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Nobody enjoys these more than I. Pieces of them often appear in a painting. I don't know how you do it.
Thanks again.
Rich
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Second picture. Unusual to see a woman working under a car. That picture was posed, because she would have grease all over her hair and face if she had really been working on it. and most likely would have her feet out the side behind the wheel.
Norm

I like the engine hanger the garage man is using - notice how level the engine is ?

The '25 P/U appears new !

Does anyone know what kind of “tires” are on the front of the truck in the Rose & Son picture? I bought two like those at an auction and have always wondered what they are. Would appreciate some information.

Numbers 11 and 14 are some early Model T's. I'm guessing that they are 1909's.
The first one looks like a 1908 Model S roadster.

Picture number eleven I am pretty sure is from the original "Ben Nevis" climb in Scotland. (1911 if I recall correctly?)

RajoRacer wrote: ↑

Tue Sep 27, 2022 11:42 am

I like the engine hanger the garage man is using - notice hoe level the engine is ?

The '25 P/U appears new !

Me too! And I can almost smell the grease and oil! Nectar of the god's!!

The gasoline of that era would have had a much pleasanter odor, being straight gasoline without any "odorant" chemical added. Engine exhaust would have been much less obnoxious, and a well-tuned engine would have had very low exhaust odor.

Interesting picture with the woman “supposedly” working under the T. Looks like there is a spark plug wrench and adjustable wrench. Next to her. Wonder why she’s using a plug wrench under the car??
I can’t tell if the mechanic is keeping the engine level by hand or if there is some kind of rigging holding it level. Looks like this paticular shop if fairly clean too!

John kuehn wrote: ↑

Wed Sep 28, 2022 9:30 am

Interesting picture with the woman “supposedly” working under the T. Looks like there is a spark plug wrench and adjustable wrench. Next to her. Wonder why she’s using a plug wrench under the car??
I can’t tell if the mechanic is keeping the engine level by hand or if there is some kind of rigging holding it level. Looks like this paticular shop if fairly clean too!

Interesting demountable wheels too, for a '17.

RandyB wrote: ↑

Tue Sep 27, 2022 6:49 pm

Does anyone know what kind of “tires” are on the front of the truck in the Rose & Son picture? I bought two like those at an auction and have always wondered what they are. Would appreciate some information.

Lambert tires, solid semi- soft type. Some sizes were Vulcanized to the rims.

Didn't use air pressure. Likely those tires rode like a truck

Randy, they might be Goodrich Pneuflex like Steve posted here.
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Tom - Thank you for posting the vintage photos. They give us a look at the lives our parents and grandparents led. Please keep them coming! I always enjoy them.


Dan and Rich - Thanks for the information on the wheels. I bought mine before the internet was around and stored them in the garage attic. Had no idea what they were. I totally forgot they were up there until I saw Tom’s picture. Looks like I need to get up in the attic soon.