Locomobile 343 Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 (edited) Grier, Yes, if I recall correctly, those are odd size threads. The common for them, pitchlead is 24. 1/4-24 5/16-24 etc. I've joked that apparently Mason and Locomobile only had one set of change gears for the lathe - 24 tpi. Searles? Yes, I've ran across that persons name doing research on early steamers. I'll look back over some of the books I have and see what I can find. I'm thinking it was in "American Steam car pioneers" by John Bacon. This is really a must read for anyone interested in that era of automobiles. It's most likely out of print, but used copies do show up. Pay close attention to the Hand written letter by Whitney. Another good one is "Floyd Clymer's steam car scrapbook. -Ron Edited March 26 by Locomobile (see edit history) 1 Link to post Share on other sites
alsfarms 689 Posted March 26 Author Share Posted March 26 Grier and Ron, I have also ran across that unusual thread pitch on an early American-LaFrance fire engine project. It is certainly a good thing when the SAE group got more things standardized in American Industry! Harrison, It looks like Ron has shared a refernce for a read you should consider.... Al 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Harrison Searles 4 Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 Alan Here are some article about him from The Motor Car Journal 1900 1 Link to post Share on other sites
alsfarms 689 Posted March 29 Author Share Posted March 29 Nice information for sure. Do you have any "treasures" that have survived from the life of H.N. Searles? Al Link to post Share on other sites
alsfarms 689 Posted March 30 Author Share Posted March 30 Hello Ron and Grier (others who may need brass Locomobile tags) I have a quote back from a reputable "lost wax" foundry for the three pieces show above. I will get in touch with you, in a PM, to discuss if the project is doable and to what level. The cost of set-up is something that is a consideration but not a project killer. Regards, Alan Link to post Share on other sites
Grier 10 Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 Al, I PM you back and I also posted on our Steam Traction World Forum for anyone that might be interested in the badges. Grier 1 Link to post Share on other sites
alsfarms 689 Posted March 30 Author Share Posted March 30 Hello Grier, I chatted with the Foundry this morning and it will be OK for us to give some time to get others interested in those pieces as shown. Regards, Alan Link to post Share on other sites
Harrison Searles 4 Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 Alan Found this die in my grandfather tool box Harrison 1 Link to post Share on other sites
alsfarms 689 Posted April 4 Author Share Posted April 4 Hello Harrison, Nice early tool, die handle and dies. If only it could speak it probably has some nice "story" behind it! Al Link to post Share on other sites
alsfarms 689 Posted April 11 Author Share Posted April 11 Hello Grier, Send me a PM, regarding the potential casting projects. Al Link to post Share on other sites
Grier 10 Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 Al, check your pm Grier 1 Link to post Share on other sites
alsfarms 689 Posted April 13 Author Share Posted April 13 Hello Grier, I will call you sometime today at your convenience. Al Link to post Share on other sites
DougTomb 1 Posted April 26 Share Posted April 26 Alan, Just saw this thread this morning, from the Steam Traction World site. I built one of their Likamobiles, from the first batch, back when they were Modelworks Inc. I would be interested in a Locomobile data plate you are having cast, as well as the Locomobile step plates (2), if they are still available. Thanks, Doug Tomb, Falls Church, Virginia. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
alsfarms 689 Posted April 26 Author Share Posted April 26 Hello Doug, PM sent..... Al Link to post Share on other sites
alsfarms 689 Posted April 28 Author Share Posted April 28 If anyone who frequents this forum, may have a need for any of the three plates shown in picture form on "Locomobile Parts For Sale", contact me and I will include your needs in the current batch of parts being replicated. Al Link to post Share on other sites
alsfarms 689 Posted April 28 Author Share Posted April 28 Hello Mike, Thanks for the posting. Many early steam guys visit here. Al Link to post Share on other sites
alsfarms 689 Posted August 12 Author Share Posted August 12 Has Covid-10 kept you from enjoying your running steam Locomobile, (if you are lucky enough to own one)? Al Link to post Share on other sites
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