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Hello Phil, Thanks for the heads up on work done by Rich Eagle. He is a craftsman. I could sure ask him a few questions about his process not only on the handles but also on the Model T Brass radiator side he built. Al

John, John F. does not have a real good solution for my project as the Locomobile is of a larger CID than what Zenith builds a carburetor for currently. Back to the drawing board for a Carburetor resolution. I will post a few pictures of where I have been and what I now currently plan to rebuild for use on the 300 CID Locomobile engine. First, is the Original Locomobile Carburetor, (all brass). Second, is an early all cast iron Carter BB-1 ( a bit undersized). Third, is an older Zenith 63AW-11, (NOS) proper CID sized but physically to large to fit into my space available. Fourth, is the latest generation and larger Carter BB-1 289-SD and proper sized for the 300 CID Locomobile. This carburetor number four is my current choice to spend time on to make my engine perform as good as possible. Later it is my intent to refurbish the original Locomobile carburetor and make it a runner also. Al

Hello John, Thanks for the reference to John Fitzpatrick. Is is very knowledgeable about the replacement Zenith carbs. He an I are in a discussion about his carburetor alternative. My Locomobile engine is just a bit larger than what he suggests the Zenith carb. is designed for. It should still be a good choice as the "T" head is a low RPM engine especially when comparing against other engines. I will make other updates here if something comes of this carburetor talk. Al

Hello Jan, I am going to deviate from the subject of 1923 Dodge Screenside and comment about your having a nice collection of veteran cars and then a VW Rabbit. Is the Rabbit a diesel? They are certainly unique for something modern. I have a friend that ran the wheels off two of these Rabbits. He used them simply as a commuter car as he lived 60 miles from work one way. Now back to the subject of Dodge screenside measurements and pictures. I am still in the build mode for my Screenside project and am lacking the quarter panels and back panel for my truck. I do have the front 1/2 of an original 1923 Screenside and have enough parts to rebuild the back 1/2 of the chassis. I have extra touring doors and the "C" sides of the cab, just not cab lower quarter panels and the back of the cab. I don't have a pick-up box and may just build mine as a flat bed, unless I run across a good bed at a price I can afford. Al

Here is another acquisition for the Locomobile. This is the hand pump used to build pressure in the tank if that is the system to overcome the issue of gravity fed cars. I think I have located the pieces needed in order to plumb this pump into the system. I did have to locate a BSPP 1/2" fitting to go into the bottom of the pump. I will then drill and tap for a 1/4" MNPT street elbow to head towards other air system parts, (and finally the tank). I will post other pictures shortly. Al

If I can get down the road to my farm, where the DeSoto stuff is stored, I will try to get a couple of pictures and post. We are still having snow, mud and cold here in the mountain west. It appears that the DeSoto, Chrysler and Dodge all have side trim but I am guessing the trim profile would be different as well as the fit to the body. Am I correct in my thinking that Plymouth did not have side trim? I think that we all have our own tastes and preferences, but after looking at the above posted pictures, I think I probably like the Dodge or DeSoto the best. Al

Hello, I have heard so much about the similarities and differences between the Sidescreen and touring cars. Could you measure your screenside door and I will compare with my 1923 Dodge touring front doors. Could you also take a picture of the quarter panel behind the door? Al

With all the chat about the differences of the Dodge roadsters found on this forum. I thought to ask for some specific information about the sidescreen style. I had the thought that the front of the sidescreen was based on a touring cowl and doors. Is that a correct assumption? Al

How does the DeSoto SS side trim differ from Dodge and Chrysler of the same vintage? Does someone have a picture of the different profiles of side trim. I need the side trim for a 1937 DeSoto Coupe and have a set of coupe trim that I think is Chrysler or Dodge. I need help to ID what I have. Al

I am looking for a 1/4" x 1/4" glass bowl sediment strainer, with brass housing, for a fuel system. Does anyone have one of these laying around that is spare? Al

It is a balmy 18 deg. F here today and with snow on the ground. Yesterday we had a nice 30 MPH refreshing breeze! Al

Yup.....I caught that! Has the deep freeze let up in your area yet? Al

It does happen once in a while...that over thinking thing..... 🙂

Have you had your tank up and running on pressure? I am concerned about getting a good seal with pipe threads. I don't want to need a wrench to tighten the lid enough to hold air pressure. I am thinking of fine straight threads and a gasket surface, with gasket, so I can go hand tight. What are your thoughts? Al

Hello Mike, Attach a picture here so we can get an idea of what the jack would look like. Al

Hello Mike, That very solution, you suggested, is one that I have considered, if I can't locate old original pieces from a rusted out donor tank. By using a modified flange, as you suggested, I could also modify smaller versions of the same item, from which to pull fuel from the tank and make a separate pressure inlet port, which I also need. Thanks for your response. Al

Have you ever wondered about early technology in our antique automobiles? I sure have! One item that is interesting to consider is the evolution of the principle of delivering gasoline to the carburetor. Early on, gravity was used. However, that delivery method of using gravity meant that the gasoline tank would have to be high enough above the carburetor that it would flow even when the automobile would be climbing a hill. The Model T Ford, even with the tank up under the seat, would struggle at times climbing hills back in the day. The solution was to get in reverse and go up the hill backwards. That method is certainly a practical means but not a realistic solution to getting up the hill. The next idea was to pressurize the fuel system in order to push the fuel to the carburetor. Later, came the vacuum tank system. Then the mechanical fuel pump and now lastly, we are at the electric pump. I am going to post a few pictures of a set up that I have put together in order to run my automobile on the early pressurized fuel tank design. If you have experience setting up and running your automobile on this pressurized fuel tank system please share your "DO's" and "Don't's". The pressure system is made up of a hand pump, as operated by the driver, to build pressure in the tank in order to push gasoline to the carburetor to initially start the car. You register the pressure on a dash mounted pressure gauge and should build the pressure to a max. of two pounds. Then once the car is started, the regulator valve comes into play. This unit pulls pressure from the running engine and also has a cooling circuit that is sourced from flowing water from the radiator cooling system of the engine. This unit then admits 2 pounds of regulated pressure into the a sealed gasoline tank which in turn will push the gasoline up to the carburetor. This system is actually a very workable design and with no working wear parts. Your thoughts and comments are welcome. Al

Mike are the wheels something you are going to sell or do you have a use for them? I know a guy who very well may be interested in the wheels. Al

Any nasty old rusted out tanks that still have usable brass fittings available? Al

hmmmm, does the lock ring come in from the back side? That is a bit peculiar, but maybe not for Franklin. Al

Nice looking wheels. Are these 19" or 20"? Al

Hello Mike, What type of water sealant are you putting around the edges of your strengthening plates to keep mater from getting in behind and doing damage again? Al

Hello Charley, what is the latest with your Buick , aside from the hunt for a bumper? Al

Hello Joe, How long will you be side tracked by going to England? Al

Are your wood wheels also 7 lug removable, with lock rings? Al