Proper Position of the Gas Generator on 1911 Touring’s Running-Board?

[NorthSouth]

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Hello Fellow Model T-ers,

I am hoping that some of you might help me mount my gas light generator correctly on the running-board. It’s going on a 1911 Touring Car.

For example, I would like to know;

1 & 2). Where on the 45” x 8” running-board should it be mounted, both front to back and across the short 8” width. And/or it’s position relative to a body section.

3). What position should the 3 base-to-running board through-bolts be placed.

4). What is the proper nut and bolt for this year and generator.

5). In what direction should the ‘on - off’ valve assembly be pointing.
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6). Any other pointers that might help me avoid future criticism from Original Smith type guys.

Thank you in advance for any guidance you may offer.
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[CudaMan]

There are some good period pictures of 1911s when they were new on this site. The best stuff is in the "members only" section. It costs nothing to become a member.

https://modeltfordfix.com/the-1911-mode ... d-changes/

[NealW]

Steve,

Your tank is a bit different than the one on our 11 touring, but here are the dimensions of where the bracket that holds the tank are on the driver's side running board: