1-1/2 hp Rockford
& Emerson-Brantingham
Photo to right is from C.H. Wendel's
"American Gasoline Engines Since 1872".
This 1-1/2 HP Emerson-Brantingham was owned by Chris Burns when the
photo was taken in 1976. This photo is borrowed from
Ted Brookover's website
.
This 1-1/2 HP EB was
purchased by Rob Timms
at the Blue Mound, IL
auction on May 5, 2001.
It is serial # 5167.
Nice engine, Rob!
This was the condition of my
grandfather's 1-1/2 HP Rockford
shortly after I brought it to my
house for restoration.
During restoration.
This is my grandfather's
1-1/2 HP Rockford engine
after restoration. It's serial # 4903.
A few current pictures
The Rockford is sitting on an original Emerson-Brantingham truck.
I use the Rockford to power a Meyers Water Pump & a drill press.