Dean and I worked on the K and now she's on her way to Nebraska. We drove a bit and adjusted. A few pics and a video of us driving.
YouTube video driving - my first drive
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_TkSBAEBv7c&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Rob, That is Awesome! I had chills as I watched your video. Well done!
Most Excellent.
Rich
Rob,
Congratulations on your first drive. It's hard to tell from the video did you just idol around or have it set a a higher speed? What was the speed? It sure was quiet and looked like a very smooth ride.
Dennis,
After filming with my phone, I turned on the GPS. We were going 35 mph. I was surprised, (thought about 20). I still think the carb needs some work. Regardless, Dean has done an outstanding job getting us up and going. Now I'll work on the "kinks". In August Dean will be at New London to New Brighton and help get us get through all the problems that any restored car has.
Rob
Rob, what are you running for a carb at this point???
Rob,
your Model K just made it to my "cool wall".
Keep up the wonderful work.
Regards,
Bede
Rob
Gorgeous!
John Stokes
PS I am speechless, which is why I've typed this message
Bede, nice to be on the right side of our wall.
John, thanks.
Stan, we still have the carb on that the car came with (Schebler). Not sure how the linkage works to try the Buffalo you rebuilt. You may be getting this one in the mail this winter .
Rob
Looks great Rob.
Have you been able to trace the K's history?
Regards,
Steve
I fully understand why you have added a starter, but how have you done that?
Also - is there double ignition? Both trebler coils and magneto?
Steve,
We know it was owned by Cecil Church prior to the last owner. I also have heard it was in a collection or museum prior to that.
Michael,
The starter was already on the car. They placed a ring gear on the flywheel and mounted the starter on the left side of the engine (to the frame). I wasn't going to put the starter on, but am glad to have it, since the quirks aren't ironed out yet.
There are several ignition options, timer and coils, magneto, or even a way to use one coil with the distributor from the mag.
I changed a tube this morning, and I'll never complain about changing Model T clinchers again, what a bear of a job. It probably didn't help that the tires are old and hard.
Rob