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This fan is from a later teens and early 20's American-LaFrance. This fan is 20" OD. Al

This fan is an original from my Locomobile and could also be replicated, this is a true to form 1912 or earlier fan. This fan is 18" OD and is made out of Galvanized sheet metal. Al

Joe, Here are a few pictures of three different fans each of which could be reproduced. I am also showing pictures of two different water pumps. I thought they were both brass. The pump with the shaft out both sides is actually cast iron. The brass unit looks like it could be altered to be threaded for a packing gland and have a new shaft built to accommodate a different application. Also the brass pump would need to have the peculiar mounting bracket removed or modified to allow mounting in a different fashion. I will send these pictures in different postings so as not to overdose your computer. This fan is a fan from an early series American-LaFrance . You will see the hub I added to make the center hub more robust after recasting to allow for a better bearing and hub size. This fan is 19.5" OD. I have kept this fan as it is 6 bladed and has the band around the circumference. Al

Do you know if the material you refer to comes in red? I have seen some early wiring looms that are red and look like you have just described. I will do a google search and see what I can find out about the West System Epoxy. Thanks for your thoughts. I would then need to come up with a viable and early appearing bracket to mount this loom. Al

Joe, I will try to gather up a couple of my unidentified brass water pumps and take pictures, if they fit into your basic requirements. I will also take a few pictures of the fans I have that can be recast for you. I now get the "jist" about your banjo fittings. Thanks for the description. Al

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Hello AHA, Tell me more about the home-made bent rod spring clip. What had the owner engineered for his Locomobile? I am trying to figure out what it could possibly have been used as an application. Years ago, I was offered the opportunity to ride in and help repair a fuel leak on an early Model 38 Locomobile. Even though the 38 was the smaller companion car to the big brother 48, the 38 is most surely no baby. That experience, I had with the Loco 38, was a charming and unforgettable memory. Now to the real story, I am glad that I have been patient as I have trudged along the long path to build/restore my Locomobile. I have met some delightful people and certainly have some nice memories and experiences to savor. If we allow it, this is only a hobby and can be very rewarding especially if we try to keep the business end (money) at bay. If you have any ideas or pictures of well done Spark plug wiring looms, I am ready to take a look if you will post a few pictures. Al

Thanks for the comments on the Harrah collection and business. I remember the Harrah advertisements were my most favorite place in the old original HMN. I would always drool over what Harrah was willing to sell off and make available to the general old car public. One car/project I recall for sure were the bits and pieces of a Thomas Flyer. I think that project is now up and running as part of the Coker collection or maybe it has been resold. Oh if I only had deep pockets as a 16 year old kid..... Being that I live across Nevada to the east, I also visited the museum. I am glad that I have that memory also. NOTHING like that exists in this modern world. So many nice survivor cars as well as nice restored cars, it was dizzying to try to take them all in. Those were the days. What are some updates from you sleeping speedster builders. Winter is full on us now so we have no excuses for not getting anything done. My latest update is simply I have been lucky enough to be helped along by acquiring more of the missing pieces that have been holding me back from having a complete rebuildable early Wisconsin Model "M" "T" head engine core. This engine will be the heart of my "poor mans" Simplex style speedster that will be up next after the Locomobile. (maybe concurrently)! Al

Hello Joe, I have several cast aluminum fans. If you so desire, I can send better pictures of those that I have. If you are interested in dimensions I can provide those also. I have had one of them reproduced a couple of times from the original pattern. What diameter are you looking for? Next, I will only offer this as a possibility regarding your water pump problem. I have a couple of old and unidentified water pumps that may be adaptable for your engine should you choose to go that direction. The ones I have are brass and are typical early engineering with packing glands etc. Please refresh my memory as to where your new banjo fittings will be used. I think I missed something in the past. Hello Mike, I see that you are from Norfolk. Where is that from London? My wife's family is from that area a couple of generations ago. Secondly, where are you from Manchester, my direct family line came from that area five generations ago. I have a goal to make a trip to visit my and my wife's homeland in a year or two. Lastly, I admire your avatar. What is the nice red automobile you are tillering? If I ever get to it, I have a 1904-5 Cleveland two cylinder rear entrance project that is similar to your car. Al

Good Morning Joe, I also enjoy a bit of levity from time to time, as you can tell! I have heard of another saying that came from early Brit. sailors. Maybe sometime it will bubble to the top and I will see how to use it in this dialog of yours. Now for the sharing of parts. I could not be where I am without some gracious help from other Locomobile owners. Like you, instead of just having a few rare parts and with 40 years of patience, I am bearing down on a complete and running Locomobile. Sometimes however, it pays to keep a friendly relationship and have a few parts to offer in help, patterns or to trade. But even small things can result in big helps. On the Wisconsin "M" engine that is next up for me, some helpful owners, Terry, Don and Lew, have been so helpful and I now have VERY nearly a complete and rebuildable engine core! What is the latest thoughts on your oil pump? Do you have the water pump also? Al

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That is an interesting historical story of the "Brass Monkey". That is not even close to what I had thought was the story behind the brass monkey, balls and cold! Speaking of winter, how is it on the east coast for you fellows? We in the west have only had a SO-SO winter to date. Lots of cold but not so much snow and we need and rely on the snow for our summer water. Joe, do you have the cam for your Mitchell? Al

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OK Mike, I also do not know the exact origin of the "Brass Monkey" quote you have shared, but we here in the mountain west of the US are well versed in the use of that same quote. When that phrase its used you know it means cold! I agree with the comments from Mike, small attention to detail certainly makes for a more era style of repair/rebuild. Joe, keep up the good work. You will have the only Mitchell, in the whole world, that will run and have a little touch of the RR world class detail and engineering! Al

I have a piece of used brass trim, i think it is 1" but maybe 3/4". If I can find it I will send you a picture. It may be about 5 ' long. Al

You are very correct with your description of these hubs and wheels. Normally these Dayton type wheels show lots of wear between the hubs and the wheels in the drive teeth. You have a nice set of wheel hardware for the right car! Al

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Do you have any other 1929 Nash parts?

How much do you need? Al

Is the valve shown, attached to the fuel tank? Al

This unit must be used when the engine is run on air pressure developed by a pump on the engine or on earlier models from the exhaust system. If you find two, send one my way! Al

What dimension are you looking for? 3/4" or 1" Al

Layden, I am looking for a switch that I can use in conjunction with a Delco Dual Spark distributor. I need to have one side of the switch to function as a "START" circuit and the other position to be a "RUN" position and the third position being the "OFF" . I would guess that this type switch would be just what I need. Share your thoughts. Regards, Alan

Hello everyone, I just read, in an HMN article, that two different groups are planning cross country excursions, in 2019, to re-enact the crossing of the US by Military vehicles in 1919, ( on the Lincoln Hiway). What caught my attention is the reference to one of the original participants, on the crossing in 1919, was a Riker truck. Does anyone have additional information or pictures that speak about that particular Riker truck? Riker was the head engineer at Locomobile. His name was used on the heavy trucks and were built by Locomobile, if memory serves me correctly. I would like to see technical spec's. for the Riker truck also to see how different or similar components would be with the Locomobile automobiles. Please share with this group if you have any information. Al

Next project is to build a spark plug wire loom that is appropriate for this type car. Can anyone share pictures of a car they have or of a car they have seen? Thanks, Al