hugh9222

This comment relates to the discussion of VIN's for 1925 Locos. I originally bought VIN 19000 thinking it was a 1924. I verified this through the Loco Society's listing of VINs on their site. There is an error on the title that states that it is a 1927. Later, as I reviewed various articles and sales to investigate more about my find. I began to question the accuracy of the Loco Societies VIN. I located "The Classic Car Database" and they stated that my Loco was a 1925 based on it's VIN. This site says that all 1924 model had a 18000 VIN.

I'm no tax authority but if it was willed to you, you might get a stepped basis for the value, i.e., your basis will be the value on the day you received it. Your talking about enough that I'd talk to a tax attorney first as well as getting a clean title. Having said all that and you don't want the hassle, just sell it to me an I'll take on the fight. Good luck.

Luckily, nothing from either of the hurricanes. I did uncover, wash then re-covered my Vettes that are outside in prep for this Delta. I've been working on my 63 SWC getting the rebuilt dash back in it. I still have to hook up the tack and speedo. I got tired of screwing with the short wires in the dash harness so I extended them all. I'm really reluctant to do any electrical work but I just couldn't get my hand(s) into the back of the dash until I lengthened the wires. I still had a hard time getting the mounting screws in place. I pulled the dash about 10 years ago and I don't remember having all this trouble even with the shorter wires. Hopefully this is the last time I do anything with this dash. I still have to install the steering column, driver seat and parts on the center dash. I probably shouldn't say anything about what I still have to do in that I'm so damn slow these days!

If a 1924 is a 48 then I should have a complete frame. I'm supposed have a relatively complete parts car that came with my other 2 1924's. All these parts are in enclosed trailers or box trucks so I'll be digging for some time if I ever feel it is safe for me to venture out to the shop. That's the good news, the bad news is that stupid Covid 19 is going throughout my body guys extended and immediate family. His wife and daughter as tested positive within the past two weeks. I'm staying away. He admits that he has too may cousins that simply don't believe in the recommended precautions. I'll keep you apprised. Hugh

Thanks, I'm following your site to help inform me what can be done with 3-D printing. I'd appreciate you including the original part so I could compare. I have a couple of future projects and 3-D printing is something I know little about. Thanks again for helping me learn.

With this virus I'm not sure when I'm going to get started on my restoration of my 1924, aluminum bodied, four passenger Victoria, VIN 190001 Locomobile. This is the first unit for the 1924 and 1925 run. I have several questions I'd like ask. Thank you in advance for any help you provide. 1. I understand that only 4 1924 aluminum body Victoria were made, is this true? 2. The body is quite straight and I'm thinking that I will polish it, not paint it. Did any original 1924 aluminum bodied Victoria Locomobiles come polished? 3. If not and I polish mine, would that affect its' originality? 4. Were wire wheels an option in 1924? Thanks again.

I replaced my several years ago by myself in my garage. I remember I had a hard time replacing the pilot bearing because of some sizing issue. I used two or three jacks to help me lift and align the transmission the to engine, largely because I was alone. I'm never in any hurry so it took me quite a while but I did a lot of scraping (a prior owner sprayed undergoing everywhere), cleaning and painting. I still haven't got the fiberglass as white as I'd like but it's much better. I also had my u-joints replaced and my drive shaft balanced.