M1917 Ford ambulance
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I finished my side curtains today, they were easier to do than I thought they would be, I did have to redo my tilt though, as I managed to put a screwdriver through it in the process of fitting the fasteners. From all the period photos I have found, there was no front windshield, only the canvas extending up to the driver's shoulders. This would have broken the wind for the most part, and would not have caused a visibility problems due to rain, snow, frost or condensation. I do know that the M1918 did have an additional panel that had isinglass that enclosed the driver's compartment completely.
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I am not sure, and I can not check as it had a habit of being under vehicles, and a delivery van made it very flat.
It is scheduled for the Utah Gun Collector's Association gun show in Ogden, Utah on the 13-14 of October, and has been requested for Veteran's Day at one of the local Junior High Schools in the area. Today we are going to drive it to town for Steam Day at a friend's place, where there will be vintage farm equipment.
I just returned from the Utah Gun Collector's Association gun show in Ogden, Utah, there was a great reception for the Ford ambulance, lots of good feedback. After we pulled it out of the hall, I had to give rides for some time, but as most were cute girls, it was a good thing. It is amazing how many people liked the Ambulance.
joerookery
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Good job Gus!
Looking forward to seeing your Turk grenade, and yes, the car went into the hall with about 800 pounds of gear in the back, it was so heavy that I hooked the tailgate brackets on the trailer coming off so we did not load it so heavy going out. After sitting in the hall for two days, it started ont he second pull, and that was with out priming the engine, as I did not want to have any excess gas inside the building.usa1918 said:
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Gus
It is nearly freezing out today, so I thought I would go for a drive since it was so warm. The T handles snow that is 6 to 8 inches deep with out much problem, but the icy roads are fun with slick tires and minimal brakes, but at least I can lock up the wheels now.
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Gus
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joerookery
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What is that white stuff Gus? We do not have that here in South Texas. Does it ever go away? You might want to drive somewhere warm like Louisville. Maybe it's warmer there.
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Hey Joe,
The white stuff is fall out ash from Mt. St. Helens, It goes away when the wind blows, and we are lucky that the wind blows a lot here.
Hey Keith,
Funny you should mention that. We had the ambulance down to Fort Douglas last October, the director of the museum told me that the ambulance should not be outside, it should be protected by a building, as he looked at the new addition to the museum. I replied "why? if it gets damaged, I can always make another!"
In 2010, an ambulance like mine sold at auction for over 40 thousand dollars, and the only difference was that it was well weathered, so I figure that any weathering to mine just increases the value.
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Gus
The white stuff is fall out ash from Mt. St. Helens, It goes away when the wind blows, and we are lucky that the wind blows a lot here.
Hey Keith,
Funny you should mention that. We had the ambulance down to Fort Douglas last October, the director of the museum told me that the ambulance should not be outside, it should be protected by a building, as he looked at the new addition to the museum. I replied "why? if it gets damaged, I can always make another!"
In 2010, an ambulance like mine sold at auction for over 40 thousand dollars, and the only difference was that it was well weathered, so I figure that any weathering to mine just increases the value.
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Gus
joerookery
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