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sandmountainslim · 10-16-2010, 04:52 PM

What was the point of the throttle control on the column?
Was it just so folks used to a Model T would be able to drive more easily?

Wp

msmaron · 10-16-2010, 05:15 PM

Yup always gotta have it, for that long trip but always have my hand on the throttle just in case and the foot close to the brake!

Tom Wesenberg · 10-16-2010, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sandmountainslim

What was the point of the throttle control on the column?
Was it just so folks used to a Model T would be able to drive more easily?

Wp

The engine will more likely stay running when hand cranking a cold engine, if you pull it down a click or two.

marc hildebrant · 10-16-2010, 07:46 PM

My 1933 Chev had a hand operated throttle also. It was a pull out control.
Seems to have been a common feature at that time.

Marc

Tom Wesenberg · 10-16-2010, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marc hildebrant

My 1933 Chev had a hand operated throttle also. It was a pull out control.
Seems to have been a common feature at that time.

Marc

My 1949 Chevy 1 1/2 ton truck also has a factory cable throttle as well as the foot feed. My truck doesn't have a PTO, but if one was installed the hand throttle would be handy.

sonny30coupe · 10-17-2010, 01:07 AM

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dave in australia · 10-17-2010, 03:00 AM

Rowdy, if you've driven accross the nullabor in Australia, then you really know about long flat roads.

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sandmountainslim Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 52	Re: Model A cruise control What was the point of the throttle control on the column? Was it just so folks used to a Model T would be able to drive more easily? Wp

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10-16-2010, 07:46 PM	#24
marc hildebrant Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cape Cod Posts: 1,128	Re: Model A cruise control My 1933 Chev had a hand operated throttle also. It was a pull out control. Seems to have been a common feature at that time. Marc

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sonny30coupe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kansas City KS Posts: 255	Re: Model A cruise control Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) It is so flat here in Kansas that we can watch our dog run away for 3 days........

10-17-2010, 03:00 AM	#27
dave in australia Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 1,177	Re: Model A cruise control Rowdy, if you've driven accross the nullabor in Australia, then you really know about long flat roads.