Photograph - Schumacher Mill Furnishing Works, Ford Model T & Seed Grading Machine, Victoria, circa 1930s
The top looks like it was new, but the flexi-aprons (made out of painted leatherette?) looks wrinkled - caused by a sagging frame?
That is not a stock roadster body. Looks almost like the Australian bodies we have been seeing here in the forum from down under. I think the wrinkled appearance is an illusion caused by the light shining through the window and the draped cheese cloth hanging behind the mill.
The apparatus looks to be some type of seed cleaner. The power take off looks to be a homemade block attached to the rear wheel.
It does appear to be right-hand drive, but the number plate is of an English-style, suggesting that this may be somewhere in Britain.
Re body--I would say it was a DUNCAN &FRAZER body built in STH. AUSTRALIA. I'm sure David will agree.
Roger - It does look like running board splash apron is of some flexible material, and I'd guess that the "wrinkles" are due to the fact that the one rear wheel is jacked up in order to allow the wheel with pulley to spin and the result is a slight twisting of the frame (for which Model "T's are famous) which cause the wrinkles. (???)
Re, running board splash apron---They were made from leather.
It looks like the other rear wheel is on the floor. Wouldn't that cause a lot of differential wear and tear running that way all day long?
You can use your T to power lots of cool stuff!
Dear Joseph, YES !!! --But you must lock one wheel to get the other to turn.
Some time ago I posted a photograph of the same company, same location, same car, but from a different angle. I can't find that photograph, however I did turn this one up. Again same company and it looks like the same car, but a little later as the fabric of the top is not so taught, however the number plate looks the same.
Some perserverance, and I found the older-posted photo-
Title- "Schumacher Mill Furnishing Works, Ford Model T & Seed Grading Machine, Victoria, circa 1920s"
Bob-
I think last time this picture was posted the car was idientified as a Victorian Built Tarrant. Typical features of the Tarrant are the brass cowl vents and the canvas valance material. David will most likely confirm or correct me on this one when he gets back from holidays. Just spent 4 great days touring with David & Michelle in Central Victoria on a T rally.
Hi Warrick, You could well be correct-- with a closer look i can see that vent being a TARRANT.
What a sporty Runabout/roadster..Picture that baby with a drop front axle and lower rear spring stance...nocked the thing down 6 to 8 or so inchs!
It appears that maybe the fuel tank was located in the turtledeck as well.
I've seen dozens of photo's like these and one or two in real life and I've always wondered what was the down side, if any, as far as the differential itself is concerned?
GARY--You may note it is under body at rear.
Hi guys, back once more! Yep, a teens Tarrant. Great to see all 3 photos.