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Roger, thanks for the bit of news on this beautiful car! I've been thinking about volunteering to work on this car for a while, but wasn't sure if there was any active work going on. I Googled Statco Generator, but all I could find was Cummins-Onan diesel generators. What type of generator are these? I would assume they're the same as are currently used on some private cars when HEP isn't available. It would be great to see/hear a proper generator operating under a car at IRM instead of something cheap and noisy you buy at Home Depot. Keep up the great work, and I'll try to stop by sometime!

#1 Kevin S. on 2012-03-14 03:11

Roger, so glad to see the work being done on "Galt House"! This really brings back memories of late night cleanings and very hot cooking weekends in the kitchen - but all very fun and full of fond memories! Wish I could still work on 2726.

#2 Louis Tofari on 2012-10-31 12:18

Thanks for your thoughts, Louis. The last time we served food in the 2726 was 1995. Remeber all those juicy cheese burgers!! The museum must purchase and install a 30-40kw generator to power the elecric and A/C demand before we can again use the diner. Roger Kramer

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