The French 1919 Ballot Indy Race Car
Apr 20, 2024 14:02:33 #
Apr 20, 2024 14:19:46 #
kvanhook wrote:
Is that a pressurized fuel tank?
It is pressurized. You can see in the first shot what appears to be a hand operated pump and a pressure gauge sitting on top of the tank. I assume that during pit stops a pit crew member would make sure adequate pressure was being maintained.
Apr 20, 2024 14:31:08 #
FL Streetrodder wrote:
I can just imagine the ride-along mechanic furiously pumping to pressurize that huge fuel tank while the driver was clipping along at 100mph+! Roll cage??? what's that?
Hi, Bob.
I assume that a pit crew member, during pit stops, would check that pressure gauge sitting on top of the tank and pump the tank up if needed.
Apr 20, 2024 14:39:05 #
black mamba wrote:
The French auto company, Ballot, wanted to boost ... (show quote)
Nice shots and interesting car. Very advanced for that time. The following link gives more detailed info about the car and the race. https://automedia.revsinstitute.org/the-destructive-indianapolis-track-narrative-of-1919
Apr 20, 2024 14:41:14 #
Earnest Botello wrote:
Great set, Tom, plus it has my initials on the gas tank.
Thanks, Earnest.
I had not picked up on that. This is your chance to strike gold. Maybe the laws prohibiting the unauthorized use of someone's initials offer protection in this case. I say sue the dogs.
Apr 20, 2024 16:04:36 #
black mamba wrote:
The French auto company, Ballot, wanted to boost ... (show quote)
Fantastic set!!! Tom
Apr 20, 2024 16:23:10 #
black mamba wrote:
Thanks, Earnest.
I had not picked up on that. This is your chance to strike gold. Maybe the laws prohibiting the unauthorized use of someone's initials offer protection in this case. I say sue the dogs.
I had not picked up on that. This is your chance to strike gold. Maybe the laws prohibiting the unauthorized use of someone's initials offer protection in this case. I say sue the dogs.
If that's the case, Tom, I would have to sue Bugatti too, Etore Bugatti would turn over in his grave, LOL.
Apr 20, 2024 16:34:58 #
Earnest Botello wrote:
If that's the case, Tom, I would have to sue Bugatti too, Etore Bugatti would turn over in his grave, LOL.
Great Caesars.!!! This could turn into a monumental " sue " fest. As Admiral Farragut said upon enter Mobile Bay..".Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead "
Apr 20, 2024 19:22:08 #
Apr 21, 2024 08:25:59 #
PAR4DCR wrote:
Fine image of a cool vehicle Tom.
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Thanks, Don.
When I stood next to that car, looking into the cockpit, and realizing that this was the environment a driver was going to have to endure for a long grueling race....it seemed impossible.
Apr 21, 2024 10:38:31 #
black mamba wrote:
It is pressurized. You can see in the first shot what appears to be a hand operated pump and a pressure gauge sitting on top of the tank. I assume that during pit stops a pit crew member would make sure adequate pressure was being maintained.
Tom, it's rather difficult to determine from these photos whether the race car accommodated a ride-along mechanic as was common during that time period. One of the mechanic's duties would be to use the visible handpump to keep the fuel system pressurized and the motor fed.
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