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by Drkbp
Sun Aug 16, 2020 6:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Plumbing Carbide Tank 1913 Touring
Replies: 6
Views: 2317

Re: Plumbing Carbide Tank 1913 Touring

Gene,

I agree with you on the red for the acetylene gas hose.

If you look at the last photo I posted, the gas line hoses appear
much like the radiator hoses which are red.

Certainly not cream, or white, like the tires in that photo.

Do you have your Mangin mirrors?

Ken in Texas
by Drkbp
Sat Aug 15, 2020 10:41 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Plumbing Carbide Tank 1913 Touring
Replies: 6
Views: 2317

Re: Plumbing Carbide Tank 1913 Touring

Gene, Covered in the link you have... There is only the one clamp and when I checked my car it was still in place so I used it. The only other piece is the brass "rear gas line" which is 44" long. One of the reasons Ford used small clamps was to avoid introducing air (oxygen) into the acetylene line...
by Drkbp
Thu Aug 13, 2020 11:55 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 09-10
Replies: 7
Views: 3086

Re: 09-10

The second photo above is very much like the early car I'll post below.
Other than being very dirty and the top not being on the car, seems very much the same.
Two pedal, 2 bolt mounts, lamps and all.
Also, seems the building in the background of both photos may be the Piquette Avenue Plant.
by Drkbp
Tue Aug 11, 2020 11:23 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Is my TT overheating?
Replies: 15
Views: 4255

Re: Is my TT overheating?

Scott, I believe you pretty well have your answer but I thought I would mention a rather easy way to check radiator and carb setting in your driveway with a kitchen thermometer. I use that same thermometer to check my 160 degree thermostats for my '35 Ford cabriolet. The V8 stats open at 160 so the ...
by Drkbp
Sun Aug 09, 2020 11:06 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1913-14 Gaslight hose
Replies: 26
Views: 6573

Re: 1913-14 Gaslight hose

I have Ron Gocek 1/2" hose on my '14 for about 5 years running off a Prest-O-Lite B tank. My concern has been about cracking/leaks where it rubs on the metal 3 places-radiator & splash shield. OK so far, but I wouldn't run that RG hose through a drilled 1/2" hole which may cut it. I don't think the ...
by Drkbp
Tue Aug 04, 2020 1:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1909 E&J 3 tier flared front sidelights
Replies: 9
Views: 4052

Re: 1909 E&J 3 tier flared front sidelights

Alex, It seems like E&J was one of Ford's favorite lamp suppliers in the U.S. and location probably had a lot to do with it. I would imagine that Ford would use whatever lamps were available, in a pinch, to ship the cars. The well established E&J plant was located only 3 miles away from the Picquett...
by Drkbp
Mon Jul 27, 2020 8:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Hill Climb Car
Replies: 6
Views: 2684

Re: Hill Climb Car

Appears to be a photograph of Mr. Kessler (?) at the wheel of a 1910 Model T - Stock Car-$1,200 and under. The races were sanctioned by the American Automobile Association and the Model T raced in the "price" divisions of the Stock Cars. Saturday, 30 July 1910, races reported in the Sunday news. For...
by Drkbp
Sat Jul 04, 2020 4:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 13T - KW Coil Box Switch
Replies: 9
Views: 2873

Re: 13T - KW Coil Box Switch

Here is a little earlier K-W "AUTOLOCK" with a brass cover I have on my car. K-W also made a Master Vibrator with the same switch but the cover is stamped "MASTER VIBRATOR". The base of both of these look like a regular '13/'14 Model T metal coil box switch but the inside is different. Patent date i...
by Drkbp
Thu Jul 02, 2020 9:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Laundaulet and Town Car
Replies: 11
Views: 4339

Re: Laundaulet and Town Car

At this show, the 1909 Coupe is sitting in the corner next to the column.
The horn on the coupe is located on the passenger side.
It has E&J three tier side lights and headlights like the others.
Rare one.
by Drkbp
Thu Jul 02, 2020 4:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1909 E&J 3 tier flared front sidelights
Replies: 9
Views: 4052

Re: 1909 E&J 3 tier flared front sidelights

You have probably seen this one.
by Drkbp
Tue Jun 30, 2020 10:13 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Old Photo Early RPU
Replies: 7
Views: 3183

Re: Old Photo Early RPU

Nice photo Herb!
Still using his gas headlights with a Victor carbide generator.
The"hook" type water indicator and vertical tank clamps clearly visible.
by Drkbp
Mon Apr 20, 2020 11:05 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1913 Pin stripe
Replies: 18
Views: 6396

Re: 1913 Pin stripe

Here is another photograph of the 1913 "California 88655" car Russ first posted above.
Seems to have a set of Black & Brass "John Brown 19 style" headlamps that have been electrified.
The front fenders may be the short bill early style as well.
by Drkbp
Sat Mar 28, 2020 11:56 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Need help reading part drawing on a Ford racer
Replies: 23
Views: 6825

Re: Need help reading part drawing on a Ford racer

Just a little drift from the trim piece..... Drawing 116 in the Drop Box had an interesting "Also 3 13/16 eng" note added in the left lower corner. A reference to the 3-13/16" bore x 5" stroke, 228.3 cubic inch engine that Frank Kulich raced as the 3 Car against the Mason 6 Car in the June 1912 Algo...
by Drkbp
Tue Mar 10, 2020 7:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Period Picture- Hump"T"y Dump"T"y
Replies: 17
Views: 6492

Re: Period Picture- Hump"T"y Dump"T"y

Appears to be the same two trucks and drivers in each photo. Took a shot of each dumping.
Almost looks like the driver with the white shirt has shades on.
Cool photos. 8-)
by Drkbp
Tue Feb 18, 2020 10:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: That was fast. High resolution photo of Fords and other racers, 1911 Hill Climb
Replies: 11
Views: 4708

Re: That was fast. High resolution photo of Fords and other racers, 1911 Hill Climb

Rob, Thanks for driving us cross eyed!! :D Great street photograph (and others of course)..! Can any of y'all tell what number the other Case is behind the 52 car? It seems to have a 9 on the fuel tank?? Jagersburger was driving the 37 car but I can't see it. He drove a "tooth" Case in the Indy but ...
by Drkbp
Mon Feb 17, 2020 1:57 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Is this a Model T? Algonquin Hill Climb 1911
Replies: 26
Views: 7735

Re: Is this a Model T? Algonquin Hill Climb 1911

Rob, You are absolutely correct that the 12 car had entered a (Division) C race. You are also correct the Elis Joubert 13 car (Class B) was also entered in the same 161 to 230 displacement (Division) C races as Frank Kulick. Elis Joubert didn't start but that makes no difference. He was registered, ...
by Drkbp
Sun Feb 16, 2020 3:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Is this a Model T? Algonquin Hill Climb 1911
Replies: 26
Views: 7735

Re: Is this a Model T? Algonquin Hill Climb 1911

The New Orleans Mardi Gras racer, 12 car pictured above, was a A.A.A. Class 2B "Stock Chassis Racer". There is nothing in that photograph that I can see that would indicate otherwise. Please comment if you see something. The term "stock" doesn't mean a chassis off the assembly line in a literal sens...
by Drkbp
Sat Feb 15, 2020 9:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Is this a Model T? Algonquin Hill Climb 1911
Replies: 26
Views: 7735

Re: Is this a Model T? Algonquin Hill Climb 1911

Wayne, Others will probably have photos even though that history is hard to come by. Rob is the best in getting great photos! However, the 1911 A.A.A. Rules allow "Stock Cars" and "Stock Chassis Racers" to have any ratio that will "fit in the standard production pumpkin". The sky is the limit on the...
by Drkbp
Sat Feb 15, 2020 6:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Is this a Model T? Algonquin Hill Climb 1911
Replies: 26
Views: 7735

Re: Is this a Model T? Algonquin Hill Climb 1911

Rob, you're moving ninety miles an hour.... :lol: To answer your Stock vs. Non-Stock question in your 9:34 am post...and your "renumber the cars" during the events comment a little later.... 1911 A.A.A. Rules apply in this meet at Algonquin so: STOCK VS. NON-STOCK 1. A.A.A. Stock chassis racers qual...
by Drkbp
Sat Feb 15, 2020 11:23 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Is this a Model T? Algonquin Hill Climb 1911
Replies: 26
Views: 7735

Re: Is this a Model T? Algonquin Hill Climb 1911

Rob, I believe you may be confusing the 1912 Algonquin with the 1911 regarding the 228/410's. I'll check what I have. Also, there were six different Fords that raced in the 1911 Algonquin. Lanahan was first listed as driver in the Stock Ford chassis 49 car but Gruener ended up being the driver of re...
by Drkbp
Fri Feb 14, 2020 11:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Is this a Model T? Algonquin Hill Climb 1911
Replies: 26
Views: 7735

Re: Is this a Model T? Algonquin Hill Climb 1911

Rob, Great photos! In your first photo, it appears we are looking at the rear of the 389.9 cubic inch "42 car" after the race, or at least the morning run. That is the torn "tie on" 42 number hanging down on each side of the pumpkin. ;) The "64 car" is the small fuel tank 389.9 cubic inch Kulick dro...
by Drkbp
Wed Jan 29, 2020 11:59 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Ford scrip hubcap wrench questions
Replies: 5
Views: 2821

Re: Ford scrip hubcap wrench questions

Early V8.
Probably fit my '35 oil pan drain plug. ;)
by Drkbp
Thu Jan 23, 2020 7:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: brass gas line from lamps to carbide tank
Replies: 6
Views: 2845

Re: brass gas line from lamps to carbide tank

Colin,

Does your '12 radiator have the 1/2" gas hose holes in the side plates near the bottom?

Ken
by Drkbp
Mon Jan 20, 2020 10:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1914 Body changeover date
Replies: 8
Views: 3462

Re: 1914 Body changeover date

Ed, Thanks for the June 9, 1913, early date. I assume you have the metal coil box? If so, pretty well confirms the switch to the new coil begun in March 1913 was over by June 1913. The new coil won't fit the wood coil box. Same here on the '13 fenders, pipe plug engine, two piece drive shaft housing...
by Drkbp
Mon Jan 20, 2020 12:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1914 Body changeover date
Replies: 8
Views: 3462

Re: 1914 Body changeover date

Jeff, You are probably referring to the note below dated July 1, 1913. It has been a while since we discussed these early 1914 style Touring cars. Most likely brought about by the weak design of the 1913 style Touring bodies. I have 312,4XX which is a July 1913 and it is a 1914 style Beaudette Touri...
by Drkbp
Wed Jan 15, 2020 11:21 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Towncar-Old Photo
Replies: 6
Views: 3042

Re: Towncar-Old Photo

The Town Car photo Scott posted above was in the New York Auto show that ran from December 31, 1908 through January 7, 1909. Ford had all five body styles shown. The Coupe and Touring car are behind the Town Car, Roadster and Laundaulet. The row of Fords along the aisle are two-pedal so I imagine th...
by Drkbp
Wed Dec 18, 2019 11:34 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Low head, no Ford on it
Replies: 12
Views: 5236

Re: Low head, no Ford on it

Joe, I believe I have one of the heads you describe. Just took the pictures below. I ran it on my July 1913 Touring (U.S.) until I could get the correct head. Low head, "thumbprint" combustion chamber with a "3 - 18" which should indicate March 18th ___(no year). What appeared to be a similar/matchi...
by Drkbp
Sun Nov 24, 2019 5:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: "The Ford Cheaper than a Horse"
Replies: 4
Views: 2856

Re: "The Ford Cheaper than a Horse"

Ford worked a strong newspaper advertising program with their dealers.
Here is another "Cheaper Than A Horse" add.
May/June period of 1908, Winona, Minnesota
by Drkbp
Sat Nov 16, 2019 10:15 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: '24 T Barn Find
Replies: 20
Views: 6718

Re: '24 T Barn Find

Looks like a nice runabout and I would love to have it. :) It does appear to have a very faded 1980 Texas Vehicle Inspection sticker that would expire in August of 1981. With that plate, seems to indicate the car was street legal in Texas in 1980-81. Looks like a "runner"! Just needs a top and a qui...
by Drkbp
Wed Oct 16, 2019 7:28 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Small difference in 1913 Victor 1 side lamps
Replies: 4
Views: 2386

Re: Small difference in 1913 Victor 1 side lamps

Thanks for posting the variation of the spade mount. The mount on the right appears to be a casting? The Victor Lamp Company and Corcoran Company were both owned by Thomas Corcoran and some of his brothers. The Victor "1" lamps seem to be a set that Mr. Corcoran could get together quickly to get a p...
by Drkbp
Fri Sep 20, 2019 10:42 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Running Board Acetylene cylinder ?
Replies: 12
Views: 5128

Re: Running Board Acetylene cylinder ?

Ivan, The 20 inch tank is called a "B" tank at the welding supply houses where I find a few Prest-O-Lite offset valve tanks mixed in with the regular tanks. They are not the old style tank with the pressure gauge on the bottom which can't be filled here in the U.S. Marty, Keith has shown the best pe...
by Drkbp
Wed Sep 18, 2019 5:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What do you do when the boss says “I want you to build a car that will beat the fastest racer in the world?”
Replies: 59
Views: 16736

Re: What do you do when the boss says “I want you to build a car that will beat the fastest racer in the world?”

The real highlight of the day is the "50 second track record" for our guy against "Wild" Bob Burman with the V radiator Ford Special racer pictured above! :) And the $1,000 bill... :D But there was another couple of great races easier to see in another news clip of the days events. ;) (Red dots on a...
by Drkbp
Sun Sep 01, 2019 1:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Hand cranking, left versus right hand
Replies: 25
Views: 8445

Re: Hand cranking, left versus right hand

Interesting post. Although I'm not quite 100% ambidextrous, I use whichever hand is "most convenient" to whatever I am doing; wrench, screwdriver, hammer, drawing etc. Years ago when I brought my first T home, a 1914, I had to crank it to get it off the trailer. I used the left hand which "seemed" t...
by Drkbp
Wed Aug 21, 2019 12:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Has anyone had experience with LED bulbs in a acetylene headlight?
Replies: 11
Views: 5132

Re: Has anyone had experience with LED bulbs in a acetylene headlight?

As Allan says, Mangin mirror reflector.

Gas is about as simple and reliable as it could get using a Prest-O-Lite setup :) .
by Drkbp
Sun Aug 18, 2019 10:42 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Early vs. Late 1913 Fenders
Replies: 22
Views: 6910

Re: Early vs. Late 1913 Fenders

Ed, Beautiful car! I have one of those "1913's" with a 1914 style body. I suspect yours is a Beaudette body touring.? ;) There will be a "B" on the kick panel if it is a Beaudette. They also have the bead along the lower edge of the rear tub. Apparently, the 1914 style touring car began to appear du...
by Drkbp
Mon Jul 29, 2019 2:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Stewart speedometer chains
Replies: 4
Views: 2674

Re: Stewart speedometer chains

If your swivel and speedometer are functioning properly, be sure and "lay the chain" prior to attaching to the speedometer head or you invite a jam and broken link. To flip the links all in the same direction: Insert chain in the housing, attach both clutches to chain and screw cable onto swivel. Le...
by Drkbp
Thu Jul 25, 2019 12:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Interesting almost matching numbers.
Replies: 1
Views: 1400

Re: Interesting almost matching numbers.

Allan,

Is the transmission stub shaft dated?

Ken P
by Drkbp
Sat Jun 22, 2019 12:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: New T owner with a few questions
Replies: 21
Views: 7644

Re: New T owner with a few questions

Lorien, The John Brown 16's also "fit" your runabout. You have plenty of headlights! :) I have a set on a my July 1913 '14 style touring. Most important part is the Mangin mirrors in them. The mirrors will also fit the Victor lamps that are on your car. A fellow has a post on the HCCA that he goes t...
by Drkbp
Thu Jun 20, 2019 7:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: New T owner with a few questions
Replies: 21
Views: 7644

Re: New T owner with a few questions

Do not try to move the windshield until until you turn the driver side hinge over the other way. It is on backwards.
The passenger side windshield hinge is on correct for it to fold to the rear. ;)

Then we can talk about a nice looking '14 :) with some Victor lamps we have to get lit! :D

Ken P
by Drkbp
Fri Jun 14, 2019 1:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: OLD PHOTO - Brass Era - Outback In A Ford
Replies: 9
Views: 4777

Re: OLD PHOTO - Brass Era - Outback In A Ford

Seems to be a 1915/16 chassis. Looks like it has the enlarged top radiator tank that was probably Australian. Maybe one of folks from there can comment on those. It does appear to have fork mounted electric headlights and three tier square kerosene side lamps. Canadian cars used spade mount side lam...
by Drkbp
Tue Jun 11, 2019 8:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Old Phot- An early Model T
Replies: 17
Views: 6958

Re: Old Phot- An early Model T

I have some Victor gas lamps like that and I believe lamps with the additional reflector are called "double reflector". They do look larger but it may just be the additional silvered rim behind the glass.
by Drkbp
Tue Jun 11, 2019 7:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Carbide headlights Dash flames don’t meet!
Replies: 13
Views: 6367

Re: Carbide headlights Dash flames don’t meet!

Greg, I use a acetylene regulator to check my burners before I put them in the headlight. I put the burner in a small vise and run a hose to it, crack the regulator to about 3 psi and check that they burn correctly. A small in line valve before the burner helps when you use tank acetylene. The burne...
by Drkbp
Tue Jun 11, 2019 9:23 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Carbide headlights Dash flames don’t meet!
Replies: 13
Views: 6367

Re: Carbide headlights Dash flames don’t meet!

Greg, It sounds like you have some burners that have been used with a carbide generator and have a slight lime buildup at the port opening. That will make the gas jet off center to hit the other jet on the burner. Also, check the two side ports on each tip and be sure they are clear. I have had some...
by Drkbp
Thu May 30, 2019 7:18 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Ford Special Racer, it's about a wrap.
Replies: 17
Views: 6192

Re: Ford Special Racer, it's about a wrap.

Beautiful!! :)
Love your idea about the magnetic numbers. I vote for "12".. :D
Get your goggles ready!! 8-)
by Drkbp
Thu May 30, 2019 7:08 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Old photo
Replies: 10
Views: 4977

Re: Old photo

Great photograph. Looks like a real Ford Delivery Car. :shock: Maybe one of the folks can comment further on that. :? It does have a Prest-O-Lite tank for the headlights which appear to be E&J. The sidelights are John Brown 100's and the front fenders appear to be 1913 style. Looks like the horn is ...
by Drkbp
Sun May 26, 2019 7:04 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Exhaust Deflector?
Replies: 3
Views: 2491

Re: Exhaust Deflector?

I believe you are correct and it also protects the Stewart speedometer.
You can see the cable running from behind the shield to the right front wheel where the road gear is mounted.
The exhaust pipes appear to be the tapered like the early tail pipe.
Great photograph of an early Ford Model T racer.
by Drkbp
Sat May 25, 2019 5:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Ford special racing motor description- starting with the smallest
Replies: 13
Views: 12813

Re: Ford special racing motor description- starting with the smallest

Rob, It doesn't mean that the 141 cubic inch motor wasn't used at all. Just not in that race, that's all. The 1910 A.A.A. Rules you posted were just a short version. Here is the full blown A.A.A. Rules for 1911: https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015080121703;view=1up;seq=548 Stock cars ca...
by Drkbp
Sat May 25, 2019 4:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Ford special racing motor description- starting with the smallest
Replies: 13
Views: 12813

Re: Ford special racing motor description- starting with the smallest

Rob, To answer your question (your May 19 post), the “Class B” refers to the "Class B Stock car" races at Winnipeg. The races were being conducted under A.A.A. Stock Car rules. The other cars listed with the Ford are “Stock car” racers and the Ford Roach is driving has to be a 176.7 cubic inch Ford ...
by Drkbp
Thu May 23, 2019 4:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1910 292 cubic inch Model T engine is going together.
Replies: 22
Views: 8289

Re: 1910 292 cubic inch Model T engine is going together.

That is really looking nice! 8-)
Lean, mean, racing machine!! :P

Ken P
by Drkbp
Mon May 20, 2019 5:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Ford special racing motor description- starting with the smallest
Replies: 13
Views: 12813

Re: Ford special racing motor description- starting with the smallest

Rob, The one that got wrecked where the mechanic was killed is what I have in my notes. I believe you have them flipped. The wreck was the 4-1/2" x 4-3/4" engine racer built for the French Grand Prix race, which is a 302.2 cubic inch displacement Ford Special Depasse entered. It was in the New York ...
by Drkbp
Mon May 20, 2019 1:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Ford special racing motor description- starting with the smallest
Replies: 13
Views: 12813

Re: Ford special racing motor description- starting with the smallest

Rob, You are really good at chasing this information down. Don't stop. It helps to dig out the other tid-bits as we read through the material. Great fun and fascinating stuff. Have to explore this stuff because it's the only way to figure it out, maybe! :lol: I think Roach raced but they only gave f...
by Drkbp
Mon May 20, 2019 12:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Ford special racing motor description- starting with the smallest
Replies: 13
Views: 12813

Re: Ford special racing motor description- starting with the smallest

The race entries for the Kirkfield Winnipeg Races, dated 17 September 1910, leave something to be desired. ;) The Motor Age Race Summary after the race clears up the Ford running in the 231 to 300 class. It didn't. :o The Ford was entered in the Dunlop Trophy 25 Mile "Free For All", not the "231 to ...
by Drkbp
Thu May 16, 2019 4:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Old Photo-What happened?
Replies: 11
Views: 5564

Re: Old Photo-What happened?

Isn't that a photo of the Johnstown flood of 1936?

KP
by Drkbp
Mon May 13, 2019 4:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1908 Detroit, Ford runabout?
Replies: 6
Views: 4128

Re: 1908 Detroit, Ford runabout?

Dobbin eyeing three ladies in the electric.
Back seat driver got its start right there. :lol:
by Drkbp
Mon May 13, 2019 12:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What is the difference between Town Car and Landaullette?
Replies: 8
Views: 4586

Re: What is the difference between Town Car and Landaullette?

Here are two photographs of a 1909 stuck in the mud. :(

KP
by Drkbp
Mon May 13, 2019 11:59 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1908 Detroit, Ford runabout?
Replies: 6
Views: 4128

Re: 1908 Detroit, Ford runabout?

Thank you Trent, The car on the left does appear to have a wood type Troy windshield. Too small to tell, of course. Someone with better computer skills than I possess may generate a better image. There is a photograph in the Ford Times (Summer or Fall 1912 issue) of a 1913 Model T touring car displa...
by Drkbp
Mon May 13, 2019 8:18 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1908 Detroit, Ford runabout?
Replies: 6
Views: 4128

1908 Detroit, Ford runabout?

Great photograph of the Detroit Gas Company Building in 1908 ... Shorpy this morning.
Is the runabout in front of the bicycle a Ford? :?:
First cup of coffee so eyes may still be off center too. :)

Link to the photograph:

https://www.shorpy.com/node/24740?size= ... al#caption
by Drkbp
Sun May 12, 2019 3:17 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Another neat photo
Replies: 9
Views: 4648

Re: Another neat photo

Great photograph!
Very fine detail, please post more of these.
The plate appears to be "3-148 DC 1919" :shock:
A hundred years sure goes by in a hurry
by Drkbp
Fri May 10, 2019 10:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: August 1910. Ford re-enters track racing.
Replies: 75
Views: 18682

Re: August 1910. Ford re-enters track racing.

Rob, I hear you on the first cup of coffee! :) We had golf ball size hail storm at my Houston place last night and lost power, mess, house and one automobile damaged. :o :( There was only one Ford Motor Company driver, Frank Kulick, that reported to the A.A.A. officials by 20 February 1911, had his ...
by Drkbp
Fri May 10, 2019 12:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: August 1910. Ford re-enters track racing.
Replies: 75
Views: 18682

Re: August 1910. Ford re-enters track racing.

Rob,
Thank you for the summary.
Write-up is wrong in another place! :o
Mixed photos. :lol:
You gotta watch'em! ;)
He's running a lower neck 1910 radiator.
I think we are going to come up with a 161 to 230 cubic inch Ford Special in 1910. Just ;) watch
KP
by Drkbp
Fri May 10, 2019 11:42 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Ford Racer drawing mystery - any idea what this is?
Replies: 9
Views: 4254

Re: Ford Racer drawing mystery - any idea what this is?

Rob,

It's noted on the drawing and is the profile of the 7/16" deep part through the center line.
The thickness of the casting is also given, 1/16".
Also, give us a name for the dash can. :)

KP
by Drkbp
Fri May 10, 2019 9:03 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Ford Racer drawing mystery - any idea what this is?
Replies: 9
Views: 4254

Re: Ford Racer drawing mystery - any idea what this is?

Rob, Well, there you go! I didn't notice the elongated port on your can before. :o We had a bad hail storm last night and I just came back in. I was going to add to the earlier post that if you hadn't cut the hole in the Dash can you could position it with the surround. If you already went by the Fo...
by Drkbp
Fri May 10, 2019 7:19 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Ford Racer drawing mystery - any idea what this is?
Replies: 9
Views: 4254

Re: Ford Racer drawing mystery - any idea what this is?

Rob, I looked at those drawings last night and the two caps may be for a fuel/oil tank like is on what we have been calling the 49 car. I have clipped it below. The photo isn't very big but look right behind Frank's left arm. See how the cap sits up on the tank filler nozzle riser. The cap seems to ...
by Drkbp
Thu May 09, 2019 6:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: August 1910. Ford re-enters track racing.
Replies: 75
Views: 18682

Re: August 1910. Ford re-enters track racing.

Dan, Rob,
That's Rice racing the 6 car at the 1910 Algonquin. He wins! :D
Gruener is there too and he races the 5 car.
by Drkbp
Thu May 09, 2019 10:01 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: August 1910. Ford re-enters track racing.
Replies: 75
Views: 18682

Re: August 1910. Ford re-enters track racing.

Wayne, We have better records available than I would have imagined regarding Ford car numbers at New Orleans…. I tried hard to condense this but it is long. The Short Answer paragraph covers the car number issue, but if you are into detail, it follows. However, it does cover one of Ford’s greatest r...
by Drkbp
Tue May 07, 2019 7:18 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: August 1910. Ford re-enters track racing.
Replies: 75
Views: 18682

Re: August 1910. Ford re-enters track racing.

Forgot to add :( If we see some action photographs one day, we'll know where they were taken. Michigan State Fair Grounds track and Frank Kulick can make that Varooom up and down Woodward he talks about. :lol: Woodward seems to have been another of his race tracks. :!: The "50 second mile" Ford Spec...
by Drkbp
Tue May 07, 2019 12:48 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: August 1910. Ford re-enters track racing.
Replies: 75
Views: 18682

Re: August 1910. Ford re-enters track racing.

I don't know about that. You are waaay ahead of us! :lol: Varoooom! Great project! I believe it is just a publicity photograph to promote, or report, the Hawthorne Race Card in Chicago. It could be another track somewhere else but doesn’t really matter. The photo Bucket I picked up on another site 6...
by Drkbp
Mon May 06, 2019 2:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: August 1910. Ford re-enters track racing.
Replies: 75
Views: 18682

Re: August 1910. Ford re-enters track racing.

Young Edsel has a non-Ford mag, no spark lever. Empty coil box makes a good glove box, 8-) …. like the 32 car (Elgin August 29, 1911) has a coil box but you see the Bosch mag next to radiator with its side piece missing. Note “bulge” on bonnet under belt-buckle. Bulges to clear magneto show better o...
by Drkbp
Sun May 05, 2019 1:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: August 1910. Ford re-enters track racing.
Replies: 75
Views: 18682

Re: August 1910. Ford re-enters track racing.

Wayne, The photo I posted above with Hatch and Kulick is actually Gruener’s 49 car, 176.7 cubic inch non-stock chassis racer :o So much for the short brake handle idea! The race Hatch entered the 38 car was Fox River too, not Aurora. :( Also, that’s a coil box and latch showing behind the firewall a...
by Drkbp
Thu May 02, 2019 5:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: August 1910. Ford re-enters track racing.
Replies: 75
Views: 18682

Re: August 1910. Ford re-enters track racing.

Wayne, Good spot! I didn’t notice that. :shock: Short brake handle seems to be a Kulick trait. Hatch races the “tall” handle. At first I thought I saw a coil box but looking closer it seems to be just a tag or something Kulick has stuck behind the hood former. Kulick and Hatch are in either the 42 c...
by Drkbp
Tue Apr 30, 2019 4:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Another Cool Photo
Replies: 7
Views: 3993

Re: Another Cool Photo

Great photo Larry, of an almost brand new car and we're going somewhere :D ...Check out the goggles! Look at those headlights. They seem to be a "Black & Brass" version of the John Brown 19. :o what's with that? The lovely Victor 1 has three side vents in the bonnet but they are in a straight line. ...
by Drkbp
Tue Apr 30, 2019 3:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Neat Photo
Replies: 11
Views: 5754

Re: Neat Photo

I was looking at that fine picture of the Town Car a little closer... Attached is a Ford factory photograph (note license plate) of the Touring car at that time. Note that the wood firewall is painted black. It's the style built until April 1915 because of difficulty encountered with the 1915 style ...
by Drkbp
Tue Apr 30, 2019 12:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Neat Photo
Replies: 11
Views: 5754

Re: Neat Photo

This is out of the Ford Times and was commenting on the "1915 Ford Line". Check out the 1915 Touring and Runabout :shock: Gas Lamps! They're missing the bulb horn and acetylene generator but looks pretty much spot on, Black & Brass E&J lamps. That was that crazy (early '15 model year) time, October ...
by Drkbp
Tue Apr 30, 2019 9:51 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: August 1910. Ford re-enters track racing.
Replies: 75
Views: 18682

Re: August 1910. Ford re-enters track racing.

Here is a picture that I got with no information. This fine thread, thank you Rob, let's me/us add some. It's new to me and I don't recall seeing it before so I'll go ahead on it. Frank Kulick is the driver and Hatch is riding mechanic. They have just passed the finish line at the top at Algonquin. ...
by Drkbp
Mon Apr 29, 2019 8:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: August 1910. Ford re-enters track racing.
Replies: 75
Views: 18682

Re: August 1910. Ford re-enters track racing.

Rob, Thank you very much for the Times article and I note the rights. Nice full article. Big deal to Ford Motor and I’m sure it’s full of details. I second Warren’s comment. I have been looking at those car numbers and can’t figure out “his” number from all the stuff we have been looking at the last...
by Drkbp
Mon Apr 29, 2019 2:29 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: August 1910. Ford re-enters track racing.
Replies: 75
Views: 18682

Re: August 1910. Ford re-enters track racing.

Rob, “For comparison, the Ford Specials ran the mile at the New Orleans races in an average of about 55 mph.” Please don’t sell the large block 300 cubic inch Ford Specials short in the Mardi Gras races! Kulick wouldn’t like that :evil: The 300’s have a much better average speed than the small block...
by Drkbp
Sat Apr 27, 2019 2:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: August 1910. Ford re-enters track racing.
Replies: 75
Views: 18682

Re: August 1910. Ford re-enters track racing.

MODEL T 13 CAR IN THE NEW ORLEANS FEBRUARY 25-27, 1911 RACES Rob, You’ve got a sharp eye for detail and I agree with you that the 13 car was at least entered in the New Orleans pro race. They did run some A races but you can’t see it in your St. Louis Post Dispatch newspaper column “TWO RECORDS GO A...
by Drkbp
Fri Apr 26, 2019 9:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: August 1910. Ford re-enters track racing.
Replies: 75
Views: 18682

Re: August 1910. Ford re-enters track racing.

Rob, That picture of the 12 car that Kulick drives in New Orleans is absolutely fine. The detail is as good as it gets. I went back after lunch today and compared it to the large engine Specials and I see exactly what you are talking about. Side by side and there is no doubt about the motor mount an...
by Drkbp
Fri Apr 26, 2019 8:26 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: August 1910. Ford re-enters track racing.
Replies: 75
Views: 18682

Re: August 1910. Ford re-enters track racing.

Wayne, I hear you on the speedster. I was sitting here in my Tony Stewart NASCAR racing jacket writing the above. Took quite a while to type that stuff. The leather cap and goggles kept getting in the way! :lol: Rob, Great picture on the New Orleans 12 car. Do you have a link to that Ford Times arti...
by Drkbp
Thu Apr 25, 2019 1:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: August 1910. Ford re-enters track racing.
Replies: 75
Views: 18682

Re: August 1910. Ford re-enters track racing.

Thank you Rob for bringing up two great race events for Ford and Frank Kulick. I'll go ahead and post this regarding New Orleans since we already talked about Brighton Beach and it keeps these two together. It is hard to make these concise but I'll give it a whirl. Really neat stuff and there are pr...
by Drkbp
Thu Apr 25, 2019 12:18 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Old Photo- Rushville NY, cars and gaspumps
Replies: 3
Views: 2543

Re: Old Photo- Rushville NY, cars and gaspumps

Same spot today. Gas pump is gone and we are riding bikes...
by Drkbp
Tue Apr 23, 2019 6:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: August 1910. Ford re-enters track racing.
Replies: 75
Views: 18682

Re: August 1910. Ford re-enters track racing.

It takes a bit of digging to put together the bore & stroke on these racers. It is the standard B&S to meet the "stock chassis" of the "B" class you just posted. Fun stuff, the #4 car is my car and Harvick is the man! Two more: The Cino 4-3/8" x 5" = 300.5 c.i. 3C racer and the Corbin 4-1/2" x 4-1/4...
by Drkbp
Mon Apr 22, 2019 8:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: August 1910. Ford re-enters track racing.
Replies: 75
Views: 18682

Re: August 1910. Ford re-enters track racing.

Rob, It's much easier to see what's going on in that Brighton Beach race that began this thread by looking at the race summary and the engine displacements involved. A big help is they added the car numbers in the summary for this meet. I have attached the Brighton Beach August 1910 Race Summary bel...
by Drkbp
Sat Apr 20, 2019 5:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: August 1910. Ford re-enters track racing.
Replies: 75
Views: 18682

Re: August 1910. Ford re-enters track racing.

Great thread! However, there is an error in the newspaper or periodical "write-up" regarding the first discussed eight-car race above. Rob caught it but it is confusing if you are not familiar with the way the cars were classed. Instead of "261 to 300 cubic inches", the writer should have said "300 ...
by Drkbp
Tue Apr 16, 2019 5:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Calcium Carbide
Replies: 7
Views: 4002

Re: Calcium Carbide

I clipped the following add out of a 1904 issue of The Acetylene Journal, regarding the yield of a pound of carbide. At that yield, a pound should keep our T headlamps burning for about 2-1/2 to 3 hours using standard burners (3/4's). Knowing how much carbide to "charge" the generator for a certain ...
by Drkbp
Mon Apr 15, 2019 6:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Old Photo _ Auto Shop
Replies: 14
Views: 6248

Re: Old Photo _ Auto Shop

Square front fenders, no bill. Early '09 T at left front of photo.
Great photo.
by Drkbp
Sat Apr 06, 2019 1:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Identifying correct coil box for early 1913
Replies: 28
Views: 9269

Re: Identifying correct coil box for early 1913

Colin,

Did the Canadian body manufactures "date/number" the bodies on the front seat base like the U.S.?

Ken P
by Drkbp
Thu Apr 04, 2019 6:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Lurker no longer - Now a 1915? Model T Owner - Body # questions
Replies: 24
Views: 7853

Re: Lurker no longer - Now a 1915? Model T Owner - Body # questions

Correct rear axle.
A number of quadrant variations could be found on this early of a 1915. Even a '14 style brass one.
Probably an original dash, bulb horn.
by Drkbp
Thu Apr 04, 2019 2:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Lurker no longer - Now a 1915? Model T Owner - Body # questions
Replies: 24
Views: 7853

Re: Lurker no longer - Now a 1915? Model T Owner - Body # questions

Congratulations Andrew, You may very well have a very early 1915 touring car. The wider/shorter tag appears to be the body tag and someone did you great favor when they tacked it on the seat frame! It was located on the left of the dash just under the cowl which has marked the tag upper left corner ...
by Drkbp
Sun Mar 31, 2019 1:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Gas Line Details For Headlights
Replies: 16
Views: 6466

Re: Gas Line Details For Headlights

Tim,
My mistake,
I should have put the whole photo up and an arrow to what I was talking about!
by Drkbp
Sun Mar 31, 2019 9:43 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Racing T 1911
Replies: 10
Views: 4690

Re: Racing T 1911

Those strip down chassis were an absolute rage of the day. The Ford weight/horsepower ratio made them an instant race car! Street plates, a horn and maybe a magneto right behind the radiator. Seems he removed the rear body brackets and front fender supports. Who knows what he had in the rear end? Ad...
by Drkbp
Fri Mar 29, 2019 5:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Gas Line Details For Headlights
Replies: 16
Views: 6466

Re: Gas Line Details For Headlights

Thank you for posting the photos. The setup looks great and the tee and sleeve have that "thick wall" look to them. The photo below is on the assembly line and the little brass hose clamps sure look small. They installed the gas headlight hoses in the radiators before they came down to the line. I u...
by Drkbp
Fri Mar 29, 2019 8:56 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Old Photo- 1910 Ford touring
Replies: 5
Views: 3538

Re: Old Photo- 1910 Ford touring

Appears to have a 1910 Ohio license plate.
Neat picture of an almost new car!
by Drkbp
Wed Mar 20, 2019 5:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: New Model T Times
Replies: 12
Views: 5994

Re: New Model T Times

The pilot holes, if any, were probably drilled in the "dash assembly room" where the men would know they were making a LHD or RHD dash. Factory photos show good access to both sides of the dash and the horn is mounted at that time. Otherwise, you would have unused pilot holes "showing" on the dash u...
by Drkbp
Mon Mar 18, 2019 11:04 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Headlight Gas Line Routing
Replies: 43
Views: 14856

Re: Headlight Gas Line Routing

If using carbide, you may want to run the rear gas line as discussed above when you get a chance.
Keeps the moisture trap at the splash shield hose.
Do you have the frame clamp?
by Drkbp
Fri Mar 15, 2019 2:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Ford Plant Glass Plate Negatives, Sleuthing Opportinity
Replies: 13
Views: 5733

Re: Ford Plant Glass Plate Negatives, Sleuthing Opportinity

I believe you are correct Jeff. That is probably Henry Ford and a young Edsel Ford taking a look at the construction from the new administration building. I thought about that yesterday when I flipped it. If you look at known photos of the two men, you will see the similar height relationship. Also,...
by Drkbp
Thu Mar 14, 2019 4:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Ford Plant Glass Plate Negatives, Sleuthing Opportinity
Replies: 13
Views: 5733

Re: Ford Plant Glass Plate Negatives, Sleuthing Opportinity

I believe these two were reversed.
by Drkbp
Thu Mar 14, 2019 2:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Ford Plant Glass Plate Negatives, Sleuthing Opportinity
Replies: 13
Views: 5733

Re: Ford Plant Glass Plate Negatives, Sleuthing Opportinity

The last one in your first set of negs looks like stacks of aluminum transmission covers.
I made it positive so it can be seen better.