alsfarms Posted August 10, 2021 Author Share Posted August 10, 2021 Here is another little progress report on the Locomobile steering quadrant disassembly. With a good amount of careful persuasion with torch, penetrating oil and many light taps with a hammer and pin punch.....success was mine as the throttle lever came off undamaged. See the pictures. Al 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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alsfarms Posted August 10, 2021 Author Share Posted August 10, 2021 (edited) Next up will be the removal of the spark lever. I will need more gentle heat on the spark lever as the retaining pin is tight in this one! So far so good with no damage. I am close to the point that I can send the steering wheel out for a new rim to be installed. Al Edited August 10, 2021 by alsfarms Clarity (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ak Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 All that effort to undue nature's welding. Well it just had to get done someday, right? Two steps further ahead on the journey. Thank you Alan! John 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted August 12, 2021 Author Share Posted August 12, 2021 (edited) It is certainly a good feeling when a solid plan comes out exactly as figured. Today, with a bit of careful persuasion and nice little love taps, out came the spark lever retaining pin. A bit more kind persuasion and off came the spark arm and also the quadrant arm. I am now free to remove the steering wheel lock nut in order to remove the steering wheel. That will be another day. As stated before, this quadrant assembly is right in front of your face every time you sit in the drivers seat and I did not want to mar anything during disassembly. I was successful! I will attach three pictures of the progress. Al Edited August 12, 2021 by alsfarms Clarity (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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alsfarms Posted August 12, 2021 Author Share Posted August 12, 2021 I can't resist, today before any work on the Locomobile, it was time to harvest the onions out of the garden. Here is a picture of the onion harvest.....then on to the Locomobile steering gear. Al 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ak Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 Wow, good work Alan, onions and levers! JR 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted August 12, 2021 Author Share Posted August 12, 2021 Just a note.... If anyone wants or needs Locomobile steering quadrant pieces, speak up now. These pieces are going to be duplicated to help complete yet another early Locomobile. Al 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ak Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 Alan, I will take them to the foundry the day I get them, and have them back as soon as they are done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted August 20, 2021 Author Share Posted August 20, 2021 I have checked into several steering wheel restoration specialty shops, that do steering wheel hard rubber rims replacement and refurbishment. What I am learning is that I will be learning silicone pattern making and will be making the repairs myself due to the horrific cost charged for repairs. Who reading here can recommend the best "Smooth-on" material for this specific application? Fortunately, about 2/3 of the Locomobile Model L steering wheel rim is good and I can use the good portion to make a pattern to repair the rest, which is missing. Your thoughts are appreciated. Al 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted August 20, 2021 Author Share Posted August 20, 2021 Here is a better picture of the steering wheel. I think I have closer to 3/4 of the original rim remaining. Al 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted October 19, 2021 Author Share Posted October 19, 2021 Good News to report! Our USPS (snailmail) system has worked again....thankfully. A box of loaner quadrant parts to be used as patterns to reproduce the same parts have arrived safely on the east side of the US. I am glad to help out another restoration of a Locomobile Model L. Al 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted November 21, 2021 Author Share Posted November 21, 2021 I have been busy sorting out the needs of another Locomobile, but now need to return to active duty with the 1909 Locomobile Model L Toy Tonneau project. I am going to proceed now with the duplication of the Vanderbilt Trophy radiator ornament. I am duplicating a version of the Trophy ornament that is the same (mostly) as mounted on the radiator cap but this version was designed to be a desk top or paper weight piece for static display. It is possible and a reality that you could purchase two of these, one for display on your desk and one to correctly modify for installation on your favorite of all Locomobile. I will attach a picture for your evaluation, of my trophy. If you are interested, PM contact me and we can discuss this project. Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted November 21, 2021 Author Share Posted November 21, 2021 Here is the promised picture of the Vanderbilt Trophy radiator ornament. Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted November 21, 2021 Author Share Posted November 21, 2021 Soon to follow this Vanderbilt Trophy project will be to reproduce an accurate Bakelite over brass radiator cap that is designed to properly fit the Vanderbilt Trophy ornament or a Senior sized Motometer. More information to follow. Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AHa Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 Will you be reproducing the trophy in silver? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ak Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 4 hours ago, alsfarms said: Here is the promised picture of the Vanderbilt Trophy radiator ornament. Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ak Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 a work of art! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted December 21, 2021 Author Share Posted December 21, 2021 Hello John, Here is a question for you regarding your Locomobile Model L rear end rebuilding. Do you think, after going through the rebuilding process, that there is enough adjustment in the pinion to allow for a smaller ring gear, to improve the gear ratio? I have been thinking about that idea and would like to hear your thoughts on that subject? Al 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted February 2, 2022 Author Share Posted February 2, 2022 Update:. Soon I should be back on the restoration process of the steering column for the Model L. Progress is being made on the duplication of a Vanderbilt Trophy radiator ornament. I am keeping on the move. Al 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted May 9, 2022 Author Share Posted May 9, 2022 It has been a busy spring and not much new on the Locomobile Model L restoration. This spring has been full of harsh spring windy microburst weather. On top of restoration projects on the Model L and the 48, I now get to replace one out building roof and siding on another out building. What fun is that......none! Al 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 2 minutes ago, alsfarms said: It has been a busy spring and not much new on the Locomobile Model L restoration. This spring has been full of harsh spring windy microburst weather. On top of restoration projects on the Model L and the 48, I now get to replace one out building roof and siding on another out building. What fun is that......none! Al So does that mean I don't get my ride the week of Pebble this year? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted May 9, 2022 Author Share Posted May 9, 2022 Pebble is a very good option but not this year.......darn it! Have you had the White out lately? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 10 minutes ago, alsfarms said: Pebble is a very good option but not this year.......darn it! Have you had the White out lately? Absolutely ........it goes to every weekend. That's why it has wheels. 👍 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted May 9, 2022 Author Share Posted May 9, 2022 You are lucky to have a sound survivor. 😄 My Locomobile projects, I am earning one step at a time. 🤨 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted July 14, 2022 Author Share Posted July 14, 2022 The heat of the summer is sure on top of us! It is hot and dry! But that doesn't stop steady progress, however. Over the past few months I have been working to figure out the running board mounted spare tire brackets. I had none and thought I would be building patterns and having a new set cast. I touched base with another collector who is in the middle of "lightening" his spare parts load. As luck would have it, I was able to purchase some good original and useable parts. See the attached picture. I also got a pair of recast brass bottom supports. The top bracket in the picture mounts to the firewall. The two brass brackets mount to the running board. The bottom bracket mounts under the driver's seat. Al 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted July 14, 2022 Author Share Posted July 14, 2022 Here is a closeup picture of the bottom brass castings. I did not get the missing hinged front piece. Does anyone have a piece I could replicate in order to make a full set? Al 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted July 14, 2022 Author Share Posted July 14, 2022 (edited) This picture is a closeup of the tire support end of the upper mounting brackets. It appears that all I need here would be suitable leather straps and buckles. Al Edited July 14, 2022 by alsfarms Clarity (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted July 14, 2022 Author Share Posted July 14, 2022 (edited) With these parts I can check off another missing piece of the 1909 Locomobile Model L project puzzle. Al Edited July 15, 2022 by alsfarms Clarity (see edit history) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted April 2, 2023 Author Share Posted April 2, 2023 I have been missing the discharge casting from the Locomobile Model L muffler assembly. Thanks to the efforts of another 4 cylinder enthusiast, I now have that missing piece. I will post a picture of that piece soon. Al 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted April 3, 2023 Author Share Posted April 3, 2023 Here are a few pictures of the discharge casting that was the result of our four cylinder Locomobile enthusiasts from Grand State of Pennsylvania. The pattern making was excellent and the bolted up fitment is good. This piece makes complete the muffler for this 1909 Locomobile Model L. I will post three individual pictures. Al One Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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alsfarms Posted April 3, 2023 Author Share Posted April 3, 2023 Ok, for all things Locomobile, this muffler assembly certainly is a quality design like the rest of the marque. This muffler will probably weigh around 50 lbs complete and installed. Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AHa Posted April 3, 2023 Share Posted April 3, 2023 Congratulations, Al, you are now one step closer to having a complete car to restore. You've got to be pretty close. What else are you missing? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted April 3, 2023 Author Share Posted April 3, 2023 I am happy, regarding the Model L, for sure. Now, I can think of other missing items that I know I will need to build or maybe find. To answer your direct question, the main "big" items I am missing are the skirtless rear fenders. I also will need to build the fender irons, but I don't see that as a huge problem, just time consuming. Other items.....I am not sure but I may need to machine a few small pieces to make my clutch throw-out assembly fully and correctly functional. Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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