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Kent's Speedster
Posted: Fri Aug 11, 2023 9:25 pm
by Rich Eagle
I posted this about an odd overhead a while back.
https://www.mtfca.com/phpBB3/viewtopic. ... ad#p287659
I thought I would post pictures of the whole car as I am passing on the opportunity to buy it. It is an interesting T.
It was called a '12 but I don't see much evidence of early parts. I haven't seen it in person. These are his photos.
Re: Kent's Speedster
Posted: Fri Aug 11, 2023 9:36 pm
by Rich Eagle
He says he also has the carbide generator, oval gas tank and trunk, along with a monocle windshield frame also.
Re: Kent's Speedster
Posted: Fri Aug 11, 2023 9:38 pm
by Rich Eagle
I don't see where the water comes out unless there is a connection in the middle of the head.
I don't think this is a '10 block as it has a generator casting on it.
If nothing else, this should be an interesting car to talk about. Many unusual details. We are also wondering what it might be worth. I shared the photos with another member. If he is not interested, I will post this on the for-sale side with Kent's contact information.
Thanks,
Rich
Re: Kent's Speedster
Posted: Sat Aug 12, 2023 11:55 am
by RajoRacer
Peculiar placement for the Stewart vacuum tank ! Steering column is early & dash switch plate is off a '19.
Re: Kent's Speedster
Posted: Sat Aug 12, 2023 4:30 pm
by TXGOAT2
Thatr looks like a good head design, and I like the idea of a longer front spring.
Re: Kent's Speedster
Posted: Sat Aug 12, 2023 7:09 pm
by Wayne Sheldon
I wish I could be seriously interested in that. I don't know what year it should be called, however, there is sure a lot of interesting stuff there!
The vacuum tank location seems odd. However, I ran a vacuum tank on one of my speedsters (loved it!), and there just isn't hardly any room to fit one on the front side of the firewall!
Re: Kent's Speedster
Posted: Sat Aug 12, 2023 11:33 pm
by Duey_C
That is really neat!
That's where the earlier pics came from...

A guy never forgets a redhead...
Neat placement of the vac tank. Put a hood on and any mechanic will marvel at what's going on underneath. Especially one that doesn't know what it is.
Thank you for the pics Rich!
Re: Kent's Speedster
Posted: Sun Aug 13, 2023 8:22 am
by Allan
Looks like the steering column could be 1912. There is plenty of room for a vacuum tank under the hood. Just get rid of that non standard piece-of-junk head!

There is a Steweart vacuum tank on my tourer, which has the body builder installed fuel tank suspended under the spare tyre carrier at the rear.
Allan from down under.
Re: Kent's Speedster
Posted: Sun Aug 13, 2023 11:56 am
by Rich Eagle
I have posted this Speedster on the Vehicles for sale site:
https://www.mtfca.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=38074
I hope we can find a good home for this interesting vehicle.
Rich
Re: Kent's Speedster
Posted: Thu Aug 17, 2023 12:26 pm
by Rich Eagle
Any idea what the head is?
Or what the car might be worth?