Early 1920s Studebaker ?

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Hello

For some reason aluminium "Crescent" mould, as it is known here in Australia, has become difficlut to find. It used to be available in a number of widths. In the past I have used it on a number of restorations. I may be able to buy a similar moulding in brass but have to  check the widths available. I would prefer to replace it rather than fill the holes and paint over them. I really do not want to strip off all the original paint. While at present the paint could be best described as scruffy it adds to the authenticity of the car. I am hoping that any repairs to the paintwork can be kept to a minimum.  I am having the wheels sand blasted and repainted (black) because most of the original paint had been replaced with a light coating of rust.

8-31-2017

I believe that in all probability it was aluminium. Wood would have required steam bending while not impossible perhaps a little unusual.

On a different front; this morning I was successful in buying, an original Briggs & Stratton Ignition key with the correct #39 combination, on eBay. Another small box ticked.

9-1-2017

I believe that in all probability it was aluminium. Wood would have required steam bending while not impossible perhaps a little unusual.

Further to this, I have now found a source for Aluminium Crescent Mould 15.8 mm (5/8th inch) wide which should be just about right. 

I will follow this up early next week.

Meanwhile I should be getting the newly painted wheels back on next Wednesday so things are starting to move. 

9-2-2017

On a different front; this morning I was successful in buying, an original Briggs & Stratton Ignition key with the correct #39 combination, on eBay. Another small box ticked.

9-3-2017

Well good morning! Today is Father's Day in Australia. Oh Paul, if you only knew.

I have recently started re-reading my way through my collection of (almost 100) P G Wodehouse books. One thing that many people do not realise is that while a master of "British" humour of the 1920s, he actually lived in and wrote about life in New York in addition to living in England and France. While remembered mostly for his books centered around the "adventures" of Bertie Wooster and his "man" Jeeves, they were just a small part of his incredible output. He gives a wonderful insight of life in the 19'teens and twenties.  

Right now I am hobbling around like a 80 year old person. Right at the tail end of (our) winter were are having some reall;y cold (for us) weather. As a result I have for the first time, I think, Chilblains under my heels and the underside of my feet. Too much standing around on cold concrete.