History lessons one after the other. Amazing stuff. I have heard of Oaklands, seen pictures galore but till today never seen the Real Steel Deal..Look forward to #2, interesting is using the wrong word here, Fantastic is my word, Thanks RK !!
There's a nice piece in Wikipedia on Oakland Motor Co. Thanks for sharing this one Roadking....a nice bit of American Automobile history. I love that the guy only understood maybe 40% of your questions, too!
Have to admire the craftsmanship of those old coach builders. Body by Fisher. Thanks for sharing Roadking. Nickel plating has a better appearance than chrome, somehow richer.
For those not familiar with the Oakland, it was the forerunner of the Pontiac. GM came out with companion marques for their lines in the late 20's (Cadillac/LaSalle, Oldsmobile/Viking, Oakland/Pontiac, Buick/Marquette). Oakland is the only "parent" marque that was cut in the 30's while the Pontiac lived on (until recently :( )
My Grandfather bought a used 1910 Oakland before I was born. After he passed into the next world, my uncle took it to Buffalo. I drove it in Pennsylvania in 1966.
Being from Vegas I was kinda surprised by that Jennings Club Chief slot machine he has... I didn't recognize it as something used in Vegas... but that particular machine is from 1948 and Las Vegas didn't really get big until the 1950's. As It turns out the Sands used Jennings machines exactly like that one, where it says Club Chief on his, it just says Sands on theirs. Those particular slots were called "Chinese front" machines... and to the right collector it would be worth around $2200, maybe more. Pretty awesome if crowded shop he has!
Wow RK,,,, he has quite a setup. And so many parts for a car that's really not that well known. That red 31 is cool but I think I'd still have to pick your Ford over it. Very cool vid my friend. Carl
Guys, I am assisting the owner of a 1913 Oakland and need some help with the water pump removal, for inspection - repair. Would you, John or Wayne consider helping me? This Oakland is outwardly restored, and I now have it running using the original motor-generator. I am a retired engineer, but not an Oakland expert. Have pictures.
As Always I Love the vids of the tour through history!! I guess I'll have to ask my previous private question on here. I know you go to a lot of the old engine and farm shows and I was wondering if you ever see any old power hammers for blacksmithing. I'm looking for something to rebuild and put in my shop this summer. Thanks in advance and keep up the great vids! Go Oakland!!!!
+Bennie Hoskins Thanks Ben!! I answered your PM, sorry you didn't get it!! TH-cam's message system isn't the best!! Here's a copy of my reply...Thanks Ben!! Nah, I don't go to those type of actions (equipt. /machinery) anymore, Now most of the stuff I come across are antique engine or car related!! But ya never know, If I see anything like that coming up or if I stumble on something I'll contact you!!☺
Another very interesting video mate. Shame how cars out of fashion cost far more to restore than they are worth. My friend has a 1932 Lanchester in solid, and could be working condition. Wants 4000pounds BUT would cost 50,000 to restore and only be worth 7000 when done. However, if you were to just strip, do the chassis, clean everything etc could be done for ??500. Leave body original and you'd have the coolest car on the road. Every since I first saw it in 2003 I've tried to find a buyer to save it, but so far no takers. Shame as he's 74 and it'll be crushed or banger raced. It even had the original tool kit in the boot when I first saw it.
Roadking you have exceeded yourself yet again showing us another cool place. That guy with $140.000 in that car has more money than brains. Or as we say up here in Canada when we try to by tractors from some guys,sentimental value is worth $300 a pound more than scrap value L.O.L. I don't know what machine/ engine and body shops charge with you guys an hour. I know up here if you can't do enough your self 80-$100 an hour don't go far with work out sourced. Would be interesting to know how much of that $140.000 + at the end is waynes own time he bills the guy.
Fascinating video. Looking forward to part 2.
That's no doubt the largest group of Oakland's you'll ever see in one place. Cool shop.
+RamblinAround Yeah I had a great time that day and learned alot!!☺
Very fascinating. Thanks for taking us along EJ.
+The Shade Tree Fix-it Man Thanks for takin' a look Geo.!!☺
Very cool
Thank you for the trip, Awesome place, awesome cars!
+kentuckycowboy2 Thanks for checkin' it out Bud!!☺
Those old Oakland Autos bring back memories of the prohibition era gangster movies we watched as kids.
+John Ratko Yeah Buddy!!☺
What a fun place to visit!
+txsviking Yeah Buddy!! I had a blast that day!!☺
Ya gotta love the old stuff.
+ZIGgassedUP Yeah Buddy!!☺
History lessons one after the other. Amazing stuff. I have heard of Oaklands, seen pictures galore but till today never seen the Real Steel Deal..Look forward to #2, interesting is using the wrong word here, Fantastic is my word, Thanks RK !!
+Barton Robinson Thanks Bart!! Yeah even if you know what they are, ya don't see too many of them!!☺
Cool video of the old stuff.
There's a nice piece in Wikipedia on Oakland Motor Co. Thanks for sharing this one Roadking....a nice bit of American Automobile history. I love that the guy only understood maybe 40% of your questions, too!
+A LeBlanc Yeah the Oakland has quite an interesting history!!☺
Roadking great vid, I remember my father talking about the Oakland when I was a kid. Thanks as always for sharing.tom
+59chevt Thanks Tom!!☺
Never even heard of Oakland Motor company, you are turning in to a regular history channel here!
+JimsEquipmentShed If John didn't own one I wouldn't know what they were either!!☺
Love to have one of these cars, really nice . Thanks.
What a great place to visit man , Thumbs up !
+ShawnMrFixitlee Yeah Buddy!! Good times!!☺
great stuff thanks for sharing
+Fred Sitzenstock Thanks for watchin' Fred!!☺
Have to admire the craftsmanship of those old coach builders. Body by Fisher. Thanks for sharing Roadking. Nickel plating has a better appearance than chrome, somehow richer.
+Dana Nelson Yeah I agree with ya on the Nickel!!☺
like#119 very nice video
+big dude Thanks Dude!!☺
what an interesting man.. thank you
+1963impala2dr Yeah Buddy!!☺
For those not familiar with the Oakland, it was the forerunner of the Pontiac. GM came out with companion marques for their lines in the late 20's (Cadillac/LaSalle, Oldsmobile/Viking, Oakland/Pontiac, Buick/Marquette). Oakland is the only "parent" marque that was cut in the 30's while the Pontiac lived on (until recently :( )
I love this stuff !
Thanks for this video ROADKING,...I'm now waiting for Part II .
I wish they still made 'em like that Buddy.
+mirodeogrl Yeah Buddy!! Me too!!☺
My Grandfather bought a used 1910 Oakland before I was born. After he passed into the next world, my uncle took it to Buffalo. I drove it in Pennsylvania in 1966.
You can't get more specialist than that. 1912! Wow, that's early. Cool kerosene lamps :)
+creamofcardstv He's the only full time Oakland Mechanic in the world!! You don't get more exclusive than that eh!!☺
Very nice :-)
Being from Vegas I was kinda surprised by that Jennings Club Chief slot machine he has... I didn't recognize it as something used in Vegas... but that particular machine is from 1948 and Las Vegas didn't really get big until the 1950's. As It turns out the Sands used Jennings machines exactly like that one, where it says Club Chief on his, it just says Sands on theirs. Those particular slots were called "Chinese front" machines... and to the right collector it would be worth around $2200, maybe more. Pretty awesome if crowded shop he has!
I've heard of Oakland's but never seen one in person much less several in one place you lucky dog😃
+Dave Ackerman Yeah ya hardly ever see them at the shows either!!☺
Cool. I need to be making some wood parts for cars like that so we can buy groceries!
I'll take a pair of those Brass kerosene lanterns !!! I like the old smooth steel wheels they had on the old cars
+not2fast4u2c I got your package Bud!! We'll make a video next engine night!!☺
I tracked it and can't believe it got there in 2 days !!! I will enjoy seeing the video
Cool shop!
+Mopardude Yeah Buddy!!☺
Wow RK,,,, he has quite a setup. And so many parts for a car that's really not that well known. That red 31 is cool but I think I'd still have to pick your Ford over it. Very cool vid my friend.
Carl
+skycarl Thanks Carl!! I liked the Coupe too!! It was almost identical to mine, but it's about a foot wider, taller and longer!!☺
Guys, I am assisting the owner of a 1913 Oakland and need some help with the water pump removal, for inspection - repair. Would you, John or Wayne consider helping me? This Oakland is outwardly restored, and I now have it running using the original motor-generator. I am a retired engineer, but not an Oakland expert. Have pictures.
Wow! Now I know where I can get my Oakland serviced! LOL! And who would figure in Bangor PA? :) Jack
+Jack R Lol!! He's the Man to see Jack!!☺
*Never even heard of an Oakland before, interesting! now that was a neat and different video for sure*
As Always I Love the vids of the tour through history!! I guess I'll have to ask my previous private question on here. I know you go to a lot of the old engine and farm shows and I was wondering if you ever see any old power hammers for blacksmithing. I'm looking for something to rebuild and put in my shop this summer.
Thanks in advance and keep up the great vids! Go Oakland!!!!
+Bennie Hoskins Thanks Ben!! I answered your PM, sorry you didn't get it!! TH-cam's message system isn't the best!! Here's a copy of my reply...Thanks Ben!! Nah, I don't go to those type of actions (equipt. /machinery) anymore, Now most of the stuff I come across are antique engine or car related!! But ya never know, If I see anything like that coming up or if I stumble on something I'll contact you!!☺
another hidden treasure of bangor pa,all my years in the auto restoration business and i never heard of him
+roger oconnor Yeah if you're not into Oaklands it easy to miss something like that!!☺
That's true, good to know anyhow
Another very interesting video mate. Shame how cars out of fashion cost far more to restore than they are worth.
My friend has a 1932 Lanchester in solid, and could be working condition. Wants 4000pounds BUT would cost 50,000 to restore and only be worth 7000 when done.
However, if you were to just strip, do the chassis, clean everything etc could be done for ??500. Leave body original and you'd have the coolest car on the road.
Every since I first saw it in 2003 I've tried to find a buyer to save it, but so far no takers.
Shame as he's 74 and it'll be crushed or banger raced. It even had the original tool kit in the boot when I first saw it.
+MalcOfLincoln Yeah it's a shame to let a classic go to dust!!☺
Roadking you have exceeded yourself yet again showing us another cool place. That guy with $140.000 in that car has more money than brains. Or as we say up here in Canada when we try to by tractors from some guys,sentimental value is worth $300 a pound more than scrap value L.O.L. I don't know what machine/ engine and body shops charge with you guys an hour. I know up here if you can't do enough your self 80-$100 an hour don't go far with work out sourced. Would be interesting to know how much of that $140.000 + at the end is waynes own time he bills the guy.
+super6954 You can't put a price on sentiment eh!!☺
Really I'm looking for someone to get some restoration done on my 1968 Ford Fairlane I'm in San Leandro California...
cool cars , but the one is a money pit. ouch
+finpainter1 Yeah Buddy!! There's no price limit on Sentiment!!☺
Huh them weird engine have there starter in the front!