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Fixing up the old girl for a few shows this summer. [IMG]
I don't believe that's a Continental. In 1934 Continental only produced one model, the "Red Seal". The headlights and hood are what make me think...
My feeling is that it will be rolling down the street sometime in the future. I think I'd rather see it as a tastefully done rod than continuing...
I'll say. Had this owner been realistic in what he was asking I'd be having this man make me a Roadster out of this body. All I really need...
Yes. Beacons and Flyers have the same bodies, just a 6" longer frame and a 6-cylinder engine in the Flyer.
If I ever found a business coupe like this one I would have you turn it into a convertible for me, seriously. Edit: It's very interesting that...
You are highly skilled.
I think you've improved the design. That's what it would have looked like if men hadn't worn ridiculously tall hats. I'm 6'5", sitting on a 2"...
The Continentals were advertised as all-steel bodies. It looks like they still needed some wood to tack upholstery to. I noticed that my car has...
I have a friend that has the original blueprint cover sheet for the Dymaxion. He also has a top view diagram of the car's odd turning pattern....
Actually, I think that a 3" straight drop will enhance the good Baron's design. He designed some beautiful, expensive, cars that look chopped....
They offered a 45hp I-4 in the 101" wb Beacon, a 65hp I-6 in the 107" wb Flyer and an 85hp I-6 in the 114" wb Ace. The car pictured in the...
Mine. I learned something today. I thought the first three numbers were a date code. Apparently it's a body style, followed by the sequential...
Nice metal finishing.
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I could use a new gas/temp gauge. Is he using the old gauge? [IMG]
You would be able to lower the top considerably, and still have room inside. This is a picture of my car when purchased by its second owner in...
Wouldn't you think that the least expensive vehicle in their line would account for at least 10% of their production. That would mean that 400...
Can you take a close-up picture of the brass tag?
My friend runs KBB Classic and says that their records would confirm that there were both Beacon and Flyer Roadsters made, and sold as used cars....
Are you planning on using the rear suspension? You could transfer the brackets to a modern rear axle, but this one appears pretty well built....
Steeldraulics brakes. [IMG]
1933 Continental Flyer Brochure. I really want a Roadster. [IMG]
Were there other cars that had a transverse spring with with only one shackle. This is the fixed side. [IMG] This is the shackle side....
All Continentals were suicide-doored.
I read that the stamped reveal was to add strength as well as beauty. The double set of three rivets on both sides holds a cross-member that...
Been in 60+ Concours and have never paid a dime. The cars are the draw. The spectators should be paying, IMO.
I contacted that guy about the old Continental motor that was in it. The guy sure was a dick.
This was an all-steel body by Hayes. All models had suicide doors. The Beacon and Flyer used the same bodies in all styles. The 4-cylinder cars...
I believe I can answer some of your questions. I own the only know drivable 1933 Continental Flyer in existence in the Western Hemisphere. It's a...
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