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One of Fords first four cylinder cars is almost ready
Posted: Wed May 24, 2023 2:56 pm
by Rob
The plan is to have this 1905 (built in late 1904) Ford Model B at Richmond for the Model T Reunion. We hope to have all the “alphabet Fords” there. I plan to be in Canada by Monday to see the guys at Fawcett Restoration finish the car. My plan is to arrive in Richmond by Thursday evening. I’ll post photos as the car goes together:
Re: One of Fords first four cylinders is almost ready
Posted: Wed May 24, 2023 2:58 pm
by Quickm007
Amazing, great job!
Re: One of Fords first four cylinders is almost ready
Posted: Wed May 24, 2023 2:59 pm
by Rob
Engine photos:
Re: One of Fords first four cylinders is almost ready
Posted: Wed May 24, 2023 3:02 pm
by Rob
Chassis and more:
Re: One of Fords first four cylinder cars is almost ready
Posted: Wed May 24, 2023 7:28 pm
by Wayne Sheldon
Looking really nice!
Wish I could go see it.
Re: One of Fords first four cylinder cars is almost ready
Posted: Wed May 24, 2023 10:18 pm
by Keith Daniels
Hope to see it there on Saturday. Do you use the flywheel to start it?
Re: One of Fords first four cylinder cars is almost ready
Posted: Wed May 24, 2023 10:33 pm
by DHort
Great job Peter and crew!
Re: One of Fords first four cylinder cars is almost ready
Posted: Thu May 25, 2023 2:57 am
by Erik Barrett
A couple parts of that look real familiar.
Re: One of Fords first four cylinder cars is almost ready
Posted: Thu May 25, 2023 10:57 am
by Original Smith
I wonder about the striping? I don't think they would have done it that way in 1905?
Re: One of Fords first four cylinder cars is almost ready
Posted: Thu May 25, 2023 11:20 am
by Rob
This closeup shows several reflections, that appear to be striping, as well as some of the striping:
Same stripping, possibly on the same early car. Only the first 50-60 Model B had steplates, with a switch to running boards and a larger rear door by mid January 1905:
Re: One of Fords first four cylinder cars is almost ready
Posted: Thu May 25, 2023 11:32 am
by Rich Eagle
It is so nice to see.
Thanks
Rich
Re: One of Fords first four cylinder cars is almost ready
Posted: Thu May 25, 2023 7:26 pm
by Rob
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