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- Fri Aug 30, 2019 9:46 am
- Forum: Restoration Tips & Advice
- Topic: 1909 Locomobile Toy Tonneau, Rebuild Improvements for Reliability
- Replies: 342
- Views: 120014
Re: Rebuild Improvements for Reliability 1909 Locomobile
I am after more "Tips" and "Advice". This request is for the proper methodology for soaking wood wheels in Linseed oil with the intent for them to swell up and tighten up prior to prep work and final paint. (Please see wheel pictures on page 9 of this thread). Should I be using "boiled" linseed oil...
- Fri Jul 26, 2019 10:51 am
- Forum: Automotive Discussions
- Topic: Greetings from the road ...
- Replies: 26
- Views: 29750
Re: Greetings from the road ...
Love the Mountain Wagons! When I was a kid I was lucky enough to be at Harrah's collection with my dad and his friend who worked as a buyer for Mr. Harrah. We were allowed behind the ropes and in to the restoration shop areas, and one time they were getting ready to test drive the Stanley Mountain W...
- Thu Jul 25, 2019 1:44 pm
- Forum: Automotive Discussions
- Topic: I found a axle!: Right drive shaft 1915/1916 Overland model 83 B
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1955
Re: Wanted: Right drive shaft 1915/1916 Overland model 83 B
I would just have new ones made, even though you say it will take longer. That way you can use better quality steel and not have the same problem later. They're not that tough to make, not sure how plentiful machine shops are there, but I had a set made pretty reasonable price wise here. Good luck.
- Wed May 29, 2019 11:48 am
- Forum: Automotive Discussions
- Topic: Jones Speedometer
- Replies: 12
- Views: 6307
Re: Jones Speedometer
Hello Jeff, I caught your intent and tried to follow your lead on the "pump pliers" thought for removing the speedo ring! When I was in my haste as a teenager and before I had a little age and wisdom. I would have been quick to give the pump pliers a try. That is the moment that I l started the lea...
- Wed May 29, 2019 11:08 am
- Forum: Automotive Discussions
- Topic: Jones Speedometer
- Replies: 12
- Views: 6307
Re: Jones Speedometer
Hello Jeff, That is a nice unit. Pump pliers are good for some things...for sure. But as you mentioned, you WILL have a new set of problems to deal with when used for this application. Have you thought of using an oil filter type strap wrench that has a nice solid but rubber lined strap? I have use...
- Thu May 23, 2019 1:25 pm
- Forum: Automotive Discussions
- Topic: Jones Speedometer
- Replies: 12
- Views: 6307
Re: Jones Speedometer
I've always found that a large pair of water pump pliers does the trick. Make sure you hold the case in the vise so it doesn't escape undamaged either.
Of course then you have a whole new set of problems....
Of course then you have a whole new set of problems....

- Tue Apr 30, 2019 8:25 pm
- Forum: Restoration Tips & Advice
- Topic: 1909 Locomobile Toy Tonneau, Rebuild Improvements for Reliability
- Replies: 342
- Views: 120014
Re: Rebuild Improvements for Reliability 1909 Locomobile
Hello Jeff, When you applied the "oil" to your leather cone clutch, would you depress the clutch then add a drop every 6" ? How jumpy would you let the clutch get before you would re-treat the leather? Al Well, I’ve only done it twice I think in 25 years. The first time in my shop with a toothbrush...
- Fri Apr 26, 2019 11:50 am
- Forum: Restoration Tips & Advice
- Topic: 1909 Locomobile Toy Tonneau, Rebuild Improvements for Reliability
- Replies: 342
- Views: 120014
Re: Rebuild Improvements for Reliability 1909 Locomobile
Here is what gives the early Locomobile the ability to stop and start, (cone clutch). What are your thoughts, experience and advice, from the close-up picture of the clutch material? I am thinking that this clutch has many more miles. Of course I will need to degrease as the rear main has been leak...
- Thu Apr 11, 2019 2:47 pm
- Forum: Automotive Discussions
- Topic: New member interested in steam carriages
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5152
Re: New member interested in steam carriages
That would make for a very newsworthy police chase :) For a large club tours with a other carriages, I would probably take the risk. I would be limited to that though. Well there are two types of insurance, show insurance and road insurance, I would have no insurance on the road. And too the way th...
- Thu Apr 11, 2019 10:19 am
- Forum: Automotive Discussions
- Topic: New member interested in steam carriages
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5152
Re: New member interested in steam carriages
Gil, Thanks for the information on those tours. We talked about doing the Lansing to Dearborn tour last year, but I have to get my vehicle registered i.e. Title and registration and it has to be to operate it on the road. Michigan has this crazy law since the vehicle never had a title, first I had ...
- Mon Apr 08, 2019 10:19 am
- Forum: Restoration Tips & Advice
- Topic: 1910 Overland restoration
- Replies: 133
- Views: 48538
Re: 1910 Overland restoration
Howdy boys, yes! I am a very happy Jack Rabbit! The wheel start was a suggestion from a friend of mine who has model T's. Said that was safest not knowing how it would perform. It worked great. Second roll, I was impressed! The carb performed ok while running, but did leave a puddle when I shut it ...
- Fri Mar 08, 2019 9:51 am
- Forum: Tour and Swap Meet Discussions
- Topic: Who in Blazes is Clarence Carpenter?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4338
Marian Welch Award
Congratulations to my friends Frank and Laura Hurley for being presented with the Marian Welch Award! Frank is definitely an ambassador for the hobby, always willing to talk to people who look at our cars on tour, putting on many, many great tours, holding local and national offices, and helping out...
- Fri Mar 08, 2019 9:38 am
- Forum: Automotive Discussions
- Topic: An apology and thoughts
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4178
Re: An apology and thoughts
Well, looking back at the 3 posts I see about your '11 Buick there were quick responses to all of them actually, including some pretty detailed stuff on your first one regarding trouble starting the car. But moving forward, It's a fact that interest in brass cars is declining. Sad, but true. It's al...
- Thu Feb 21, 2019 11:29 am
- Forum: Restoration Tips & Advice
- Topic: 1909 Locomobile Toy Tonneau, Rebuild Improvements for Reliability
- Replies: 342
- Views: 120014
Re: Rebuild Improvements for Reliability 1909 Locomobile
Wow! That's pretty wild innovation for 110 years ago! Impressive.
- Thu Feb 14, 2019 11:47 am
- Forum: Restoration Tips & Advice
- Topic: 1910 Overland restoration
- Replies: 133
- Views: 48538
Re: 1910 Overland restoration
Jeff, I just noticed you are in Camas. Do you know Jim Barrett? He is very knowledgeable on mags, coils, etc. He's done several for me, great guy. Next time I'm down that way I'll pay you a visit. You must belong to the Portland group? I am a "distant" member. Thanks! I am in Camas. I do know Jim B...
- Thu Feb 14, 2019 11:40 am
- Forum: Restoration Tips & Advice
- Topic: 1910 Overland restoration
- Replies: 133
- Views: 48538
- Wed Feb 13, 2019 3:56 pm
- Forum: Restoration Tips & Advice
- Topic: 1910 Overland restoration
- Replies: 133
- Views: 48538
Re: 1910 Overland restoration
Guess I might as well show the cars too!
- Wed Feb 13, 2019 3:51 pm
- Forum: Restoration Tips & Advice
- Topic: 1910 Overland restoration
- Replies: 133
- Views: 48538
Re: 1910 Overland restoration
Jeff, Are you still an Overland guy? As I recall your car/cars are a bit later than 1910? Is your fueling system the same as what Jack is dealing with? Maybe you can share some experience? Al I am! I have a 14 Model 79 Touring and an almost done (for the last 5 years) 15 Model 80 Speedster (Not aut...
- Wed Feb 13, 2019 2:01 pm
- Forum: Restoration Tips & Advice
- Topic: 1910 Overland restoration
- Replies: 133
- Views: 48538
Re: 1910 Overland restoration
Howdy Don, again, I didn't make the body, I'm not a wood worker by any means. I can build big stuff; shop, barn, etc., but not as intricate as those bodies! My friend David King made them for me, he's very meticulous! Hope you and Sharon are doing well in this weather. Yes, I wish more people would...
- Wed Jan 02, 2019 6:17 pm
- Forum: Restoration Tips & Advice
- Topic: 1910 Overland restoration
- Replies: 133
- Views: 48538
Re: 1910 Overland restoration
When I bought my 15 Overland I wondered, why would anyone put a shutoff valve right behind the carburetor? I learned quickly. That was a Model R Schebler, but same church different pew! I took it apart, inspected, cleaned, fiddled, drank a few beers and put it back together. Still leaked. Repeated a...