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Jim Mason · 02-10-2013, 02:17 PM

It isn't what we don't know that gets us in trouble it's what we know that ain't so ....Will Rogers. several of the changes made in the judging standards results from what we 'know' that ain't so. that also explains why it's taking so long to vet the new facts. Fwiw

2manycars · 02-10-2013, 05:57 PM

Can you elaborate on the flat bezel ammeter?

MikeK · 02-10-2013, 07:37 PM

Yes Jim, could you give some details on your concern? p. 6-2 rev. 1994 "Very early 1928 ammeters may have had a 3/16" wide flat bezel, but all later ammeters had a sharp raised edge next to the face." That sentence was dropped in the 2011 revision. It was a nebulous reference at best- "may have". I'm always curious as to the source of new info. Who What Where When Why? Any light you can shed for those of us outside the standards committee?

I have a bit of a quandary about something dropped in Area 18, where I collect parts, but that is a different issue and I don't want to hijack your intriguing and mysterious lead.

Jim Mason · 02-10-2013, 08:13 PM

several items in the new revisions are an attempts to remove things that were thought to be true and replace them with things that are proven to be true. The statement about the ammeter is 1 of them. the source of the new information is written documentation from Ford, period Correct photos, observation of low mileage original cars, very large collections of parts with documentation etc. not just single cars or 1 opinion. The committes are producing the most accurate, most researched document to date. The discussions have been,and will be long and difficult. The results are worth it.l

Marco Tahtaras · 02-10-2013, 09:18 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeK

Yes Jim, could you give some details on your concern? p. 6-2 rev. 1994 "Very early 1928 ammeters may have had a 3/16" wide flat bezel, but all later ammeters had a sharp raised edge next to the face." That sentence was dropped in the 2011 revision. It was a nebulous reference at best- "may have". I'm always curious as to the source of new info. Who What Where When Why? Any light you can shed for those of us outside the standards committee?

I have a bit of a quandary about something dropped in Area 18, where I collect parts, but that is a different issue and I don't want to hijack your intriguing and mysterious lead.

Not only was the sentence dropped, the new statement regarding the rib says "all ammeters". Jim answered the how and why quite well.

02-10-2013, 02:17 PM	#1
Jim Mason Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 914	flat bezel ammeter It isn't what we don't know that gets us in trouble it's what we know that ain't so ....Will Rogers. several of the changes made in the judging standards results from what we 'know' that ain't so. that also explains why it's taking so long to vet the new facts. Fwiw __________________ www.jmodela.coffeecup.com Fwiw, jm.

02-10-2013, 05:57 PM	#2
2manycars Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eastern CT Posts: 2,732	Re: flat bezel ammeter Can you elaborate on the flat bezel ammeter?

02-10-2013, 07:37 PM	#3
MikeK Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Windy City Posts: 2,919	Re: flat bezel ammeter Yes Jim, could you give some details on your concern? p. 6-2 rev. 1994 "Very early 1928 ammeters may have had a 3/16" wide flat bezel, but all later ammeters had a sharp raised edge next to the face." That sentence was dropped in the 2011 revision. It was a nebulous reference at best- "may have". I'm always curious as to the source of new info. Who What Where When Why? Any light you can shed for those of us outside the standards committee? I have a bit of a quandary about something dropped in Area 18, where I collect parts, but that is a different issue and I don't want to hijack your intriguing and mysterious lead.

02-10-2013, 08:13 PM	#4
Jim Mason Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 914	Re: flat bezel ammeter several items in the new revisions are an attempts to remove things that were thought to be true and replace them with things that are proven to be true. The statement about the ammeter is 1 of them. the source of the new information is written documentation from Ford, period Correct photos, observation of low mileage original cars, very large collections of parts with documentation etc. not just single cars or 1 opinion. The committes are producing the most accurate, most researched document to date. The discussions have been,and will be long and difficult. The results are worth it.l __________________ www.jmodela.coffeecup.com Fwiw, jm.