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Checking out the new 1917 TT Ford


Checking out the new 1917 TT Ford
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Copyright: Jack R Johanson (jrj) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5580 W: 505 N: 7499] (33950)
Genre: Gens
Média: Couleur
Date de prise de vue: 2005-04-30
Catégories: Vie quotidienne, Transports
Appareil photographique: Nikon D70, Nikkor AF 28-100 G, Hoya Cir. Polarizer
Exposition: f/4, 1/50 secondes
More Photo Info: [view]
Versions: version originale, Workshop
Date de soumission: 2005-05-03 3:26
Vue: 1153
Points: 32
[Ligne directrice - Note] Note du photographe
I continue my little time travel in this posting. To day we still are in the old farmer market, now to check out the new 1917 TT Ford.

The first Ford truck to be introduced by Ford Motor Company. As you can see the farmers are all fascinated by the new model and can hardly wait to bring one back to the farm. Here some facts of this new vehicle from Ford:

1917-1926 Ford TT and T light commercial automobiles
Year of production: 1917-1926 ( 1917 First Ford truck introduced - The Ford Model TT.)

0,75-ton, 1-ton, 1,5-ton with various bodies, many of them non-factory.
Engine: own 20-27hp/1800rpm, 4-cyl., 2898 cm3
Gearbox: 3-speed + back, some - 6-speed (3-speed + 2-speed Warford rear axle) with reverse.
Maximal speed: 43 mph

While the Model T was known for its conservatism in design, the 1917 model boasted a number of change from the prior year. The brass radiator and all brass trim was removed, new curved and crowned fenders were added, along with a black radiator shell.

Ford Motor Company began its fiscal year of 1916-17 with an announcement of sharp reductions in the prices of Ford cars, the following new prices being placed in effect:
Chassis, $325; Runabout, $345; Touring Car, $360; Coupelet, $505; Town Car, $595; Sedan, $645. These new prices bring the pleasure and profit of motoring within the reach of added millions.

There were over 15 Million Model T Fords made between the years 1908, and 1927. In 1917 alone there were over 390,000 TT trucks delivered to the US Army.

What do you say? Something to bring home? Or maybe you prefer to wait for the very elegant 1928 Chrysler – Next to be presented in this miniseries..

ADDED BONUS: The car at right is a Buick 1926, now to be seen as a workshop

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hi jack, very good, funny idea to present us with the "old-fashioned" stuff plus loads of interesting info on the history of the car;
good choice for sephia, naturally;
HAND, jerzy

Hello Jack;

I missed many beautiful picture, wonderful this picture. the ford T is a Monument of the humanity progress, i like your b&w a lot too.
cheers
Greg

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  • Paolo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4652 W: 146 N: 9145] (40237)
  • [2005-05-03 4:19]

Wonderful image, as the other one.
fantastic sepia effect and great note.
thanks, ciao

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  • verge Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 464 W: 79 N: 188] (1233)
  • [2005-05-03 6:56]

very good use of sepia color really gives and old impression. the old guys really seem experts on ford cars. very good composition....rgds

verge

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  • orme Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2013 W: 139 N: 1496] (6613)
  • [2005-05-03 8:19]

Great shot, Jack. Your post-processing work to age the photo is excellent. I like how you captured the man inspecting the engine. Very informative note. Well done.

Hi Jack, just caught up with your latest posts. Quite a differnce from your usual style. I like the use of sepia for this one, expecially since the people seem dressed for the part. Have a nice holidy in Colliure

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  • jhm Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 12760 W: 273 N: 17393] (70015)
  • [2005-05-03 12:32]

Thanks Jack for the interesting note, and certain the prize of the cars, splendid picture Jack! And specially the old colour
Well seen!
John

Looks like this guy discovered some technical improvements on the new 1917 model!
Again a nice time travel in sepia toned B/W.
Is the car on the right a Ford Model A?
regards!
hermann

Very nice entry for your series, Jack. Again the sepia toning works fine to emphasize the classical subject, and the posture of the guy examining the details is a fun add. Nice to have included the workshop photo too, old cars are always an excellent photo subject. Well done.

Another nice picture of one of those old car. I like very much this man looking with interest the motor. Well seen!

Fantastic note as always jack.

The photo is superb, you really made me travel back in time. Nice sepia tone,

Obrigado,
Mario

Great serie Jack and again wonderful mood and feeling, perfect sepia tones, well done.

Hei Jack,
Again a nice view from year 1917 that together with the note would have fit very well in the "Trogstad Nyheter" ;-))
Only thing that is a bit out of scope here is the "Iowa Truck" licence plate, but possibly this one has just arrived from the factory by steamer ?
Have a nice day,
Jean-Yves

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  • ChrisJ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 8565 W: 916 N: 11537] (57444)
  • [2005-05-04 5:39]

Hello Jack

I like the comparison with the elderly gents & these vintage cars. The b&w sepia conversion works very well here. Excellent sharpness & lighting. Good work!

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  • Didi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 6591 W: 3465 N: 8269] (30442)
  • [2005-05-04 13:59]

Bonjour Jack
Il ne manque plus que la présence de Stan Laurel et Oliver Hardy.
J'apprécie cette composition sépia du début du XX° siècle. Je note aussi une très bonne maîtrise de la luminosité. Bonne vacances.

Hello Jack
It misses nothing any more but the presence of Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy. I appreciate this sepia composition of the beginning of the XX° century. I note also a very good control of the luminosity.
Have a nice holidays.

Sure this one is interested in :))
I lile the way you have done in posting in Black and white.
The TT is a great car in History.
Compliments
Jean Michel

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