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Oil can question
Did all T’s come from factory with a can? All were mounted in the engine bay or on engine? Are all the brackets Tim makes copies of originals?
And finally, where is the can mounted on a 26/27?
And finally, where is the can mounted on a 26/27?
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Re: Oil can question
My understanding is that they all came with a can, but none came with a holder. The various holders you see were /are aftermarket accessories.
Mark Strange
Hillsboro, MO
1924 Cut-off Touring (now a pickup)
Hillsboro, MO
1924 Cut-off Touring (now a pickup)
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Re: Oil can question
Danny , to answer the holder question directly. Aftermarket sources made many different can holders way back in T days, so really up to the consumer. I have probably 7 or 8 here just to enjoy looking at the ingenuity. When we would buy a pile of car parts and had extras, we would put on eBay. The ones that always did really well were just like the one we make. Spring loaded, good looking. We’ve sold original rusty, greasy ones just like them for well over $100. The trouble became that they would pop up less and less frequently.
A couple years ago I found a really nice one and used it as the pattern for the firewall type that we sell. Someone suggested making one to mount on headbolts, or similar spots. Hence, version #2. Then , someone asked about the model A. Version #3 was made to mount on the 1928-9 model A by just remov8ng a gas tank bolt and using it to mo7nt the can holder. We think you can buy a cheaper oil can holder ( just look at eBay) but not a better one than ours.
The difference in ours and the original is new powder coat paint and a stainless steel rivet. We do aim to please so if anyone wants a rusty, greasy one, we can do. Just holler! We have sent out a couple of raw steel ones with a plain steel rivet on request. I saw a double can version that I would like to have myself, but no plans on making any. Some old cars would keep oil and gasoline for the priming cups under the hood. Just don’t mix them up!
A couple years ago I found a really nice one and used it as the pattern for the firewall type that we sell. Someone suggested making one to mount on headbolts, or similar spots. Hence, version #2. Then , someone asked about the model A. Version #3 was made to mount on the 1928-9 model A by just remov8ng a gas tank bolt and using it to mo7nt the can holder. We think you can buy a cheaper oil can holder ( just look at eBay) but not a better one than ours.
The difference in ours and the original is new powder coat paint and a stainless steel rivet. We do aim to please so if anyone wants a rusty, greasy one, we can do. Just holler! We have sent out a couple of raw steel ones with a plain steel rivet on request. I saw a double can version that I would like to have myself, but no plans on making any. Some old cars would keep oil and gasoline for the priming cups under the hood. Just don’t mix them up!
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Re: Oil can question
Not there is a lot to oil on a Model A. When I want to put a couple drops of oil on something I simply pull out the dipstick and drop the oil where needed.
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Re: Oil can question
I didn't know anybody was making can holders for sale. I made mine with a mouse trap and a piece of scrap sheet metal. I think I spent less than $2 on it.
The inevitable often happens.
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Re: Oil can question
Pretty ingenious Steve, a new lease on life! LOL
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Re: Oil can question
Years ago I purchased a reproduction oil can with the Ford script on it but the spout was too long
to mount under the hood no matter where it was placed. Luckily I found a vintage oil can and it
fits perfectly. I bought a reproduction mounting bracket because I need my mouse trap for its intended
purpose because my cat is lazy and too well fed to do what cats do.
to mount under the hood no matter where it was placed. Luckily I found a vintage oil can and it
fits perfectly. I bought a reproduction mounting bracket because I need my mouse trap for its intended
purpose because my cat is lazy and too well fed to do what cats do.
I’m reading a book about anti-gravity. I just can’t put it down.
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Re: Oil can question
Steve, yours is more original than the original.
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Re: Oil can question
Steve, You think like owners did back in the teens and twenties. They did, with what they had. The 'El Cheapo' way.
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Re: Oil can question
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Mark Strange
Hillsboro, MO
1924 Cut-off Touring (now a pickup)
Hillsboro, MO
1924 Cut-off Touring (now a pickup)