.....and will it mount and operate satisfactorily on the spare tire carrier? I must here state that the T in question is a '23 roadster and I feel I need this modification because: Cylinders bored .110 and domed aluminum pistons installed under a 'Z' head milled .125. Twin Stromberg 97s installed over a hi-volume intake bolted next to a dual exhaust manifold. Model C crank for 3/8" more stroke/power. I've gone to space age electronic ignition in place of those pesky wood coils for dependability. Of course, the 3rd member is 2.75/1 ratio behind a KC Warford with second overdrive. It already stops passably well thanks to the TTP disc brakes on the rear and another TTP set modified for the front running jet fuel in the reservoirs. But, because I want to keep this T original, I'm hoping for some input as to the correct drag chute. Thank you
An old cotton twin sized bed sheet and 60 feet of bailing twine should work just fine..... of course you'll want to double knot everything for added strength. Keep it rolled up laying in the front seat right beside you so when you hit panic mode you can reach down toss it over your shoulder and it shouldn't drag on the road any further than 30-40 yards before fully deploying......:-)
Good luck.....
Just put a rope on the front top bow so that you can pull the top up when you want to stop.
I'm thinking an old rusty T short block tied to a long 3/8th rusty chain. Practice your casting as the goal is to snag a well rooted telephone pole for a good result. A good old cinder block may also work in a pinch. I feel both options are period correct.
George, Sorry but the aluminum pistons aren't period correct. ;>)
LOL. Love it.
I will add if the goal is to stop the spare tire carrier tie the chain to it. If the goal is to stop the entire car one must wrap or loop the whole car with the other end of chain. also avoid the temptation to cast into the honda or other modern iron's windshield tailgating you as they may not have any better brakes than you, as testing has proven.
George,
It will really be important for you to find an original black colored parachute. Too many folks are opting for the period accessory colorized and even multi color parachutes. I know you will want to find that original black one. Of course if someone has a later "improved car" or one from Australia – they of course were offered in colors to match the car. ..
Good luck with your search,
Respectfully submitted,
Hap l9l5 cut off
Gary H W,
Sorry, but aluminum pistons are a period correct after-market upgrade. They were even available in high dome.
Drive carefully, and enjoy, W2
Haps Right! Nothing screams amuture restoration like the wrong color chute. The other thing one must remember is to pick a authentic material. stay away from the exotic blends such as polyester or nylon, Cotton should be your only choice. Sure a kevlar chute will give better stopping peformance but if the envite to a high end car show like pebble beach is on the line why risk it?
Linen would be a period correct option as well. While wool was certainly available in the day, it would have made a poor drag chute, so probably not a viable option.
If you use a junked-out 454 big block on the end of a rusty chain, tied to your differential as a means of stopping your car, you just might re-create the police car exiting the used car lot scene from "American Graffiti"!
I think there's still a law on the books in Vancouver, WA requiring you to have an anchor on your car for emergency stops. Are you shure the 'chute is period correct?
I can't believe what I've seen here. Doesn't anybody remember the phrase from WWII, hit the silk? George, you need to start planting mulberries and raising silk worms.
Thanks guys, I needed that little pick-me-up today
A correct period comes at the end of a sentence thus this topic needs to end with a period.
Period!
Party Pooper!
Tony
I have the perfect thing, it is the emergency parachute for my powered hang glider, it is ballisticly launched and would safely lower you to the bottom of the grand canyon if you should fail on your attempt to jump it.
Jump the Grand Canyon? In a T? Man, that's some souped-up Model T!
Hey Fred
If you're having a problem with your period you better call Doc Chicoine. I'm sure he can help you with that.
According to famous firsts in aviation at infoplease.com the first parachute drop was in/near Paris in 1797 using a chute made of canvas. Jean Pierre Blanchard (died 1809) is claimed to have developed the first foldable parachute from silk.
I say use model T top material.
Drive carefully, and enjoy, W2
You all have it wrong, Henry used 'HEMP'.
Dont you smoke the Hemp until you no longer feel the need for the Parachute?
Only if you inhale.
Wayne, Who knew? Guess I should have stayed with my first thought of "original" vs "period correct". Anyhoo, the important thing is the modifs are not too obvious.
Gary H W
But once you GET stopped George you still have to STAY stopped ... (of course it's Black)
Garnet
OK Garnet, now you're just horsing around with us. OTOH, with all that stuff in his T, George is probably going to be sowing his wild oats anyways!
T'
David D.
I found your spark plug wrenches in Mexico.
Ah come on George. I saw that car Saturday. Can't be more than a 120 mph car. Ya don't need a chute for that.
Don't let George put one over on you guys.