Interesting to know what brand. Thought most glass cleaners contained ammonia. If so, isn't that used in removing wax (at least from floors). I would be a little reluctant to use on a car if it did.

I've washed cars in the garage using a spray bottle of water with a drop of car wash soap. Wet the surface one panel at a time and wipe off with a wet towel. Fold the towel to a convenient size and keep turning to a fresh surface. When the whole towel is dirty get a fresh one. 2 towels will do a car. This way there is no chance of scratching the paint.

Once the car is clean and waxed you can keep it nice looking using Pledge furniture spray and a dry cloth. Clean the car this way when it gets a little dusty.

Motorcycle dealers sell a Pledge like spray for cleaning motorcycles.

I don't know about window cleaner, but I have seen WD-40 used. My brother and I attended a grand prix in Dallas several years ago. Tom Wakinshaw was campaigning two Audi Quattros (Heywood and Stuck driving). They could drive anywhere on the course they wanted, and easily won the race placing first and second. After the race we visited the TWR pits and saw crew members wiping down the cars with WD-40. It seemed to do a good job of removing track grime and dirt. I recently used WD-40 to wipe down my engine compartment after cleaning it. I have not tried it on the exterior sheetmetal.

HH56, have I ever congratulated you? You give among the very best-researched and documented responses I've seen on this website, or any other. Keep it up!!

Hi John

That's IT! That Rolls-Royce Brewster Sport Sedan is the primary inspiration for my design!

Thanks, I'd forgotten it is pictured in this fine book, and it sets right on the same shelf with the other books listed. Wish they had also shown a rear three quarters view, it's just a knock-out!

I was also reminded how surprised I was when I first read the caption calling it a "Newmarket Sedan by Brewster". Since every other use of the term referred to a convertible sedan, I still wonder why it was used to describe this car. Seems every other Brewster body type received evocative monickers, except the sport sedans.

Regardless of my surprise, now you know where the thought processes began for my design.

Steve

How about lifting the belt off the generator and turning the key on, and advising what if anything happens. Then do the same thing with the armature wire disconnected at either the regulator or generator.

Seems like an insane idea to me.

Is there a compatible condenser that AutoZone/Advanced/NAPA would have in stock?

Application-specific condensors for these old cars have been long gone, just ask for a "universal" 6 volt condensor, just get one with a long-enough lead to reach the connection point.

I think wheel bearings are roller type vs a ball type bearing-309 is not that big of a bearing. Probable uses are in the transmission or rear axle.

I think I saw at a car show guys using window cleaner to clean exterior of the car. Is there any harm in doing that? It seems to work very well.