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Ames Bodies

Post by Btallon » Sat Feb 05, 2022 2:58 pm

Looking for any information on the Ames 5 passenger bodies. Does anyone know how many were made? Any other interesting info?
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Re: Ames Bodies

Post by KBurket » Sat Feb 05, 2022 3:35 pm

This booklet discusses the Ames history with paragraphs on the Cloverleaf and 5 Passenger models.
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It doesn’t include production numbers.
This 1916 Ames Touring sold at Lucky Auto Auctions in 2021.
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Re: Ames Bodies

Post by Tmooreheadf » Sat Feb 05, 2022 3:42 pm

I’ve seen two, both touring, both late twenties vintage with front bucket seats that sit at an angle. The seats set at an angle to the dash and steering when. Got to be weird to drive. But very unusual for sitting on a model t frame!
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Re: Ames Bodies

Post by Norman Kling » Sat Feb 05, 2022 4:20 pm

If that is really a 1916 it's uncanny how much it looks like a 1926 including the windshield. The radiator looks similar to a Model A and the fenders look like mid 1920's.
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Post by Rich Eagle » Sat Feb 05, 2022 4:29 pm

I can't help but notice how much it looks like a Maxwell. 1915 had Maxwell 4th behind Ford in sales.
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Post by Btallon » Sat Feb 05, 2022 6:37 pm

KBurket wrote: ↑
Sat Feb 05, 2022 3:35 pm
 This booklet discusses the Ames history with paragraphs on the Cloverleaf and 5 Passenger models.
971D2A7A-D771-4D83-838B-65B262C35CFD.jpeg

It doesn’t include production numbers.
This 1916 Ames Touring sold at Lucky Auto Auctions in 2021.
78E28B00-83F3-477E-853B-761FE93EB394.jpeg
Oh the irony. This is the one we are working on.
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Re: Ames Bodies

Post by KBurket » Sat Feb 05, 2022 6:46 pm

More info on Amesbuilt at this link.
http://www.coachbuilt.com/bui/a/ames/ames.htm
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Post by Tmooreheadf » Sat Feb 05, 2022 8:04 pm

The building where they were built in Owensboro, Ky is still there!
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Post by dobro1956 » Sat Feb 05, 2022 8:13 pm

I have the radiator shell shown on the touring in the second picture. The shell and apron are one single piece. If anyone needs one it is available.
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Re: Ames Bodies

Post by TRDxB2 » Sat Feb 05, 2022 8:54 pm

Pictures from https://mtfca.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=5871
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This set of Info and pictures from http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/25 ... 1330515083
The Ames-bilt four passenger Cloverleaf Chummy Clubster touring car body was being produced in Owensboro, Kentucky
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Re: Ames Bodies

Post by TRDxB2 » Sat Feb 05, 2022 9:11 pm

and there's more viewtopic.php?f=2&t=17814&view=previous
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and http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/59 ... 1460519044
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Re: Ames Bodies

Post by TRDxB2 » Sat Feb 05, 2022 9:30 pm

Google this and then select mages https://www.google.com/search?sa=N&sour ... XbSQ1V39SM
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Re: Ames Bodies

Post by TRDxB2 » Sat Feb 05, 2022 9:37 pm

Last set of images http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/29 ... 1201728029
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Re: Ames Bodies

Post by Dan McEachern » Sun Feb 06, 2022 12:49 am

The tan Ames touring in the above pictures was owned by Gary Hylton in Prarie Village KS. I believe one of Gary's sons owns the car now.
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Post by Btallon » Sun Feb 06, 2022 2:22 pm

Thank you everyone. Great info and links. We are working on the one posted above from the Lucky auction. We’ve found some good info on the speedster and cloverleaf bodies but the info is more sparse on the 5 passenger. Thanks again!
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Re: Ames Bodies

Post by Dan McEachern » Sun Feb 06, 2022 2:46 pm

You might contact Bill Barth in Colorado. I think he did quite a bit of work on Gary Hylton's touring car over the years.
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