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Sarikatime
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What do you think?

Post by Sarikatime » Sat Jan 15, 2022 7:01 pm

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
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Re: What do you think?

Post by JohnM » Sat Jan 15, 2022 7:12 pm

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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Henry K. Lee
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Re: What do you think?

Post by Henry K. Lee » Sat Jan 15, 2022 7:16 pm

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?

Post by MichaelPawelek » Sat Jan 15, 2022 7:43 pm

Put it on and keep snacks inside for those long Sunday drives….😊


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Re: What do you think?

Post by speedytinc » Sat Jan 15, 2022 9:54 pm

MichaelPawelek wrote:
Sat Jan 15, 2022 7:43 pm
Put it on and keep snacks inside for those long Sunday drives….😊
Beer cooler. Neat

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Re: What do you think?

Post by AndreFordT » Sun Jan 16, 2022 1:01 am

If you don't like it just send it to me.
I will like it and set it on my car.
:lol: :lol:

Andre
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Re: What do you think?

Post by Rich Eagle » Sun Jan 16, 2022 10:54 am

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
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Re: What do you think?

Post by Original Smith » Sun Jan 16, 2022 11:00 am

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?

Post by JTT3 » Sun Jan 16, 2022 12:07 pm

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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Re: What do you think?

Post by Sarikatime » Tue Jan 18, 2022 10:41 am

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?

Post by Petrah Phyre » Tue Jan 18, 2022 11:14 am

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?

Post by TXGOAT2 » Tue Jan 18, 2022 11:17 am

Is there an acetylene bottle small enough to fit inside that?


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Re: What do you think?

Post by KLTagert » Tue Jan 18, 2022 12:24 pm

Frank,
that'd be one cool conversation piece.


Kathy

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