VINTAGE

REPRODUCTIONS 4380 N. E. 11th Avenue

INCORPORATED Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33308

Phone (305) 566-0782

“1900 Series”

Owner’s Handbook

Vintage Reproductions, Inc.

Manufacturers Of Horseless Carriages And Other Related Products
VINTAGE
REPRODUCTIONS 4380 N. E. 11th Avenue

INCORPORATED Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33308

Phone (305) 566-0782

VINTAGE REPRODUCTIONS
“1900 SERIES” OPERATING MANUAL

Table of Contents

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

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Member of:
Better Business Bureau
and
Chamber of Commerce
Greater Ft. Lauderdale

Manufacturers Of Horseless Carriages And Other Related Products

VINTAGE
REPRODUCTIONS 4380 N. E. 11th Avenue

INCORPORATED 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

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Manufacturers Of Horseless Carriages And Other Related Products

VINTAGE
REPRODUCTIONS 4380 N. E. 11th Avenue

INCORPORATED Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33308

Phone (305) 566-0782

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.

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Manufacturers Of Horseless Carriages And Other Related Products

 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 Do’s and Don’ts (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.

Dimmer
Switch Foot Brake

L- 2 N- 1

H- 3
Turn Signals
Starter Accelerator
Switch
R- 4 Choke Lights
Ignition

FLOORBOARD DIAGRAM AND GEAR POSITIONS

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 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.

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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 maintained at top of the opening.

Battery

Your car battery is a 12 volt, 40 amp per hour battery of high quality. To

keep your battery operating at its peak capacity, the water level should be

checked at least one each 30 days. CAUTION: Use only distilled water, and

do not overfill.

Batteries left in low charged condition for prolonged amount of time may

result in permanent damage.

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 FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

The front wheel alignment should be checked periodically to assure maximum

tire life.

Proper toe-in of front wheels - 1/8 inch + 1/16 inch.

To check toe-in: Measure between the tires at the front of the front wheels

10” off the ground - this distance should be 1/8 inch closer that the same

location at the rear of the front wheels.

To correct toe-in: Simply loosen the jam nuts at each end of the long tie rod,

turn the tie rod one way or the other until proper toe-in is obtained.

(retighten jam nuts)

LUBRICATION

For the periodic lubrication your Vintage Reproduction requires we

recommend SAE #30 oil The following points should be lubricated:

Front Wheels . . Remove the front wheels and apply a thin coating of oil
to the axle shaft.

Front Spindles . Using a grease gun apply a small amount periodically

to each of the front wheel spindles at the grease fitting.

DO NOT OVERGREASE. . . . . .

Rear Axle and Wheels . . .NO LUBRICATION NECESSARY

Tiller Column Bearing . . Put a drop of oil at the base of the tiller column.

Chain . . . . . . . . . Periodically spray a small amount of chain lubrication

on chain.

FINISH

Maintance of Paint . . Lemon Pledge of Furniture Spray Wax. Polish with

soft cloth.
Red Paint # F 10R2940R Sherwin Williams Acrylic Enamel
Black Paint - Glossy Black - Sherwin Williams, Acrylic Enamel

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 Warranty
VINTAGE REPRODUCTIONS INCORPORATED warrants each reproduction manufactured by it,
including factory installed equipment and accessories, and warrants all equipment
and accessories to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal
use and service. manufacturer’s obligation under this warranty is limited to sup-
plying a part of parts to replace any part or parts which, within three (3) months
after delivery of such reproductions or equipment or accessories to the original
retail purchaser or first user, shall be returned transportation prepaid to the
manufacturer in Fort Lauderdale, Florida or such other place as manufacturer may
designate, and upon which examination shall disclose to manufacturer’s satisfaction
to have been thus defective.
The provisions of this warranty shall not apply to any reproduction, equipment, or
accessories which have been subject to misuse, negligence, or accident, or which
shall have been repaired or altered outside manufacturer’s factory in any way so
as in the judgement of manufacturer to affect adversely its performance, stability,
or reliability. This warranty is expressly in lieu of any other warranties, ex-
pressed or implied, including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness
for a particular purpose. This Warranty does not apply to Reproduction vehicles
used for concession rides, taxi service or any commercial applications.

VINTAGE
REPRODUCTIONS
INCORPORATED
Ft Lauderdale, Florida 33308
 Partial Parts List FOB Ft. Lauderdale + crating
Retail

Wheels: Front - Complete with Bearings - - - - - - - - - 32.95 ea.

Rear - Complete no bearings - - - - - - - - - - - 24.95 “

Axles: Front - No Spindles - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 25.44 “

Rear - Axle only L or R - - - - - - - - - - - - - 20.60 “
Spindle - Front L or R - - - - - - - - - - - - - -16.25 “
Tie Rod End - L or R - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1.65 “
Bearings - Front or Rear - - - - - - - - - - - - - -3.65 “

Tires: Tire & Tube w/Rim Liner - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5.95 “

Lights: Headlight Shell L or R - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 18.95 “

Taillight Shell L or R - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 17.95 “
Light - Turn Signal Front - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1.55 “
Light - Seal Beam - Small 4440 - - - - - - - - - - 3.95 “
Light - Seal Beam - Large 6040 - - - - - - - - - - 3.95 “
Light - High Beam Indicator (Comp) - - - - - - - - 1.55 “

Switches: Ignition w/Key - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4.75 “

Starter - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2.85 “
Dimmer - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1.95 “
Stoplight - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1.82 “
Headlight - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1.90 “
Turn Signal - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2.80 “
Turn Signal Flasher - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3.10 “

Transmission: 2 Speed Forward, Neutral and Reverse - - - - - 39.95 “

Belt Drive - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4.69 “

Battery & Engine:

Battery 12 Volt - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 24.95 “
Engine 7 HP Techunseh 4 Cycle, Electric
Start w/Alternator & Regulator - - - - - - - - - - 187.50 “

Upholstery & Trim: Seat - Cushion Red or Black - - - - - - - 39.60 “

Seat - Black Red or Black - - - - - - - - 25.80 “
Top - Surrey-Vinyl (no frame) - - - - - - 45.70 “
Top - Runabout (no frame) - - - - - - - - 36.40 “

Horns: Horn - Brass Bugle - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7.95 “

Tank: Tank - Gas 1 1/4 Gal - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 12.95 “

Petcock - Shutoff w/filter - - - - - - - - - - - - 2.20 “

Bodies: Surrey Body Painted and Striped

Completely wired - no Hardware or Seat Cushions - 495.00 “
Ford or Olds Wagon Painted, Striped -
Wired - No Hardware or Seat Cushion - - - - - - - 425.00 “

Trailer: Comet Trailer Complete with ramps, hitch, all lights,

hauls on Reproduction Auto, Load Capacity 900#
Fenders, 4 x 8:00 Tires - - - - - - - - - - - - - 249.00

All parts prices subject to change without notice . . .

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