1903Grout Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 (edited) We're restoring our Grout, now second generation owned. It was completely original when my father-in-law bought it from Harry Hopewell. Had a few repairs and a different engine in in 1980 - to complete the London to Brighton run, and the start of a bigger boiler put in in 2010 when a deep sway back was discovered. I guess it is to be expected after more than 100 years and a solid wood frame and body. The picture is the car pre-restoration. We are far along on the mechanical part but I've run into some back story problems, mostly that almost everyone who was directly involved with this car from it's start is gone now. I'm looking for information. Does anyone have old bullitens where Harry may have talked about his car after the war? It was also housed in Mr. Gould's Meredith, NH museum for the 50's. Edited February 12, 2019 by 1903Grout More pics (see edit history) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1903Grout Posted February 12, 2019 Author Share Posted February 12, 2019 The original wooden frame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1903Grout Posted February 12, 2019 Author Share Posted February 12, 2019 New paint 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1903Grout Posted February 12, 2019 Author Share Posted February 12, 2019 Fitting water tank 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1903Grout Posted February 12, 2019 Author Share Posted February 12, 2019 Wheels ready for paint. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4Hud Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 That is a lovely steamer. Nice work there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 The car from Orange Mass..........as a local, back in the sixties and seventies there were several running around at the steam meets on Cape Cod, and one would expect to see them at the local AACA shows more often than not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1903Grout Posted February 26, 2019 Author Share Posted February 26, 2019 Yes, that black drop front was prolific in attendance. It now resides in Australia. Ours, once located in North Brookfield, didnt get beyond small local shows before the late 70s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 With family living in Brookfield, I’m sure I have seen this car at the Orange Airport meet back in the old days, was it stored in a white barn on Rt. 32? If so, I may know some locals who knew the car. It took me thirty years to find the 1930 Marmon eight Conv Coupe that also use to attend the same meet. Fond memories of my early car adventures with family members now long gone....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1903Grout Posted February 28, 2019 Author Share Posted February 28, 2019 I'm not sure which car you remember. Frank kept the car on his property in town. But they did make it to the airport show a couple times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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