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Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Bigcheese327, Dec 4, 2007.

  1. roadsterlines
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    1934 Australian Model Y. State Library of Queensland; photo by Arthur McLeod; 'Mr Grant's car' FL1614438.jpg
     
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    I just read a book about S.A. Cheney from Australia. He created the car industry there. Because of Aussie law cars had to be built in country starting about 1916. He was able to import running chassis from the US and had to have them bodied there in order to sell them. He talked the Holden family which built horse carriages to build him bodies at a reasonable price. He had no money invested in them, just wanted a good body so he could sell cars. The rest is history until the Aussie Gov't forced them to quit building cars a few years ago. Maybe some of the Aussies can elaborate? BTW, his first imported car was a 1915 Dodge Brothers. A friend of mine owns this very car.
     
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    I am pretty sure that the Model Y roadster pictured above was built by Ford. I only found that rare photo yesterday. My guess is that 'Mr Grant' had just purchased it; it looks pristine. Not sure if I have seen the coachbuilt-early-fords thread (just glanced at page 1) but will have a close look at it; thanks.
     
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  5. twenty8
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    The Aussie Gov't didn't exactly force Holden (GM) and Ford to stop building cars in Australia. What they did do was to stop propping them up with financial support, which lead to both companies deciding to close down their manufacturing facilities.
     
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    When Morgan tried to sell the 2012 5 speed 3 wheeler there they went through hell to do it. T?hey had to send a car there and have it crash tested and do many modifications to meet the Aussie standards.
     
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  7. Ned Ludd
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    But that's it entirely. It's a regulatory environment which effectively enforces a technological paradigm which presupposes production volumes far in excess of extant demand, however long engineered. It is maintained internationally despite the ensuing ecological disaster, but in smaller, peripheral markets it can't be pulled off without specific state help.
     
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    from Bern, CH

    Thank you,
    For wonderful film with scenes from magnificent early automobile racing days!
    Excellent photos and short films, combined with copies of interesting newspapers and magazines, dedicated to automobiles, especially racing! Really daredevil drivers and brave mechanics, riding with them... People well-dressed, beautiful small towns and countryside! Gendarmes elegant with dignity?
    Enjoyment to watch half-an-hour.

    Regards, Zoran
    P.S.: With the first competition and races start cheating - win at any cost... t the turn of the century it was well-developed in horse races, bicycles races, athletic competition and even on the first Olympiad Games..
     
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    Not sure if this counts but someone gave me a 1933 Raleigh LDV (light delivery vehicle) type 3. I am planning to make a light truck version, like John Deere gator. Motorcycle engine, 3 speed gearbox with reverse and a kick starter. P041124_1535.jpg
     
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    It certainly does count. What a fun build. Please post hee as you move along.
     
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    Has a Raleigh- Sturmey Archer 600cc single cylinder thumper, Sturmey Archer 3 speed gear box with reverse, duplex chain drive differential and a girder fork front end, with a steering wheel. P041124_1536.jpg
     
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    Hmmm, no rear suspension so the quarter elliptic springs are for a bench seat?
     
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    It depends on what body is put on; sprung motorcycle type saddle off the steel frame or bench in body, mounted off the springs
     
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    One good thing the Government of OZ did. If the marketplace can't support a business, the people as a whole should not be compelled to do so through taxation.
     
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    'Eric Koppitke servicing a car at Pickard's Service Station on Bowen Bridge Road, Windsor, Brisbane, ca. 1930' - State Library of Queensland [what is it?] FL319601.jpg
     
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    Well, this thread has been around for 17 years. One of the longest running threads on the HAMB. 13,580 replies or posts and 3,421,429 views. The ironic thing is that it's not American hot rods!
     
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    And so much of it, because of you Bob. Thanks for all your contributions.
     
  24. fredvv44
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    It's been my favorite forum.
     
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  25. The37Kid
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    Some great featured cars over the years, it would take some time to pick my top six.

    Bob
     
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  26. noboD
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    Thank you Bob for keeping it alive.
     
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  27. banjeaux bob
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    Thanks Rod.
     
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  28. banjeaux bob
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    Doug, it looks like it is on it's own now.
     
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  29. banjeaux bob
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    470239700_974937591329014_2467505538735908452_n.jpg 1925 GN Anzani stands outside the old garage in Exford
     
  30. So given it's popularity, the numbers of viewers, have there ever been any current attempts to allow this automotive form on the roads in the USA? The closest legal form here in Connecticut would be a three wheeled vehicle that is classified as motor cycle. One can get the DMV form that defines what the builder must have on said motor cycle, but a cycle car? Not from what I can find on a google search.
    All the best to you and yours during these Holidays.
    Chet
     
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