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1900 Series Owners Handbook Vintage Reproductions, Inc. 1900 Series
Owners Handbook
Vintage Reproductions, Inc.
V
INTAGE
R
EPRODUCTIONS
I
NCORPORATED
4380 N. E. 11th Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33308
Phone (305) 566-0782
Manufacturers Of
Horseless Carriages
And Other Related Products VINTAGE REPRODUCTIONS
1900 SERIES OPERATING MANUAL
Table of Contents
V
INTAGE
R
EPRODUCTIONS
I
NCORPORATED
4380 N. E. 11th Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33308
Phone (305) 566-0782
Manufacturers Of
Horseless Carriages
And Other Related Products
To the New Owner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
General Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Driving Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Braking System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Front Wheel Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Wiring Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Engine Operating Manual . . . . Located inside cover. . . .
Partial Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Page 1.
Member of:
Better Business Bureau
and
Chamber of Commerce
Greater Ft. Lauderdale V
INTAGE
R
EPRODUCTIONS
I
NCORPORATED
Manufacturers Of
Horseless Carriages
And Other Related Products
4380 N. E. 11th Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33308
Phone (305) 566-0782
Dear New Owner:
I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate you on your recent
purchase of one of our new Vintage Reproduction automobiles.
These unique cars have been built with great care, and extensive engineering
research and development has gone into creating a truly functional fun car
for you. However, your Vintage Reproduction is only a fun car...it is by
no means ment to replace the family car or to be subjected to careless driv-
ing or the elements. If you continue to give your new Vintage Reproduction
the loving care with which is was designed and built, it will give you years
and years of carefree fun.
The engine, transmission, and components are high; quality products from well
known manufacturers. however, their size and weight does not make them suit-
able for racing, hill climbing, or driving on rough terrain; care should be
taken to avoid speeds in excess of 25 m.p.h., and speed shifting will result
in damage to the transmission.
A little tenderness must be extended to the car finish as well...it was not
meant to be exposed to rough weather, snow, rain, heavy winds, etc. Periodic
cleaning and waxing is necessary to keep your Vintage Reproduction looking
like new. The All-Weather Cover (available as an accessory) should be used
to protect your car when not in use if you have no available garage facilities.
The Vintage Reproductions staff joins me in wishing you and your new Vintage
Reproduction auto a long and happy relationship together. We are more than
happy to hear from you and help you with any questions or problems that may
develop, so please do not hesitate to write or call.
Happy motoring!
Most sincerely yours,
Charles A. Massing, Jr.
President
CAMjr:ef
Page 2. V
INTAGE
R
EPRODUCTIONS
I
NCORPORATED
4380 N. E. 11th Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33308
Phone (305) 566-0782
Manufacturers Of
Horseless Carriages
And Other Related Products
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
1900 Series Reproductions
Curb Weight . . . . . . 550 Pounds
Length (Overall)
. . . 76 Inches
Width (Overall) . . . 45 Inches
Body Width
. . . . . . 28 Inches
Height (Overall) . . 74 INches
Wheel Base
. . . . . . 54 Inches
Speed (Cruising)
. . . 25 m.p.h.
Engine (Gasoline) . . . 7 H.P. Tecumseh, 4-cycle, air cooled
12 Volt Battery, with alternator & solid state regulator.
Ignition
. . . . . . . Key Type, Magneto
Starter . . . . . . . . Push Button, electric
Brake System
. . . . . Four wheel mechanical, internal expanding, self
centering; Independent emergency brake.
Tires . . . . . . . . . Firestone size 20 x 2.125, treaded with tube
Wheels
. . . . . . . . Heavy duty, steel spoke, with sealed bearings
Transmission
. . . . . Foote two speeds forward, neutral and reverse in
an in-line pattern.
Clutch
. . . . . . . . Automatic
Differential
. . . . . Planetary geared, chain driven, #41 chain.
Lights
. . . . . . . . Sealed beam high-low headlights, two tail lights,
turn signals, stop lights and license plate lights;
all housed in vintage style fixtures.
Choke . . . . . . . . . Manual
Fuel
. . . . . . . . . Regular octane gasoline (approx. 50 miles per gallon)
Fuel Tank . . . . . . . 1 1/4 gallon capacity
Oil . . . . . . . . . . SAE #30
Horn
. . . . . . . . . High sound bugle (squeeze)
Chassis . . . . . . . . Welded Steel
Body
. . . . . . . . . High strength 5/8 plywood. Oldsmobile models rein-
forced with steel on front end.
Paint . . . . . . . . . Acrylic enamel with artistic hand pinstriping.
Suspension
. . . . . . Five leaf, tempered steel, semi-elliptical springs.
Stopping Distance . . . 30 feet at 25 m.p.h. on hard dry surface.
Turning radius
. . . . 8 feet.
Acceleration
. . . . . 0 to top speed in 10 seconds.
Upholstery
. . . . . . Vintage type pleated and buttoned leatherette.
Top and Back Curtain . Vinyl with rear window on fixed tubular frame.
Shipping
. . . . . . . Completely crated and assembled* test driven, ready
for use.
* Top must be secured to mounting brackets (approximately 30 minutes), and
the battery must be filled with acid and charged.
Page 3. DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS
Starting:
1. Make sure car is in neutral gear, or idling position.
2. Turn ignition key to on position.
3. Depress starter button with left foot and accelerator pedal with
right foot. Choking necessary on a cold start.
4. Release starter button after engine catches, depress choke.
5. Shift car into desired gear. (See Diagram)
6. Depress accelerator and go. CAUTION: When car is standing still, NEVER
shift from neutral to any other gear when engine is running faster than
a normal idling speed. To do so, may result in permanent damage to the
transmission.
Driving Dos and Donts
(SHIFTING INSTRUCTIONS READ CAREFULLY)
To engage transmission, begin with car idling and in Neutral Gear (position #1)
gently shift into Low Gear (Position #2), and accelerate to desired speed.
To shift into High Gear (Position #3), release the gas pedal and SIMULTANEOUSLY
shift into gear. DO NOT force your car into gear. If it does not shift easily,
accelerate again and repeat the process. DO NOT allow car to slow down too much
and create a drag on the transmission or it will not shift properly. Bring the
car to a complete stop before attempting to shift into reverse, (Position #4).
DO NOT accelerate to speeds in excess of 25 mph.
FLOORBOARD DIAGRAM AND GEAR POSITIONS
Page 4.
Dimmer
Switch
Starter
Switch
Foot Brake
Accelerator
L- 2
H- 3
N- 1
R- 4
Turn Signals
Lights
Ignition
Choke BRAKING SYSTEM
Your Vintage Reproduction has internal expanding mechanical brakes on all four
wheels, comparable to the brakes on a conventional car. Each wheel has two
brake adjusting studs; one on each end of the brake cable housing. To tighten
simply turn adjustment studs counter clockwise. There is an additional adjustment
which tightens all four wheels at the same time directly on the bottom of the foot
brake lever under the floorboard. (To tighten) the clevis must be removed from the
foot brake lever, turned clockwise and replaced. Th achieve maximum braking power
the brakes should be adjusted so the rear wheels brake ahead of the front wheels.
The emergency brake adjustment stud is located at the front underside of the car,
and should be adjusted to receive maximum braking power when handle is pulled
up and locked in position.
LIGHTS
The headlight and turn signal switches are located on the instrument panel directly
under the drivers left knee on the fire wall. Th activate headlights simply
pull knob out, push in to turn them off. For high or low beams depress foot switch
located in the far left corner of the floorboard. High beams are indicated
by the red light located on the back of the left headlight. The turn signal switch
is located on the extreme left end of the instrument panel, to activate, simply
push and hold the lever in the direction you wish to turn until turn has been
executed, then release.
Page 5. Tires
Correct tire pressure is 40 pounds.
Gasoline
All Vintage Reproductions automobiles run on regular octane gasoline.
Take care not to fill the tank to capacity, but leave a little room
for expansion, and be sure the valve under the gas tank is open.
Engine
We have filled the engine crankcase with oil for you, and have enclosed
the service and operating manual for the engine. Ti is advisable to
read the manual carefully and follow all instructions for use and main-
tenance they have set down. The crankcase oil level should be checked
frequently at oil level hole on the left side base of the crankcase.
Oil level should be main