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  1. Please provide more information on the mechanics of this car, also is it a three speed/overdrive? Rear end gearing? Original engine? Al
  2. Jim, Gray & Davis would be a good MFG. to look for nickel gas headlamps. That way they would match the cowl lamps you have located. Post a picture so we can see what series the Gray & Davis side lights are. What is your taillight? Al
  3. Jim, Do you know what MFG. your nickel plated lamps should be? I am guessing your project car is a 1912-13-14? More information would help us. Al
  4. Hello KLF..... Yes, my wife and I had a real good time on the Nickel Tour and yes we recovered nicely. The following week we flew to Newport News Virginia for another fun filled week of vacation. That Va. vacation took a bit more time to recover from but certainly was a good time. Have you heard of anyone willing to sponsor the 2024 Nickel Era tour? How about you folks?????? I was intrigued by your picture showing your nice Oakland but also with the grapes in the background. I have been bringing back into production my Grand-dads old orchard that was started around 1895. I started one full row of Jupiter purple seedless table grapes and some green seedless. I am configuring my arbor a bit different than those in your picture. I am also planting my grapes on 8' centers. Your picture shows what looks like 3' centers. Back to your Oakland, what is the MFG. of your brass lamps, they look terrific against your green color. Al
  5. Where is this track located in England? My family originated in the Manchester area. Someday I plan to visit England so I may get to see this track also. Al
  6. It is great that you are willing to share knowledge about carbs......we are a dying breed I fear. Al
  7. As an epilog to the first picture posted by Leif in Calif, and in staying on subject, could one or two off you post pictures of the race track being discussed? I have never seen nor likely ever will see so a picture paints with a thousand words. Al
  8. Maybe one of our reading auto historians can share/research information about the race car shown above with side pipes Al
  9. Nice pictures on imago of this competitive woman. Does anyone know what the car she is in? It certainly is NOT a LaGonda Rapier. That beast is similar to an Alvis but I think not. As in all things historical, the back story is very relevant. Al
  10. Spoken like a real Ford guy. I knew it was not a Chrysler product as I own a 1937 DeSoto coupe, which is not like the picture. Al
  11. Who can identify the coupe in the background. It looks like 35-36-37 to me but I can't put a finger on the make. Al
  12. In one of my less creative moments, I needed a moniker quick and all I could think of, at the moment, was that I needed to hurry and go change the irrigation water at my farm. Als shows possession of the farms....alsfarms Farming is still my original passion, right after my wife......then onto antique automobiles. Al
  13. To bad we don't have a picture of this car and driver in action. Al
  14. What crop is growing in the background of your Oakland picture. What size is your Oakland? I hear good things about that make and you must be satisfied as you have a long term relationship with her. Al
  15. Hello Harm, That is how I also would do the rivets. For Smaller rivets, I have a custom vice that holds the round head in place while I squeeze the shank end into a formed round head with the vice action of my clamp on the other side. My rivet vice is limited to a certain location for the rivets. Even with this process, quick is the only way! Setting a good tight rivet is rather rewarding! Your end results are very professional. Al
  16. I am curious how you set the rivets in this application? Did you hear close to white hot, insert, and hand hammer against a clamped backing bar? Al
  17. Today has been fruitful! My source for aftermarket pistons has reached out to his sources and has found a source for the Caterpillar D330A, 4.5" pistons for $93.40/ea. Several considerations for the use of this piston is one, if the existing bore, cleaned up and serviceable at the factory 4.5" to match this piston. Next the ability/cost to cut down the dome to be workable in the "T" head engine. Last bushing down the wrist pin fits to be compatible with the Locomobile wrist pin and connecting rod. With some machine shop estimates and what I have the skill to complete, I will soon know if this modified diesel piston is a valid option from a simple cost standpoint for fitting into a Locomobile rebuild as an option for a full set of custom pistons from a custom piston manufacturer. Al
  18. It has snowed so I have a bit of time to devote to this search for pistons. I am surprised how quickly I have a good response on available after market Caterpillar pistons. The current inquiry has an aftermarket Caterpilar piston, for a 4.5" bore engine. The price quoted is $97.60. The parts desk is sure that he can better that price and I am currently waiting for an updated price. This source is also looking for the Saab-Scania DS8 piston as a second possibility. I may be in business on this Locomobile engine rebuild sooner than I thought possible. Al
  19. Here is my update on my effort to source affordable and ad adaptable 4.5" pistons for use in a Locomobile engine project. I am in touch with a group who checks availability of new manufactured diesel pistons. The two pistons that I am feelers out for are a Caterpillar D330A and a Saab-Scania DS8. Hopefully I will have a response shortly that will tell me if new MFG. pistons are available and at what price. Al
  20. Still looking... If you are aware of a 1927 LaSalle Roadster, dust covered and hasn't been used for some time, and if it might be available for sale, drop a note. Al
  21. Good luck with your search. I hope you are successful and find a good original car that you plan to maintain in original condition. Al
  22. One of the funnest cars I have owned, early in my marriage, was a red 1970 roadster with hard top also, 390 HP 454 and 4 speed.This car was all testosterone and no additional frills. This Corvette could certainly out run my ability to drive it. What an exhilarating fun car. This is on the top of the list of cars that I have owned, driven and sold, then later wish I hadn't. Maybe, some day I will buy another 1970 Roadster to be a stable mate for the 1957 Corvette two top, 270 HP 283, 4 speed. Both these cars are just fun...... Al
  23. What are they going to nickel or some form of coating. Al
  24. Did all of GM follow that protocol or was each GM make on its own time schedule when it came to switching over to Chrome plating? Al
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