alsfarms Posted March 10, 2018 Share Posted March 10, 2018 I have some misc. Locomobile parts for sale, contact me if you are in need, If you have spare Locomobile parts, please post them here. Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert smith Posted March 10, 2018 Share Posted March 10, 2018 Hi what Locomobile parts do you have and contact number thank you 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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paul55 Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 In the Jan-Feb HCCA gazette on page 61 is an ad for Hildebran Designs (Brass/Bronze castings) which includes a photo of a Locomobile hubcap. They may be reached at 207-935-3729 or 207-890-9596. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted March 12, 2018 Author Share Posted March 12, 2018 Paul, Thanks for the reference to the HCCA advertisement. I had already scoured that magazine but didn't see what you mentioned about the Locomobile hubcap. Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul55 Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 Look in the bottom right hand corner of page 61 and you will see a quarter page photo ad for Hildebran Designs. The photo shows examples of their work including a Locomobile hubcap similar to the one you seek. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted March 12, 2018 Author Share Posted March 12, 2018 Thanks again Paul for your reference to a business in the parts reproduction business. The Locomobile cap you refer to is actually for a Series car around 1907. It may also fit my Locomobile but does not match my caps. I will drop them a note and see if they also do the exact cap that I need. Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted March 17, 2018 Author Share Posted March 17, 2018 If you are missing your door threshold, Locomobile Script, trim pieces. Contact me as I am going to go to an investment casting shop to have this trim piece reproduced with the intent to keep as much definition as possible. The size is 7" long and the width is 1". Contact me shortly if you are interested in a set of these threshold pieces. Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted March 19, 2018 Author Share Posted March 19, 2018 Does any Locomobile owner have other small bits that would best be replicated using the "Investment Casting" method. Please drop a note here as it may be possible to work together on projects that help the Locomobile marque. Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ak Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 Threshold piece is not correct for model 30. I have what I believe to be correct plates. They were embossed by a press not a casting. I was trying to have them laser etched to get the embossed look. JR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ak Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 I have a lot of patterns for castings for model 30. JR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted April 5, 2018 Author Share Posted April 5, 2018 Hello John, Could you post a picture of the threshold pattern you have? I would like to compare with the one I have. Any new progress on your Locomobile project? Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted April 7, 2018 Author Share Posted April 7, 2018 Hello John, Could you list the items you have patterns for. Others, who may also have long shot Locomobile projects may be able to get some help from your efforts that way. Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul55 Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 Al, In the Nov/Dec 1997 issue of Horseless Carriage Gazette on page 43 is an article on 1909 Model I Locomobiles. It might be worthwhile to contact these 4 owners as there is likely some degree of interchangeability between the Model L and I. Earl Filter wrote the article and knows the players. Paul 09Loco.pdf 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul55 Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 Al, The attachment will not open and I cannot seem to remedy it. Send me a PM with your e-mail and I will send. Paul 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted April 15, 2018 Author Share Posted April 15, 2018 Does anyone here know of an old hay wagon built out of a Locomobile chassis? Or have you hear of any bare frames laying in the weeds somewhere, that could be for sale, drop a line. Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul55 Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 Trying a posting 09Loco.pdf 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted April 21, 2018 Author Share Posted April 21, 2018 Thanks, That link worked OK. Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted April 26, 2018 Author Share Posted April 26, 2018 Does anyone know of Locomobile projects that are underway for restoration or re-restoration? Maybe parts sourcing can happen here. Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hanskirp Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 what kind of parts do you have and contact info please. very nice to see a seperate Locomobile section now. i am building a 1916 special. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted May 22, 2018 Author Share Posted May 22, 2018 Nice to a start of a good special. I had studied your project when it was listed on PREWAR CARS. It is good to know that it is now a functioning project. I do not have many parts for this later model Locomobile. What specific items are you wanting to locate? Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted September 13, 2018 Author Share Posted September 13, 2018 I am considering using the pattern, (shown), to build up a few Locomobile Script radiator caps. If you need one, drop a note. Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hanskirp Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 if you are going to make them like original ( brass threaded cap with black bakelite on it) i would be interested depending on price ofcourse . looking forward to your quote as such. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted September 22, 2018 Author Share Posted September 22, 2018 Hello hanskirp, When I get the quote for duplication I will send that information over to you. I do plan to use a modern high temp alternative to the original bakelite with a threaded brass inset to thread to the radiator neck. I would need confirmation of your radiator neck threads in order to verify that the new cap will fit your radiator. Have you done much more to your Locomobile project? Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted October 8, 2018 Author Share Posted October 8, 2018 (edited) If you, or a friend of yours, would be in need of a Locomobile script "Bakelite" type radiator cap, (using my pattern above), drop a note as this project is about ready to move forward. The more caps built the better the price per each. The cap will be cast out of a modern Bakelite hi temp substitute material and have a brass threaded insert glued into it to fit the neck of the radiator, just like the originals. Al Edited October 8, 2018 by alsfarms grammer (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Durkee Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 Alsfarms, any body parts for a 1927 8-80? I need the sedan body from the cowl back. Any leads would be greatly appreciated. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted October 15, 2018 Author Share Posted October 15, 2018 Hello Chris, Are you involved with the Durant Club? It may be that body works from another of the Durant offerings would be similar enough to replace your missing sedan body. It may also be an option to check on the possibility that a Junior 8 Locomobile sedan body could be fit to your 8-80. At this moment I have no information on loose or spare body parts for your vintage Locomobile. However, should I run across or hear of any possibilities suitable for your Locomobile I will pass along that information. What state are you located in? Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locoman Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 Pretty sure that this radiator cap project has already been done. Chris Figge from Ohio did it for his car, 1911 model 48, same cap. He also did an article in the Horseless Carriage Gazette about them. Maybe about 7-8 years ago. Locoman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted October 17, 2018 Author Share Posted October 17, 2018 I am trying to locate the exact Gazette issue to refresh my memory on how Chris did his project and what material he used. Time moves on from 7 or 8 years ago, and there is now a need again for a few of the Locomobile Bakelite style radiator caps. Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Harper Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 (edited) Hello Alan, I have a scanned copy of it and will forward it to you. I just need to finds it! I am pretty sure its on my school computer. It's a pretty straight forward process using silicone molds and colored phenolic resin castings to simulate the bakelite. I have been working on one for Joe. His is a modified version of the one shown below. We currently have the 3D model now I need to either 3D print or CNC the master. Cheers! Terry P.S. In regards to the Wisconsin... I finished and painted the patterns and core boxes for the rear water manifold and have most of the pattern pieces printed for the front fitting. Its a slow process but they are looking great! Edited October 19, 2018 by Terry Harper (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted October 20, 2018 Author Share Posted October 20, 2018 Hello Terry, Thanks for the forwarded information on home casting the reproduction radiator caps, Locomobile and others as needed. I need to call the listed source to verify that the material can take the heat generated by the radiator. Also, what provision needs to be made to protect the material from the suns UV harm. Your Wisconsin water manifold update does sound great! Regards, Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Harper Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 Hello Alan, I know the article didn't address it but there should be a threaded brass insert. My plan for Joe's was to either encapsulate the brass insert when I pour the resin or mill the resin casting and epoxy the insert in place. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted October 22, 2018 Author Share Posted October 22, 2018 (edited) Terry, I have the idea that I will machine out the actual brass threaded insert and knurl the OD. I will then make the rubber pattern, prep and pour a blank cap. I would then set up and machine out the ID of the cap to accept the brass cap and epoxy them together. I can see more issues with pouring the two pieces together, at one time, than I am willing to deal with. After I get a good handle on the casting method, I have several other antique auto's that need to have replacement caps built. If it is not one thing, it is ten others..... Al Edited October 22, 2018 by alsfarms addition (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Harper Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 That would work just fine. T. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted October 22, 2018 Author Share Posted October 22, 2018 Hello Terry, Have you done any research as to the temp rating of the finished/cured resin product and how it will be affected by UV rays for the radiator caps? Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Harper Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 (edited) Hello Alan, I have not. When I get back into it I was planning to call the manufacturer and see if they have a recommendation. I know they offer several types of resin for different applications. I also have an article were a firm reverse engineered the distributor cap for a V12 Liberty engine and were casting them out of resin as well. Their only issue was the resin was somewhat brittle so they had to develop some unique steps in the manufacturing process. I just e-mailed the article to you. You never know when the info will come in handy! Best regards, Terry Edited October 23, 2018 by Terry Harper (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted October 23, 2018 Author Share Posted October 23, 2018 Thanks for your thoughtfulness. Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Harper Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 Hello Alan, I was just looking at the Smooth-On website. They offer a bunch of different resin products for different applications. In regards to heat resistance they have EpoxyAcast 670HT which can withstands temps up to 350 degrees depending on how its cured. They also have UV resistant pigments and additives. I am thinking it would be best to call a rep to discuss what would work best but this might be a good place to start. All good fun! Best regards, Terry PS: here is the model of the cap for Joe. I think we are going to loose the script in the middle since he plans to use a moto-meter 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted October 25, 2018 Author Share Posted October 25, 2018 Hello Terry, The new reproduction cap should make Joe a happy boy. Are you close to pouring a rubber pattern? Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Harper Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 Not yet! But we are getting there. This project sort of fell to the bottom of the que but should be at the front once I get these patterns and core boxes for the Wisconsin out of the way. T. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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