo.com
> >wrote:
>
> > I have purched a 1952 Humber Super Snipe Touring Limousine . The Limo.
> has
> > a
> > RAF & SS# under the hood . It also has a Ministry Of  Supply W.V.3.
> > Contract #
> > 6 VEH.11174.CCB Plate mounted under the hood on the firewall ! I have not
> > been
> > able to find original importer or history of my car but I OWN IT for
> better
> > or
> > worse.!!!  Its got to be cheeper to fix up than my last divorce !!!   I
> > plan
> > on restoring my limo. but  may make a resto rod if its just a limo.with
> no
> > historical value . AIR COND IS SURE NICE HERE IN FLORIDA!!!  It is not
> > running
> > and has been sitting in a barn for years . It needs a right rear fender
> and
> > rear bumber but they can be fixed if no parts are available.   If any one
> > has
> > any idea where I can get any info on my limo Please let me know !!!
> > Thank You, Dennis
> >
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From duvallcom at sbcglobal.net  Sun Oct 11 09:03:11 2009
From: duvallcom at sbcglobal.net (Mike Duvall)
Date: Sun, 11 Oct 2009 10:03:11 -0500
Subject: [PreWar] help with my humber
In-Reply-To: <85d402670910110724g6183590enb78ffab114bdb992@mail.gmail.com>
References: <ced.65504431.380342ba@aol.com>
	<85d402670910110724g6183590enb78ffab114bdb992@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <8AEA631B-1B74-46DC-86EA-108F2B2BCA97@sbcglobal.net>

I signed up for the list also because I'm restoring a 39 wide body MG  
TA.  I think these are the first emails I've received.

Did you do an internet search?   A quick internet search for "Humber  
parts" reveals a lot including a trading site and car club"

http://www.humber.org.uk/index.htm


On Oct 11, 2009, at 9:24 AM, Dennis Nelson wrote:

> Well, it seems I am not alone then.  Oh, well.
>
> On Sun, Oct 11, 2009 at 10:16 AM, <Bill5600 at aol.com> wrote:
>
>> I haven't seen anything on this list in a year or two.
>>
>> Bill Alexander
>>
>> 3 Rileys
>>
>>  In a message dated 10/11/2009 9:08:39 A.M. Central Daylight Time,
>> dennis.nelson6 at gmail.com writes:
>>
>> Hi, Dennis,
>> I'm afraid that I don't know a thing about Humbers except they were  
>> the
>> luxury cars of the era, so what I'm replying for is that yours is  
>> the first
>> email I have received on this mailing list since signing up!   I  
>> have a
>> 1939
>> MG TA that I have been doing a complete frame off, total rebuild, on
>> forever
>> and that is why I signed up for the pre-war list.  Good to hear from
>> someone!   Anyway, good luck with the Humber!   Cheers from Manassas,
>> Virginia.
>>
>> Dennis Nelson
>> 1939 MG TA
>> 2003 BRA CX-3
>>
>> On Sun, Oct 11, 2009 at 4:46 AM, Dennis Stevenson <ds122945 at yahoo.com
>>> wrote:
>>
>>> I have purched a 1952 Humber Super Snipe Touring Limousine . The  
>>> Limo.
>> has
>>> a
>>> RAF & SS# under the hood . It also has a Ministry Of  Supply W.V.3.
>>> Contract #
>>> 6 VEH.11174.CCB Plate mounted under the hood on the firewall ! I  
>>> have not
>>> been
>>> able to find original importer or history of my car but I OWN IT for
>> better
>>> or
>>> worse.!!!  Its got to be cheeper to fix up than my last  
>>> divorce !!!   I
>>> plan
>>> on restoring my limo. but  may make a resto rod if its just a  
>>> limo.with
>> no
>>> historical value . AIR COND IS SURE NICE HERE IN FLORIDA!!!  It is  
>>> not
>>> running
>>> and has been sitting in a barn for years . It needs a right rear  
>>> fender
>> and
>>> rear bumber but they can be fixed if no parts are available.   If  
>>> any one
>>> has
>>> any idea where I can get any info on my limo Please let me know !!!
>>> Thank You, Dennis
>>>
>>> _______________________________________________
>>>
>>> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html
>>>
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From johno8 at aol.com  Sun Oct 11 09:39:14 2009
From: johno8 at aol.com (johno8 at aol.com)
Date: Sun, 11 Oct 2009 11:39:14 -0400
Subject: [PreWar] Humber
In-Reply-To: <391897.59142.qm@web63803.mail.re1.yahoo.com>
References: <391897.59142.qm@web63803.mail.re1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <8CC18A01F089730-5F6C-19D9B@webmail-m086.sysops.aol.com>

Congratulations Dennis!



Growing up in London our neighbour had an early 50s Super Snipe Limo.? Nice!? Surely A/C cannot be original???



Where in Florida are you?



Please, do NOT make it into a rod!



You should join this club, they will help you:? http://www.humber.org.uk/ClubInfo.htm



John

Miami, FL



1925 & 1937 Alvis

-----Original Message-----
From: Dennis Stevenson <ds122945 at yahoo.com>
To: british-cars-pre-war at autox.team.net
Sent: Sun, Oct 11, 2009 4:46 am
Subject: [PreWar] help with my humber




I have purched a 1952 Humber Super Snipe Touring Limousine . The Limo. has a
RAF & SS# under the hood . It also has a Ministry Of  Supply W.V.3. Contract #
6 VEH.11174.CCB Plate mounted under the hood on the firewall ! I have not been
able to find original importer or history of my car but I OWN IT for better or
worse.!!!  Its got to be cheeper to fix up than my last divorce !!!   I plan
on restoring my limo. but  may make a resto rod if its just a limo.with no
historical value . AIR COND IS SURE NICE HERE IN FLORIDA!!!  It is not running
and has been sitting in a barn for years . It needs a right rear fender and
rear bumber but they can be fixed if no parts are available.   If any one has
any idea where I can get any info on my limo Please let me know !!!           
Thank You, Dennis
British-cars-pre-war at autox.team.net

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From rfeibusch1 at earthlink.net  Sun Oct 11 09:53:04 2009
From: rfeibusch1 at earthlink.net (rfeibusch1 at earthlink.net)
Date: Sun, 11 Oct 2009 11:53:04 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [PreWar] Help with my Humber
Message-ID: <22119767.1255276384754.JavaMail.root@elwamui-mouette.atl.sa.earthlink.net>

Dear Listers and Dennis,

Dennis Stevenson wrote the following message about a car that he just purchased.  It is a Humber Limo that appears to have a history with the Royal Air Force. He knows little about it and needs help.

These are Rootes Cars (Hillman, Singer, Sunbeam, Talbot, and Humber) that was bought out by Chrysler in the mid-1960s

There is a Humber Blog:

http://www.allworldauto.com/blogs/category/auto-manufacturers/humber/

A brief history can be found at:

http://www.allpar.com/cars/adopted/rootes.html

1952 was a the last year for the sidevalve six that was replaced with an OHV engine that went into these cars for years. 

We had a very rare Humber estate (woody station wagon)show up at the Palo Alto British car meet built on a Limo chassis and the owner said that he was able to get most parts out of the UK. Check our the British classic car mags like Classic Cars 

(http://www.classiccarsmagazine.co.uk/contact.php) 

and Practical Classics 
(http://www.ewa1.com/mghpc.html) 

for clubs and parts suppliers.

This is a lovely car that would have much more value and interest in the UK or with a military vehicle collector.  This should be considered before making a "resto-rod" - Though, fitting an American six and automatic without cutting(and saving the original running gear) and restoring the rest would be another way to go.  Remember, restoration is usually easier and will make the outcome more valuable.

Can anyone else help Dennis...

Best,

Rick Feibusch
British Car Network
Venice Beach, California

-----Forwarded Message-----
From: Dennis Stevenson <ds122945 at yahoo.com>
Sent: Oct 11, 2009 1:46 AM
To: british-cars-pre-war at autox.team.net
Subject: [PreWar] help with my humber

I have purched a 1952 Humber Super Snipe Touring Limousine . The Limo. has an RAF & SS# under the hood . It also has a Ministry Of  Supply W.V.3. Contract #6 VEH.11174.CCB Plate mounted under the hood on the firewall ! 

I have not been able to find original importer or history of my car but I OWN IT for better or worse.!!!  Its got to be cheaper to fix up than my last divorce !!!   
I plan on restoring my limo but  may make a resto rod if its just a limo.with no historical value. AIR COND IS SURE NICE HERE IN FLORIDA!!!  It is not running and has been sitting in a barn for years. It needs a right rear fender and rear bumber but they can be fixed if no parts are available.   If any one has any idea where I can get any info on my limo 

Please let me know !!!           
Thank You, 

Dennis

From dsouthcott at ukonline.co.uk  Sun Oct 11 13:05:09 2009
From: dsouthcott at ukonline.co.uk (DavidorLinda)
Date: Sun, 11 Oct 2009 20:05:09 +0100
Subject: [PreWar] help with my humber
In-Reply-To: <391897.59142.qm@web63803.mail.re1.yahoo.com>
References: <391897.59142.qm@web63803.mail.re1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4AD22C65.3000405@ukonline.co.uk>

Dennis,

Hi from England

It sounds like your car could have a real interesting history.

Archive information for Rootes group cars can be found 
herehttp://www.rootesarchivecentre.org/

Is your car a  Pullman like these 
http://www.humbercarmuseum.co.uk/MarshallsCarHire.html

Please don't do anything hasty to what is almost certainly a very rare 
vehicle and keep the list updated with any info you odtain

best wishes

David


Dennis Stevenson wrote:
> I have purched a 1952 Humber Super Snipe Touring Limousine . The Limo. has a
> RAF & SS# under the hood . It also has a Ministry Of  Supply W.V.3. Contract #
> 6 VEH.11174.CCB Plate mounted under the hood on the firewall ! I have not been
> able to find original importer or history of my car but I OWN IT for better or
> worse.!!!  Its got to be cheeper to fix up than my last divorce !!!   I plan
> on restoring my limo. but  may make a resto rod if its just a limo.with no
> historical value . AIR COND IS SURE NICE HERE IN FLORIDA!!!  It is not running
> and has been sitting in a barn for years . It needs a right rear fender and
> rear bumber but they can be fixed if no parts are available.   If any one has
> any idea where I can get any info on my limo Please let me know !!!           
> Thank You, Dennis
>
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>
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From djaust31 at yahoo.com  Sun Oct 11 14:45:19 2009
From: djaust31 at yahoo.com (David Johnston)
Date: Sun, 11 Oct 2009 13:45:19 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [PreWar] (no subject)
Message-ID: <24456.41253.qm@web45909.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

wanted sources info parts websites mail lists for 1931 austin 12/6 harley deluxe saloon orphaned in usa.thanks djaust31 at yahoo.com

From peter.noonan at xtra.co.nz  Sun Oct 11 20:31:08 2009
From: peter.noonan at xtra.co.nz (Peter Noonan)
Date: Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:31:08 +1300
Subject: [PreWar] help with my humber
References: <391897.59142.qm@web63803.mail.re1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <0A7F439D971A45B79BC9EA1BC72C0A31@BetaAMD1600>

I'll identify your Humber if you post the chassis # or email me a small 
picture please.

Usually it's on a brass or aluminium plate on the bulkhead, but if not, 
you'll have to clean and scrape around the steering box on the chassis rail.

You'll be looking for a 7 digit number, might have A prefix and more letters 
after.

Limousine implies a glass division behind the front seats, otherwise it's a 
saloon or sedan in USA speak.

Best of luck

Peter.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dennis Stevenson" <ds122945 at yahoo.com>
To: <british-cars-pre-war at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, October 11, 2009 9:46 PM
Subject: [PreWar] help with my humber


>I have purched a 1952 Humber Super Snipe Touring Limousine . The Limo. has 
>a
> RAF & SS# under the hood . It also has a Ministry Of  Supply W.V.3. 
> Contract #
> 6 VEH.11174.CCB Plate mounted under the hood on the firewall ! I have not 
> been
> able to find original importer or history of my car but I OWN IT for 
> better or
> worse.!!!  Its got to be cheeper to fix up than my last divorce !!!   I 
> plan
> on restoring my limo. but  may make a resto rod if its just a limo.with no
> historical value . AIR COND IS SURE NICE HERE IN FLORIDA!!!  It is not 
> running
> and has been sitting in a barn for years . It needs a right rear fender 
> and
> rear bumber but they can be fixed if no parts are available.   If any one 
> has
> any idea where I can get any info on my limo Please let me know !!!
> Thank You, Dennis
>
> _______________________________________________
>
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From hb10001 at admin.cam.ac.uk  Mon Oct 12 01:58:31 2009
From: hb10001 at admin.cam.ac.uk (Hugh Barnes)
Date: Mon, 12 Oct 2009 08:58:31 +0100
Subject: [PreWar] FW:  (no subject)
Message-ID: <FAEACDB772893E468D5B968C569C55D802EC08C1@angelone.internal.admin.cam.ac.uk>

 Hello David..

- you probably would be best to start your searches here..

http://www.vintage-austin.co.uk/

All the best!

Hugh

-----Original Message-----
From: british-cars-pre-war-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:british-cars-pre-war-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of David
Johnston
Sent: 11 October 2009 21:45
To: british-cars-pre-war at autox.team.net
Subject: [PreWar] (no subject)

wanted sources info parts websites mail lists for 1931 austin 12/6 harley
deluxe saloon orphaned in
usa.thanks djaust31 at yahoo.com
British-cars-pre-war at autox.team.net

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From ds122945 at yahoo.com  Mon Oct 12 18:55:12 2009
From: ds122945 at yahoo.com (Dennis Stevenson)
Date: Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:55:12 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [PreWar] Fw: help with my humber
Message-ID: <654612.36224.qm@web63807.mail.re1.yahoo.com>

----- Forwarded Message ----
From: Dennis Stevenson <ds122945 at yahoo.com>
To: peter.noonan at xtra.co.nz
Sent: Sun, October 11, 2009 10:50:51 PM
Subject:
Fw: help with my humber






----- Forwarded Message ----
From: Dennis
Stevenson <ds122945 at yahoo.com>
To: dsouthcott at ukonline.co.uk
Sent: Sun,
October 11, 2009 9:28:19 PM
Subject: help with my humber


David. nice to here
from you!  My Limo is not a Pullman as far as I can tell.. The body looks the
same but I think it is a little shorter like the Sollon with a power window in
the back of the front seat.. A pullman   has jump seats my Limo does not .. 
On the SR plate it states Touring Limo!!!  I have Pix of several autos  and
basic specks ( eng. trans. wheel base . etc ) but no mention of Touring Limo.
in any info I have found !!  I guess this limo being a military order it may
be limited production??? I got this Limo from my  GREAT UNCLE"S EX. BROTHER N
LAW.. He bought a farm years ago the Limo was in a barn  and came with the
farm.. He is 89 years old and resold the farm for BIG BIG BUCKS and had no use
for the Limo.. My Great Uncle called me to move it as I drive for a towing co.
He asked if I could sell it or if I  wanted it.. I bought it not even knowing
what it was except a rt hand dr four door car.. I have spent hours on the Net
 but no luck on history, not looking in the right places I guess..Maby some
body with a Brit. millitary background would know where to start??!  What if
Churchill or Ike used this Limo. Should be a log book on Mill Limo"s
somewhere.. May have been a Embassy Limo. used in USA.?  I want to restor it
or make a driver out of it if it is not a Historical Limo...  The Odom only
shows 8,081 mi.or klm don"t remember whitch..   If you know where to start
please let me know   Thank You ,  DennisChassis # A8007331HLO 

From dsouthcott at ukonline.co.uk  Tue Oct 13 14:24:09 2009
From: dsouthcott at ukonline.co.uk (DavidorLinda)
Date: Tue, 13 Oct 2009 21:24:09 +0100
Subject: [PreWar] Fw: help with my humber
In-Reply-To: <654612.36224.qm@web63807.mail.re1.yahoo.com>
References: <654612.36224.qm@web63807.mail.re1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4AD4E1E9.8070408@ukonline.co.uk>

HI Dennis

Another potential source of info is the Coventry Transport Museum  
http://www.transport-museum.com/contact/

good luck!

David


Dennis Stevenson wrote:
> ----- Forwarded Message ----
> From: Dennis Stevenson <ds122945 at yahoo.com>
> To: peter.noonan at xtra.co.nz
> Sent: Sun, October 11, 2009 10:50:51 PM
> Subject:
> Fw: help with my humber
>
>
>
>
>
>
> ----- Forwarded Message ----
> From: Dennis
> Stevenson <ds122945 at yahoo.com>
> To: dsouthcott at ukonline.co.uk
> Sent: Sun,
> October 11, 2009 9:28:19 PM
> Subject: help with my humber
>
>
> David. nice to here
> from you!  My Limo is not a Pullman as far as I can tell.. The body looks the
> same but I think it is a little shorter like the Sollon with a power window in
> the back of the front seat.. A pullman   has jump seats my Limo does not .. 
> On the SR plate it states Touring Limo!!!  I have Pix of several autos  and
> basic specks ( eng. trans. wheel base . etc ) but no mention of Touring Limo.
> in any info I have found !!  I guess this limo being a military order it may
> be limited production??? I got this Limo from my  GREAT UNCLE"S EX. BROTHER N
> LAW.. He bought a farm years ago the Limo was in a barn  and came with the
> farm.. He is 89 years old and resold the farm for BIG BIG BUCKS and had no use
> for the Limo.. My Great Uncle called me to move it as I drive for a towing co.
> He asked if I could sell it or if I  wanted it.. I bought it not even knowing
> what it was except a rt hand dr four door car.. I have spent hours on the Net
>  but no luck on history, not looking in the right places I guess..Maby some
> body with a Brit. millitary background would know where to start??!  What if
> Churchill or Ike used this Limo. Should be a log book on Mill Limo"s
> somewhere.. May have been a Embassy Limo. used in USA.?  I want to restor it
> or make a driver out of it if it is not a Historical Limo...  The Odom only
> shows 8,081 mi.or klm don"t remember whitch..   If you know where to start
> please let me know   Thank You ,  DennisChassis # A8007331HLO 
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From talbotracer at aol.com  Wed Oct 14 01:05:43 2009
From: talbotracer at aol.com (talbotracer at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 14 Oct 2009 03:05:43 -0400
Subject: [PreWar] Fw: help with my humber
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PLEASE TAKE ME OF THIS LIST

HI Dennis

Another potential source of info is the Coventry Transport Museum
http://www.transport-museum.com/contact/

good luck!

David


Dennis Stevenson wrote:
> ----- Forwarded Message ----
> From: Dennis Stevenson <ds122945 at yahoo.com>
> To: peter.noonan at xtra.co.nz
> Sent: Sun, October 11, 2009 10:50:51 PM
> Subject:
> Fw: help with my humber
>
>
>
>
>
>
> ----- Forwarded Message ----
> From: Dennis
> Stevenson <ds122945 at yahoo.com>
> To: dsouthcott at ukonline.co.uk
> Sent: Sun,
> October 11, 2009 9:28:19 PM
> Subject: help with my humber
>
>
> David. nice to here
> from you!  My Limo is not a Pullman as far as I can tell.. The body 
looks the
> same but I think it is a little shorter like the Sollon with a power 
window in
> the back of the front seat.. A pullman   has jump seats my Limo does 
not ..
> On the SR plate it states Touring Limo!!!  I have Pix of several 
autos  and
> basic specks ( eng. trans. wheel base . etc ) but no mention of 
Touring Limo.
> in any info I have found !!  I guess this limo being a military order 
it may
> be limited production??? I got this Limo from my  GREAT UNCLE"S EX. 
BROTHER N
> LAW.. He bought a farm years ago the Limo was in a barn  and came 
with the
> farm.. He is 89 years old and resold the farm for BIG BIG BUCKS and 
had no use
> for the Limo.. My Great Uncle called me to move it as I drive for a 
towing co.
> He asked if I could sell it or if I  wanted it.. I bought it not even 
knowing
> what it was except a rt hand dr four door car.. I have spent hours on 
the Net
>  but no luck on history, not looking in the right places I 
guess..Maby some
> body with a Brit. millitary background would know where to start??!  
What if
> Churchill or Ike used this Limo. Should be a log book on Mill Limo"s
> somewhere.. May have been a Embassy Limo. used in USA.?  I want to 
restor it
> or make a driver out of it if it is not a Historical Limo...  The 
Odom only
> shows 8,081 mi.or klm don"t remember whitch..   If you know where to 
start
> please let me know   Thank You ,  DennisChassis # A8007331HLO
>
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From: duvallcom at sbcglobal.net (Mike Duvall)
Date: Wed, 14 Oct 2009 05:47:50 -0500
Subject: [PreWar] Fw: help with my humber
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On Oct 14, 2009, at 2:05 AM, talbotracer at aol.com wrote:

> PLEASE TAKE ME OF THIS LIST
>
> HI Dennis
>
> Another potential source of info is the Coventry Transport Museum
> http://www.transport-museum.com/contact/
>
> good luck!
>
> David
>
>
> Dennis Stevenson wrote:
>> ----- Forwarded Message ----
>> From: Dennis Stevenson <ds122945 at yahoo.com>
>> To: peter.noonan at xtra.co.nz
>> Sent: Sun, October 11, 2009 10:50:51 PM
>> Subject:
>> Fw: help with my humber
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> ----- Forwarded Message ----
>> From: Dennis
>> Stevenson <ds122945 at yahoo.com>
>> To: dsouthcott at ukonline.co.uk
>> Sent: Sun,
>> October 11, 2009 9:28:19 PM
>> Subject: help with my humber
>>
>>
>> David. nice to here
>> from you!  My Limo is not a Pullman as far as I can tell.. The body
> looks the
>> same but I think it is a little shorter like the Sollon with a power
> window in
>> the back of the front seat.. A pullman   has jump seats my Limo does
> not ..
>> On the SR plate it states Touring Limo!!!  I have Pix of several
> autos  and
>> basic specks ( eng. trans. wheel base . etc ) but no mention of
> Touring Limo.
>> in any info I have found !!  I guess this limo being a military order
> it may
>> be limited production??? I got this Limo from my  GREAT UNCLE"S EX.
> BROTHER N
>> LAW.. He bought a farm years ago the Limo was in a barn  and came
> with the
>> farm.. He is 89 years old and resold the farm for BIG BIG BUCKS and
> had no use
>> for the Limo.. My Great Uncle called me to move it as I drive for a
> towing co.
>> He asked if I could sell it or if I  wanted it.. I bought it not even
> knowing
>> what it was except a rt hand dr four door car.. I have spent hours on
> the Net
>> but no luck on history, not looking in the right places I
> guess..Maby some
>> body with a Brit. millitary background would know where to start??!
> What if
>> Churchill or Ike used this Limo. Should be a log book on Mill Limo"s
>> somewhere.. May have been a Embassy Limo. used in USA.?  I want to
> restor it
>> or make a driver out of it if it is not a Historical Limo...  The
> Odom only
>> shows 8,081 mi.or klm don"t remember whitch..   If you know where to
> start
>> please let me know   Thank You ,  DennisChassis # A8007331HLO
>>
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Date: Wed, 14 Oct 2009 10:23:25 -0400
Subject: [PreWar] Fw: help with my humber
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From mikey at b2systems.com  Wed Oct 14 09:25:46 2009
From: mikey at b2systems.com (mike rambour)
Date: Wed, 14 Oct 2009 08:25:46 -0700
Subject: [PreWar] Fw: help with my humber
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 :(  This list finally wakes up and gets some traffic and the most
traffic is by someone wanting off the list :(

 I miss the traffic on this list.

	mike

From mgleckstein at monmouth.com  Wed Oct 14 12:58:15 2009
From: mgleckstein at monmouth.com (MG Leckstein)
Date: Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:58:15 -0400
Subject: [PreWar] Fw: help with M Type
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OK just to get traffic (I thought this list was dead) I am looking for a "on
the dash" fuse holder and cover for an MG M Type. Very rare item made of
Bakelite. I am on the MMM Forum and have asked without luck. I am afraid the
traffic on this list went to the MMM Forum for pre 36 MGGs.

Mike

-----Original Message-----
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rambour
Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 11:26 AM
To: british-cars-pre-war at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [PreWar] Fw: help with my humber

 :(  This list finally wakes up and gets some traffic and the most
traffic is by someone wanting off the list :(

 I miss the traffic on this list.

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From dsouthcott at ukonline.co.uk  Wed Oct 14 14:16:16 2009
From: dsouthcott at ukonline.co.uk (DavidorLinda)
Date: Wed, 14 Oct 2009 21:16:16 +0100
Subject: [PreWar] help with M Type]
Message-ID: <4AD63190.5020501@ukonline.co.uk>

Mike

you could try a request to 
http://www.theelectricalpartscompany.com/index.htm

Their knowledge on Lucas is unbeatable

David

--

OK just to get traffic (I thought this list was dead) I am looking for a "on
the dash" fuse holder and cover for an MG M Type. Very rare item made of
Bakelite. I am on the MMM Forum and have asked without luck. I am afraid the
traffic on this list went to the MMM Forum for pre 36 MGGs.

Mike

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:british-cars-pre-war-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of mike
rambour
Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 11:26 AM
To: british-cars-pre-war at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [PreWar] Fw: help with my humber

 :(  This list finally wakes up and gets some traffic and the most
traffic is by someone wanting off the list :(

 I miss the traffic on this list.

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From eabb at loc.gov  Wed Oct 14 15:07:19 2009
From: eabb at loc.gov (Eugene D Abbondelo)
Date: Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:07:19 -0400
Subject: [PreWar] Fw: help with M Type
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Mike:

I guess you've tried Barry Walker, Gregory's, et al. Dash stuff seems to be
very hard to find for pre-war cars. I spent 3 years looking for the correct
horn push for the steering wheel on my 35' Singer LeMans and finally found
recently on UKEbay.

Now, I need to look into rebuilding my engine--anyone on the list familiar
with white metal bearings ("babbitt") and andy recommendations for a shop that
knows how to do this??

Gene



>>> "MG Leckstein" <mgleckstein at monmouth.com> 10/14/2009 2:58 PM >>>
OK just to get traffic (I thought this list was dead) I am looking for a "on
the dash" fuse holder and cover for an MG M Type. Very rare item made of
Bakelite. I am on the MMM Forum and have asked without luck. I am afraid the
traffic on this list went to the MMM Forum for pre 36 MGGs.

Mike

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:british-cars-pre-war-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of mike
rambour
Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 11:26 AM
To: british-cars-pre-war at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [PreWar] Fw: help with my humber

 :(  This list finally wakes up and gets some traffic and the most
traffic is by someone wanting off the list :(

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From mgleckstein at monmouth.com  Wed Oct 14 15:35:13 2009
From: mgleckstein at monmouth.com (MG Leckstein)
Date: Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:35:13 -0400
Subject: [PreWar] help with M Type]
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Glad to start chatter. Thanks for the leads, but I am afraid I tried all the
"usual suspects" I will keep looking and hope if anyone sees one, they would
contact me. By the way, the fuse cover may not be Lucas but instead be
Rotax. Lucas bought Rotax before 1930.

I had my M Type at the last two NEMGT Register's GOFs. The car is pictured
on the back of the Sacred Octagon (August Issue) I am standing next to the
car, a friend ,Paul Allen is behind the wheel

Maybe we can talk about our prewars, I am only somewhat familiar with Pre
War MGs.  I have a 1934 PA as well

Mike

-----Original Message-----
From: british-cars-pre-war-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:british-cars-pre-war-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
DavidorLinda
Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 4:16 PM
To: british-cars-pre-war at autox.team.net
Subject: [PreWar] help with M Type]

Mike

you could try a request to 
http://www.theelectricalpartscompany.com/index.htm

Their knowledge on Lucas is unbeatable

David

--

OK just to get traffic (I thought this list was dead) I am looking for a "on
the dash" fuse holder and cover for an MG M Type. Very rare item made of
Bakelite. I am on the MMM Forum and have asked without luck. I am afraid the
traffic on this list went to the MMM Forum for pre 36 MGGs.

Mike

-----Original Message-----
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rambour
Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 11:26 AM
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Subject: Re: [PreWar] Fw: help with my humber

 :(  This list finally wakes up and gets some traffic and the most
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From duvallcom at sbcglobal.net  Wed Oct 14 16:11:31 2009
From: duvallcom at sbcglobal.net (Mike Duvall)
Date: Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:11:31 -0500
Subject: [PreWar] Fw: help with M Type
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Gene, poured bearings are still used in trucks and large engines so  
you can call around and find a machine shop that might be able to do  
it.  A few years ago this place still did it.  A number of shops  
advertise in Hemmings.

Effingham Regrinding Inc, 217-342-4186, Effingham, IL.




On Oct 14, 2009, at 4:07 PM, Eugene D Abbondelo wrote:

> Mike:
>
> I guess you've tried Barry Walker, Gregory's, et al. Dash stuff  
> seems to be
> very hard to find for pre-war cars. I spent 3 years looking for the  
> correct
> horn push for the steering wheel on my 35' Singer LeMans and finally  
> found
> recently on UKEbay.
>
> Now, I need to look into rebuilding my engine--anyone on the list  
> familiar
> with white metal bearings ("babbitt") and andy recommendations for a  
> shop that
> knows how to do this??
>
> Gene
>
>
>
>>>> "MG Leckstein" <mgleckstein at monmouth.com> 10/14/2009 2:58 PM >>>
> OK just to get traffic (I thought this list was dead) I am looking  
> for a "on
> the dash" fuse holder and cover for an MG M Type. Very rare item  
> made of
> Bakelite. I am on the MMM Forum and have asked without luck. I am  
> afraid the
> traffic on this list went to the MMM Forum for pre 36 MGGs.
>
> Mike
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:british-cars-pre-war-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of mike
> rambour
> Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 11:26 AM
> To: british-cars-pre-war at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [PreWar] Fw: help with my humber
>
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From gzimmermann at myfairpoint.net  Wed Oct 14 16:18:03 2009
From: gzimmermann at myfairpoint.net (Gregor Zimmermann)
Date: Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:18:03 -0400
Subject: [PreWar] Fw: help with M Type
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Gene,
I can recommend Zig Billus at The Babbitt Pot.  He is in Fort Edward, NY 
518-747-4277
He is currently working on my 32' Alvis motor.

Greg
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Eugene D Abbondelo" <eabb at loc.gov>
To: <british-cars-pre-war at autox.team.net>; "'mike rambour'" 
<mikey at b2systems.com>; "MG Leckstein" <mgleckstein at monmouth.com>
Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 5:07 PM
Subject: Re: [PreWar] Fw: help with M Type


> Mike:
>
> I guess you've tried Barry Walker, Gregory's, et al. Dash stuff seems to 
> be
> very hard to find for pre-war cars. I spent 3 years looking for the 
> correct
> horn push for the steering wheel on my 35' Singer LeMans and finally found
> recently on UKEbay.
>
> Now, I need to look into rebuilding my engine--anyone on the list familiar
> with white metal bearings ("babbitt") and andy recommendations for a shop 
> that
> knows how to do this??
>
> Gene
>
>
>
>>>> "MG Leckstein" <mgleckstein at monmouth.com> 10/14/2009 2:58 PM >>>
> OK just to get traffic (I thought this list was dead) I am looking for a 
> "on
> the dash" fuse holder and cover for an MG M Type. Very rare item made of
> Bakelite. I am on the MMM Forum and have asked without luck. I am afraid 
> the
> traffic on this list went to the MMM Forum for pre 36 MGGs.
>
> Mike
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: british-cars-pre-war-bounces at autox.team.net
> [mailto:british-cars-pre-war-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of mike
> rambour
> Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 11:26 AM
> To: british-cars-pre-war at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [PreWar] Fw: help with my humber
>
> :(  This list finally wakes up and gets some traffic and the most
> traffic is by someone wanting off the list :(
>
> I miss the traffic on this list.
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From Bill5600 at aol.com  Wed Oct 14 16:51:08 2009
From: Bill5600 at aol.com (Bill5600 at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:51:08 EDT
Subject: [PreWar] Fw: help with M Type
Message-ID: <bce.50b8ea59.3807afdc@aol.com>

Do you have a picture of what you need? Is it the same as the ones that go  
on the bulkhead?
 
Bill Alexander
 
 
In a message dated 10/14/2009 2:43:19 P.M. Central Daylight Time,  
mgleckstein at monmouth.com writes:

OK just  to get traffic (I thought this list was dead) I am looking for a 
"on
the  dash" fuse holder and cover for an MG M Type. Very rare item made  of
Bakelite. I am on the MMM Forum and have asked without luck. I am afraid  
the
traffic on this list went to the MMM Forum for pre 36  MGGs.

Mike

-----Original Message-----
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Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 11:26  AM
To: british-cars-pre-war at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [PreWar] Fw:  help with my humber

:(  This list finally wakes up and gets some  traffic and the most
traffic is by someone wanting off the list :(

I  miss the traffic on this list.

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From dennis.nelson6 at gmail.com  Wed Oct 14 18:17:45 2009
From: dennis.nelson6 at gmail.com (Dennis Nelson)
Date: Wed, 14 Oct 2009 20:17:45 -0400
Subject: [PreWar] Fw: help with M Type
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Effingham Regrinding is where I had my TA done.   They did a marvelous job
casting the bearings, line boring the block and big ends.  They took the
crank down, as I recall .005" or so, and also overbored it by .010".  Four
new pistons were made for it by The Egge Machine Shop, and I recommend them
highly also.   My home state is Illinois so I just drove the block out to
them and picked it up the next time out.  Good luck!

Dennis Nelson

On Wed, Oct 14, 2009 at 6:11 PM, Mike Duvall <duvallcom at sbcglobal.net>wrote:

> Gene, poured bearings are still used in trucks and large engines so you can
> call around and find a machine shop that might be able to do it.  A few
> years ago this place still did it.  A number of shops advertise in Hemmings.
>
> Effingham Regrinding Inc, 217-342-4186, Effingham, IL.
>
>
>
>
> On Oct 14, 2009, at 4:07 PM, Eugene D Abbondelo wrote:
>
>  Mike:
>>
>> I guess you've tried Barry Walker, Gregory's, et al. Dash stuff seems to
>> be
>> very hard to find for pre-war cars. I spent 3 years looking for the
>> correct
>> horn push for the steering wheel on my 35' Singer LeMans and finally found
>> recently on UKEbay.
>>
>> Now, I need to look into rebuilding my engine--anyone on the list familiar
>> with white metal bearings ("babbitt") and andy recommendations for a shop
>> that
>> knows how to do this??
>>
>> Gene
>>
>>
>>
>>  "MG Leckstein" <mgleckstein at monmouth.com> 10/14/2009 2:58 PM >>>
>>>>>
>>>> OK just to get traffic (I thought this list was dead) I am looking for a
>> "on
>> the dash" fuse holder and cover for an MG M Type. Very rare item made of
>> Bakelite. I am on the MMM Forum and have asked without luck. I am afraid
>> the
>> traffic on this list went to the MMM Forum for pre 36 MGGs.
>>
>> Mike
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: british-cars-pre-war-bounces at autox.team.net
>> [mailto:british-cars-pre-war-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of mike
>> rambour
>> Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 11:26 AM
>> To: british-cars-pre-war at autox.team.net
>> Subject: Re: [PreWar] Fw: help with my humber
>>
>> :(  This list finally wakes up and gets some traffic and the most
>> traffic is by someone wanting off the list :(
>>
>> I miss the traffic on this list.
>>
>>        mike
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>>
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From TATERRY at aol.com  Wed Oct 14 18:25:48 2009
From: TATERRY at aol.com (TATERRY at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 14 Oct 2009 20:25:48 EDT
Subject: [PreWar] Fw: help with M Type
Message-ID: <bed.4d30c552.3807c60c@aol.com>

In a message dated 10/14/2009 2:53:25 PM Pacific Daylight Time, 
eabb at loc.gov writes:


> Now, I need to look into rebuilding my engine--anyone on the list familiar
> with white metal bearings ("babbitt") and andy recommendations for a shop 
> that
> knows how to do this??
> 

Gene, I can recommend Effingham Machine in Effingham, IL.....they did the 
white metal on my SA and it was superb.
Terry in Oakland

From hb10001 at admin.cam.ac.uk  Thu Oct 15 01:46:36 2009
From: hb10001 at admin.cam.ac.uk (Hugh Barnes)
Date: Thu, 15 Oct 2009 08:46:36 +0100
Subject: [PreWar] Fw: help with M Type
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Hi Mike - I have just gone through the same issue here in the UK with my 1930
M type - I had all the right components for the dash *except* the little plug
in fuse holder. They are the equivalent to hen's teeth as you are finding out.
In the end, the guy that did the refurbishment of my dash and instumentation
made me a replacement - and a pretty good job he made as well. His details
are:

Chris Clark
The Hermitage
1 Pump Yard
Turnditch
Derby
DE26 2LH
United Kingdom

Highly recommended for all instrument related repairs and overhauls...

As an aside, are you ok for Bonnet and Apron catches? I have just had some
commissioned and I think they have come out very nicely - you can see them
here...

http://www.vintageminor.co.uk/ and scroll down a bit. Orders close tomorrow!!

Finally, I think this list has become quiet as have most lists of this type -
newsgroups as well. In the main (in the UK at least) they tend to have been
replaced by web forums. But like everyone is saying, its nice to see a little
traffic again..

Best wishes to all..

Hugh


-----Original Message-----
From: british-cars-pre-war-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:british-cars-pre-war-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of MG
Leckstein
Sent: 14 October 2009 19:58
To: 'mike rambour'; british-cars-pre-war at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [PreWar] Fw: help with M Type

OK just to get traffic (I thought this list was dead) I am looking for a "on
the dash" fuse holder and cover for an MG M Type. Very rare item made of
Bakelite. I am on the MMM Forum and have asked without luck. I am afraid the
traffic on this list went to the MMM Forum for pre 36 MGGs.

Mike

-----Original Message-----
From: british-cars-pre-war-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:british-cars-pre-war-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of mike
rambour
Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 11:26 AM
To: british-cars-pre-war at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [PreWar] Fw: help with my humber

 :(  This list finally wakes up and gets some traffic and the most traffic is
by someone wanting off the list :(

 I miss the traffic on this list.

	mike
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From eabb at loc.gov  Thu Oct 15 07:54:32 2009
From: eabb at loc.gov (Eugene D Abbondelo)
Date: Thu, 15 Oct 2009 09:54:32 -0400
Subject: [PreWar] help with M Type]
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References: <4AD63190.5020501@ukonline.co.uk>
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One thing I'd like to do is try and contact British pre-war car owners in
Maryland for possible gatherings--anyone from Md. on the list?

Gene
Hyattsville, Md.

>>> "MG Leckstein" <mgleckstein at monmouth.com> 10/14/2009 5:35 PM >>>
Glad to start chatter. Thanks for the leads, but I am afraid I tried all the
"usual suspects" I will keep looking and hope if anyone sees one, they would
contact me. By the way, the fuse cover may not be Lucas but instead be
Rotax. Lucas bought Rotax before 1930.

I had my M Type at the last two NEMGT Register's GOFs. The car is pictured
on the back of the Sacred Octagon (August Issue) I am standing next to the
car, a friend ,Paul Allen is behind the wheel

Maybe we can talk about our prewars, I am only somewhat familiar with Pre
War MGs.  I have a 1934 PA as well

Mike

-----Original Message-----
From: british-cars-pre-war-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:british-cars-pre-war-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
DavidorLinda
Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 4:16 PM
To: british-cars-pre-war at autox.team.net
Subject: [PreWar] help with M Type]

Mike

you could try a request to
http://www.theelectricalpartscompany.com/index.htm

Their knowledge on Lucas is unbeatable

David

--

OK just to get traffic (I thought this list was dead) I am looking for a "on
the dash" fuse holder and cover for an MG M Type. Very rare item made of
Bakelite. I am on the MMM Forum and have asked without luck. I am afraid the
traffic on this list went to the MMM Forum for pre 36 MGGs.

Mike

-----Original Message-----
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rambour
Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 11:26 AM
To: british-cars-pre-war at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [PreWar] Fw: help with my humber

 :(  This list finally wakes up and gets some traffic and the most
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From eabb at loc.gov  Fri Oct 16 07:58:03 2009
From: eabb at loc.gov (Eugene D Abbondelo)
Date: Fri, 16 Oct 2009 09:58:03 -0400
Subject: [PreWar] Help with babbitt bearings, was Re:  Fw: help with M  Type
In-Reply-To: <C63B16496D5840988729786C33C211C6@rgvnt.local>
References: <4AD4E1E9.8070408@ukonline.co.uk><8CC1AB3E1A208C4-350-C7C@webmail-d095.sysops.aol.com><775AEAB1-69B4-4DD8-A331-CB20F2A0637B@sbcglobal.net><100AAA08D4AAAD4CB2FA2EF57BA816E7176AE4235C@CUEXCHANGEMB01.mail.cornell.edu><1255533946.3785.110.camel@WebBrowser><001001ca4d00$49871a10$dc954e30$@com>
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Many thanks to everyone for the recommendations.  Illinois is a bit far as I
want to drop the block off in person. I could ship the block to the UK, but
then I would worry about it getting lost (good Singer pre-war blocks are hard
to find)  I may give The Babbitt Pot a call first, but additionally, I have a
further query on babbitt bearings:

I contacted the Maryland chapter of the Model T club, as these engines have
white metal bearings and was given the name of a highly touted company in
Pennsylvania called Schwalmns. However, they specialize in Model T & A
engines.  I'm thinking the procedure would be the same, just different
specifications for the Singer engine, which I can provide, if they are willing
to take on the engine.   Does anyone see potential problems in not going to
someone experienced with British engines?

Thanks for any input,

Gene

>>> "Gregor Zimmermann" <gzimmermann at myfairpoint.net> 10/14/2009 6:18 PM >>>
Gene,
I can recommend Zig Billus at The Babbitt Pot.  He is in Fort Edward, NY
518-747-4277
He is currently working on my 32' Alvis motor.

From lpalmer at roundaboutmanor.com  Fri Oct 16 10:39:40 2009
From: lpalmer at roundaboutmanor.com (Lew Palmer)
Date: Fri, 16 Oct 2009 11:39:40 -0500
Subject: [PreWar] Help with babbitt bearings,
 was Re:  Fw: help with  M  Type
In-Reply-To: <4AD843AB020000740007EB16@ntgwgate.loc.gov>
References: <4AD4E1E9.8070408@ukonline.co.uk><8CC1AB3E1A208C4-350-C7C@webmail-d095.sysops.aol.com><775AEAB1-69B4-4DD8-A331-CB20F2A0637B@sbcglobal.net><100AAA08D4AAAD4CB2FA2EF57BA816E7176AE4235C@CUEXCHANGEMB01.mail.cornell.edu><1255533946.3785.110.camel@WebBrowser><001001ca4d00$49871a10$dc954e30$@com><4AD60547020000740007E6FE@ntgwgate.loc.gov><C63B16496D5840988729786C33C211C6@rgvnt.local>
	<4AD843AB020000740007EB16@ntgwgate.loc.gov>
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Gene,

Pouring Babbitt requires molding jigs. The company doing Model T and A
engines may not have suitable jigs.

Cheers,
Lew Palmer

-----Original Message-----
From: british-cars-pre-war-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:british-cars-pre-war-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Eugene D
Abbondelo
Sent: Friday, October 16, 2009 8:58 AM
To: british-cars-pre-war at autox.team.net; Gregor Zimmermann
Subject: [PreWar] Help with babbitt bearings, was Re: Fw: help with M Type

Many thanks to everyone for the recommendations.  Illinois is a bit far as I
want to drop the block off in person. I could ship the block to the UK, but
then I would worry about it getting lost (good Singer pre-war blocks are
hard
to find)  I may give The Babbitt Pot a call first, but additionally, I have
a
further query on babbitt bearings:

I contacted the Maryland chapter of the Model T club, as these engines have
white metal bearings and was given the name of a highly touted company in
Pennsylvania called Schwalmns. However, they specialize in Model T & A
engines.  I'm thinking the procedure would be the same, just different
specifications for the Singer engine, which I can provide, if they are
willing
to take on the engine.   Does anyone see potential problems in not going to
someone experienced with British engines?

Thanks for any input,

Gene

>>> "Gregor Zimmermann" <gzimmermann at myfairpoint.net> 10/14/2009 6:18 PM >>>
Gene,
I can recommend Zig Billus at The Babbitt Pot.  He is in Fort Edward, NY
518-747-4277
He is currently working on my 32' Alvis motor.
British-cars-pre-war at autox.team.net

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From bispmotala at hotmail.com  Fri Oct 16 10:51:17 2009
From: bispmotala at hotmail.com (bispmotala)
Date: Fri, 16 Oct 2009 18:51:17 +0200
Subject: [PreWar] Help with babbitt bearings,
 was Re:  Fw: help with  M  Type
In-Reply-To: <4AD843AB020000740007EB16@ntgwgate.loc.gov>
References: <4AD4E1E9.8070408@ukonline.co.uk><8CC1AB3E1A208C4-350-C7C@webmail-d095.sysops.aol.com><775AEAB1-69B4-4DD8-A331-CB20F2A0637B@sbcglobal.net><100AAA08D4AAAD4CB2FA2EF57BA816E7176AE4235C@CUEXCHANGEMB01.mail.cornell.edu><1255533946.3785.110.camel@WebBrowser><001001ca4d00$49871a10$dc954e30$@com><4AD60547020000740007E6FE@ntgwgate.loc.gov><C63B16496D5840988729786C33C211C6@rgvnt.local>
	<4AD843AB020000740007EB16@ntgwgate.loc.gov>
Message-ID: <SNT123-DS14D9125166B2FE09776892DDC40@phx.gbl>

Gene,

The procedures are not depending on what engine the bearings are used in,
BUT the specification of the metal (= the Babbitt itself) is critical.
Methinks I would be very specific about what they use and what is
recommended for high speed engines. For pre war M.G. it is usually specified
to use Hoyt 11Z3 as it says in the book (M.G. Road Cars vol 2). You are well
adviced to do some research on that.

Best of luck

Sven
Sweden
M.G. Magna L type 1933

-----Ursprungligt meddelande-----
Fren: british-cars-pre-war-bounces at autox.team.net
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Skickat: den 16 oktober 2009 15:58
Till: british-cars-pre-war at autox.team.net; Gregor Zimmermann
Dmne: [PreWar] Help with babbitt bearings, was Re: Fw: help with M Type

Many thanks to everyone for the recommendations.  Illinois is a bit far as I
want to drop the block off in person. I could ship the block to the UK, but
then I would worry about it getting lost (good Singer pre-war blocks are
hard
to find)  I may give The Babbitt Pot a call first, but additionally, I have
a
further query on babbitt bearings:

I contacted the Maryland chapter of the Model T club, as these engines have
white metal bearings and was given the name of a highly touted company in
Pennsylvania called Schwalmns. However, they specialize in Model T & A
engines.  I'm thinking the procedure would be the same, just different
specifications for the Singer engine, which I can provide, if they are
willing
to take on the engine.   Does anyone see potential problems in not going to
someone experienced with British engines?

Thanks for any input,

Gene

>>> "Gregor Zimmermann" <gzimmermann at myfairpoint.net> 10/14/2009 6:18 PM >>>
Gene,
I can recommend Zig Billus at The Babbitt Pot.  He is in Fort Edward, NY
518-747-4277
He is currently working on my 32' Alvis motor.
British-cars-pre-war at autox.team.net

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From eabb at loc.gov  Fri Oct 16 11:42:57 2009
From: eabb at loc.gov (Eugene D Abbondelo)
Date: Fri, 16 Oct 2009 13:42:57 -0400
Subject: [PreWar] Help with babbitt bearings,
 was Re:  Fw: help with  M  Type
In-Reply-To: <27D73479B41D43D9BC964DB823BFA53B@roundabout.com>
References: <4AD4E1E9.8070408@ukonline.co.uk><8CC1AB3E1A208C4-350-C7C@webmail-d095.sysops.aol.com><775AEAB1-69B4-4DD8-A331-CB20F2A0637B@sbcglobal.net><100AAA08D4AAAD4CB2FA2EF57BA816E7176AE4235C@CUEXCHANGEMB01.mail.cornell.edu><1255533946.3785.110.camel@WebBrowser><001001ca4d00$49871a10$dc954e30$@com><4AD60547020000740007E6FE@ntgwgate.loc.gov><C63B16496D5840988729786C33C211C6@rgvnt.local>
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Lew:

That's a good point I hadn't realized.  I'll bring that up if I go the Model T
route.

Gene

>>> "Lew Palmer" <lpalmer at roundaboutmanor.com> 10/16/2009 12:39 PM >>>
Gene,

Pouring Babbitt requires molding jigs. The company doing Model T and A
engines may not have suitable jigs.

Cheers,
Lew Palmer

From Bill5600 at aol.com  Fri Oct 16 13:51:42 2009
From: Bill5600 at aol.com (Bill5600 at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:51:42 EDT
Subject: [PreWar] Help with babbitt bearings,
 was Re:  Fw: help with  M  Type
Message-ID: <cbd.4c92b26f.380a28ce@aol.com>

I also would look into having your rods converted to shell bearings. I have 
 had this done on my racing Rileys with great success.
 
Bill
 
In a message dated 10/16/2009 9:31:18 A.M. Central Daylight Time,  
eabb at loc.gov writes:

Many  thanks to everyone for the recommendations.  Illinois is a bit far as 
 I
want to drop the block off in person. I could ship the block to the UK,  but
then I would worry about it getting lost (good Singer pre-war blocks  are 
hard
to find)  I may give The Babbitt Pot a call first, but  additionally, I 
have a
further query on Babbitt bearings:

I  contacted the Maryland chapter of the Model T club, as these engines  
have
white metal bearings and was given the name of a highly touted company  in
Pennsylvania called Schwalmns. However, they specialize in Model T &  A
engines.  I'm thinking the procedure would be the same, just  different
specifications for the Singer engine, which I can provide, if  they are 
willing
to take on the engine.   Does anyone see  potential problems in not going to
someone experienced with British  engines?

Thanks for any input,

Gene

>>> "Gregor  Zimmermann" <gzimmermann at myfairpoint.net> 10/14/2009 6:18 PM  
>>>
Gene,
I can recommend Zig Billus at The Babbitt Pot.   He is in Fort Edward, NY
518-747-4277
He is currently working on my 32'  Alvis  motor.
British-cars-pre-war at autox.team.net

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From twelvetrees at mac.com  Mon Oct 19 09:24:09 2009
From: twelvetrees at mac.com (Adrian Twelvetrees)
Date: Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:24:09 +0100
Subject: [PreWar] Fw: help with M Type
In-Reply-To: <4AD60547020000740007E6FE@ntgwgate.loc.gov>
References: <4AD4E1E9.8070408@ukonline.co.uk>
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Hi Gene,

What country are you in?

Best,

Roger


On 14 Oct 2009, at 22:07, Eugene D Abbondelo wrote:

> Mike:
>
> I guess you've tried Barry Walker, Gregory's, et al. Dash stuff  
> seems to be
> very hard to find for pre-war cars. I spent 3 years looking for the  
> correct
> horn push for the steering wheel on my 35' Singer LeMans and  
> finally found
> recently on UKEbay.
>
> Now, I need to look into rebuilding my engine--anyone on the list  
> familiar
> with white metal bearings ("babbitt") and andy recommendations for  
> a shop that
> knows how to do this??
>
> Gene
>
>
>
>>>> "MG Leckstein" <mgleckstein at monmouth.com> 10/14/2009 2:58 PM >>>
> OK just to get traffic (I thought this list was dead) I am looking  
> for a "on
> the dash" fuse holder and cover for an MG M Type. Very rare item  
> made of
> Bakelite. I am on the MMM Forum and have asked without luck. I am  
> afraid the
> traffic on this list went to the MMM Forum for pre 36 MGGs.
>
> Mike
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: british-cars-pre-war-bounces at autox.team.net
> [mailto:british-cars-pre-war-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of mike
> rambour
> Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 11:26 AM
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> Subject: Re: [PreWar] Fw: help with my humber
>
>  :(  This list finally wakes up and gets some traffic and the most
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From eabb at loc.gov  Mon Oct 19 11:16:50 2009
From: eabb at loc.gov (Eugene D Abbondelo)
Date: Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:16:50 -0400
Subject: [PreWar] Fw: help with M Type
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Hi Adrian:  I'm in Maryland, USA.

Gene

>>> Adrian Twelvetrees <twelvetrees at mac.com> 10/19/2009 11:24 AM >>>
Hi Gene,

What country are you in?

Best,

Roger


On 14 Oct 2009, at 22:07, Eugene D Abbondelo wrote:

> Mike:
>
> I guess you've tried Barry Walker, Gregory's, et al. Dash stuff
> seems to be
> very hard to find for pre-war cars. I spent 3 years looking for the
> correct
> horn push for the steering wheel on my 35' Singer LeMans and
> finally found
> recently on UKEbay.
>
> Now, I need to look into rebuilding my engine--anyone on the list
> familiar
> with white metal bearings ("babbitt") and andy recommendations for
> a shop that
> knows how to do this??
>
> Gene
>
>
>
>>>> "MG Leckstein" <mgleckstein at monmouth.com> 10/14/2009 2:58 PM >>>
> OK just to get traffic (I thought this list was dead) I am looking
> for a "on
> the dash" fuse holder and cover for an MG M Type. Very rare item
> made of
> Bakelite. I am on the MMM Forum and have asked without luck. I am
> afraid the
> traffic on this list went to the MMM Forum for pre 36 MGGs.
>
> Mike
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: british-cars-pre-war-bounces at autox.team.net
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> rambour
> Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 11:26 AM
> To: british-cars-pre-war at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [PreWar] Fw: help with my humber
>
>  :(  This list finally wakes up and gets some traffic and the most
> traffic is by someone wanting off the list :(
>
>  I miss the traffic on this list.
>
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From twelvetrees at mac.com  Mon Oct 19 12:10:53 2009
From: twelvetrees at mac.com (Adrian Twelvetrees)
Date: Mon, 19 Oct 2009 19:10:53 +0100
Subject: [PreWar] Fw: help with M Type
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Hi Gene,

I'm just back from a few days away, so I have only just read all the  
subsequent posts. In addition to choosing the correct alloy, there is  
a lot of careful observation and judgement needed in the casting  
process. I have been told by a retired white metal expert that you  
need to be doing the job nearly every day to guarantee a good result.  
So, pick a workshop that does lots of them, and make sure that their  
expert has not just retired leaving the apprentice to learn by  
experience.

Best,

Roger


On 19 Oct 2009, at 18:16, Eugene D Abbondelo wrote:

> Hi Adrian:  I'm in Maryland, USA.
>
> Gene
>
>>>> Adrian Twelvetrees <twelvetrees at mac.com> 10/19/2009 11:24 AM >>>
> Hi Gene,
>
> What country are you in?
>
> Best,
>
> Roger
>
>
> On 14 Oct 2009, at 22:07, Eugene D Abbondelo wrote:
>
>> Mike:
>>
>> I guess you've tried Barry Walker, Gregory's, et al. Dash stuff
>> seems to be
>> very hard to find for pre-war cars. I spent 3 years looking for the
>> correct
>> horn push for the steering wheel on my 35' Singer LeMans and
>> finally found
>> recently on UKEbay.
>>
>> Now, I need to look into rebuilding my engine--anyone on the list
>> familiar
>> with white metal bearings ("babbitt") and andy recommendations for
>> a shop that
>> knows how to do this??
>>
>> Gene
>>
>>
>>
>>>>> "MG Leckstein" <mgleckstein at monmouth.com> 10/14/2009 2:58 PM >>>
>> OK just to get traffic (I thought this list was dead) I am looking
>> for a "on
>> the dash" fuse holder and cover for an MG M Type. Very rare item
>> made of
>> Bakelite. I am on the MMM Forum and have asked without luck. I am
>> afraid the
>> traffic on this list went to the MMM Forum for pre 36 MGGs.
>>
>> Mike
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: british-cars-pre-war-bounces at autox.team.net
>> [mailto:british-cars-pre-war-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of  
>> mike
>> rambour
>> Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 11:26 AM
>> To: british-cars-pre-war at autox.team.net
>> Subject: Re: [PreWar] Fw: help with my humber
>>
>>  :(  This list finally wakes up and gets some traffic and the most
>> traffic is by someone wanting off the list :(
>>
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>>
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From KG at dolby.com  Tue Oct 20 11:35:17 2009
From: KG at dolby.com (Gundry, Kenneth)
Date: Tue, 20 Oct 2009 10:35:17 -0700
Subject: [PreWar]  Help with babbitt bearings
In-Reply-To: <cbd.4c92b26f.380a28ce@aol.com>
Message-ID: <05BB196AB3DA6C4BBE11AB6C957581FE1F275479@sfo-exch-01.dolby.net>

 While we're on the subject, so to speak, can anyone recommend a firm to do
Babbitt bearings in the San Francisco Bay Area?  I have no real reason to
suspect problems at present, but I am a bit puzzled that oil pressure is not
maintained at low revs. when the oil gets hot, and one explanation would be
that one or more bearings are leaking oil.

If the bearings were converted
to shells (if appropriate sizes were available), would bearing life be greater
or less?

Ken G, 1925 Rover 16/50 Touring Car (San Francisco, well, Walnut
Creek now)

-----Original Message-----
From:
british-cars-pre-war-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:british-cars-pre-war-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
Bill5600 at aol.com
Sent: Friday, 16 October, 2009 12:52 PM
To: eabb at loc.gov;
british-cars-pre-war at autox.team.net; gzimmermann at myfairpoint.net
Subject: Re:
[PreWar] Help with babbitt bearings, was Re: Fw: help with M Type

I also
would look into having your rods converted to shell bearings. I have  had this
done on my racing Rileys with great success.
 
Bill
 
In a message dated
10/16/2009 9:31:18 A.M. Central Daylight Time, eabb at loc.gov writes:

Many
thanks to everyone for the recommendations.  Illinois is a bit far as  I want
to drop the block off in person. I could ship the block to the UK,  but then I
would worry about it getting lost (good Singer pre-war blocks  are hard to
find)  I may give The Babbitt Pot a call first, but  additionally, I have a
further query on Babbitt bearings:

I  contacted the Maryland chapter of the
Model T club, as these engines have white metal bearings and was given the
name of a highly touted company  in Pennsylvania called Schwalmns. However,
they specialize in Model T &  A engines.  I'm thinking the procedure would be
the same, just  different specifications for the Singer engine, which I can
provide, if  they are willing
to take on the engine.   Does anyone see
potential problems in not going to
someone experienced with British  engines?
Thanks for any input,

Gene

>>> "Gregor  Zimmermann"
<gzimmermann at myfairpoint.net> 10/14/2009 6:18 
>>> PM
>>>
Gene,
I can
recommend Zig Billus at The Babbitt Pot.   He is in Fort Edward, NY
518-747-4277
He is currently working on my 32'  Alvis  motor.
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From mikey at b2systems.com  Tue Oct 20 14:01:45 2009
From: mikey at b2systems.com (mike rambour)
Date: Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:01:45 -0700
Subject: [PreWar] Help with babbitt bearings
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OK, now we are on the correct coast, please reply to the list so I know
also.  I had the address of someone in San Diego who has done pre-war
Singer motors before but that was about 10 years ago and not even sure
he is still around, trying to get his name/number back, its on a very
old IPAQ handheld that is not working right now :(  He was quite elderly
then, I have to assume he is not working anymore as he would be in his
90s now.  Too bad too because he had made some jigs for the Singer
motor.

 But San Fran is close enough, if there is someone up there I can take
my motor up there.

	mike

On Tue, 2009-10-20 at 10:35 -0700, Gundry, Kenneth wrote:
> While we're on the subject, so to speak, can anyone recommend a firm to do
> Babbitt bearings in the San Francisco Bay Area?  I have no real reason to
> suspect problems at present, but I am a bit puzzled that oil pressure is not
> maintained at low revs. when the oil gets hot, and one explanation would be
> that one or more bearings are leaking oil.
> 
> If the bearings were converted
> to shells (if appropriate sizes were available), would bearing life be greater
> or less?
> 
> Ken G, 1925 Rover 16/50 Touring Car (San Francisco, well, Walnut
> Creek now)

From Bill5600 at aol.com  Tue Oct 20 15:13:09 2009
From: Bill5600 at aol.com (Bill5600 at aol.com)
Date: Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:13:09 EDT
Subject: [PreWar] Help with babbitt bearings
Message-ID: <bce.516737a3.380f81e5@aol.com>

In California I would talk to Jan Voboril. The last phone number I had was  
310 455 1026. Jan has driven his 1016 Lancia across the country and back 
and  does the best elderly engine work on the West coast.
 
Bill Alexander
 
 
In a message dated 10/20/2009 3:19:41 P.M. Central Daylight Time,  
mikey at b2systems.com writes:

OK, now  we are on the correct coast, please reply to the list so I know
also.   I had the address of someone in San Diego who has done pre-war
Singer  motors before but that was about 10 years ago and not even sure
he is still  around, trying to get his name/number back, its on a very
old IPAQ handheld  that is not working right now :(  He was quite elderly
then, I have to  assume he is not working anymore as he would be in his
90s now.  Too  bad too because he had made some jigs for the Singer
motor.

But San  Fran is close enough, if there is someone up there I can take
my motor up  there.

mike

On Tue, 2009-10-20 at 10:35 -0700,  Gundry, Kenneth wrote:
> While we're on the subject, so to speak, can  anyone recommend a firm to 
do
> Babbitt bearings in the San Francisco  Bay Area?  I have no real reason to
> suspect problems at present,  but I am a bit puzzled that oil pressure is 
not
> maintained at low  revs. when the oil gets hot, and one explanation would 
be
> that one or  more bearings are leaking oil.
> 
> If the bearings were  converted
> to shells (if appropriate sizes were available), would  bearing life be 
greater
> or less?
> 
> Ken G, 1925 Rover  16/50 Touring Car (San Francisco, well, Walnut
> Creek  now)
British-cars-pre-war at autox.team.net

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From KG at dolby.com  Wed Oct 21 16:57:34 2009
From: KG at dolby.com (Gundry, Kenneth)
Date: Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:57:34 -0700
Subject: [PreWar]  Help with babbitt bearings
In-Reply-To: <bce.516737a3.380f81e5@aol.com>
Message-ID: <05BB196AB3DA6C4BBE11AB6C957581FE1F3E38C9@sfo-exch-01.dolby.net>

Bill et al.

Someone on San Francisco Peninsula, with a 1939 Daimler, has
suggested that I contact Alec Giamo in San Carlos.  I haven't tried to look
him up, and probably won't do so since I am coming to the conclusion that it
is very unlikely that I am in need of remade bearings at present (they were
renewed only very few thousand miles ago) but others might find this
information useful (and a review of actual work would be helpful).

Ken G,
1925 Rover 16/50 (San Francisco)

-----Original Message-----
From:
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[mailto:british-cars-pre-war-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
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Sent: Tuesday, 20 October, 2009 2:13 PM
To:
mikey at b2systems.com; british-cars-pre-war at autox.team.net
Subject: Re:
[PreWar] Help with babbitt bearings

In California I would talk to Jan
Voboril. The last phone number I had was 310 455 1026. Jan has driven his 1016
Lancia across the country and back and  does the best elderly engine work on
the West coast.
 
Bill Alexander
 
 
In a message dated 10/20/2009
3:19:41 P.M. Central Daylight Time, mikey at b2systems.com writes:

OK, now  we
are on the correct coast, please reply to the list so I know
also.   I had
the address of someone in San Diego who has done pre-war
Singer  motors
before but that was about 10 years ago and not even sure he is still  around,
trying to get his name/number back, its on a very old IPAQ handheld  that is
not working right now :(  He was quite elderly then, I have to  assume he is
not working anymore as he would be in his 90s now.  Too  bad too because he
had made some jigs for the Singer motor.

But San  Fran is close enough, if
there is someone up there I can take my motor up  there.

mike

On Tue,
2009-10-20 at 10:35 -0700,  Gundry, Kenneth wrote:
> While we're on the
subject, so to speak, can  anyone recommend a firm 
> to
do
> Babbitt
bearings in the San Francisco  Bay Area?  I have no real 
> reason to suspect
problems at present,  but I am a bit puzzled that 
> oil pressure is
not
>
maintained at low  revs. when the oil gets hot, and one explanation 
> would
be
> that one or  more bearings are leaking oil.
> 
> If the bearings were
converted
> to shells (if appropriate sizes were available), would  bearing
life 
> be
greater
> or less?
> 
> Ken G, 1925 Rover  16/50 Touring Car
(San Francisco, well, Walnut 
> Creek  now)
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From taterry at aol.com  Wed Oct 21 18:06:29 2009
From: taterry at aol.com (taterry at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:06:29 -0400
Subject: [PreWar] Help with babbitt bearings
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This is the go to guy in the Bay Area for babbit but my machinist would
not use him,said he was too difficult to difficult to deal with....he
prefered Effingham Machine in Illinois who did a superb job....
Terry

-----Original Message-----
From: Gundry, Kenneth <KG at dolby.com>
To: Bill5600 at aol.com; mikey at b2systems.com;
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Sent: Wed, Oct 21, 2009 3:57 pm
Subject: [PreWar]  Help with babbitt bearings

Bill et al.

Someone on San Francisco Peninsula, with a 1939 Daimler, has
suggested that I contact Alec Giamo in San Carlos.  I haven't tried to
look
him up, and probably won't do so since I am coming to the conclusion
that it
is very unlikely that I am in need of remade bearings at present (they
were
renewed only very few thousand miles ago) but others might find this
information useful (and a review of actual work would be helpful).

Ken G,
1925 Rover 16/50 (San Francisco)

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Sent: Tuesday, 20 October, 2009 2:13 PM
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Subject: Re:
[PreWar] Help with babbitt bearings

In California I would talk to Jan
Voboril. The last phone number I had was 310 455 1026. Jan has driven
his 1016
Lancia across the country and back and  does the best elderly engine
work on
the West coast.

Bill Alexander


In a message dated 10/20/2009
3:19:41 P.M. Central Daylight Time, mikey at b2systems.com writes:

OK, now  we
are on the correct coast, please reply to the list so I know
also.   I had
the address of someone in San Diego who has done pre-war
Singer  motors
before but that was about 10 years ago and not even sure he is still
around,
trying to get his name/number back, its on a very old IPAQ handheld
that is
not working right now :(  He was quite elderly then, I have to  assume
he is
not working anymore as he would be in his 90s now.  Too  bad too
because he
had made some jigs for the Singer motor.

But San  Fran is close enough, if
there is someone up there I can take my motor up  there.

mike

On Tue,
2009-10-20 at 10:35 -0700,  Gundry, Kenneth wrote:
> While we're on the
subject, so to speak, can  anyone recommend a firm
> to
do
> Babbitt
bearings in the San Francisco  Bay Area?  I have no real
> reason to suspect
problems at present,  but I am a bit puzzled that
> oil pressure is
not
>
maintained at low  revs. when the oil gets hot, and one explanation
> would
be
> that one or  more bearings are leaking oil.
>
> If the bearings were
converted
> to shells (if appropriate sizes were available), would  bearing
life
> be
greater
> or less?
>
> Ken G, 1925 Rover  16/50 Touring Car
(San Francisco, well, Walnut
> Creek  now)
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