Rototiller Inc. sold its line of SIMAR-inspired B-1 rototillers to Graham-Paige Motors in 1944. The most popular antique Rototiller in the U.S. is the Graham-Paige/Frazer models. I can come up with over 250 machines on my registry.
- Donald A. Jones, 734 Cedar Lane, Perkasie, PA 18944; (215) 795-2844; e-mail: rototiller@hotmail.com
Fageol fan seeks radiator resolution
I enjoyed the "Oddball" article about the Fageol Motor Co. in the December 2002 issue. I've been looking for vehicles with that name for a few years. Here is a Fageol radiator that I've had for a long time. It was used on a piece of haying equipment until it got hard to repair due to leaks. It's made of aluminum. Maybe someone could tell me if this one is off a truck or a tractor?
Picture this
I came across this Deering Ideal, made by Deering Harvester Co. It's a one-horse mower with a 3-foot-6-inch cutting bar. Does anybody have a picture of it with a horse hooked up to it? Is there any value to this?
- Kenny Olen, P.O. Box 903, Topock, AZ 86436
How'd they do that?
Around 1920, a 1 1/2-story building, which was attached to the house we now live in, was moved .4 of a mile down the road to an intersection.
I have been told that this was done with a horse and pole attached to a windlass or capstan that wound up a rope attached to the building, which was on skids.
When the rope was wound up, it was unwound and the capstan relocated. I want to build a model display showing how this was done. Does anyone have any drawings or pictures showing this process?
I am particularly interested in how the capstan was held in place during the winding process. Any comments or information will be appreciated.