DesertBlooms88 Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 This is an image from the Library of Congress. A HIGH RES LARGE MB file from the Library of Congress can be viewed via the Flickr link which will give a very detailed view. DesertBlooms Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.S. Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 A very 'British' looking railway wagon in the background - was rolling stock sent out there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.S. Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 That looks very much to me like the car is brand spanking new, and is sitting on the remains of its packing crate - I wonder if it was damaged in transit / unloading from the railway wagon..........? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesertBlooms88 Posted November 25, 2012 Author Share Posted November 25, 2012 I see what you mean yes. There are two other pics with this one and here is the better one. A HIGH RES LARGE MB file from the Library of Congress can be viewed via the Flickr link which will give a very detailed view. Close up of part of the crate... DesertBlooms88 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Looking at the crate, does it read "Packard Automobiles Toledo" ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.S. Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Toledo I can see, but I just cannot make out the large scripted stencil :??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOM MODEL T Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 It lookes like : "Overland" "Automobiles" "Made in Toledo Ohio USA". The attached photo of the badge is later, about 1927. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 (edited) It lookes like : "Overland" "Automobiles" "Made in Toledo Ohio USA". The attached photo of the badge is later, about 1927. Thanks. I did consider Overland knowing they were from Toledo, but crate wording did not appear to start with an "O". Incidentally, the badge you depicted, is it a mistake on there with Willys-Overaland around the top edge? Edited November 25, 2012 by Richard Farrant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOM MODEL T Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 I noticed the incorrect spelling. The photo is of a reproductionl badge that was for sale on e-Bay. It is otherwise identical to the badge on my 1926 Whippet Truck. The damaged car in the photo's are very similar to the 1917-1919 Overland Model 90 and 1920 Overland Model Model 4. Regards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 I noticed the incorrect spelling. The photo is of a reproductionl badge that was for sale on e-Bay. It is otherwise identical to the badge on my 1926 Whippet Truck. The damaged car in the photo's are very similar to the 1917-1919 Overland Model 90 and 1920 Overland Model Model 4. Regards. Thanks Tom, looking at the crate again, I can now see the wording. Incidentally, I came across an old car chassis some years ago, which had the gearbox incorporated with the rear axle ........ in the back of my mind I seem to think someone suggested it was an Overland, does this mean anything to you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOM MODEL T Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Found this in an old Overland car sales broshure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOM MODEL T Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Thanks Tom, looking at the crate again, I can now see the wording. Incidentally, I came across an old car chassis some years ago, which had the gearbox incorporated with the rear axle ........ in the back of my mind I seem to think someone suggested it was an Overland, does this mean anything to you? Hi Richard ,I did a quick Google. Overland used these axles from 1910 - 1917. It started with epecyclic gears. I have no data to verify any of this. The pic is also from the net. I have the front axle and wheels for one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Hi Richard ,I did a quick Google. Overland used these axles from 1910 - 1917. It started with epecyclic gears. I have no data to verify any of this. The pic is also from the net. I have the front axle and wheels for one. Hi Tom, That is exactly the same as the one I saw. Cannot scan the photo at present, top covers removed from both gearbox and diff. If you want to go looking, it is in Northern Territory, Australia, and it was 18 years ago! regards, Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOM MODEL T Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 :yawn:While on the subject of Overland, this is my 26/27 Overland Whippet 96. It is the only vehicle in my collection that vaguely represents a military vehicle at this stage! I do have plans for something else......Regards Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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