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Wilton is correct.  

Relatives have told me that Connie was Melton's Head Mechanic when his cars were in Norwalk CT.  Have also been told there were other early cars that he is credited with restoring.

My siblings and I have no living older relatives that would have more knowledge of his workings.  My two older brothers and I were all born after Grandpas' passing.  The picture we have of him with the Mercer is how we grew up knowing him.

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My Grandfather is Conrad Lofink.  Going to visit his restoration 1912 Mercer at the Heritage Museum in Sandwich MA next Wednesday.  They got it running last year.  Would love to find a listing of Melton's collection.