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Exhaust Deflector?
Posted: Sun May 26, 2019 6:26 am
by jaxenro
I have been looking at this picture thinking of making a model of this racer and wondering about this one part. Is it a deflector or shield for the exhaust, especially because of the right hand drive? I don't remember seeing it anywhere else
Re: Exhaust Deflector?
Posted: Sun May 26, 2019 7:04 am
by Drkbp
I believe you are correct and it also protects the Stewart speedometer.
You can see the cable running from behind the shield to the right front wheel where the road gear is mounted.
The exhaust pipes appear to be the tapered like the early tail pipe.
Great photograph of an early Ford Model T racer.
Re: Exhaust Deflector?
Posted: Sun May 26, 2019 8:10 am
by Rich Eagle
Joel, are we going to get to see the model when it's finished? It sounds like a great project. We have had some posts on hand-built models before and it might be nice to see some more.
Rich
Re: Exhaust Deflector?
Posted: Sun May 26, 2019 8:17 am
by jaxenro
Sure if there is an interest I didn’t want to overstep
I am doing research and having parts 3D printed and then cast in resin. My first project was a set of Disteel wheels in 1:24 and 1:25 and now am working on a Frontenac OHV engine.