1917 locomobile engine repair bookshelf

These were great little pictures and my most favorite was 1925 a locomobile sportif. In 1917, locomobile was indeed one of americas most expensive cars. General repairs and troubleshooting midamerica car, inc. Locomobile was later known for building some of the finest automobiles, and was considered by some to be the american rollsroyce. The locomobile rooted at the dawn of motoring with small steam cars built to a stanley design, locomobile refocused on luxurious internalcombustion cars in 1903.

Newtons from the signage we can read on the truck was both a locomobile and durant dealer. The model 40 featured 40 hp four cylinder engine on 123 inch wheelbase. The earlier 1899 type 1 locomobile engine was made by the mason regulator company and it only used a single cross head guide on each. They came into being in 1899 selling a steampowered runabout that was based on the stanley steam car design. Here is a sampling of the highpriced cars for 1917. Locomobile officials decided to explore the gasoline engine, and in january 1902 they turned to a young inventive genius, andrew lawrence riker, who proceeded to design and build locomobile s first gasoline car. Am i correct that the building is in good repair and taken care of. Classics on autotrader has listings for new and used 1914 locomobile model 48 classics for sale near you. The locomobile company of america was founded in 1898 in watertown. Find your mercedes engine number mercedes benz manuals. The type 2 engine was used up to serial number 2100.

Make locomobile 2 seller type private seller 1 auction 1. This catalog provided buyers with the information and assurances of the locomobiles quality. The locomobile company of america was founded in 1899, the name coined from locomotive and automobile. The 1917 locomobile list shows 47 model ds produced in 1903. Us patent 1215869, internal combustion engines, february, 1917.

This 1919 locomobile model 48 roadster, however, is distinct in that it wears a sleek roadster body by merrimac. The first were built by mason for locomobile and had brass lower frames. A 1912 locomobile torpedo which is what the tow car was based on featured an angled all metal cowl the automobile sept. The original glass reflectors are in good condition. The first three numbers correspond to the type of engine that you have diesel, oil and such. This is a letter to the editor of the autocar, a british publication from w. Victory in the 1908 vanderbilt cup race, with george robertson piloting old 16, brought locomobile immense fame as the first americanbuilt car to win the. Boilers frequently burned out, and there was always the danger of an explosion. Vintage car models 1917 locomobile model 48 image 1 of 15 vintage cars. Vin codes decodes engine codes used in vehicle identification numbers vins for cars starting around 1953. The stanley car was renamed locomobile and more than 4,000 cars were produced by 1902. Locomobile current and historical locomobile photos and listings,car magazine. The big 523ci, bronze blocked straight turns by hand but last run in 1991, prior to which its believed to have been rebuilt. The paine collections 1907 locomobile type e touring is indicative of that inherent quality.

The locomobile company of america was founded in 1899 when john b. The next three numbers indicate what version of motor it is i. Search for specifications find automobile specifications. It was purchased new in 1917 by bruce main of fontanelle, iowa. Judy and gael boardmans dual ignition, 5200 pound, 48hp beauty why a locomobile. They switched from steam cars to gasoline powered vehicles in 1903.

Locomobile steam car engine running on compressed air youtube. Classic car database, specifications, dealers, parts and. Riker, who had previously sold his electric motor vehicle co, to the leads taxi trust of havard, ct, joined the locomobile co. Engine types 4 and 5 had a beefed up frame web to the water pump bracket. In 1908, they were the first american automobile to win the vanderbilt cup race held on long island.

Indians ride in vintage classic auto 8x10 reprint of old photo. Locomobiles, in robert sobels alternate history book for want of a nail. The locomobile company of bridgeport, connecticut was one of the most prestigious american cars in the early twentieth century. Riker, who designed this locomobile, was known for creating electricpowered vehicles. Sadly, that did not come to be and locomobile suffered the same fate as many of the great early luxury car makers, closing its doors in 1929 thanks to a critical lack of capital. Directory of services listing of dealers, companies and individuals offering cars, parts and services for antique, classic, vintage and muscle cars engine vin codes decodes engine codes used in vehicle identification numbers vins for cars starting around 1953 museums listing of automobile museums, as. Citrus hts, ca, pair of solar model 757 brass lamps. What makes us stand out from the competition is the fact that we all hold ourselves to a standard of excellence. In 1917 he enlisted in the army and went to france as a member of gen. He loved running and caring for the machinery doing all his own repair work which included pouring new bearings. Powered by locomobiles smaller thead fourcylinder engine of about 198 cubic inches, it has a sliding gear 3speed transmission in unit with the crossshaft for the double chain drive to the rear axle.

This photo we believe was taken in new york state during 1924 judging by the license plate visible on the front. With a 40 hp inline4 engine on a 123inch wheelbase, the model i was the fastest model produced by locomobile during the early 1900s brass period. In 1912, the company introduced a superior straight six engine that remained a constant power plant until 1925. The wrecker was a converted 19151916 locomobile model 38 or 48 six. Bhcmss 0003 guide to the records of the locomobile company. One of locomobiles cofounders, john brisben walker, the publisher and editor of cosmopolitan magazine, persuaded the stanleys to sell him their steam car business, which then comprised a single completed car and 199 orders, for the handsome. If anybodys interested id be glad to send some pictures. Ive got an early locomobile engine id like to sell.

The earlier 1899 type 1 locomobile engine was made by the mason regulator company and it only used a single cross head guide on each cylinder. Collector walter mccarthy purchased the car in the late 1960s, maintaining it in his collection for three decades. Locomobile model 48 sportif 1923 pebble beach concours delegance pebble beach, california, 2007 to view more automotive art or to purchase high quality automotive art enter here. Somewheres in 1900 locomobile started making their own engines.

Locomobile steam car engine running on compressed air. Locomobile promoted its gasolene touring cars in this 1904 sales catalog. I have a new set of pictures of the 1917 locomobile. Fitted with a newer carburetor and 12volt electrical system at the locomobile factory in 1922, it was eventually found remarkably intact and with only 17,000 miles at a new haven salvage yard in the 1940s. In the early 1950s the goodyear tire company would publish a 2page centerfold advertisement in the saturday evening post showing a pictorial history of cars with goodyear tires. First in class at the 2010 meadow brook concours delegance. It became a sense of pride that the lead mechanic would stamp his initials in the main. Locomobile used other body builders and designers such as lebaron inc. Apr 06, 2015 in 1914 locomobile set up a custom car department headed by designer decausse. General repairs like light locomotive wreckage, troubleshooting, and standard engine tuning or repair can be achieved by the team of experts at midamerica car, inc. The early reputation of the locomobile company was achieved through racing and technical triumphs. At this point, horsepower had skyrocketed to just over 100. To search for parts by type of repair, please enter your vehicle information below. By at least 1901 their engine had locomobile cast into the steam chest cover.

The name 48 was used by the locomobile company to signify their sixcylinder engines that were originally rated at 48. Locomobile automobiles were built to the highest excellence by the connecticut company and designed by a dedicated. Locomobile model48 decaussehealey 1917 pebble beach concours delegance pebble beach, california, 2007 back to locomobile index page. Offered here is a pair of solar model 757 brass lamps in very nice original condition. A gasoline powered car was designed in secret and introduced in 1903. Early locomobile engine for sale steam car network. The locomobile being towed was an updated version of the 19 model 48 which was offered in both right and lefthand drive the horseless age aug. Museums listing of automobile museums, as well as museums with some automotive related items. Swetland dated july 25, 1903 details his purchase of a fuel strainer and a top for his locomobile, suggesting that the dealership resolved his issues. Locomobile officials decided to explore the gasoline engine, and in january 1902 they turned to a young inventive genius, andrew lawrence riker, who proceeded to.

Locomobile 48 custom sportife 1917 pictures 1024x768. Mar 01, 2016 the locomobile steam cars the locomobile owes its genesis in large part to the stanley brothers, of steamer fame. It was a simple twin, so would not stick on dead center, and were a selfcontained unit with reverse gear. The gallery below has many interesting details about the interior. I could probably get you some dimensions on the mason engine if you needed it. Locomobile photographs and locomobile technical data car. Locomobile company of america, a us company that made automobiles under the brand name locomobile from 1899 to 1929. This 1909 locomobile model 30l carries a big thead four cylinder engine and displaces 286 cubic inches. Page count 28 items condition used original good item type promotional material inventory number sb293 in stock flat us shipping rate. Hd wallpaper for backgrounds locomobile 48 custom sportife 1917 1024x768 754. See more ideas about antique cars, cars and vintage cars. The serial numer is found stamped on the engine s frame.

For example, an m116 type engine would have an engine id number that begins with 116 and an m114 type engine would begin with 114. The locomobile type steam engine was ideal for a variety of industrial applications. Second in class at the 2004 pebble beach concours delegance. History of the american automobile industry chapter 4. Classics on autotrader has listings for new and used 1917 locomobile model 48 classics for sale near you. It could possibly could be a later type 3 engine as type 2 aand type 3 looked pretty much the same. A pair of locomobiles and a harleydavidson with a sidecar. William mitchell, he secured a transfer to the air service in august, took pilots training, and early in 1918, with rank of captain, was assigned to the 94th aero pursuit squadron. This 1917 locomobile model 382 chassis 252 is offered as a nonrunning project in need of completed bodywork, and we think itd make a really cool roadster. Troxels carries collectibles and automobile memorabilia for locomobile 48 enthusiasts and collectors. Locomobile moved to chicopee, ma in 1901 and shared a portion of the factory building with overman automobile co.

The company began in 1899 by building steampowered cars. This made them ideally suited for many applications such as driving conveyors, stokers, hoists, and feeding sawmill carriages. Most locomobiles had simple twincylinder engines 3x4 in, 76. The locomobile steam cars the locomobile owes its genesis in large part to the stanley brothers, of steamer fame. The first model 48 was introduced in 1911 and remained in production until 1924. In 1914 locomobile set up a custom car department headed by designer decausse. This engine spent its working life in adair county, iowa.