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Topic author - Posts: 626
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- First Name: Frank
- Last Name: Seress
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What do you think?
This carbide generator came with the 1912 model T I bought about 5 years ago. It is not correct, in fact far from it. Looks home made but cute with the Ford logo. There is no guts in it, but I have a spare screen if needed, but it is for show only, not functioning.
Do you think it would be alright to put it on the running board or it is too weird.
Would you put this on your car?
Honest criticism welcome.
Thank you.
Frank
Do you think it would be alright to put it on the running board or it is too weird.
Would you put this on your car?
Honest criticism welcome.
Thank you.
Frank
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Re: What do you think?
If you like it, put it on. Unless you are going to a prewar concours, no one will know the difference.
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Re: What do you think?
Too cool not to have some fun with.., Some might have to do some research or scratch their head bald!
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Re: What do you think?
Put it on and keep snacks inside for those long Sunday drives….
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Re: What do you think?
Beer cooler. NeatMichaelPawelek wrote: ↑Sat Jan 15, 2022 7:43 pmPut it on and keep snacks inside for those long Sunday drives….
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Re: What do you think?
If you don't like it just send it to me.
I will like it and set it on my car.
Andre
Belgium
I will like it and set it on my car.
Andre
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Re: What do you think?
I'm with Andre. Most people don't know what the darn things are anyway. If you want to show it in competitive shows or just want the satisfaction of having the correct one you can always change it when the right one comes along. I would certainly use it on one of my cars.
Rich
Rich
When did I do that?
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Re: What do you think?
They should have used the time it took to create that to do something positive on the car!
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Re: What do you think?
I would think they did. Maybe couldn’t find a brass generator or couldn’t afford one. I think the beauty of the model T is the owner then & now could / can add to it based upon their need and what they could afford. I would imagine that almost from the first owner to the current custodian people added or subtracted from their original car. The brilliance of the model T and its longevity is the ordinary person could work on it and that it was very forgiving no matter whom mucked it up. While I enjoy a vehicle that looks like it just came off the production line, those are restorations. I dare say that an original T is a small & very finite number. Enjoy the effort of creation through necessity and what you have available.
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Topic author - Posts: 626
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Re: What do you think?
Larry, you are an interesting individual. One day you praise my articles and the next day you crucifie them. Any common ground somewhere? Frank
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Re: What do you think?
Not knowing about these, I have a question on function. I have seen the old carbide headlamps the miners used, and know the general function. Do these units produce any significant pressure. I do know acetylene is heavier than air so...general explanation would be appreciated.
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Re: What do you think?
Is there an acetylene bottle small enough to fit inside that?
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Re: What do you think?
Frank,
that'd be one cool conversation piece.
Kathy
that'd be one cool conversation piece.
Kathy