Ford Model T a hundred years later

[k4kyv]

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

[The Slab Bacon]

Good Schtuff!! I especially liked the footage showing them driving them. Note how jabberwocky they were with no steering gearbox!!   

[WA1GFZ]

Now consider the Colt 1911 is 100 this year also

[W1TAV]

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..  

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!  

[WA1GFZ]

1911 design has not changed much unlike the Ford.
Check out the latest 1911, the "rail gun"

[WB2EMS]

Now consider the Colt 1911 is 100 this year also

And that about a dozen companies are currently making them.   

They hold up pretty well too. Mine is about 68 years old and going strong. Easier to start than my buddies model T too!

[N8ETQ]

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! 

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

[KA0HCP]

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.