jrbartlett Posted March 7, 2005 Share Posted March 7, 2005 When did Locke go into business, and what early cars did they supply bodies for? A quick Internet search finds a reference to them building parts for planes during World War I. How much earlier than that were they active? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter J.Heizmann Posted March 7, 2005 Share Posted March 7, 2005 Hello...An excellent source for your query is the AACA Library & Research Center.You also could obtain copies of any pertinent data you are seeking.On the menu page, click on the Library, or,...A.A.C.A. Library & Research CenterWork: 717-534-2082E-Mail: kmiller@aacalibrary.orgP.O. Box 417501 W. Governor RoadHershey, PA 17033Regards,Peter J. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poci1957 Posted March 9, 2005 Share Posted March 9, 2005 My source says they were in business from 1902-32 and one of their regulars was Franklin--sounds logical as Franklin was also a New York company. Todd C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryJ Posted March 9, 2005 Share Posted March 9, 2005 Locke built some awesome low production bodies for Lincoln and Chrysler in the late twenties and early thirties. From what I can see; they specialized in open bodies. I am sure they produced bodies for other manufacturers also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restorer32 Posted March 9, 2005 Share Posted March 9, 2005 We restored a 1921 Springfield Rolls with a Locke body. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronbarn Posted March 9, 2005 Share Posted March 9, 2005 Locke made some custom bodies for Marmon in the late 20s and early 30s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted March 9, 2005 Share Posted March 9, 2005 I remember seeing a beautiful 1931 Mercer convertible coupe with a Locke body on it (Yes, 1931). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryJ Posted March 9, 2005 Share Posted March 9, 2005 I thought Harry M. Wahl's 1931 Elcar produced Mercer had a Merrimac body on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryJ Posted March 10, 2005 Share Posted March 10, 2005 jrbartlett.....According to "The Graham Legacy: Graham-Paige To 1932", by Micheal E. Keller, Locke built Convertable Sedan bodies for Graham-Paige in at least 1930. Also,refering to page 193, J.Vinton Locke founded the company in 1902. In 1925 the company received it's first "series" order from the Franklin automobile co. Locke & Co. ceased operations in 1932. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted March 15, 2005 Share Posted March 15, 2005 Harry JYou are correct. My goof. The current owner's name is Locke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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