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JRA Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 1 hour ago, 30DodgePanel said: For what brand are these bodies for? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30DodgePanel Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 3 hours ago, JRA said: For what brand are these bodies for? Wish I could help, but this random factory photo is one I hadn't seen before. Notice all are sporting ties... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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John E. Guitar Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 20 hours ago, JRA said: For what brand are these bodies for? Willys Overland Crossley https://www.britainbycar.co.uk/stockport/196-willys-overland-crossley 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30DodgePanel Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 I searched this period images thread, but to my surprise, no mention was ever made in regards to Daimler truck (that I could find). Gottlieb Daimler built the world's first truck in 1896. How did it look? (mercedesblog.com) Gottlieb Daimler was the one to build the world’s first truck. It was based on a converted horse-drawn goods wagon. The motorcycle. The motorized trolley car. The motorized firefighting hose. And eventually the truck in 1896. The world’s first looked like a cart with an engine and without a drawbar. What set it in motion was a “Phoenix” engine with a displacement of 1.06 liters. Daimler linked it to the rear axle with a belt. The fuel consumption was of approximately 6 l/100 km. Two helical springs protected the sensitive power unit. A chain managed to seer the leaf-sprung front axle. The seat for the driver was similar to that in a carriage. The technology back then previewed that of today. Therefore belt drive sent the power from the engine to a shaft fitted transversely to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle. There was a pinion at both ends. Each tooth of this pinion meshed with the internal teeth of a ring gear, firmly connected with the wheel to be driven. This is how the planetary axles of the Mercedes-Benz trucks, the current Arocs range included, have worked in principle. Gottlieb Daimler decided to move the engine of the truck In 1898, Gottlieb Daimler and Wilhelm Maybach found a better solution. They decided to shift the two-cylinder engine from the rear under the driver’s seat. Later on, it was relocated in the front of the front axle. It now developed 10 horsepower via a four-speed belt drive. Gottlieb Daimler was extremely cautious prior to presenting the new truck to the public. The model therefore underwent a wide array of tests at a brick factory in Heidenheim. Daimler eliminated its shortcomings one by one. The first order came from England, the home of industrialization back then. It reached Paris as well, later on, when Daimler presented his creation at the world exhibition in the Tuileries park. The Automobile Association of France’s event followed. “Huge crowds of people, many vehicles of all kinds and our truck are very popular,” noted Lina, Daimler’s wife, in June 1898. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30DodgePanel Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 (edited) A few others that deserve a place here 1888: Gottlieb Daimler files patent application for first gasoline-powered fire-fighting pump (automobilesreview.com) Edited April 22 by 30DodgePanel (see edit history) 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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30DodgePanel Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 One can't help but wonder what the mural must have been like on this beautiful sporty wagon with new tread. Every tire shop in the world could have a photo of something like these humble beginnings displayed in their lobby. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30DodgePanel Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 From the unique and unusual department 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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30DodgePanel Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 Patterson-Greenfield history is worthy of a place here also. His business in background Later made buses 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Dave Mellor NJ Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 Actor Robert stack was a dry lakes racer 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFranklin Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 A photo of my grandfather camping in the desert. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John E. Guitar Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 1 hour ago, Dave Mellor NJ said: It looks like an Autoport Jitney. https://www.mtfca.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=27793 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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hook Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 6 hours ago, Dave Mellor NJ said: I bet that back seat was a wild ride on corners. Like the old whip ride in a carnival. Talk about the need for seat belts, forget their uses for collisions!!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod P Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 And now all those folks with a spare Model T rolling chassis lying around are thinking? Yeah. Why not. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt G Posted April 23 Author Share Posted April 23 Model T open air bus - Perfect for the national Eastern annual Fall meet in Pa. Imagine the revenue that could be generated for a ride around in that even briefly, to sniff the aroma of chocolate in the air . Yeah I have to many thoughts and ideas. 🤩 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hook Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 (edited) 1 hour ago, Walt G said: Model T open air bus - Perfect for the national Eastern annual Fall meet in Pa. Imagine the revenue that could be generated for a ride around in that even briefly, to sniff the aroma of chocolate in the air . Yeah I have to many thoughts and ideas. 🤩 Yes, especially on the corners getting whipped sideways and flipped out. Great way to give the first responders something to do. That's not a trailer, it's a ridgid extension. Edited April 23 by hook left out (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30DodgePanel Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 (edited) 2 hours ago, Walt G said: Model T open air bus - Perfect for the national Eastern annual Fall meet in Pa. Imagine the revenue that could be generated for a ride around in that even briefly, to sniff the aroma of chocolate in the air . Yeah I have to many thoughts and ideas. 🤩 I think it's a great idea and I doubt very seriously you'd need to worry about any of us gray hairs driving the crowds over 5 mph or getting "whipped and flipped". I love the idea... I hope to see it in my life time. I think crowds of families would have great memories of it and if anything just to say they rode the thing. Could create revenue with t-shirts and so forth... endless opportunities. We can't always live our lives in fear of what someone will sue us for. Hell, I'm sure a governored speed is even an easy solution to resolve any concerns. Then there's the concept of added suspension to help prevent such a risk. Edited April 23 by 30DodgePanel (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30DodgePanel Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 10 hours ago, Dave Mellor NJ said: Actor Robert stack was a dry lakes racer Wonder what model he's working on there? It would be neat if that still exists. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30DodgePanel Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 (edited) Anyone ever drove a Haynes 75 Special Speedster? Edited April 23 by 30DodgePanel (see edit history) 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30DodgePanel Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 (edited) Probably staged, but still a cool photo. Though it's said that Joan Cuneo (pictured) was an amateur racer who maintained her own vehicles. Classic Speedsters – the book, pt. 1 — ClassicSpeedsters.com Here she is at the Algonquin Hillclimb with her mechanic Louis Disbrow Edited April 23 by 30DodgePanel (see edit history) 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibarlaw Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 16 hours ago, JFranklin said: A photo of my grandfather camping in the desert. Neat photo showing this Buick hard at work towing a trailer. 1925 Buick Model 40 2 door sedan. Below: John Scheib and Jessy Morton at the 2011 BCA meet. Dispay of cars restored at Jessy's shop. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt G Posted April 23 Author Share Posted April 23 Outstanding looking Buick 2 door sedan/coach. Love the colors too. Great harmony of style and design - how the headlamps compliment the style of the radiator shell and the cowl lights echo the headlamps. Naysayers will probably question the white wall tires but to me the whole car "works" as a unit and the car does not have any added lamps etc to accent anything - doesn't need it. Thanks Larry. Walt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hddennis Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 (edited) 11 hours ago, 30DodgePanel said: Wonder what model he's working on there? It would be neat if that still exists. My guess is a 1930-31 Model A Ford Roadster with a 1932 radiator shell. Motor is either a Model A or B Ford with an aftermarket overhead valve conversion kit. Anyone recognize the make of the conversion? Judging by the amount of modifications on that Ford engine Robert was serious about his racing! Howard Dennis Just noticed what looks like a fuel pump blockoff plate so it has to be a Model B block. Like I said Robert wasn't fooling around! Edited April 24 by hddennis (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hddennis Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 (edited) This picture was for sale on Etsy with no information. Looks to me to be Japanese military headquarters in a foreign country late 1920's or 1930's. Anyone recognize the 3 cars of the same make on the left? Howard Dennis Edited April 24 by hddennis (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Mellor NJ Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 1 hour ago, hddennis said: My guess is a 1930-31 Model A Ford Roadster with a 1932 radiator shell. Motor is either a Model A or B Ford with an aftermarket overhead valve conversion kit. Anyone recognize the make of the conversion? Judging by the amount of modifications on that Ford engine Robert was serious about his racing! Howard Dennis Just noticed what looks like a fuel pump blockoff plate so it has to be a Model B block. Like I said Robert wasn't fooling around! Also no oil crossover pipe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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John E. Guitar Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 13 hours ago, 30DodgePanel said: Probably staged, but still a cool photo. Though it's said that Joan Cuneo (pictured) was an amateur racer who maintained her own vehicles. Classic Speedsters – the book, pt. 1 — ClassicSpeedsters.com Here she is at the Algonquin Hillclimb with her mechanic Louis Disbrow What a great hat! 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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