Patented by my Grandfather 1934, handed down to me.

I can't help but wondering how many amps it could handle(for how long) and if it got overheated if it would affect the contact pressure leading to premature failure.

Cool nonetheless.

 

I think the switch is interesting but grandpa sounds a lot more interesting.id love to have met him and just talked for awhile.i really love talking to the older guys. thay have such cool and patriotic views!!!

 

Well that is just classy...

Another vote for shadowbox w/ patent lit.

 

You should be proud of your Gramps, both for his accomplishments and his take on life. Met quite a older folks with the same work ethic. My Mom asked me once, "Do you ever relax?" My reply was," Yep, just before I go to sleep." Finding that as I grow older I tend to relax more!

 

congtats-you have a piece of American automotive history! frame it as mentioned and hang it in an honorable place for viewing. you are fortunite to have it. i have enjoyed the story and like the HAMB even more...................

 

oh yeah. work ethic do they teach that in school anymore? that doesnt seem to come natural any more.......................

 

That would be awesome... I will find a shadow box and get the sixe and word together and PM you. Thanks.
Also, thank you all for the kind words.

 

That is so cool man, Gramps was ahead of the curve! Thanx for sharing. ~sololobo~

 

Very cool!...love the hand drawn art work and fonts!....thanks for sharing!....

 

Thanks for sharing! Something to be passed through generations with pride for sure


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Way cool brother Thanks for sharing that with us.

 

That is awesome !!!!!!!!! What a treasure !

 

The shadowbox idea is cool but I'd bet that if your Grandfather was still around he would tell you to use it on the Hot Rod.

 

That is incredible! Great story...And I, too, loved the art work attached to the patent...Every time I come across something unique like this, it reminds why I love the HAMB so much!!! Thanks for posting this!

EW

 

My son and his wife both work as patent examiners at the US Patent Office in DC. I sent them this because I know they mostly get to deal with the new high tech stuff. I think they will enjoy the elegant simplicity of this patent.

 

Here's a patent by my Grandfather. It's a DA sander. He worked at Sioux Tools. Anybody still have any Sioux Tools in their shop?


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It would be cool to incorporate it into the build....perhaps a headlight switch? A brakelight switch? Starter safety switch?

 

thats something that you dont to get to say often to a hand me down ..

very cool and thank you w/ sharing that with US

 

Alchemy I have a Sioux buffer. One heavy sumbitch tooo. I repaired many sanders/grinders & buffers in the 50s.

 

cool ..... need to look around for that cap thingie I have around somewhere - kinda looks like it might be a match.....my gramps (who I was named after) passed when I was a little over a year....often wonder what he wispered in my ear when he held me....here's him in his speedster a year before mom came along....

 

That shutoff switch is well thought-out. It even includes the grounding pole for the generator to keep it from running on the generator while disconnected from the battery. (Anti-Theft) But it will fry the wiring if the car was jumped when the switch was off! Pretty cool!

Dave.

 

Be proud

 

I havent been on here for awhile. Life happens, I guess. The Uncle that passed this down to me , passed a year ago. Went thru his garage recently and never did find the cover for this. He recalled having it and it had our last name on it. Wish I had it to complete the part.