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“Wrist Twist” Steering
The “Wrist Twist” Steering Control System
The product of some of the most wildly optimistic 1960s design, the Wrist Twist steering control system looks outlandishly futuristic even today. Designed by a former missile engineer, the Wrist Twist replaced a conventional steering wheel with two smaller rings mounted on a vertical yolk and able to be operated either together or independently.
Roller Safety Devices—For Sweeping Fallen Pedestrians-- the driver deployed a device consisting of a “grooved roller”, which was mounted on an arm extending forward from the vehicle. Described as “geared to the engine” we have to assume it rotated fairly quickly in an attempt to sweep the fallen pedestrian in front of the truck rather than letting them be crushed by the hand-carved 1930s rubber tires supporting thousands of pounds of steel.
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The “Wrist Twist” Steering Control System
The product of some of the most wildly optimistic 1960s design, the Wrist Twist steering control system looks outlandishly futuristic even today. Designed by a former missile engineer, the Wrist Twist replaced a conventional steering wheel with two smaller rings mounted on a vertical yolk and able to be operated either together or independently.
Roller Safety Devices—For Sweeping Fallen Pedestrians-- the driver deployed a device consisting of a “grooved roller”, which was mounted on an arm extending forward from the vehicle. Described as “geared to the engine” we have to assume it rotated fairly quickly in an attempt to sweep the fallen pedestrian in front of the truck rather than letting them be crushed by the hand-carved 1930s rubber tires supporting thousands of pounds of steel.
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Fascinated by rolling objects!
"On coming into contact with a fallen pedestrian (the one it just knocked down) it (TENDS) to roll him ahead untill the truck can come to a stop" And that could take a while with the brakes of those days.
I think we need to see some film of this in action with a volunteer.
And that could take a while with the brakes of those days.I think we need to see some film of this in action with a volunteer.
skull
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bang-bang
The concept is simple, brutal, and vaguely dystopian: quarter-inch thick steel plates mounted over the windshields are angled such that during the high-speed chases with bootleggers and mobsters that may have dominated the first half of the 20th century. To provide visibility, shuttered windows are fitted on either side of the device. Where they popular? We know they were used by the San Francisco Police Department for a while, but that’s all. The actual numbers issued and how well they performed remained a mystery.
l want one just to see the reaction it brings.
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The concept is simple, brutal, and vaguely dystopian: quarter-inch thick steel plates mounted over the windshields are angled such that during the high-speed chases with bootleggers and mobsters that may have dominated the first half of the 20th century. To provide visibility, shuttered windows are fitted on either side of the device. Where they popular? We know they were used by the San Francisco Police Department for a while, but that’s all. The actual numbers issued and how well they performed remained a mystery.
l want one just to see the reaction it brings.
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skull
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March 22, 2233
even a fictional character wants to go to space to get away from the mid west-- he was born in Iowa also
James Tiberius Kirk was born March 22, 2233 in Riverside, Iowa. he was the captain of the starship USS Enterprise, Starfleet is a part of the United Federation of Planets, kinda like earth UN on steriods.
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even a fictional character wants to go to space to get away from the mid west-- he was born in Iowa also
James Tiberius Kirk was born March 22, 2233 in Riverside, Iowa. he was the captain of the starship USS Enterprise, Starfleet is a part of the United Federation of Planets, kinda like earth UN on steriods.
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My new PU has a little wheel on the dash for backing a trailer. Haven't tried it out. It seems a bit scary to me. Or maybe I am still in "real men don't need help backing up a trailer" mode. [SThe “Wrist Twist” Steering Control System
The product of some of the most wildly optimistic 1960s design, the Wrist Twist steering control system looks outlandishly futuristic even today. Designed by a former missile engineer, the Wrist Twist replaced a conventional steering wheel with two smaller rings mounted on a vertical yolk and able to be operated either together or independently.
Roller Safety Devices—For Sweeping Fallen Pedestrians-- the driver deployed a device consisting of a “grooved roller”, which was mounted on an arm extending forward from the vehicle. Described as “geared to the engine” we have to assume it rotated fairly quickly in an attempt to sweep the fallen pedestrian in front of the truck rather than letting them be crushed by the hand-carved 1930s rubber tires supporting thousands of pounds of steel.
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[dr try it and let us know how it does [P[P[P
smallfoot
He's rockin' the "Nuttin Special"!
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Those pics are awesome!
smallfoot
He's rockin' the "Nuttin Special"!
Check out shorpy.com
smallfoot
He's rockin' the "Nuttin Special"!
sneakysnake
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Reminds me of those guys that ride motorcycles with shorts and flip flops, It's gonna hurt!
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