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Model T Ford Forum: Forum 2012: OT - Model K - It's alive!
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Rob Heyen - Nebraska on Thursday, July 05, 2012 - 09:21 pm:

Short YouTube video with "Doctor K" starting the car. I drove it around a bit. The engine sounds good, now to start sorting it out. Some you might recognize "the Doctor".

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJjCXTiS_0I


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Danial - Veneta OR US Earth Solar System on Thursday, July 05, 2012 - 09:51 pm:

That my friend, is BEAUTIFUL.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Aaron Griffey, Hayward Ca. on Thursday, July 05, 2012 - 10:11 pm:

how did it get a starter?


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Craig Anderson, central Wisconsin on Thursday, July 05, 2012 - 10:16 pm:

I bet you're so excited you won't sleep....... :-)


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Dennis Halpin on Thursday, July 05, 2012 - 10:35 pm:

That is really something. Keep the pictures and video's coming.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Mike Walker, NW AR on Thursday, July 05, 2012 - 10:43 pm:

How exciting!!!!!

The first start-up is always special; multiply that times 10 for a Model K.

Yes, I recognize "Dr. K". I spent several days at his home and shop last fall. Good (and educational) times, for sure.

Congratulations, Rob -- It's all downhill from here!


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Steve Jelf, Parkerfield KS on Thursday, July 05, 2012 - 10:44 pm:

That's quite a pile of spaghetti all over the engine. More wiring than AT&T. It's an interesting machine.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Rob Heyen - Nebraska on Thursday, July 05, 2012 - 10:55 pm:

Aaron,

Yes, thank God it had a ring gear and starter. It was 100 F plus, and us "old guys" were sweating our balls off (can I say that?). It sounded great. Dean has the engine tight, but the transmission is difficult to get right.

Yes, I'm excited. I've been through enough "rodeos" to know it's not where you start, but how it finishes.

Rob


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Rob Heyen - Nebraska on Thursday, July 05, 2012 - 11:03 pm:

Steve,
I agree. In fact, it took me 4 years to buy this K because the "complexity" of it bothered me (T guy). What put me "over the top" was riding in Tim Kelly's K.
Rob


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Rob Heyen - Nebraska on Thursday, July 05, 2012 - 11:17 pm:

Mike,
Thanks, always good to hear from you.

You (and Charlie) should come up to the New London to New Brighton tour and watch the Fords (and anyone else on this forum). You get to see why Ford became the leading auto manufacturer prior to the T.

Besides, Dave Dunlavy will buy any "T" guy a beer during New London to New Brighton tour who shows up!

Rob


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Jerome Hoffman, Hays KS on Friday, July 06, 2012 - 12:06 am:

Dates, dates we need dates for those who have to request time off from work. J


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Jerome Hoffman, Hays KS on Friday, July 06, 2012 - 12:13 am:

Dates, dates we need dates for those who have to request time off from work. J


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By George Button III (Chip), Lake Clear, NY on Friday, July 06, 2012 - 12:18 am:

Rob, so excited for you! She sounds GREAT and looks even better! When is the New London tour?
Congrats....Chip


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Mike Walker, NW AR on Friday, July 06, 2012 - 09:31 am:

The tour is Aug. 11.

http://www.antiquecarrun.org/


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Rob Heyen - Nebraska on Friday, July 06, 2012 - 09:44 am:

New London to New Brighton MN (The Antique Car Run) is Aug 8 - 11 this year. Around 50-60 cars attend. It's a great tour, and on Saturday (the main tour, 120 miles) people gather along the route to cheer us on.

http://www.droughtmonitor.unl.edu/12_week.gif

From my iPad


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Richard Eagle Ida Fls on Friday, July 06, 2012 - 10:54 am:

It's been wonderful to follow the progress.
Thanks
Rich


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By David Dare - Just a little South West . on Saturday, July 07, 2012 - 04:51 pm:

That is N*I*C*E.
wow that is a big engine.
great job Rob.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Rob Heyen - Nebraska on Saturday, July 07, 2012 - 11:33 pm:

Thanks Rich and Dave. Dean has done a tremendous job getting the engine and chassis together. The engine is 405 cubic inches (compare that with a T at 177 cu in). In fact, one of the reasons I held off this project was due to the complexity of the engine and ignition systems. (I don't have the skill or knowledge to properly restore this car).

It is great to see this fire breathing monster come to life. I hope to have a video of the car completed and driving in two weeks.

Rob


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Wayne Sheldon, Grass Valley, CA on Wednesday, July 11, 2012 - 01:50 am:

(Speechless)
W2


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Rob Heyen - Nebraska on Wednesday, July 11, 2012 - 10:55 pm:

Tomorrow the K comes home to Nebraska, if Dean agrees :-)


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Dean Yoder on Wednesday, July 11, 2012 - 11:11 pm:

The 5/16-20 tap came today. The coil box is properly attached. Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow.
Dean


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Cameron Whitaker on Thursday, July 12, 2012 - 05:40 pm:

What a gorgeous car! I would love to see that thing in person!


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