alsfarms Posted October 4, 2020 Author Share Posted October 4, 2020 Lets keep the "no-name" picture and see if anyone can help nail down the automobile ID. Is everyone having the last "hurrah of fall? Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob McAnlis Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 Well. There was a car called a Coates Goshen which it says on the running board box. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted October 6, 2020 Author Share Posted October 6, 2020 Hello Bob, I had not noticed the sign on the running board! I need to pay more attention for sure. Does anyone have one of the Cyclopedia of Motorcars that could share a bit more information on Coates Goshen? I wonder if any have survived> Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AHa Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 I noticed the sign on the side of the running board but I couldn't turn the picture so that I could read it. How in the world did you do that? I googled the name and came up with a little information on the cars. Evidently that is a 35 hp car and the headlites may not be the Solarclipse lights but the next size down. Solarclipse came with a convex lens; those appear to be flat. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted October 8, 2020 Author Share Posted October 8, 2020 The question of "Solarclipse" headlamps does intrigue me. Does anyone here have a picture of original Solar sales information that they could post here so we might all learn more about Solar headlamps, side lamps and tail lamps. I am also curious about the model dating protocol used by Solar, as in 833, 933 and 1033. Are all of these side lights the same design but with different numbers to determine year used? I have a pair or Solar Locomobile Script 933 side lights for the 1909 Locomobile and I am certain that they are meant to be used on a 1909 automobile. I am ready to learn more if anyone has more information to share. Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AHa Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 (edited) I have a pair of headlights from a different maker. The lights are identical but have different numbers stamped into the top. By the way, Solar lights were produced by Badger in Wisconsin. Edited October 8, 2020 by AHa (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted October 8, 2020 Author Share Posted October 8, 2020 Do you have any original Badger sales literature? Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AHa Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 I remember seeing a Badger list of lamps and prices somewhere but I can't find anything at the moment. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted October 9, 2020 Author Share Posted October 9, 2020 If you run across your Badger Brass literature, that would be good knowledge to share here so we can all learn. Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted October 13, 2020 Author Share Posted October 13, 2020 Here is a complete Locomobile touring body from a 1908 Model I. I am sure this body could also be fit to a Model L Locomobile also. I sure hope it can find a new home. I wonder why it is being separated from the running gear? Does anyone know? To learn more about this Locomobile body check out the HCCA website and look under "Parts For Sale". Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted October 18, 2020 Author Share Posted October 18, 2020 I thought I would share a picture of a recast of an original Vanderbilt trophy from the 1908 Vanderbilt Cup Race won by Locmobile 16. Thanks to another Locmobile enthusiast for making purchase of this Trophy and addition possible for my current restoration project. Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted October 18, 2020 Author Share Posted October 18, 2020 Here is a picture of a 1909 Locomobile Model I living on the west coast. What a nice automobile! This one is adorned with one of the trophy radiator ornaments. Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted October 18, 2020 Author Share Posted October 18, 2020 Here is another Locomobile Model L with the trophy cup ornament. This one looks like it might be an original ornament. I think this car is now in a west coast collection. Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted October 18, 2020 Author Share Posted October 18, 2020 Here is another picture of a nearly new 1910 Locomobile Model L Toy Tonneau with a trophy radiator cap ornament. I wonder if this car is still in existence? I guess no way to know. Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted October 18, 2020 Author Share Posted October 18, 2020 Can anyone recognize or identify where this above picture was taken? It looks to be in front of a Locomobile dealership. This is one of the few Locomobile automobiles that I have noted pin striping on the fenders, (but not so much elsewhere on the body or hood). Looks like white smooth tires also. I wonder how they would behave on snow, I bet not well! Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locoman Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted October 25, 2020 Author Share Posted October 25, 2020 Hey Locoman, That is a great catch, the picture you shared. That certainly explains the snow in the Locmobile picture above. It is my guess that the face/front of the building has the LOCOMOBILE inscribed at the top of the building and the picture must have been taken in front of the building near the double doors and towards the corner. How far would this location be to your home? Does this building still stand? Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locoman Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted October 26, 2020 Author Share Posted October 26, 2020 Interesting...... It would be nice to see how much of the building has been repurposed and to what use it is currently used for. I wonder if other Locmobile buildings were built with this same design? Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted October 26, 2020 Author Share Posted October 26, 2020 (edited) More thoughts on the vintage Locomobile picture above. This Locomobile appears to be brand new as I need no road grim on the chassis or under the fenders. The automobile also does not yet have a top assembly fitted. I wonder if the gentleman is a Locomobile dignitary at the Chicago Locomobile dealership or if he is the new owner? Does anyone have any history of the owners of the Chicago Locomobile Dealership? Also, I am guessing that new Locomobile automobiles could have been shipped from Bridgeport with and without top assemblies? In this case, it appears that no top had yet been installed. I will post another factory photo of a new Locomobile Toy Tonneau taken at the Bridgeport factory and it does have the top assembly installed. Al Edited October 27, 2020 by alsfarms spelling (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locoman Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 I sent you a current picture of the Loco Building in Chicago. Still exists. I plan on checking it out in my "free time" Picture sent to your e-mail. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted October 27, 2020 Author Share Posted October 27, 2020 Thanks Locoman..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted November 5, 2020 Author Share Posted November 5, 2020 Does anyone on this forum have an interest in a new radiator for a 1909 - 1913 Locomobile Model L Locomobile? I may start the process to have a new radiator built and could also do a second. Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted November 11, 2020 Author Share Posted November 11, 2020 (edited) I just received an original hood for a 1909 - 1913 Locmobile Model L, (may be the same for a Model I but I can't confirm that as fact), complete with the hold down brackets and lift grabs. I will try to post a picture in the next day or two. You never know what is out laying in someone else's weed patch! Al Edited November 12, 2020 by alsfarms spelling and clarity (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted November 16, 2020 Author Share Posted November 16, 2020 Here is the first of several pictures of the original hood now in my possession and proper for a 1909-13 Locmobile Model L. Notice that this hood has the car number stamped into the support structure for a hood hold down. More pictures will follow. Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted November 18, 2020 Author Share Posted November 18, 2020 Here is another picture of the original Locomobile hood. You can see enough of the original paint detail work to replace that same detail on a new painted hood and that is good! Al 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted January 26, 2021 Author Share Posted January 26, 2021 Here is a link to the huge Locomobile literature collection now held by the Bridgeport Public Library. They are very nice and helpful to deal with. If you need or want anything listed give them a try. The list is extensive!! https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://bportlibrary.org/hc/wp-content/uploads/BHC-MSS-0003-Records-of-the-Locomobile-Company-of-America.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwipp-LMyrTqAhXiWhUIHVFzBakQFjAIegQIAxAB&usg=AOvVaw2Du2pN8iz6j7WGKE73Yuf6 Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted February 18, 2021 Author Share Posted February 18, 2021 (edited) What ongoing work is currently underway with your Locomobile that will prepare it for spring driving and summer tours? Al Edited February 18, 2021 by alsfarms spelling (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted February 22, 2021 Author Share Posted February 22, 2021 I have a question on the reproduction Vanderbilt trophy radiator cap ornament used on the early Locomobile automobile to celebrate the Vanderbilt win of 1908. Please re-look at the picture I posted on Oct 18. If you have an original trophy ornament or know of someone that has one please share a reference. I have a question. Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted July 17, 2021 Author Share Posted July 17, 2021 Here is an original photo from 1912 that shows a 1910 Locomobile Model I on a marathon trip in the Yukon. (The story is included). You can find this information under pre WW 2 photographs in the AACA forums. I thought everyone may enjoy this photo, story and the related comments. Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted August 28, 2021 Author Share Posted August 28, 2021 Does anyone here have a need for duplicate quadrant pieces? I have a full set of my originals going out for duplication. This would be a good time for you to get missing parts...if you need them. Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted September 13, 2021 Author Share Posted September 13, 2021 Have you had your Model I Out this summer? Please post a picture of your outing. Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted September 13, 2021 Author Share Posted September 13, 2021 Does anyone know how the Locomobile Model I restoration project is going on the Long Island car? Are there any other Model I projects currently under way? I have not heard of any Locomobile Model E projects in the works? I do know of any a few Locomobile Model L projects that are in the works and a couple of them in hibernation. Please share update information on any four cylinder Locomobiles. Al Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted September 14, 2021 Author Share Posted September 14, 2021 Without digging, who knows the different bore and stroke for the typical 4 cylinder Locomobile offerings, Model "E", Model "H", Model "L" is 4.5" x 4.5" and Model "I"? Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted October 7, 2021 Author Share Posted October 7, 2021 Thanks to a post on another website of current happenings at Hershey 2021, I will repost two 1911 - 12 Locomobile Model L Toy Tonneau pictures here. If anyone is familiar with this particular Locomobile, enlighten us. Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted October 7, 2021 Author Share Posted October 7, 2021 I don't see a for sale sign so this particular Locomobile may just be out getting exercised. Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AHa Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 That looks like the Dragone tent at Hershey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted October 8, 2021 Author Share Posted October 8, 2021 This particular Locomobile looks similar to one that had a You Tube video clip showing it will an unusual windshield arrangement. Looks like I have missed a good time at Hershey this year. Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted October 11, 2021 Author Share Posted October 11, 2021 Here is something new that I learned while working on a very original hood from a Locomobile Model L. Evaluate the picture of the number stamped into the sheetmetal reinforcement plate on the inside of the hood and behind the hood hold down bracket. My question, did number stamping continue with the Model Model H, Model E, and Model I Locomobiles? I assume that this hood was originally issued on a 1911 or 1912 Locomobile Model L as the number shows 4541. Your thoughts and experience, please share. Al 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted October 14, 2021 Author Share Posted October 14, 2021 Here is a small lot of early Locomobile steering gear parts going out on loan for recasting to help with another early Locomobile project. If you need any of these parts reproduced, now is the time to speak up. Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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