Re: RGS#1 - 1910 Ford Model T inspection car
| April 15, 2014 01:20PM |
South Park Wrote:
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> It is my plan to run the heavier wheels front and
> back, and I am looking for ways to stiffen up the
> tracking overall for better high speed safety. I
> see no reason to exceed 45, but I'd like to be
> able to do 45 all day long and take this thing on
> road trips. I am willing to deal with pissed off
> drivers that I hold up at 45 as just being
> douchebags, but clogging the road with a truck
> that only pushes 25, .... well then I am being
> the douche. That's a no-go, Sarge.
Roger that. I think you can get the parts you need from Snyders or Lang that will give your truck a safe cruising speed in the mid to upper 40's. The heavier wheels in front give you more confidence with turns and curves. Speaking of running at 45, I run my '32 Model B pickup around 45 when I go to the post office or general store. I don't have much trouble as I mostly see locals (my town has about 470 residents). Sometimes there will be an out of state luxury car behind me that's a bit impatient but hey, they should enjoy seeing the truck!
PM If you need info on Snyders or Lang. Both were a big help when we needed parts for the 1923 Model T railcar.
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> It is my plan to run the heavier wheels front and
> back, and I am looking for ways to stiffen up the
> tracking overall for better high speed safety. I
> see no reason to exceed 45, but I'd like to be
> able to do 45 all day long and take this thing on
> road trips. I am willing to deal with pissed off
> drivers that I hold up at 45 as just being
> douchebags, but clogging the road with a truck
> that only pushes 25, .... well then I am being
> the douche. That's a no-go, Sarge.
Roger that. I think you can get the parts you need from Snyders or Lang that will give your truck a safe cruising speed in the mid to upper 40's. The heavier wheels in front give you more confidence with turns and curves. Speaking of running at 45, I run my '32 Model B pickup around 45 when I go to the post office or general store. I don't have much trouble as I mostly see locals (my town has about 470 residents). Sometimes there will be an out of state luxury car behind me that's a bit impatient but hey, they should enjoy seeing the truck!
PM If you need info on Snyders or Lang. Both were a big help when we needed parts for the 1923 Model T railcar.
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