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The Welch Car - Alan R. Welch and his brother introduced their car at the 1903 Chicago Auto Show. The Welch was famed as the first to use the Hemispherical combustion chambers. After some financial problems, Dr. William Stapish became business partners with the brothers and formed the Welch Stock Company in 1904. The first Welch auto built was in Chelsea before the earliest Ford. Two old pictures of their Welch tourer 4-0 date to 1904-1905.
I am looking for information on stains, varnishes etc that are used to restore the spoke wheels on my 1928 Durant.
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The Welch CarThe Welch automobile was made from 1903 - 1911 in three locations: by the Chelsea Manufacturing Company in Chelsea, Michigan from 1903 - 1904 and by the Welch Motor Car Co. in Pontiac, Michigan from 1904 - 1911 and in Detroit from 1909 - 1911. The Welch brothers put their car together in the Chelsea plant which was a bicycle shop. Their car was introduced at the 1903 Chicago Show. They made a few cars there before setting up a factory at Pontiac where the Welch brothers made larger cars. Later, they opened their Detroit factory to make a smaller car known as the Welch-Detroit. In 1911, the company appears to have been bought out by General Motors who had the machinery in the Pontiac and Detroit factories removed and moved to Saginaw, Michigan where it was used to manufacture the Marquette.
Henry Ford built experimental cars in 1896 and 1898 which puts him ahead of the Welch brothers who did not begin experimenting until 1901. Ford's first production car was the Model A in 1903, the same as the Welch, which could very well have beat the Ford out that year.
I am looking for information on stains, varnishes etc that are used to restore the spoke wheels on my 1928 Durant.Most wood wheels were varnished. Val Spar was one of the best and most popular.
I would like to know if there is a Whippet Club.Yes, Join the
Willys Overland Knight Club
Up-to-date contact information can be found with an internet search or at these web sites: www.hemmings.com, www.aaca.org
I am looking for a front windshield for my 1964 plymouth valiant. Do you know of any for sale?We don't recommend using an old windshield. Often they break, either when you are removing them or reinstalling them, because they are old and brittle. They may also be scratched from use and are not usually up to today's standards for safety.
You can have a new one made for a reasonable price from a national chain that will install it at your home. Call Safelite Auto Glass, 1-800-835-2257 for pricing and information on ordering. We have used this company and can recommend them.
I am looking for a complete windshield wiper system including motor, all linkage arms, wipers etc.Check at Kanter Auto Products. They have replacement mechanical and interior parts for American cars 1920-1986 and are a world-wide supplier of new mechanical auto parts for antique 1930 - 1990 American cars & trucks.
Also try: www.hemmings.com
I am looking for a wiring harness for a 1964 Plymouth. Here are some places you can call:
Roberts Motor Parts 800-231-3190
Andy Birnbaum Auto Parts 617-244-1118
Prg Antique Auto Parts 860-623-8275
What is my old car worth? Try one of these sites:
Old Car Price Guide