Re: Thief-Proof Numbers (body serial numbers)

Posted by PackardV8 On 2010/8/7 5:16:57

Good point about the ignition coil. I didn't think to look at the pics for a coil. It mite be mounted out of site. Maybe recessed in the firewall directly inline with ignition switch.
Owen or some of the other prewar experts mite elaborate.

I don't know if it's mag ignition or not. The "distributor" looks a bit too small to be a magneto. If there is evidence of facilities for a HAND engine crank then it is very likely to be a magneto. The 'adapter' sleeve between the head and the 'distributor' is somewhat similar to mag conversions. Altho sometimes on mag conversions of this vintage of automobile the mag wouild have been driven from the front timing chain cover some way.

If the car was used in remote or desolate areas where battery reliability/availability/cost mite be questionable then it is very likely to be a magneto, especialy during the prewar era. As well as a hand crank to start the engine.