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Another early touring

Post by Dollisdad » Mon Jan 28, 2019 11:03 pm

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Re: Another early touring

Post by KWTownsend » Tue Jan 29, 2019 1:25 am

Very early indeed. Three tier lamps, smooth (removeable shell?) radiator...
Is it a two-lever, with the levers side by side?

Nice picture!!!

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Re: Another early touring

Post by Wayne Sheldon » Tue Jan 29, 2019 3:20 am

Sure looks like a two lever to me! Linoleum covered wooden running boards, square front front fenders. It may even have a water pump? I sure would like to spend a few hours looking at it in person. And finally! A good angle to actually see the rear hub sticking way out! A fantastic picture. Thank you Tom R!


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Re: Another early touring

Post by Rich Bingham » Tue Jan 29, 2019 11:00 am

I love seeing the earliest of the early Ts. They always raise some questions I've never found authoritative answers for. In this case, what keeps the crank in that vertical position ? And, what's the "deal" with the headlamp glass, which appears to be several vertical pieces ? I've noted that in many period photos of acetylene lamps, but never on a restoration.
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Re: Another early touring

Post by Bob McDaniel » Tue Jan 29, 2019 11:24 am

Looks like 2 levers to me. Can I take it for a spin please?
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Re: Another early touring

Post by Marty Bufalini » Tue Jan 29, 2019 6:17 pm

Is that Curly driving??

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Re: Another early touring

Post by Ruxstel24 » Tue Jan 29, 2019 6:29 pm

fordconvert wrote:
Tue Jan 29, 2019 6:17 pm
Is that Curly driving??
Ahh wise guy...nyuk nyuk nyuk :lol:

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Re: Another early touring

Post by TWrenn » Tue Jan 29, 2019 7:44 pm

Wouldnt doubt its an '09. Sure is gorgeous. And I'm glad Henry made the top so it laid down flatter..man there's NO visibility behind.
And yep..looks like Curly driving and Spanky fingerprinting the carbide generator.


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Re: Another early touring

Post by Michael Paul » Tue Jan 29, 2019 9:22 pm

Great photo! Looks like a dark green color on a two lever Ford. In My Cally's book it says " offered in various colors until June of 09". Is there any info on what colors were offered?


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Re: Another early touring

Post by Michael Paul » Tue Jan 29, 2019 10:13 pm

I should have said other than red, green,gray.
I know that some early cars you could order any color you wanted. Just wondering if there are any original 09 cars that are painted other than those three colors.


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Re: Another early touring

Post by Original Smith » Wed Jan 30, 2019 10:27 am

I think it's a two lever too. No one seems very happy in that photo. Maybe he is dreading all the payments he's going to have to make!


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Re: Another early touring

Post by Rich Bingham » Wed Jan 30, 2019 11:07 am

So, no answers to my questions about the crank and headlamp glass ??
(Maybe Moe or Larry will know).
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Re: Another early touring

Post by pre15dale » Wed Jan 30, 2019 11:22 am

Rich I think there is a devise mounted on the engine mount that holds the crank upright. Probably aftermarket accessory. I have seen that before. The strips of glass in the headlights was fairly common in early headlights, especially in rushmores


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Re: Another early touring

Post by Rich Bingham » Wed Jan 30, 2019 11:24 am

Thanks Dale. I can't help wondering how the glass was fitted, and the reason for it ?
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Re: Another early touring

Post by RajoRacer » Wed Jan 30, 2019 11:31 am

There was an accessory device called an "Oakes Crank Lok" - I have one on our '14 Touring - it also has accommodations to secure with a long shank padlock. Antitheft device besides keeping your hand crank out of the mud !
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Re: Another early touring

Post by Rich Eagle » Wed Jan 30, 2019 12:49 pm

Rich, I have asked myself that question and never got an intelligent answer. ?;O)
It seems they did that early. I suspect lamp lenses broke while driving on rough roads from vibration and/or heat. The separate pieces would allow both expansion and movement that might have relieved stresses. In later years they may have found clearances and gaskets reduced the problem and one piece lenses could work.
When did I do that?

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Re: Another early touring

Post by Mark Nunn » Wed Jan 30, 2019 12:52 pm

Does that top have a roll-down windscreen? Maybe there is something laying on the folded top that looks like a windscreen.

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Re: Another early touring

Post by TonyB » Wed Jan 30, 2019 3:07 pm

I clicked on the forum picture and saw the original photo. From a careful look, it appears the brake level is brass, I suppose brass plated.
Kim Dobbins and the Encyclopedia indicate this is correct but it’s the first picture of an original car I have seen with a brass (plated) brake lever 😊😊
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Re: Another early touring

Post by HornsRus » Wed Jan 30, 2019 3:21 pm

i have a few of the oaks crank locks cast & pressed steel,that is not what is on that car.but i don't know what is holding the crank, kim should. charley

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Re: Another early touring

Post by RajoRacer » Wed Jan 30, 2019 3:24 pm

I agree Charlie - I understand the "early" cars had a mechanism to hold it up - I was just showing another option.

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