Hi. Does anyone have a spare tool box for a model AB? If not, could someone please check some drawings I have made to make sure that the dimensions are correct...
I am losing pedal on my Mascotte's clutch. I am assuming this clutch is similar to Model I and perhaps Q clutches. It appears as if there is an adjusting nut...
I finally recieved the new timing and crank gears from Lab Threads, they did a great job, fit right into place. The hard part was setting the cam timing using...
For my 1911 Model I I need a couple of tubes, one wheel runs flat every so often, and I have the impression that repairing the tube is not the right thing to...
Tony, 32" X 3 1/2" is a 25 inch tire. Just multiply the 3 1/2 by 2 = 7. Subtract 7 from 32 = 25. You need a 25" tube and tire flap. I use 33 X 4 tires on my...
Hi Tony, I also own a 1911 Model I. Your tires, 32x3 1/2 (25" wheels) are just a smaller profile of the 33x4 like I run on my car (25" wheels). So what you...
Thank you Charly, Doug and Todd, you all helped me out very well, and I'm sure I"ll find what I need. And Todd, I live in Belgium and I have this car for...
Hello Tony, Thanks for the info on your Model I. I am always interested in meeting and hearing about other Model I's that are still around. I know of three...
Hello: Tony apparently now has all the information he needs on tires, and we do have him and his Maxwell listed in the registry. But Todd Manoff I cannot find...
Vern Campbell
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Jul 8, 2009 3:41 pm
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Some authenticity queries. Do the lower rolled edges of the hood on the 2 cylinder Maxwells have brass covers to protect the paint or are they all like mine...
Can't tell you about the fasteners. Regarding the hood clips, I've only seen the brass hooks on the sheet metal lip of the hood. Mine have worn nice indents...
Hi all! My 92 year old father recently repurchased the 1908 Maxwell he owned and restored in the 1950's. After many hours of sweat and tears we got it running...
... Dear Ms. Lederer, We live in Lexington, KY and have a 1909 Maxwell LD. I'd be glad to show you how to crank start it (my wife has crank started ours)....
You need to open the drain taps on each cylinder , not the water, turn the engine over untill it fires though both draintaps , close the drain taps and off you...
... For safety reasons, If they've never hand cranked a car, they should learn the proper safety procedures for hand cranking and they need to check the timing...
Tim's technical talk for Gear Heads "Babbitt, Rod, & Grease Rags" Experiences I have obtained while being the mechanic for the 1909 Maxwell DA on the Alice...
Truly an adventure for a lifetime. Thanks for sharing this, and thanks for your participation in the adventure. Wish I could have gone along with you all, but...
Hello: There is help available, and one of the best, Bill Johnson, has already offered his help. Take that contact. There are others that you could contact...
Vern Campbell
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Jul 13, 2009 2:28 am
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Congratulations and many thanks to all who made this part of history come alive again. It was a joy and a privilege to be a part of the stop in Bowling Green...
Vern Campbell
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Jul 13, 2009 3:04 am
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The Alice Ramsey Centennial was possible to celebrate only because many, many people joined in and supported this entire project. So many people helped with...
Before I grind off the old contact points from the magneto on our Maxwell AC and try silver soldering on new ones cut from a modern points set, does anyone...
Hey folks, Can we institute the "Harold Sharon rule" used on the other early car websites? Just sign the message and include your city & state. Thanks, Jim Dix...
Jim, I would be happy to share my full name, address and phone number with you in a private message. And if I am selling something that needs to be shipped, I...
I am in the process of restoring my 1912 Maxwell Special, I have been posting on the restoration process. I did post that I had new timing gears made for me by...
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