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Model T Ford Forum: Forum 2015: OT - "It's Alive" the 6-40 saga continues
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Rob Heyen - Eastern Nebraska on Tuesday, June 30, 2015 - 11:57 pm:




It lives:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=s-HhVYiAtMg&feature=youtube_gdata_player




Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Wayne Sheldon, Grass Valley, CA on Wednesday, July 01, 2015 - 12:24 am:

Fantastic!!!!!! (Maybe even better news than that I am back?)
Now, start driving that thing, and enjoy it! W2


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Scott Owens on Wednesday, July 01, 2015 - 12:27 am:

Well Rob you said it for all of us. "What a joy" With all the long hours, quality work and doing everything It should start and run like a watch.
Great Job to you, Dean, Dean,s son and all the others that pitched in and helped. The T world loves to see what you guys have done. The K is our roots in the car world and I thank you for preserving such a great car. It takes lots of love to tackle a job so huge. Not something for the faint at heart. Scott


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Dave Hjortnaes, Men Falls, WI on Wednesday, July 01, 2015 - 12:35 am:

Wow.

No wonder you could not stop and have another beer in Lincoln. You were keeping this a secret. I see you have the rear wheels on it as well.

Much credit to you, Dean, and Ben for getting the K running. Mr Malcolmson would be jealous.

Looks great with the seats, etc in place. Much better looking than what I saw last week. Who got to crank start it? If you did it, I am calling your doctor.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Dean Yoder, Iowa City IA. on Wednesday, July 01, 2015 - 04:44 am:

Dave,
I did the hard part! Rob primed the cylinders,cranked it over about 4 times. Then I turned the Key on and it started on compression Free start.
There are more bugs to work out We will get it.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Dennis Seth - Ohio on Wednesday, July 01, 2015 - 06:51 am:

It's great to hear it run. That's not amazing that it started on the first try, you had a top notch crew! I can't wait to see the video of it flying down the road.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Dave Hjortnaes, Men Falls, WI on Wednesday, July 01, 2015 - 08:50 am:

We need a few pictures out in the sun when you have a chance. Thank you.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Ken Kopsky, Lytle TX on Wednesday, July 01, 2015 - 08:50 am:

Nice! Curious though; Is there a panhard bar for the rear? What keeps the rear end from moving side-to-side with that spring setup?


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By HARRY A DAW Troy, Mo. on Wednesday, July 01, 2015 - 11:03 am:

Would sure like to see it at Mt Pleasant in Sept. With a contact to Teresa and get it right by the car building office.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Mike Walker, NW AR on Wednesday, July 01, 2015 - 11:16 am:

Congratulations, Rob! And thanks to Dean from all of us here who have been vicariously enjoying the rebuild. :-)


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Rob Heyen - Eastern Nebraska on Wednesday, July 01, 2015 - 11:35 am:

Thanks all. Ken, no, just a stout set of springs and Model T like (actually patented by Ford and first used on the 1905 Model B) three point torque tube and supports. A few pics of things we did yesterday to get to this point:

Set up axles and carrier


Checking pinion to ring clearance




Ready for diff final assembly


Dean's homemade frame for assembling the differential


Dean waiting for son Ben and I to roll the diff under the car


Ben wiping off the u-joint to put on the driveshaft:


We found a few things that Dean is addressing today and tomorrow. I hope to bring the car home Friday, and begin running in and sorting. New London to New Brighton, here we come...... :-)


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Kenneth W DeLong on Wednesday, July 01, 2015 - 01:49 pm:

It"s interesting to see the lined brake shoes,the rivit less housing,and the below center fill plug! Makes me wonder the [why] of parts of the early T's!! You look good and hope to see you and Dean this fall!! Bud in Wheeler,Mi.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Rob Heyen - Eastern Nebraska on Wednesday, July 01, 2015 - 02:02 pm:

Bud,
I meant to post this pic of the brake drum instead of the double above of the axle/carrier. Yes, the brakes are advanced compared with the Model T (and NRS). Interestingly, the Model K had lined brakes and a wider brake band on the transmission, just like the improved 26/27 T would have, twenty years later:


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Wayne Sheldon, Grass Valley, CA on Wednesday, July 01, 2015 - 02:56 pm:

I really enjoy some of the closeup photos of the parts!
Thank you again!


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By William Devine on Wednesday, July 01, 2015 - 06:58 pm:

Rob,

We all missed you in Lincoln. The hill climb was not the same, would have loved to see the K on the dyno. If you can come up and run with us in Northwood, Iowa in September. Thank you for making the forum part of the build our family loves to see the progress. BillDevine


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Rob Heyen - Eastern Nebraska on Wednesday, July 01, 2015 - 09:57 pm:

Wayne,
It's always a pleasure to read your posts. I'm glad you are back amongst us....

Bill,
I made a brief appearance Thursday afternoon, but had other things I needed to get done. It was great seeing a lot of the speedster folks, sorry I missed you. I'm sure we would have won our division if the K had been ready, being the only six cylinder there. I would like to make some of the September meets, however making the Old Car Festival is a priority.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Dave Hjortnaes, Men Falls, WI on Thursday, July 02, 2015 - 08:44 pm:

Hey

I thought this was going to be a daily post. Is Rob holding out on us? Where is the video of the K circling Dean's barns?


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Wayne Sheldon, Grass Valley, CA on Thursday, July 02, 2015 - 10:14 pm:

I wanna see dust flying!!! Full drifting!


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Wayne Sheldon, Grass Valley, CA on Thursday, July 02, 2015 - 10:15 pm:

Well?
Drive carefully, and enjoy! W2


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Rob Heyen - Eastern Nebraska on Thursday, July 02, 2015 - 11:56 pm:

Ok, a "teaser:"

https://www.dropbox.com/s/bvy8b6745drmvaa/IMG_2927.MOV.mov?dl=0


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Dean Yoder, Iowa City IA. on Friday, July 03, 2015 - 12:03 am:

Yes I had my first ride in a 6-40 K today


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Dave Hjortnaes, Men Falls, WI on Friday, July 03, 2015 - 08:28 am:

Awesome. No arm sling evident. Who cranked it?

The guy driving has a smile like a kid in a candy store. :-)


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Mike Walker, NW AR on Friday, July 03, 2015 - 08:28 am:

It's great to see the beast actually moving under its own power! :-)


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Kenneth W DeLong on Friday, July 03, 2015 - 09:31 am:

GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Bud.


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