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Canberra Times in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

30 Mar 1972

Page 7

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Canberra Times

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Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Mar 30, 1972

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7

1972 Veteran Car Rally and the Ford Model T Mods

The article surveys 19th and early 20th century Model T modifications and accessories. It highlights how owners transformed the vehicle with specialized equipment, noting the car’s durability, racing history, and influence on accessory development. It mentions French brothers Chevrolet early in the story and details changes to chassis, suspension, brakes, carburetors, ignition, and safety devices. It concludes with the enduring impact of the Model T on automotive design and rally culture.

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Ford Todd Evon Carin Ford
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Cold Engine Starters Through History in Canberra

A reminiscence describes early 20th century car starting methods from Casillas electric starter to crank starts. It details lifting bonnets, priming petrol, adjusting ignition, and cranking with a backfire risk to thumbs and arms. Cruelly crude yet effective on cold mornings, with rag stuffing sometimes used to enrich the mixture.

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Casillas Canberra
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