[SEL] Salesman Sample Olds?

[Lew Best]

Tommy, it sure looks small compared to what I saw on your trailer; if
you decide it's too small you can throw it my way!!!!

Really a neat engine!

Lew near Waco, TX

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Tommy Turner
Sent: Saturday, November 24, 2007 6:32 PM
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Thanks Edd.  Yes, it sure is cute. 

Tommy



Edd Payne wrote:

>That's magnificent Tommy.
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>Subject: [SEL] Salesman Sample Olds?
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>>OK folks.  I'm a bit baffled by a little Olds engine that I just got.
>>Its in outstanding original condition.  I can't find any reference to
>>one this small.  It looks exactly like the larger Type A's, but is
very
>>small.  The flywheels measure around 10 inches.  I am curious if this
>>might be a Salesman Sample but by Olds for their traveling salesman to
>>demonstrate.  I think the little engine would run with about 30
minutes
>>work.  It's very dirty and needs a good cleaning.  Otherwise, I think
>>its a little jewel.  Here are a few photos:
>>
>>In this one, you see the side view of the engine.  The decal actually
is
>>in better shape and more readable than the photo shows:
>>
>>
>>http://albums.photo.epson.com/j/ViewPhoto?u=3009203&a=32613125&p=75998
095
>>
>>It has a nice little pulley on it, for demo purposes I'm sure:
>>
>>
>>http://albums.photo.epson.com/j/ViewPhoto?u=3009203&a=32613125&p=75998
097
>>
>>As mentioned, the flywheels measure about 10 inches:
>>
>>
>>http://albums.photo.epson.com/j/ViewPhoto?u=3009203&a=32613125&p=75998
096
>>
>>It has a cast iron splash shield like the larger Type A's:
>>
>>
>>http://albums.photo.epson.com/j/ViewPhoto?u=3009203&a=32613125&p=75998
092
>>
>>The carb and ignition are just like the larger Type A's also:
>>
>>
>>http://albums.photo.epson.com/j/ViewPhoto?u=3009203&a=32613125&p=75998
098
>>
>>These photos give you an idea about the size of the engine.  This is a
1
>>gallon Mineral Spirits can:
>>
>>
>>http://albums.photo.epson.com/j/ViewPhoto?u=3009203&a=32613125&p=75998
103
>>
>>
>>http://albums.photo.epson.com/j/ViewPhoto?u=3009203&a=32613125&p=75998
104
>>
>>To view all the photos and some description on each, go to this link:
>>
>>    http://albums.photo.epson.com/j/AlbumIndex?u=3009203&a=32613125&f=
>>
>>Tell me what you think.  Is it a Salesman Sample?
>>
>>Tommy Turner
>>Magnolia, KY
>>
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