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It is looking nice. Are you going to build the top yourself? We're you able to buy premade top bows or did you steam bend custom to fit your automobile.
Al
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I have an intake manifold from a 1947 GMC 248, with all the vacuum ports needed for a brake booster and two speed rear axle. Will this intake manifold interchange and fit on a 302 that I am planning to install in the 1947 GMC dump truck?
Al
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Here is a picture of my well worn and modified 1923 Screen Side truck.(Note factory position of the fuel tank under the seat). This truck was cut in half so the front half could be used as a powerplant for years at a Gold Mine in central Nevada. Note the serious cancer along the bottom of the cowl. I have a long way to go but I will make it.....
Al
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Here is a general question about the differences between a touring cowl and a screen side cowl. Now for the question. I know that the windshield posts mounting structure, behind the dash and under the top of the cowl, for a proper screen side, hold the windshield posts straight up vertical, whereas the touring car has brackets that lean the windshield posts to the back. How hard is it to remove the windshield posts support brackets from the screen side cowl and install that assembly in a touring car cowl? The reason for this question is that my screen side cowl is very rusty on the bottom and I have a very good, solid touring car cowl to use as a donor. If it is not a huge amount of work, I think I would swap windshield support brackets and use the touring car cowl. Share your thoughts. Pictures to follow.
Al
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I am checking the pulse of the Brit enthusiasts on the west side of the pond and wondering if anyone reading here has heard of seen any Alvis projects hiding that may soon be available?
Al
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History is good, I am just not that good of a researcher! I wonder what the last year was that a Locomobile was in the Presidents "Stable".
Al
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I just noticed the stack of new single port jugs in the top picture. It would be great news, if a bunch of NOS Locomobile mechanical parts was located hidden in an obscure basement somewhere.......what a dream.
Al
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Who can identify the location where this 1919 Presidential Motorcade was parked for this picture. Being a "Westerner" I am not familiar with any locations such as found in this picture. As a historical follow up question regarding this picture, who were the dignitaries who would have ridden in the 10 Cadillacs? Would the Motorcade, even in 1919 been well planned with who would have ridden in each Cadillac, from front to back. Lastly, as good as the Cadillacs were, they were overshadowed by the Locomobile.
Al
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What is the year of this photograph?
Al
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Hello Jan, when you have time, could you please measure the 4 flat bar corner braces so I can build them correctly?
Al
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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
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Oh yes....
Your pictures certainly enthuse me to keep after my goal! Thanks for sharing.
Al
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Any additional information ?
Al
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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
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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
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Hello Ben,
Which Amish shop did you use to purchase your new bows?
Al