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As I think about it....a bit of space is best as it will allow for breathing to help keep the structure dry. Al

Oh yes.... Your pictures certainly enthuse me to keep after my goal! Thanks for sharing. Al

Jan, Are most of your slats full length? I can't tell from your pictures, do your slats touch each other? Your slats and likely the top appears to be a restored original. How lucky you are! I am having to build the whole thing. I am considering either using solid oak milled to spec. or using a good grade 1/4" Oak plywood. What are your thoughts? Does the Hertz material require periodic water proof treatment to keep the UV damage reduced? Al

Alex, how close is your Locomobile to running and driving? If you are close to being on the road, my two cents opinion would be to retrofit something else to the Locomobile while you continue your search for the correct item. Al

I don't know how Tracy can do what she does and to the good level that she does. She must have a very understanding husband and family! I hope she doesn't burn out. Back on the subject of building the screen side top, what is the best material for the top cover? Is it a good idea to put a thin padding material over the top of the wood structure and under the top material? Al

It appears that more Dodge Bros enthusiasts frequent the AACA forums than they do the actual Dodge Bros.Club forums..... sadly. I do really enjoy the Dodge Bros Club magazine. The new editor does a great job with the Dodge Club and the Horseless Carriage Club. Mark sent a note back on the roof patterns. That is good news for me. Al

What is the difference with the back contour of the car for sale against the picture of another more correct car for comparison? Something looks off. Al

Sadly the fellow I refer to has sold all of his remaining Locomobile parts to another collector. He was asked not to share contact information of the news seller. I do think that some of those parts will be made available, but I just do not know when. Al

I think I will still cut the cross bows to the proper dimension and then steam bending the contour into them. I wonder why only every other bow has the angle brackets that attach to the side runners? Any ideas? Al

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Your LaSalle looks to be a very nice automobile. I would like to locate and purchase a 1927 LaSalle. Al

Any additional information ? Al

Here is another question about the top cross bows. Are they simply cut out of lumber with the predetermined arc? or are they steam bent to achieve the proper contour. I actually lean towards steam bent of the correct dimension white oak. What are the thoughts? Doug, I am attempting to reach the contact you referenced, I hope for success. I sure wish there was a close screenside for me to see in person....there is not. Al

Your boffer is tempting, but not sure if I will make a driving trip to Hershey with my truck. I made my big trip a month ago to Clearfield Pa. to pick up an early dripper American- LaFrance 6 cylinder engine for a 1913 rig. If I come maybe I could make some paper patterns for the cross bows, front header, middle header and back header, as well as the side runners to make sure the top arc is correct and also the bottom front arc in front of the "C" cab panels. Maybe someone else reading here has "been there, done that" and kept paper patterns. Al

This talk about Dodge Screen side trucks suggests a thought from me. It is my opinion that Dodge Bros nailed the design of the Screen side perfectly. It may be similar to other "C" can styled trucks, but with a nice box and the full roof.......it is simply charming. Yes, to me, the Screen side rivals the appeal of even a Roadster, which is also high on my list. One more admission, my Screen side will be used as a fruit peddlers wagon without the typical screens. Al

Good thought. However, and even though pictures say a thousand words, those thousand words simply do not provide specific information that I desire. Al

Ben, That situation is something that most of us have had to contend with one time or another. Congratulations! Al

The "blueprint" is a good quality hand made item that has lots of layout information but not specific to layout of profile and cutting out. I know how and where to position the ribs and other very valuable information but not profile and contour for cutting. It, the "blue print", refers to actual paper patterns but they didn't come with the "blue print". That said, I reach out to other owners/restorers of screen side trucks to see if someone has patterns I could buy, rent or borrow. Al

I am about ready to embark on building the roof for a 1923 Screen Side. I have purchased a blueprint from the AACA library but now I will need the actual paper patterns for cutting the wood pieces out. Does anyone here have copies of the actual patterns used for this purpose? I will be in need shortly. Al

I will check with a fellow that had one from a 1921. It should work, if he still has it. Al

Hello Alex, Is your generator missing or just damaged? Al

You took the words right out of my mouth! I find myself being MUCH more selective in what I work and am looking for. Neither of us are getting any younger, so we need to make our time count. Aside from this Delco dual project, I am looking for a couple of #5 Buffalo hubs. Do you have any extra? Al

Thanks Steve, How are things going in Wyoming? Al

Thanks for this quick information sharing! Al

That is a rather sad end to a great marque. Al