Belt Sander, Used by Phil Remington
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Artifact Overview
Phil Remington was one of racing's greatest fabricators and metalworkers. He worked alongside innovators like Lance Reventlow, Carroll Shelby, and Dan Gurney throughout his 70-year career. Always resourceful, "Rem" often made his own tools suited to the job at hand. He made this belt sander using parts from an old lawn mower.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Belt sander
Date Made
1955-1960
Subject Date
1969-2013
Creator Notes
Built by Phil Remington and Fred Carrillo.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2021.61.3
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Gurney Family.
Material
Metal
Color
Gray (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 53 in
Width: 21 in
Length: 17 in
Inscriptions
plaque on back of motor:
BALLOR[?] / SINGLE PHASE / SPEC. 34-1003-70 CONNECTION / FRAME 48 424L / H.P. 1/2 / VOLTS 115/230 / AMS 9. 0/4.5 / R.P.M. 1725 / CYCLE 60 PH 1 CLASS 5 / SER.F. 1.25 DES N CODE L / RATING 75 [degees] C / CAT. NO. L3409[?]173
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