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Locomobile "Tip" of the day. I have, in hand, the recast three items as shown on Page 13. For comparison I will attach pictures of the new castings. The new castings turned out very good!
Al
Picture one (Trade Mark)

Here is another addition to the tire mount for the Locomobile. I am guess that it would be best to use this mounting bracket to mount the tire support to the back of the tire with the bracket mounted unit the drivers seat. That is the "advice" you would share?
Al

"TIP" of the day, jump or buy when you find what you need. Don't wait! This piece was part of a purchase that included the tail light bracket shown above. I was not looking for a side-mount bracket, at the time. but it works for me and I can take care of the finish machining. I should have a few mor...

Here is another "TIP" or update on the Locomobile project. It always pays to keep your eyes open as you never know what someone may have that will work and is correct for your current project. I located and purchased a very nice tail light bracket that matches my Locomobile side light brackets. Here...

Here is a news "Tip". The casting project for the three plates, (per page 13) is nearing completion....good news if you are in need.
Al

OK, I am curious, what type of automobile is your "inspiration" (seen from your bedroom window) to keep you focused as much as possible on your priorities?
Al

Hello Jeff,
When this gasket cutter came new in the box, did it include a supply of replacement blades? Nothing is as frustrating as trying to make a "nice" gasket with a half dull blade and some materials like Garlock gasket paper does not cut easy.
Al

Jeff, Is the "cutter" a stationary razor blade or a round cutting wheel that rotates?
Al

Hello Jeff, You are right on with your thoughts. I can't say that the "parts chase" is the hobby, which it is not, but it is certainly a big part of it. I also am hopeful for more readership and actual participation. That participation will help propel this hobby into the next generation, in a healt...

Hubcap picture 2 (center emblem needs to be smoothed out).
Al

Here is a pair of pictures that prove Christmas can come on May 16! A fellow Locomobile owner, on the east coast, had his eyes open for me watching for cast brass Locomobile hub caps. The "TIP" for this day is to be helpful with each other as we hunt and try to get our antique automobiles back toget...

Hello Jeff,
Some of the early casting and materials are almost a mystery for sure. Even the quality of aluminum castings would or could be suspect as quality control was not up to our modern standards as or 2020. Keep up the good work.
Regards,
Alan

Nice that you shared a "TIP" of the day!
Al

Nice job on the gasket. They are nice tools. I used one of them a lot in the past.
Al

Hello Jeff, Hey...a good story is a good story and I am glad you shared it! They say misery likes company, I think most of us have been in the mode of chasing our tails from time to time, especially when it comes to repairing these antique automobiles! Is the casting, you refer to that broke, alumin...

Hello Jeff, Have you had the speedster out on its own power yet to shake the bugs out?
Regards,
Al

I will post a picture of this new found hubcap as soon as it arrives.
Al

More good news and an update.... An acquaintance and fellow Locomobile owner kept his eye open, for me, for a cast Brass hubcap. Bless his heart, as a result of his help, I will soon have a clean cast brass front hubcap, in my possession, so I can drop out the lesser of my front hubcaps, that I curr...

Here is the "Tip" of the day. Plan your parts ordering carefully to avoid any calamities in the future. I have on order a carefully measured new all brass windshield assembly to use with the original hinges shown on the top of page 12 of this blog. These shown hinges are robust and have a solid lock...

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