Other Folks n Other Fords
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Wayne Sheldon
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- Joined: Sun Jan 06, 2019 3:13 pm
- First Name: Wayne
- Last Name: Sheldon
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1915 Runabout 1913 Speedster
- Location: Grass Valley California, USA
- Board Member Since: 2005
Re: Other Folks n Other Fords
Picture 16, the 1915 touring car, appears to be a very early version of the 1915 style open cars. It almost certainly has one of the several early variations of oil sidelamps. They almost certainly have the early flatter larger around font bowls, and may have one of the earlier version lens/bezels.
The clarity of the photo isn't great, but the car may also have the earlier version steel stamped spark and throttle quadrant? (That unusual quadrant was only used for a couple months and is somewhat rare! Anyone have one for sale?)
In the beginning of the open car's 1915 style, the touring car lagged behind the runabouts by about an additional month. A few 1915 style runabouts were produced in December of 1914, followed in January by almost 2000 1915 style runabouts. The touring cars began actual production in January, in low numbers. This car is very likely a January or February 1915 production car, and likely one of the first few thousand such touring cars.
More wonderful photos!
Thank you Tom R!
The clarity of the photo isn't great, but the car may also have the earlier version steel stamped spark and throttle quadrant? (That unusual quadrant was only used for a couple months and is somewhat rare! Anyone have one for sale?)
In the beginning of the open car's 1915 style, the touring car lagged behind the runabouts by about an additional month. A few 1915 style runabouts were produced in December of 1914, followed in January by almost 2000 1915 style runabouts. The touring cars began actual production in January, in low numbers. This car is very likely a January or February 1915 production car, and likely one of the first few thousand such touring cars.
More wonderful photos!
Thank you Tom R!
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Wayne Sheldon
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Re: Other Folks n Other Fords
The first photo (tailor shop) street scene, is one I just want to climb inside and stay there!
The model T facing us on our left is a late 1915 or 1916 runabout. But it has the really bad "hangman's noose" shock absorbers! They leave the front end swinging in the wind! Are extremely dangerous on modern roads at modern speeds and should NEVER be used anymore!!!!
I also love the bit earlier electric on the other side of the street.
The buildings, their architecture, and signage, are a treat so see! Simply wonderful!
The model T facing us on our left is a late 1915 or 1916 runabout. But it has the really bad "hangman's noose" shock absorbers! They leave the front end swinging in the wind! Are extremely dangerous on modern roads at modern speeds and should NEVER be used anymore!!!!
I also love the bit earlier electric on the other side of the street.
The buildings, their architecture, and signage, are a treat so see! Simply wonderful!
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John Heaman
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Re: Other Folks n Other Fords
Wayne Sheldon wrote: ↑Sun May 29, 2022 5:42 pmPicture 16, the 1915 touring car, appears to be a very early version of the 1915 style open cars.
Do I see a hinge on the driver's door?
I’m reading a book about anti-gravity. I just can’t put it down. 
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Wayne Sheldon
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- Joined: Sun Jan 06, 2019 3:13 pm
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- Location: Grass Valley California, USA
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Re: Other Folks n Other Fords
Interesting! I don't know. The detail isn't great, and there are several spots on the picture in the upper hinge (if there is one?) area. I don't see a lower hinge, but it could be hiding in the darkness. Not enough of the front wheel and tire to be sure, but it looks like a 30X3 to my eye?
Anybody else zooming in and opinions?
I will try looking even closer tonight.
Anybody else zooming in and opinions?
I will try looking even closer tonight.
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Burger in Spokane
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- Location: Spokane, Wa.
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Re: Other Folks n Other Fords
Love the iron overhead truss bridge. Note the way the power
and phone lines were attached to the sides. This sign, similar
to the one on this bridge, adorns my shop.
and phone lines were attached to the sides. This sign, similar
to the one on this bridge, adorns my shop.
More people are doing it today than ever before !