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Title: Ford Model T a hundred years later Post by: k4kyv on January 25, 2011, 01:38:53 PM Not radio related, but should be of interest to many of the same people who appreciate vintage radio.
Also explains the origin of the 8-hour work day. http://www.youtube.com/swf/l.swf?video_id=S4KrIMZpwCY Title: Re: Ford Model T a hundred years later Post by: The Slab Bacon on January 25, 2011, 02:10:41 PM Good Schtuff!! I especially liked the footage showing them driving them. Note how jabberwocky they were with no steering gearbox!! :o :o
Title: Re: Ford Model T a hundred years later Post by: WA1GFZ on January 25, 2011, 04:57:01 PM Now consider the Colt 1911 is 100 this year also
Title: Re: Ford Model T a hundred years later Post by: W1TAV on January 25, 2011, 07:01:22 PM In terms of particularity, my Colt flat-back-strap 1911 is able to compete with any modern firearm in it's class today.
In terms of endearment, My Model T and 1911 are both near and dear to me.. Well the 1911 is usually nearer.. ;D In my T club, we often make it a point to go off road during a Sunday ride. A few years back, we had them out on nearby beach! Until Henry got the assembly line really moving, Fords did come in other colors After 1925 Ford was forced to offer colors due to GM starting to kick his butt with marketing Up till the last Model T Touring car (mistakenly called a convertible in the film) The standard model included a oil tail lamp and the electric "self-starter" was an option Henry felt having a battery was unnecessary. Meaning not using an ignition battery to make the "Buzz" ignition coils operate to assist with starting. (I have started my cars on magneto only, I would not wanted to arm wrestle with Henry!) The steering wheel did have a gear reduction of 4:1 and after 1926 5:1. It was a arrangement built into the top of the steering shaft, just under the steering wheel.. All Good Stuff Good Link Don, Thank you! Let's see if I can go over to the MTFCA forum and start a thread on Radio! ;D ;D Title: Re: Ford Model T a hundred years later Post by: WA1GFZ on January 25, 2011, 07:27:18 PM 1911 design has not changed much unlike the Ford.
Check out the latest 1911, the "rail gun" Title: Re: Ford Model T a hundred years later Post by: WB2EMS on January 25, 2011, 08:23:42 PM Quote Now consider the Colt 1911 is 100 this year also And that about a dozen companies are currently making them. ;D They hold up pretty well too. Mine is about 68 years old and going strong. Easier to start than my buddies model T too! Title: Re: Ford Model T a hundred years later Post by: N8ETQ on January 25, 2011, 10:38:56 PM Henry felt having a battery was unnecessary. Meaning not using an ignition battery to make the "Buzz" ignition coils operate to assist with starting. (I have started my cars on magneto only, I would not wanted to arm wrestle with Henry!) All Good Stuff Good Link Don, Thank you! Let's see if I can go over to the MTFCA forum and start a thread on Radio! ;D ;D I think this is why God created Either, My 1948 Kohler light plant is also magneto/hand crank. Even at 5:1 compression it kicks my arse. Got us through the "Big black out" . When was that? '03? /Dan Title: Re: Ford Model T a hundred years later Post by: KA0HCP on January 25, 2011, 11:31:51 PM I liked shooting the 1911, except for the backwards rifling that pushes the thing out of your hand. The last time we fired them a couple weeks before the Navy retired them, I had one pistol 'disassemble' itself after a couple shots. I was left standing in a cloud of smoke with just the receiver in my hand wondering what happened and whether I had any holes in me. All the pistols were marked 1945 issue. Fifty years use out of those guns. :) AMfone - Dedicated to Amplitude Modulation on the Amateur Radio Bands
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