Swanson Auto Company

04/04/2026

03/23/2026

Great tire info, I thought you might like to keep and / or share.

*Knowing the shelf life and maximum designed speed of your tires is crucial for a safe driving experience.

Did you know that the speed rating for each tire is indicated by a letter on the tire wall, ranging from L to H?

Additionally, the tire's shelf life is indicated by a four-digit number on the wall, with the first two digits indicating the week of manufacture and the last two indicating the year. It's important to note that a tire's validity is typically two to three years from the date of manufacture.

Therefore, it's crucial to ensure that your tires can withstand the pressure of high speeds to avoid accidents.

Many tire explosions occur due to increased speed, and this can be prevented by checking the letter indicated on your tires. Each wheel or tire has a certain speed rating, with the letter L meaning a maximum speed of 120 km/h and the letter H meaning above 210 km/h.

The letter L means a maximum speed of 120 km.
.. And the letter M means 130 km.
And the letter N means 140 km
And the letter P means 150 km.
And the letter Q means 160 km.
The letter R means 170 km.
And the letter H means above 210 km.

Stay safe on the road by being aware of your tire's maximum designed speed and shelf life.

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11/04/2025

Antique & vintage cars for sale:
Many listed, but we have more!

Call Darrel 402.440.3485 for info. (No texts, thanks)
Please call ahead for an appointment, or with questions.

Swanson Auto Company
Ceresco, NE

I have photos of some of the vehicles posted below.

•1927 Ford -Model T -2 door
body

•1929 Ford -Model A -Phaeton

•1929 Ford -Model A -Phaeton,
disassembled

•1929 Ford -roadster w/ new
parts

•1929 Ford -Model A sport
coupe

•1929 Ford -Roadster pickup
street rod
Includes either Jag reared or quick change, custom chassis, new box,
All fenders are metal finished, new splash aprons, new running boards, new hood shelves, new front splash apron, A/C built in the dash, new
Griffin radiator, new chrome or
painted grille, new chrome dropped headlight bar, splash apron fuel tanks, Cadillac tilt & telescope steering column w/special wheel,
New- rare Vintique dropped tube axle - 46” wide (similar to a Crager Bell axle), has 4 bar cast stainless bat wings, mono leaf spring, disc brakes, shocks, Vega steering box w/stainless pitman arm, new Motometer, new tailgate w/chrome hinges, original 29 rechromed headlights w/28 fluted lenses,new- rare Jack Hageman 3 pc aluminum hood w/louvered side panels, new stainless taillights and brackets for
fenders, chopped w/s posts, original removable roadster top, all new oak floor box wood with stainless strips, stainless battery box - fabricated, machined aluminum upper firewall,
new chrome bumpers, many other parts.

•1931 Chevy 5 w/coupe,
disassembled
w/new wood kit, title

•1935 Ford -Phaeton

•1935 Ford -4 dr Deluxe

•1935 Dodge -truck

•1936 Ford - hump back,
partially restored, many
new parts /interior

•1936 Ford parts cars x 3

•1936 Ford -Phaeton

•1936 Ford -truck

•1936 Ford -Roadster

•1936 Pontiac -3w/coupe,
no front sheetmetal

•1937 Ford -pickup

•1938 Ford - Club Cabriolet,
complete, w/40 brakes,
w/Ford 60 front axle

•1939 Ford -coupe w/new parts
(have parts for standard
or deluxe)

•1939 Ford -standard coupe
street rod w/small Block Chevy engine, painted, TCI chassis, needs assembled

•1939 Ford Deluxe,convertible, street rod Needs to be finished.

•1940 Ford -convertible, including a complete 4 door

•1940 Ford -2 door sedan,
drs are off

•1940 Ford -4 door complete

•1947 Ford -coupe

•1954 Ford -convertible w/parts cars

•1957 Mercury 2dr hardtop wagon w/parts car

*Hundreds of early Ford parts etc.
*Huge assortment of flathead parts and intake manifolds.

*Many 36 Ford parts cars.

*Again, I don’t have photos of all of the vehicles, but I have some.
*To request an appointment to see the cars please call first.
402-440-3485 Darrel Swanson

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I do not want to pay to list elsewhere,
Thank you !

10/30/2025

Walk around your vehicles...
Check the lights, turn signals and air in the tires (and spare)

09/20/2025

Most vehicles have a recirculation button with the AC controls, however many drivers don’t know when to use it.

The recirculation button simply takes the air from inside the car and recirculates it in the cabin instead of pulling fresh air from outside. On days like today when it is miserably hot, if you do not recirculate the cooler air in the cabin, than your AC system is pulling hot air from outside and trying to cool it. Using the recirculation feature will get your car cooler and will decrease gas usage & the wear and tear on your AC system.
It will also keep fumes and exhaust from traffic outside, as exhaust can cause you to get sleepy or ill.

09/08/2025

Tire replacement information.
Winter is approaching....

With the winter months coming, now is a good time to look at your tires because of snow and ice issues.
If you are buying used tires,
know how old the used tires are.

*How to you read the date code on tires:
Look on the sidewall of your tires where it displays all the tire information that you would need. Look for the DOT information imprinted on the tires. It will read DOT, then there will be a set of numbers and letters, then a space and 4 numbers after that. Of those four numbers, the first two numbers identify the week, and the last two numbers identify the year that the tire was manufactured. Thus, a TIN ending with "0224" indicates that the tire was made during the 2nd week of 2024 and would appear as DOT######X0219
on the sidewall of the tire.

Under normal conditions it is recommended to change your tires every six years, and some may extend to ten years under certain circumstances.
Check with the tire store or manufacturer for more details.
Tires with:
-sidewall damage
-belts broken or showing
-little or no tread depth
should be replaced asap.

07/25/2025

Heat warnings in the vehicle..

03/21/2020

1957 Mercury -2door wagon
$4800. with a parts car. Title.

(The chrome is off and inside the car)
Call 402-440-3485 for more info.
(No texts please)

03/21/2020

1957 Mercury 4 door
This is the parts car for the white
1957 wagon listed above.
Call 402-440-3485 for more info.
(No texts please)