alsfarms Posted September 13, 2022 Author Share Posted September 13, 2022 Just for you junior 8 guys. Check out the ad on CCCA for sale. There is listed an intact Locomobile Junior 8 for $9000. The name and phone number is included on the ad. Check it out...... Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted October 4, 2022 Author Share Posted October 4, 2022 I think this is a Model 90? Which year? You must be playing at Hershey. Share more information on this Locmobile and others-parts you may see while scouting.... Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prewarnut Posted October 5, 2022 Share Posted October 5, 2022 That's the Cliff Durant 1927 model 90. It didn't meet the seller's reserve on BAT this year and was purchased for $57K in 2020 if I remember right. We've posted prior photos in the model 90 thread. Will be interesting to see if more money is in the room (tent?) this time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted October 5, 2022 Author Share Posted October 5, 2022 That is a nice piece of Locomobile hardware..... Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prewarnut Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 She just hammered at $57.5K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted October 7, 2022 Author Share Posted October 7, 2022 Sale or no sale? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prewarnut Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 I believe a sale. I watched live, will have to see how's it's posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 Sale 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted October 9, 2022 Author Share Posted October 9, 2022 It appears that this particular Locmobile has passed through several hands and several auctions in an attempt to squeeze the market a bit. The sale price is OK but likely did not yield the sale price that was anticipated. Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted November 24, 2022 Author Share Posted November 24, 2022 Happy Thanksgiving Day to you all. Take a deep breath and enjoy this Holiday. If you are located in a part of the world that does not enjoy the US Thanksgiving, enjoy your day also. Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prewarnut Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 ...we've had some 8 cylinder discussion on the other thread but perhaps to move it here, here's a write-up for the new Junior 8 in the Seattle paper - if we can believe the accuracy of the details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted October 12, 2023 Author Share Posted October 12, 2023 Did any early Locomobile 8 cylinder enthusiasts find good things relating to their project at Hershey this year? Let's hear how Hershey 2023 turned out. Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcrow Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 I did buy quite a bit of literature which I will be happy to share. Johnny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted October 13, 2023 Author Share Posted October 13, 2023 Hello Johnny, Could you define what pieces of Locomobile literature you purchased? Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcrow Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 Some are still in transit. I will post a list in a few days. Johnny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted October 13, 2023 Author Share Posted October 13, 2023 Thanks late 8 cylinder Locomobile parts and literature are very uncommon. Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loco 90 Posted October 15, 2023 Share Posted October 15, 2023 Looking for some help with a potential 8-80 speedster project. I would like to put 20" Buffalo #5 wires on it. Does anyone know where I can find out what number buffalo hubs would be needed? Thanks in advance, Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted October 15, 2023 Author Share Posted October 15, 2023 Hello Ben, I am not familiar, does the later 8 cylinder Locomobile still use a full floating rear axel or does it use a semi floating design? Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted October 15, 2023 Author Share Posted October 15, 2023 You likely will be adapting what ever you can find to fit your axle configuration. Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loco 90 Posted October 16, 2023 Share Posted October 16, 2023 Al The 8-80 Loco has a semi-floating rear axle. Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loco 90 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 Hi All, I am looking to connect with any or all of the Locomobile Model 8-80 owners. I have a very sad 140" chassis that I hope to build into a speedster. I do have two Lycoming engines, so there are a few parts to trade or sell. Is there anybody out there???? Thanks in advance. Ben (alvis43@comcast.net) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TG57Roadmaster Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 1929 Locomobile Model 88 All-Weather Cabriolet, 7-Passenger, 140-inch wheelbase, Lycoming 298.6cid Eight, $7,200 list price. The image is from the September 21, 1929 issue of Automobile Topics, my collection. TG 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loco 90 Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 How do you rejuvenate a very sad 8-80? One spoke and one stitch at a time. I try to do something every day, no matter how small. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted March 24 Author Share Posted March 24 Hello Ben, Ow and steady is a good course of action. I have found that I get more done doing small steps every day as compared to doing a heavy surge then nothing for 6 months! Did you do your "metal stitch" repair on the head? Lastly, are wheels you are putting on the running gear Dayton's? Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loco 90 Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 Hi Al, The stitching was done by a fellow here in Ma. He has a great reputation, people bring him work from north and south. Yes the hubs are Dayton and I am trying to put a set of wheels together. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted March 24 Author Share Posted March 24 What tire size? 19" or 20" Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loco 90 Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 Need (2) 20" Dayton wheels. Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted March 25 Author Share Posted March 25 I once years ago had a couple of Marmon automobile's that used 20" Dayton wire wheels. I will check with a few of my Marmon contacts and see if I can help you locate a pair of spare wheels. Do you happen to have or know of any loose #5 Buffalo hubs? Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loco 90 Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 Google search revealed this RH view of a JR 8 engine. This engine still has an exposed flywheel like the Model 48 and 90, while the 8-70 and 8-80 do not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted March 26 Author Share Posted March 26 That is interesting that all of the Locomobile 8's are not much more similar in design. The Junior 8 is a nice looking engine. Similar but not same as Marmons first 8 being a Little Marmon 8 and it ran very well. Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loco 90 Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 1930 Locomobile? Has anyone ever seen one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted March 30 Author Share Posted March 30 It appears that the latest and most modern Locomobile sedan body was being made available to owners of earlier cars, as an update. To answer your question, a 1930 may be out there but I have never seen one and only a few 1929's. Has anyone else seen or heard of a 1930 Locomobile? Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 On 3/24/2024 at 6:17 PM, Loco 90 said: Hi Al, The stitching was done by a fellow here in Ma. He has a great reputation, people bring him work from north and south. Yes the hubs are Dayton and I am trying to put a set of wheels together. Frank Casey passed away not too long ago. I believe his son was training with him and will continue (hopefully) doing the stitch work. His process and equipment was 100% unique to him. Definitely going to miss Frank. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prewarnut Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 I haven't seen any contemporary ads for used Locomobiles beyond the 1929 model year in numerous papers online. I wonder if the '30 is a body swap of sorts but not sure. This notice below poses the absolute outer limit when the factory, as a car company, was sold for a final time on 2/2/32. Shortly thereafter a public business event was held there suggesting it was cleared out for show space. Beyond that the history of the building is known. I'll be back this summer and can look through the historical files again and see if documentation shows when production exactly wound down. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted April 2 Author Share Posted April 2 (edited) That is a rather sad end to a great marque. Al Edited April 2 by alsfarms Clarity (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loco 90 Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 By the numbers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loco 90 Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 I cut the rusted right rear brake drum off of the sad 8-80 the other day. The brake shoes were frozen solid to it. The differential now turns freely for the first time in decades. One more little step. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted April 13 Author Share Posted April 13 Ben, That situation is something that most of us have had to contend with one time or another. Congratulations! Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted Wednesday at 07:48 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 07:48 PM Never thought much of President Harding..........till I saw his Loco! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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