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Dated 1912 Hogshead

Post by richc » Sat Apr 30, 2022 5:01 pm

Below is a transmission hogshead I bought at Tulare this year. It’s a 1911-12 style where the clutch release forks are attached to the high speed clutch shaft using Woodruff keys and clamps. The cover was complete with DB pedals and all the other internals when I bought it, but have since removed them.
Tulare 1912 Cover 1s.jpg
What I find interesting is the casting date, located above the access door opening. Not only does it have a date, 6-16-12, but also says DAY. Does this mean there are other dated hogsheads that say NIGHT? Curious minds...
Tulare 1912 Cover 2s.jpg
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Re: Dated 1912 Hogshead

Post by richc » Thu Apr 20, 2023 10:41 am

Being curious minded paid off! My original post, above, showed a 1912 hogshead where part of the date said DAY and my whimsical question was does this mean there are contemporary covers that say NIGHT? It turns out that the answer is yes!
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Re: Dated 1912 Hogshead

Post by Scott_Conger » Thu Apr 20, 2023 11:06 am

the difference is as clear as night and
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Re: Dated 1912 Hogshead

Post by Rich P. Bingham » Thu Apr 20, 2023 2:04 pm

That's a fun bit of "archaeology" ! :lol:
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Re: Dated 1912 Hogshead

Post by TWrenn » Thu Apr 20, 2023 9:47 pm

Pretty cool. I have yet to see one hogshead with a casting date!


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Re: Dated 1912 Hogshead

Post by SurfCityGene » Fri Apr 21, 2023 11:16 pm

I have a HH with no gussets so I assumed it is a '12 but I'll have to take a close look! Thanks for posting. Where did you find the second one that was night?
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Re: Dated 1912 Hogshead

Post by richc » Sat Apr 22, 2023 9:51 am

The NIGHT hogshead is not mine, but I discovered it in this thread: https://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/3 ... 84103.html

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Re: Dated 1912 Hogshead

Post by Aussie16 » Sun Apr 23, 2023 4:45 am

All the time learning. I have never seen this before on any hogshead. Of course, I am generally only looking at RHD stuff , but will look closer now to see if the same markings are on the Aussie/Canadian right hand drive versions.

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