Pre-war (up to 1942) Delco electrical system

[Chrismac]

I recently re-joined the Club after a several year hiatus.  Also just finished reviving a 1912 Model 30 touring car from hibernation after 95 years.  This car is remarkable in that it is unrestored and the Delco electrical system is mostly intact and functional.  How many other 1912 Cadillacs have a complete functional original electrical system?
Many thanks!
Chris

[Joe Jensen]

Thank you for sharing. 

Any chance you could post some pictures.  I don't get to see 1912 Cadillacs often.

Joe

["Cadillac Kid" Greg Surfas 15364]

In 1912 shouldn't it be "Dayton Electric Co"?
Greg Surfas

[bctexas]

Actually, I don't believe it was ever "Dayton Electric Company".  It was founded as "Dayton Engineering Laboratories Company" in 1909 by Charles Kettering and Edward Deeds in Dayton, OH.  Kettering had developed the points type ignition as we know it today and the company was formed to handle an order for 5,000 ignition sets placed by Henry Leland of Cadillac!


Happy Motoring!

["Cadillac Kid" Greg Surfas 15364]

I believe your nomenclature is correct Rick
Greg Surfas