Just saw that Universal  Vintage Tire sells reconditioned rim jacks (they call them Split Rim Jacks) for $80 - limited availability which means send us your money fast!

Both 30Us have 19's.

Very difficult to repair leaks if the radiator is a honeycomb or diamond pattern. Had to have a radiator made made for my 30U RS Coupe. Spent two months tyring to find someone who could make one and not charge an arm and a leg - $1,500 - $2,500. Found a shop within 20 miles - $450. Now, it is a standard tube and fin but I do not care because I donlt show the car.

25 years ago I bought conveyor belt material and had them cut at a machine shop for my 30-30U sedan - they,ve worked great!

Anyone have a good source of running board rubber for a 30 - 30U
Thanks.
Rich

John Quam is originally from Ames, IA and now resides in San Francisco. He has been a supporter of Des Moines and Iowa auto events for several years as was his father before him. His 1925 Kissel Gold Bug Roadster was diplayed at the 2014 Des Moines Concours d'Elegance as was his 1914 Kissel Semi-Racer which has also particpates  in the Red Flag Horseless Carraige Tour in Mt Pleasant, IA every September. The "around the world" Plymouth will be featured at the 2015 Des Moines Concours September 13.

The Red Flag Horseless Carriage Tour  in SE Iowa is similar to the MN event - cars that you will not see at any other event will be doing 3 days of touring. September 24 - 27, 2014 - New London to Brighton, IA  www.redflagmotortour.com

Old Man - my mistake - I guess now that I know what it is I should do a better job of editting myself!

OK - now that I have a better idea of what I am looking at - I am going with Sport Coupe - anyone want to venture an estimate on what the car is worth as it sits? No rust, wood is solid,  pretty much all parts accounted for - engine is there but have not checked to see if it is free. Only major piece I have not found (may be there under some stuff) is the radiator/shell.
Thanks!

Thank you to all that replied. I am going to have a chance to get some additional (and hopefully better quailty) pictures tomorrow. Will also check out grill shell, etc.

Thanks for your help in the identification on the year - I will need to do some additional digging on the tire size, Fedco plate, etc.

Chetbrz - your question about standard coupe rather than a roadster was where I started my questioning but the more I investigated the more confused I got! It has the coupe's top framing but then there is that top bow and canvas top that really adds a strange twist. I have some additional pictures I can post - header where windshield crank is located looks to be leather/canvas rather that the mohair material on my 30s.

The car is in an estate and while it looks to be stripped for parts it is merely disassembled with pretty much all parts accounted for. I have enough projects so this will not be coming home to live with me!

I have a mystery and I need the help of this knowledgeable group to solve it! I've located a Plymouth that so far I have been unable to identify as to year and model. I have 2 1930 Plymouth 30Us (Sedan and RS Coupe) so I have been able to eliminate the 30U from the mix. Based on the steering wheel and emblem on the dash I believe it is either a 28 or 29 but here is the real mystery. I thought it might be a RS Roadster based on the top that drops but the car has fixed frames around doors! Does this look like it has been modified from a RS Coupe perhaps or was there a model that does not show up in the standard literature? Thanks for any and all insights!

Frank - thanks fpor the clarification!

Years ago someone looked at the silver head on my 30U RS Coupe and said it was an incorrect color unless it was the higher compression head. Anyone care to venture a clarification?

Looks like it will be a great project!