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Kent's Speedster

Post by Rich Eagle » Fri Aug 11, 2023 9:25 pm

I posted this about an odd overhead a while back.
https://www.mtfca.com/phpBB3/viewtopic. ... ad#p287659
I thought I would post pictures of the whole car as I am passing on the opportunity to buy it. It is an interesting T.
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It was called a '12 but I don't see much evidence of early parts. I haven't seen it in person. These are his photos.
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Re: Kent's Speedster

Post by Rich Eagle » Fri Aug 11, 2023 9:36 pm

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He says he also has the carbide generator, oval gas tank and trunk, along with a monocle windshield frame also.
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Re: Kent's Speedster

Post by Rich Eagle » Fri Aug 11, 2023 9:38 pm

I don't see where the water comes out unless there is a connection in the middle of the head.
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I don't think this is a '10 block as it has a generator casting on it.
Kent12.jpg
If nothing else, this should be an interesting car to talk about. Many unusual details. We are also wondering what it might be worth. I shared the photos with another member. If he is not interested, I will post this on the for-sale side with Kent's contact information.
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Rich
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Re: Kent's Speedster

Post by RajoRacer » Sat Aug 12, 2023 11:55 am

Peculiar placement for the Stewart vacuum tank ! Steering column is early & dash switch plate is off a '19.
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Re: Kent's Speedster

Post by TXGOAT2 » Sat Aug 12, 2023 4:30 pm

Thatr looks like a good head design, and I like the idea of a longer front spring.
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Re: Kent's Speedster

Post by Wayne Sheldon » Sat Aug 12, 2023 7:09 pm

I wish I could be seriously interested in that. I don't know what year it should be called, however, there is sure a lot of interesting stuff there!

The vacuum tank location seems odd. However, I ran a vacuum tank on one of my speedsters (loved it!), and there just isn't hardly any room to fit one on the front side of the firewall!
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Re: Kent's Speedster

Post by Duey_C » Sat Aug 12, 2023 11:33 pm

That is really neat!
That's where the earlier pics came from... :) A guy never forgets a redhead... :lol:
Neat placement of the vac tank. Put a hood on and any mechanic will marvel at what's going on underneath. Especially one that doesn't know what it is. 8-)
Thank you for the pics Rich!
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Re: Kent's Speedster

Post by Allan » Sun Aug 13, 2023 8:22 am

Looks like the steering column could be 1912. There is plenty of room for a vacuum tank under the hood. Just get rid of that non standard piece-of-junk head! :D :D :D There is a Steweart vacuum tank on my tourer, which has the body builder installed fuel tank suspended under the spare tyre carrier at the rear.
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Re: Kent's Speedster

Post by Rich Eagle » Sun Aug 13, 2023 11:56 am

I have posted this Speedster on the Vehicles for sale site:
https://www.mtfca.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=38074
I hope we can find a good home for this interesting vehicle.
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Re: Kent's Speedster

Post by Rich Eagle » Thu Aug 17, 2023 12:26 pm

Any idea what the head is?
Or what the car might be worth?
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