Friday, November 30, 2012

Model A Ford, Made in Birmingham, UK - 1928

The front of the car jacked up so that the 5 year old Grand-son could eassily turn the steering wheel at play.


The rear of the car

The 'running board' of early days.

The starter handle.
On the road from Karawanella to Kegalle, near Atale, I saw this beautiful car made in Birmingham in the UK in 1928 by the Ford Motor Co. of UK. It was called 'Ford Model A' and was in running condition. The owner in his 70s claimed that this was used as a bus to transport passengers in the early years.

Friday, November 30, 2012

Model A Ford, Made in Birmingham, UK - 1928

On the road from Karawanella to Kegalle, near Atale, I saw this beautiful car made in Birmingham in the UK in 1928 by the Ford Motor Co. of UK. It was called 'Ford Model A' and was in running condition. The owner in his 70s claimed that this was used as a bus to transport passengers in the early years.

It had the following features :-

1.       ThePetrol tank was in front of the dash-board.

2.       Petrol was gravity fed. There was no petrol pump.

3.       The floor board on the driver’s side had 5 pedals :-

a.       The brake pedal on the  right

b.      The accelerator pedal in the middle

c.       The clutch pedal on the left

d.      High up on the left side was the starter motor pedal – This was connected by a series of metal links to the solenoid switch on the starter motor. This when activated by pushing the starter motor pedal, started the starter motor.

4.       There was a starter handle.

5.       There was a distributor which had current fed from an ignition coil.

6.       The brakes were linked by metal links to the drums on all four wheels.

7.       There were two horns one electrically operated and the other was a rubber bulb horn.

8.       There was a luggage carrier in the rear.

I asked the owner whether he got any offers for the vehicle.

He said he had plenty but did not want to sell.

He said he occasionally takes the car for a run.

 

Thursday, November 29, 2012

Waterfall in the heart of Kandy town, Sri Lanka.

The water rushing out of the Kandy lake.

The waterfall as seen from the 2nd floor of the multi-storeyed car park.

The water flowing down-stream.
It was a rainy day in Kandy. The Kandy lake was receiving all the rain-water. It was rushing out of the sluice gates and creating a beautiful waterfall in the centre of the town.

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

The Parliament Complex, Colombo, Sri Lanka.





There is a new highway behind the Parliament Complex at Sri Jayawardenapura. It has a long foot-path beautifully laid out for strollers by the side of the lake. Trees are being planted and in a few years time will turn out to be a nice shady avenue.

Video:-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hrhv1ReuEGc

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Sale at the BMICH, Colombo, Sri Lanka.

The front of the BMICH.

Two-wheelers for sale.

Sewing machines for sale.

Household furniture for sale.
There were shoppers galore at this 'Trade Fare' organised at the BMICH for 3 days. Anything from Cell-phones to household goods were for sale. A few scenes from the Fare are shown above.

Monday, November 26, 2012

Singer Sale, BMICH, Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Clown
Video :-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31cH8CvrTiE&list=UU1dqepitfAJwrQWLD-gZ3NA&index=1&feature=plcp
There was a 'Singer Mega Sale' at the 'Sirimavo Bandaranaike Memorial Hall' at the BMIC, Colombo. The above two items were part of the entertainment.