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Hello Dave, Have you been able to dig out of the snow yet? We went fro snow to rain and mud and today we are at the spring rain again! If you have a chance to get any good comparisons or pictures, even of your early 1922 cab back panel, that would be good. I have resigned myself to building a cab back panel for my truck. I need to get on with the assembly. Thanks, Alan

Good Morning Joe, I also have one of the later back background and white lettering from a later Locomobile. Fuel delivery is an interesting concept on the early cars. In some ways, the early designs more simple and actually very reliable. Al

I am still looking for jump seats also. If you still have them, drop a note. I am also sending you a PM. Al

Paul, Those are both good ideas. I will probably redrill and install another cross rod unless someone has an extra. Al

Here is a picture of another Locomobile script air gauge. This one has the silver background and exactly matches the Autometer Speedometer. This one will look more proper and is the unit that I will use in my fuel delivery system. I will not be using the white faced gauge shown above. Al

Which Model of Chrysler used the Spitfire head? Al

Does anyone have a parts carb. that they would be willing to sell the adjustable needle, identified by the red arrow above? Mine is working but has the end broken off and that bothers me. Al

Here is the first gauge that I located and purchased for use on the 1909 Locomobile. This one has a white background with some read details. This one would be better suited for a 1911 - 1915 car. Al

I watch EBAY, from time to time, and happened on this Locomobile air gauge gauge. I studied and finally decided to purchase this gauge, paying a typical but high price for it, however I am happy with the purchase. This one is deeply etched and has a silver background. This one is more suited for my 1909 and I plan to use this gauge on the fuel delivery system on the Locomobile. Next, I will re-post, for comparison the slightly later air gauge that would be better suited for a 1911-15 car. (If I didn't purchase the silver background gauge I would have had no issue using the gauge with white background). Al

Hello Again, Mike, here on our side of the pond, the transmission type in your Humberette is "Progressive" (like a motorcycle). That is the same type transmission that is in my Cleveland project. I can see why this type of transmission soon went out of favor. A few years ago I had the great opportunity to ride in a 1907 Model H Locomobile. (That car also utilized a progressive type transmission). It was a bit of a bugger to shift and enjoy the driving experience. I guess like anything else, one can get good at that shifting process. How many HP is your Humberette V twin rated? It looks like a nice sized engine, similar to the JAP engine. Does it have the similar run sound as a Harley Davidson? I would sure like to take a ride in your car when you are done with it! Regards, Alan

Hello Mike, You are lucky to have 3 phase power available in your shop. It is very cost prohibitive in my area for three phase. I would have to stand the cost of running the proper 3 phase power lines then guarantee a certain amount of use every month. I just could not take the Power Company up on that arrangement. As a result, I have a decent sized 3 phase converter that I use to run my 3 phase machinery. I have a question, is the transmission for your Humberette a 3 speed Progressive or Selective unit? Alan

Hello Joe, I will certainly keep your offer in mind! Al

Hello Joe, I am glad that I do not have to deal with your east coast traffic! We have one traffic stop light in our whole county. Total population is around 8,000. My wife and I would like to make another Autumn leaf trip this year or next. But we would try to stay out of the congested areas! WHen are you going to do the run test on your pump with no springs? I am curious of your test results. Al

Good Idea Mike. Can someone post a few pictures of a Spitfire combustion chamber and also one of a typical Chrysler head? Al

Your exhaust pipe will certainly be functional. Good job, just one more step completed. I have run a power hack saw similar to your new trophy, Nice piece. Al

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Good Morning Joe, I have been right past the Bridgeport works a few years back. You are certainly in a beautiful area. Bridgeport has rather ran its course and appears rather "weathered" in modern times, (to bad). If I could turn the clock back, it would be nice to visit the Bridgeport factory, Buffalo factory and Trenton factory of a few of the makes that I certainly admire during the Hay Day of early automobile development. My current project is getting close to surviving into the next generation. Enjoy the traffic, I don't! Al

Hello Stakeside, Thanks for your posting. The BB-1 series carburetor that I am dealing with a 289 SD. I understand that this particular series carburetor has the largest through-put and is good for engines around 300 CID. I have picked up a rebuild kit for it already and am ready to clean, break down, and rebuild. The kit I have has the improved "Daytona" style needle and seat. Does anyone have experience with that needle and seat design? What should I watch for as I open up the carburetor? Any practical information is greatly appreciated. Al

Hello Mike, Now that you suggest the proper way to stack the bows....hmmmm. I know a trimmer who frequents the AACA forums. He is real good with tops/ If you are not in a big hurry, I will ask him and see what he suggests. Now for my thoughts, which are only worth about 2 cents. I don't think they should be stacked on top of each other and in perfect line. This is my reasoning, each bow/hoop will have a certain amount of material wrapped around it. That material will make bulk and make the stack taller if the hoops are in perfect alignment. If they are staggered just a bit, the stack will not be as tall. I will chat with the trimmer and ask him to come over and make a personal posting on your thread. Regards, Al

I thought I would share a few pictures from the original Locomobile Service and Owners handbook shown above. This picture shows the layout of the Locomobile Chassis with all the lubrication points. Al

Hello Mike, What is the latest progress on your Cleveland project? Have you been able to gather enough pieces to have a complete project? What is the engine looking like? Did it suffer any catastrophic failures in the past? Regards, Al (Utah)

Nice car Steve! I am envious of your very original automobile. Could you take a few close-up pictures of the windshield pivot points so I can use them as a guide as I rebuild my Roadster project? Thanks, Al alsfarms@hotmail.com

Mike, Shaving the head is sure a very real possibility. I am wondering if the Spitfire head may have a better combustion chamber. I have never had a Spitfire head in hand to compare. Al

Here is a side note. I read on the automobile wanted area, close to the top of the AACA forums, A fellow, Mercer09. is looking for an early 40 plus hp chassis. If any of you here are looking to sell a project or one of your projects, this may be an opportunity for you to move along...... Al

Even with true blue engineers, a bunch of testing is ALWAYS part of the process. Good for you. Al