A Discussion on Model T Fords in India

karlosdeville · 8th February 2010, 18:37

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Originally Posted by wasif

Is it possible for some further info and pictures.

APU ? is it from Andhra ?

Here is the car

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/883043-post3.html

tonrag · 9th February 2010, 21:40

I remember NLK9999 well. This car was the mother of all basket cases and had a conventional 4 door tourer body that was nothing more than a few scraps of metal. Ravikumar left the car with Mr. Aswath, who began a painstaking, but slow restoration. After Ravi's passing away, Dr. Raviprakash acquired the car and rebuilt it in the doctor's coupe style. Incidentally, the artillery wheels were built from scratch, using the old wheels as patterns, by a whiz of a carpenter. I used to watch his work with fascination at Mr. Aswath's place, which was a regular watering hole for car enthusiasts like me.

vintagepoint5 · 10th February 2010, 10:55

Hi Tonrag, How is your Austin-7, can you write about maroon Austin-7 of Mr.Aswath where is his cars now. Any details of Mr.Aswath's Austin which is from Hyd.

Cheers!

tonrag · 12th February 2010, 21:30

I'm afraid I don't know where Mr. Aswath's Maroon Austin seven is. It was sold after he passed away, or just before; I'm not sure. My own seven is being fettled mechanically. Just some small work on the brakes and hoses. The body is rather tired now and some rust spots have to be attended. Hopefully, work will finish soon!

shyn · 26th August 2011, 17:18

Got this pic from facebook.
Courtesy : Gokulakrishnan Venugopalan

chanu · 26th August 2011, 18:36

OMG looks like she was running till she was parked under the tree, how could one do this to these magnificent machines, even now it's pretty much Restorable. What is this car?

shyn · 26th August 2011, 22:17

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Originally Posted by chanu

OMG looks like she was running till she was parked under the tree, how could one do this to these magnificent machines, even now it's pretty much Restorable. What is this car?

Exactly! Can someone please tell us the exact model of that beauty?!

amit V8 · 27th August 2011, 01:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by shyn

Got this pic from facebook.
Courtesy : Gokulakrishnan Venugopalan

Looks like an American Roadster Pickup.....can it be a Ford Model T pickup? I may be wrong.

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source--http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/iipcache/142695.jpg

wasif · 28th August 2011, 10:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by shyn

Got this pic from facebook.
Courtesy : Gokulakrishnan Venugopalan

This is a late Ford Model T.

Any idea where and when the picture was take.

Even though the Model T was produced in huge numbers they are very rare in India now.

kasli · 28th August 2011, 18:25

This does not look like a pic in India as the Bike does not sport a registration and how Popular is Basktball in India as a sport. 1923/24 Model

Cheers

Quote:

Originally Posted by shyn

Got this pic from facebook.
Courtesy : Gokulakrishnan Venugopalan

wbd8779 · 28th August 2011, 18:39

It is India, the bike is a bullet

desideep · 28th August 2011, 19:33

I am sure that the pic is not in india, the bullet in question is a export model bullet and it is certainly not a 350

kasli · 28th August 2011, 22:16

The tree is also a give away . Please see carefully and if so lets ask the photographer who has taken it. The whole image looks like some where not in the country.

Cheers

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Originally Posted by wbd8779

It is India, the bike is a bullet

Sudarshan · 22nd November 2011, 06:55

Something interesting to share from my side , this is from my own collection of books .

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john a milne · 28th February 2013, 20:04

I've been reading a lot of the older threads, what a Font of Information to be found on BHP!

One of the first photos posted was of The Statesman's own Model T that is painted in a blue with their logo on the side. I'll try and find some more photos and if unsuccessful will take a complete set at next years Rally.

There is another "T" here in Kolkata owned by Partho Bose that hasn't been shown at the Statesman Rally for 6 years. I understand it needs some work done on it. It's a little "blinged" up in the Calcutta fashion and I am encouraging Partho to take it back to original for next years Rally. Will have a visit with him and take some more photos.

I've also included some photos from the "Ford Times" Oct & Nov 1915 edition that would indicate that white tires were standard.

The photo of the Model "T" Pop Corn Wagon is quite interesting and it seems that the rear wheels are stronger than the front wheels which might indicate that they had used a "T" truck to build the custom body. I wish I had taken photos of the interior as it was a work of art.

I've yet to check out your web-site and am looking forward to reading it cover to cover.

9th February 2010, 21:40	#32
tonrag BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 250 Thanked: 1,007 Times	I remember NLK9999 well. This car was the mother of all basket cases and had a conventional 4 door tourer body that was nothing more than a few scraps of metal. Ravikumar left the car with Mr. Aswath, who began a painstaking, but slow restoration. After Ravi's passing away, Dr. Raviprakash acquired the car and rebuilt it in the doctor's coupe style. Incidentally, the artillery wheels were built from scratch, using the old wheels as patterns, by a whiz of a carpenter. I used to watch his work with fascination at Mr. Aswath's place, which was a regular watering hole for car enthusiasts like me.
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10th February 2010, 10:55	#33
vintagepoint5 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Jeddah/Hyd Posts: 421 Thanked: 65 Times View My Garage	Hi Tonrag, How is your Austin-7, can you write about maroon Austin-7 of Mr.Aswath where is his cars now. Any details of Mr.Aswath's Austin which is from Hyd. Cheers!
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12th February 2010, 21:30	#34
tonrag BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 250 Thanked: 1,007 Times	I'm afraid I don't know where Mr. Aswath's Maroon Austin seven is. It was sold after he passed away, or just before; I'm not sure. My own seven is being fettled mechanically. Just some small work on the brakes and hoses. The body is rather tired now and some rust spots have to be attended. Hopefully, work will finish soon!
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26th August 2011, 17:18	#35
shyn Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,542 Thanked: 3,034 Times	Re: Rust In Pieces... Pics of Disintegrating Classic & Vintage Cars Got this pic from facebook. Courtesy : Gokulakrishnan Venugopalan Attached Thumbnails Last edited by shyn : 26th August 2011 at 17:21.
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26th August 2011, 18:36	#36
chanu Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: APX to AP 29 Posts: 1,483 Thanked: 150 Times View My Garage	Re: Rust In Pieces... Pics of Disintegrating Classic & Vintage Cars OMG looks like she was running till she was parked under the tree, how could one do this to these magnificent machines, even now it's pretty much Restorable. What is this car?
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28th August 2011, 18:39	#41
wbd8779 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 420 Thanked: 1,063 Times	Re: A Discussion on Model T Fords in India It is India, the bike is a bullet
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28th August 2011, 19:33	#42
desideep Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Adelaide Posts: 1,161 Thanked: 330 Times View My Garage	Re: A Discussion on Model T Fords in India I am sure that the pic is not in india, the bullet in question is a export model bullet and it is certainly not a 350
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22nd November 2011, 06:55	#44
Sudarshan BANNED Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Pune Posts: 1,200 Thanked: 885 Times View My Garage	Re: A Discussion on Model T Fords in India Something interesting to share from my side , this is from my own collection of books . Sudarshan
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28th February 2013, 20:04	#45
john a milne BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Toronto / Calcutta Posts: 908 Thanked: 464 Times View My Garage	Re: A Discussion on Model T Fords in India I've been reading a lot of the older threads, what a Font of Information to be found on BHP! One of the first photos posted was of The Statesman's own Model T that is painted in a blue with their logo on the side. I'll try and find some more photos and if unsuccessful will take a complete set at next years Rally. There is another "T" here in Kolkata owned by Partho Bose that hasn't been shown at the Statesman Rally for 6 years. I understand it needs some work done on it. It's a little "blinged" up in the Calcutta fashion and I am encouraging Partho to take it back to original for next years Rally. Will have a visit with him and take some more photos. I've also included some photos from the "Ford Times" Oct & Nov 1915 edition that would indicate that white tires were standard. The photo of the Model "T" Pop Corn Wagon is quite interesting and it seems that the rear wheels are stronger than the front wheels which might indicate that they had used a "T" truck to build the custom body. I wish I had taken photos of the interior as it was a work of art. I've yet to check out your web-site and am looking forward to reading it cover to cover. Attached Thumbnails
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