18?? Studebaker.

This weekend we went to the re-enactment of the Battle of Bull Run near Fresno, California. It is reported to be the largest Civil War re-enactment in the country. There are many interesting and educational displays. This one caught my eye.
It is a freight wagon built by Studebaker that had been converted to a chuck wagon. That is a horse or mule drawn mobile kitchen for you city folk. It was used for pack trips in the local high country by a local group. The owner decided that he was tired of fighting the beast down hill with the standard brake on the wheel rim. Being a man of some means (he owns considerable real estate from central California to Canada) and also a right nice fellow, he instructed his ranch mechanic to devise a solution for his problem.
Can you see the solution???
I'll post an up close photo of his ingenious solution shortly.

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Heh, I wonder what the 60-0 distance is:p

"he instructed his ranch mechanic to devise a solution for his problem.
Can you see the solution???"



kept the wagon tied up to something at back with that rope ?




the lump of wood for brakes beats rubber burning anyday

the rope would have had to be very strong to chuck a halt from the front 'bench'




nice wagon shot Skip

4-wheel disc brakes! Studebaker moves into the 21st century!

PhotosGuy wrote:
4-wheel disc brakes! Studebaker moves into the 21st century!

The transportation Guru wins the Kewpie Doll!

Here is a close up of the left rear wheel assembly and brake caliper.

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I wonder if they've considered that the coefficient of friction of the iron rimmed wheels on grass approaches zero?

Skip Souza wrote:
The transportation Guru wins the Kewpie Doll!

Here is a close up of the left rear wheel assembly and brake caliper.

I think I see a rear sway board/bar as well. That baby not only stops, but also handles in the turns.

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I wonder if they've considered that the coefficient of friction of the iron rimmed wheels on grass approaches zero?

Why, with his penchant for originality of the equipment he can put rubber tires on it, as well

Best regards,
Andy

Great shot. Love the braking system.

Great shot. Love the braking system.



me too



and great shot it is
(Skip went down under for his holidays)