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Mark Chaffin
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- Joined: Sat Jan 12, 2019 12:11 pm
- First Name: Mark
- Last Name: Chaffin
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1911 Speedster, 1927 Lake Roadster
- Location: Lake Elsinore
- Board Member Since: 2001
Ranch Doodlebug Build
I thought I would share a couple pics of the Ranch Doodlebug build. Engine and Ruckstell are done. A huge shout out to Mr. Hank Lee for rebuilding my Zenith carburetor as I know it has been done right and also for modifying my Winfield intake manifold to ensure a proper fit. Hank is indeed an artist. Thanks Hank!
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Charlie_26_TT_Ccab
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- First Name: Charlie
- Last Name: Coleman
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- Location: Redwood Valley, Ca.
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Re: Ranch Doodlebug Build
Looks like it’s coming along nicely since
last months visit. Sounds like you have some more shop space now or will shortly.
Best to you and your family, Charlie
last months visit. Sounds like you have some more shop space now or will shortly.
Best to you and your family, Charlie
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Mark Chaffin
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Re: Ranch Doodlebug Build
Hi Charlie,
Yes. Moving along at break neck speed as time permits. I was speaking with Hank Lee the other day and mentioned it would be fun making a one off four wheel drive setup to replace the stock front axle. I mentioned a few ideas I had which were simplistic in nature. Boy did I open up a can of worms! Hank was all over it! Like me, Hank loves a challenge and can't sit idle for more than a few minutes. I would not be surprised if Hank didn't already have a few ideas in motion. I've learned I have to be careful what I say or it ends up on my door step! I sure do admire that guy. I can't even come close to his level of talent and we make many parts for beloved Model T. A bromance indeed!
Yes. Moving along at break neck speed as time permits. I was speaking with Hank Lee the other day and mentioned it would be fun making a one off four wheel drive setup to replace the stock front axle. I mentioned a few ideas I had which were simplistic in nature. Boy did I open up a can of worms! Hank was all over it! Like me, Hank loves a challenge and can't sit idle for more than a few minutes. I would not be surprised if Hank didn't already have a few ideas in motion. I've learned I have to be careful what I say or it ends up on my door step! I sure do admire that guy. I can't even come close to his level of talent and we make many parts for beloved Model T. A bromance indeed!
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modeltspaz
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- Location: Bellflower, California
Re: Ranch Doodlebug Build
Mark,
Check out the Livingood 4 W. D. setup for Model T Fords. A few years back, I believe that the original manufacturer's grandson was considering reproducing the set-up.
I believe he built one and installed it in a car. The only big modification needed was that the front spring needed to have a special bend at one end to clear the offset differential housing.
Most of the differential parts were stock Ford, or modified T components. There was a video of a car with a Livingood set-up on YouTube. Not sure if it's still there.
Mike Spaziano.
Check out the Livingood 4 W. D. setup for Model T Fords. A few years back, I believe that the original manufacturer's grandson was considering reproducing the set-up.
I believe he built one and installed it in a car. The only big modification needed was that the front spring needed to have a special bend at one end to clear the offset differential housing.
Most of the differential parts were stock Ford, or modified T components. There was a video of a car with a Livingood set-up on YouTube. Not sure if it's still there.
Mike Spaziano.
Knowledge that isn't shared, is wasted knowledge.
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Mark Chaffin
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Re: Ranch Doodlebug Build
I'm aware of the Livinggood setup. More complicated than it needs to be. Spring setup and all. It also has a few limitations which can be improved upon. In my humble opinion. Thanks for the info though.
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Mark Chaffin
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Re: Ranch Doodlebug Build
Frame shortened 12 inches as well as driveshaft.
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Aussie16
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- Last Name: Landy
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- Location: Trarlagon Victoria Australia
Re: Ranch Doodlebug Build
What head are you running there Mark? It looks pretty chunky?
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Mark Chaffin
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Re: Ranch Doodlebug Build
The head is a cast iron original TURBO. I've only seen one other in my travels.