The Ford Barn

Jim Parker Toronto · 12-14-2011, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Gary/IA

The cigar/cigarette lighter that mounts on the steering column. I am pretty sure these are an authorized accessory.

I have only seen one but then maybe they our quite common in other areas.

Like this one?

mrtexas · 12-14-2011, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Purdy Swoft

Here is another sort of hard to find period correct accessory. The Fumaze has come up and been discussed here recently. Here is mine. xxx

I managed to nab a fumaze on ebay for $65 last week. Why it went so low I don't know. I was planning on using a Model B oil tube but now stock plus fumaze.

Purdy Swoft · 12-14-2011, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by mrtexas

I managed to nab a fumaze on ebay for $65 last week. Why it went so low I don't know. I was planning on using a Model B oil tube but now stock plus fumaze.

Congratulations. I like the looks of the Fumaze better than the model B oil tube. I missed two on eBay a few weeks ago. the first was rough and the bidding ended early. The second looked good but was chrome plated, I figuered I would paint it black. I put in a bid but was out bid on the second day. The bid was up to seventy something dollars and I planned to come back at the last minute with the winning bid. As luck would have it the mother board went out on my computor before I could bid again.

msmaron · 12-14-2011, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim Parker Toronto

Like this one?

Actually have this and wanted to install it for a nice cigar on a drive but cant for the life of me figure out how it installs on the column and would not be too practical to light your cigar from the way it works with pressure??

Jim Parker Toronto · 12-15-2011, 12:15 AM

You know that it comes apart, right? You push it in to get contact with the electricity, and when the coil gets hot, you can lift the whole black circular piece off the holder, and to your cigar, where ever it may be. I don't think that's too hard or inconvenient...

1931 flamingo · 12-15-2011, 09:32 AM

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I smoke cigars, have for 51 years, but wouldn't smoke in my A, I have too many holes in shirts, sweaters, jackets, pants, seat upholstery, etc from dropping ashes. Just me.
Paul in CT

TinCup · 12-15-2011, 09:54 AM

It took me 18 months to find a Fumaze for the oil filler. It was in bad shape but it cleaned up great. I had to make the mounting strap.

IrishHills · 12-15-2011, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by RcT

There are two very rare examples on ebay item 190610829514. It's an early '28 roadster with very cool after market headlight lens and the most elegant rear view mirrors I have ever seen. "Nymph" rear view mirrors, mounted on the dual spares... I, who have always thought too many excessories detracts from the car, will admit, I love these two items.

Richard

Purdy Swoft · 12-15-2011, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by TinCup

It took me 18 months to find a Fumaze for the oil filler. It was in bad shape but it cleaned up great. I had to make the mounting strap.

It looks good !!! Mine was real rough. After looking at one on eBay a few weeks ago, I could see enough detail to make the latch that goes on the top cap, it helped a lot. Now I don't have to use a small screwdriver or pocket knife to open it. I'll have to update my picture.

Joe Young · 12-16-2011, 10:16 PM

Not confined just to the Model A, but original bud vases are hard to find. I started collecting them 40 years ago and have 37. Some are pairs and some with brackets. If someone would like to post a picture for me send PM. Thanks, Joe Young Slapout, AL

msmaron · 12-17-2011, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim Parker Toronto

You know that it comes apart, right? You push it in to get contact with the electricity, and when the coil gets hot, you can lift the whole black circular piece off the holder, and to your cigar, where ever it may be. I don't think that's too hard or inconvenient...

Correct that is a simple way to use it and it makes sense to me.. Do you have one installed in your car, if so where?
mark

HoarseWhisperer · 12-17-2011, 02:38 PM

Would the cigar lighter be wired to the ammeter post?

I'm stunned that Jim didn't wrap it up as a Chirstmas gift for me.

He knows I love cigars!

msmaron · 12-17-2011, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by HoarseWhisperer

Would the cigar lighter be wired to the ammeter post?

I'm stunned that Jim didn't wrap it up as a Christmas gift for me.

He knows I love cigars!

Actually i was going to wire it to the ignition post or the left post on the fire wall connections. i am still trying to figure out the best way to mount it in the car and close to the steering column..

roadster · 12-23-2011, 04:16 PM

This is a locking steering on a chassis that is under a tarp

james hitchcock · 12-23-2011, 06:08 PM

This actually somehow locked the wheel ?

roadster · 12-23-2011, 06:40 PM

I never had this apart and do not have a key
but I think when you turn the key it inserts a pin in a hole in the steering
rod.

Joop · 12-24-2011, 10:14 AM

I think this is neat.

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Clem Clement · 12-25-2011, 02:15 PM

I would think BB18735-E woud be pretty tough to find. Blue for Ambulance?
Clem

Erskine48 · 02-22-2012, 03:57 PM

I acquired this with a 30-31 truck axle, front axle overload spring. Bob E.

MUSTANGNICK · 02-22-2012, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim Parker Toronto

Here is a picture of my Fulton Upstarter, installed on my 28 Roadster, and I have never seen another one....

I have one of those on mine it is a two piece rod.

12-15-2011, 12:15 AM	#45
Jim Parker Toronto Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,289	Re: What is the hardest Model A accessory to find You know that it comes apart, right? You push it in to get contact with the electricity, and when the coil gets hot, you can lift the whole black circular piece off the holder, and to your cigar, where ever it may be. I don't think that's too hard or inconvenient...

12-15-2011, 09:32 AM	#46
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,390	Re: What is the hardest Model A accessory to find Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I smoke cigars, have for 51 years, but wouldn't smoke in my A, I have too many holes in shirts, sweaters, jackets, pants, seat upholstery, etc from dropping ashes. Just me. Paul in CT

12-16-2011, 10:16 PM	#50
Joe Young Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Slapout, AL Posts: 30	Re: What is the hardest Model A accessory to find Not confined just to the Model A, but original bud vases are hard to find. I started collecting them 40 years ago and have 37. Some are pairs and some with brackets. If someone would like to post a picture for me send PM. Thanks, Joe Young Slapout, AL

12-17-2011, 02:38 PM	#52
HoarseWhisperer Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,470	Re: What is the hardest Model A accessory to find Would the cigar lighter be wired to the ammeter post? I'm stunned that Jim didn't wrap it up as a Chirstmas gift for me. He knows I love cigars!

12-23-2011, 06:08 PM	#55
james hitchcock Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Visalia Ca. Posts: 617	Re: What is the hardest Model A accessory to find This actually somehow locked the wheel ?

12-23-2011, 06:40 PM	#56
roadster Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Severn,Maryland Posts: 132	Re: What is the hardest Model A accessory to find I never had this apart and do not have a key but I think when you turn the key it inserts a pin in a hole in the steering rod.

12-25-2011, 02:15 PM	#58
Clem Clement Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 3,393	Re: What is the hardest Model A accessory to find I would think BB18735-E woud be pretty tough to find. Blue for Ambulance? Clem