southpaw
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I do not know, I bought it in this condition, and am not going to strip it down..Very nice. Mine has a number stamped in each of the motor/gear housing pieces. Does yours have that?
The only history I have is that it came out of an auction from a collector that had passed away and had more than one Roto-Ray. I believe the auction was in PA. As to its age, I'm trying to determine that as best as can be done. It is 12 volt. I believe it was always 12 volt and not converted.Beautiful. Do you have any history on this piece? Approximate age?
Thanks for sharing, it's stunning.
I would have thought so, Mr. Slepetz knew it was 12 volt and that is what he came up with..Wouldnt it of been 6 volt if it was pre 1940?
In a conversation with some SPAAMFAA folks, it seems to be rather common for custom apparatus (Seagrave, ALF,Aherns-Fox, and the like) to be 12 volt, pre 1940 and even into the 1920's, while commercial chasis stayed 6 volt well into the 50's.Wouldnt it of been 6 volt if it was pre 1940?
...with the obligatory video, I'm sure.Yes, but I have not hooked it up since I received it. That will be coming soon...
Yep.. video also.. !!...with the obligatory video, I'm sure.
Your roto is a fantastic find! It looks practically NOS! All the more so if it was made in the 40s or 50s. Just wow!