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here is the TT bed with all the stock racks.

oh, Terry, I was looking at any cab. metal would be great but these wood cabs just find me.

found a cab just a few miles from me. it was a pile of wood, zip tied in bundles. about an hour tinkering in the shop and I could see what it looked like.

I had the same thing happen to me. In the middle of nowhere. crawled under and fixed it and was on the road in 15 minutes. only time my T's ever let me down.

I am looking for a TT cab for a new project I'm working on. I have a complete running 26 chassis. My buddy found a TT flat bed with all the stock racks in amazing condition. I will get pics posted soon. Just seeing what is available within reasonable distance.

this is what it should look like.

You have a Martin Parry cab.

Yes it was! Guess they made it a much smaller number of cars. I guess I won't be there again this year!

I like your barn find also. My kind of T.

The other is a 23 TT. Now I have a T a TT and a wee T!

Don't leave two Model T's together all winter unsupervised. This could happen to you.

I pushed the 26 RPU in the shop a couple weeks ago to do all the normal lube and adjustments. Oil change adjust Rockies and bands if needed. Fix a small gas leak at the shut off ect.. well Sunday I finally got to spend the day in the shop. I was amazed at how much debree was in the screen in the tan...

I'm in Indiana. I have a complete 26 runabout. I have had it running and with title.
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Glad to hear that. I'm sure we will hear his thoughts about the car soon. Thank you to everyone who made this possible. We have great bunch of people on the forum!

The photo straight on front and engine photo shows how badly the frame is bent.

After a burger and a visit at the Twin Six, Dave was on the road. Thanks for the Spotted Cow Dave.

Dave came down from the land of cheese today to get the 15. After almost a year and a half I was still shocked at how bad the damage is. I had swapped a spindle arm so the front wheels were pointed in a similar direction. I pulled the keys from rear axles so it would roll. The frame is bent against ...

The Oatsmobile saved the day.

No restrictions on milage on my Hagerty policy.

It will be cold here in Indiana to load it. I look forward to see you Dave. Maybe dinner at the Twin Six again?

Thanks for posting the video. I have gotten photos as it progressed and info along the way. What a piece of art. Rolling thundering art. I am in Awe of Hanks talent and knowledge. The video was very well done. Let er rip Hank!

Is anyone going Kansas way from Indiana way that could help get Steve's 15 home?

Maybe we can find a way to get the 15 home so Steve can see it.

Hello Jay, there are many canvas and buggy shops in Lagrange county where I live. You know where that is.

My wife and I crossed the bridge on our Harley in high wind. Not by choice but racing a bad storm. We had no choice but to ride the grates. The outer lane was closed. The angle we had to maintain was pretty steep. Oh and those grate sections don't line up. It was a challenge on two wheels.I think we...

Well I won't see you at OCF because I can't go. I won't see you at my place because you won't be there. That is a bummer Steve.

Adrian, that's great to see them used as a truck.

Tim, I look forward to you next adventure.

image000004.jpg It's not how many miles you go, it's how many smiles you show! 60 mile round trip is about as far as I have been in the Roadster. Short trips to surrounding towns and feed mill is always fun. The TT gets many short trips about 12 miles with friends and neighbors for icecream. image0...

Very sorry to hear this news. I never met Rich but talked many times on line. I loved his talent making things most would consider junk into a like new work of art. I would get a calender every year from Rich and Joy. A card came with it with a sketch drawing of one of my T's. I have all the calende...

I agree 100 percent Russ. I don't know anything I would ad except Scott is great to deal with.

I spent the day with my youngest granddaughter yesterday. We drove The Big Green Truck to the steam and gas show. Had some home made icecream and enjoyed the morning. The barrel train was a hit with her because her friends from school was there. 20240810_115018.jpg 20240810_115425.jpg 20240810_12052...

Looks like great fun with friends Tim. Last evening I took the Amish neighbor and his children and all the grandchildren for ice cream in the Big Green Truck. 20 in total. About 40 minutes each way. The local county patrol car followed us for about a mile. I thought sure he would stop me but he turn...

Tire tail

The front tire on driver side still has air in the tube . I have the tread for the other. She is a peach.

I found a barn find modern. 1928 Model A RPU. I have had my eye on this for a few years. They are still out there . It once belonged to my uncle Bill Landers. The gentleman lost his storage and wanted me to have it. I paid $15 for it. Its not a peach but I have a soft spot for trucks as you may know...

Accepted! The big green truck stays at home and the RPU will be my ride this year. See you all there.

I deal with this sort of thing in Amish country. Horses that are well broke for modern traffic can freak out at a model T putt putting toward them. Not sure if its the sound, speed or the face like headlights but Ive had them jump off the road with the driver doing their best to control them. Passin...

I dont think handling is improved in my experience. I installed them on the front of my TT and the ride improved alot. I have a set to install on the rear when I get time. I seem to have more body roll but the ride is softened quite alot.

The tree looks like a wood tree

I had parade duty for a friend today. My TT was the only one but there were some young T's growing.

25 to 28 is a nice cruzing speed in mine. I had 28 friends in it going for icecream and 20 mph was a comfortable speed even with hills.

Yes wind drag I have.

My 23 TT has chicago 3 speed and high speed gear set in rear axle with a very stock engine. I had it to 42mph on a flat run once just to see what it could do. And only once.

I remember that. I took my new bride up to our cabin in the U.P. for the 1st time. That story was still in the news. She is still terrified of that bridge after hundreds of trips accross. Road construction forced us onto steel grated with the Harlery once on a windy day. That didnt help her fear. Th...

Hard to stay in business in a town with two houses. Our ford building is still in our town. Closed in the 70's. Someone covered the brick front with the winged logo with metal siding.
Sad.

I drove the 26 RPU to the firestation monday for our meeting. It was dark when I left for home. I started through town and could hardly see, the headlights were too dim. I stopped and called a buddy who was on duty as Johny Law. He followed me home so I could see the road. Yesterday I checked things...

Go to Martin Parry .com
Click on tech info and then dealer cattologs. It will show cabs and bodies for years. Very nice truck. I wouldnt change a thing.

Hey Steve,
Glad you are back home. Its been a long road and up hill both ways. Great to see you posting here. Hope you have things worked out so you can post more often. Our weather is a rollercoaster ride here. 72 one day and 24 the next. Hope to hear more from you soon.

I talked with Steve on the phone a couple weeks ago. His plan was to get home in Feburary and get settled in with Shorty and fire up his desktop and get back on the forum. He asked if I had a way to load his T on a trailer when he comes to get it. He wants to get it home and put a plan together then...

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Solar panel, leds , photocell and battery. Night light for the yard.

Nice Rich. When cars had indentity a mile away.

Herb , is that where the rubber meets the road?

I wonder if the boat can tow him in?

HAPPY NEWYEAR

I talked with Steve this past weeked. We talked about his car some. When he gets home in Kansas, we will get the 15 to him. He can then make a decision on what to do. That is the only way he can really make that call. He asked about what parts are usable on the 15. I said the Blockley tires faired p...

Merry Christmas to all my Model T friends!

Nice work Mack and a very thoughtful gift.

I use CBD oil. Eats more gas but the front end is calm with no shaking.

Just funnin. I use bar and chain oil also.

You are right Kevin. Toward the end of production the Rambler was the ugly duckling of the auto world .

I like this truck. The cab looks roomy.

Looks good on you Steve. Merry Christmas and looking forward to a chat with you.

TTT for more photos as I didnt make it this year and have none to post.

Great news, I cant wait to hear from Steve on the forum again. Always enjoy what Steve has to say.

Re: Steve Jelf Facebook Page Update - 12/5/2023 Thank you Robert.

Thank you Robert.

Surefire Electric tip of the day?

20231203_131626.jpg I tried for 3 hrs yesterday to mount one of my new Goodyear tires on the rim. No go! Two rim sreaders, two wood blocks cut to fit the rim and a jack, still no go! Pretty much destroyed the rim. Now these tires are early 90's vintage but very soft. After defeat, I went in the hou...

Looking great. Thanks for photo update. Nice to see the progress and follow step by step.

Thanks for the tip Jeff. Thats only about 2hrs from me.

Hey, that looks just like Steve Jelf! Good to see you Steve. Cant wait for our next chat. Thanks Dave, made my day.

Thanks Mark for the update. I also got a call from Steve today. He sounded strong and we had a few laughs. He was in a very good mood and we talked a while about his progress and he is ready to get out of there. We joked about adding another story on the farm house after living in the Chicago skylin...

Thank you Dave for taking the time to visit with Steve and keeping us in the loop. Good to hear of his progress.

I love those stories Rich. Back when men were men and you made do to get it done.

Thank you very much Dave for the updates. Great to hear good news.

Go Steve go! Thanks for the update.

vping,
Hank Lee has 2 rim spreaders for sale in the classified section .

I like that truck!!!

What a great thing to see when I checked the forum tonight. Welcome back Steve. I tried to call your cell phone a few minutes ago. We will talk later but you can spend days catching up on forum chatter I suppose. There is a couple posts about you also

I finally got Steve on the phone tonight. He sounded good and very alert. Still some confusion about what happened. Not uncommon at all. He is still in Indiana and wanting to get out of here. I guess they are waiting on the insurance company to approve the abulance ride. Go figure. I sent his comput...

We are not the only old car guys that suffer modern iron.

The week of Steves accident a local guy was killed when broadsided in his supercharged cord.

John, that would be perfect for Steves project.

All good comments and valid concerns. Let me be clear about this. Nothing will be done to the car or parts collected until Steve can get on here and be in charge of his car. After talking with him I just wanted to put feelers out for parts and options for him. We talked about how great this group is...

I needed a battery for my tractor and a few other supplies from town. The T was begging for a run. I drove to town about 30 mile round trip. Not many more days like today this year.

I am at this point trying to get the thoughts out there like Tim said. Parys needed a place and willing help. I hope to get Steves computer repaired and to him so he can be incharge of our next move forward.

Steve wants to fix his T. I started this post to help find parts needed and show photos of the car at this point. I will take more photos as needed.

The kids and grandkids stopped by this evening and now its late. Pics will have to be tomorrow.

Ok, I spent around 3hrs with Steve today. He is doing well. Still a ways to go but he is getting there. Thanks to all who offered to help with his computer. I will be shipping it to Steves guy. Then make arrangements to get it in Steves hands. I talked with the nurses today and they are not 100% sur...

I am with Steve now. We wonder if anybody is close to Chicago that can work with him on getting his computer to the guy that can repair or transfer data to another. I am in my truck at this moment charging his phone. He has no 110v charger with him.

Saturday I plan to visit Steve. Will probably call him before that. We may discuss it then if he is ready. If not, it can wait till he is. Its safe and dry. I will discuss draining the radiator and making it roll again depending on his ins. and his wishes. I hope he can get on the forum before too l...

I love it!
I done the same with my TT. I pulled in line in the field with the semi's and grain trucks while the neighbor was picking corn. They got a kick out of that.

I hear ya Hank. Looking great. 15 years ? I could only take it ten years before I had to build my wifes training building. No! Not for me but her dogs.

Brent visited Steve today. His brother Mike was there. Steve was eating good and up walking. They were discussing rehab and having a good visit. I was happy to hear this news today.

We had EVOC training at a neighboring fire department yesterday. I drove the RPU to breakfast and then a 9 hr class and driving test. Best part of the day was there and back.

We planned this about a week ago. I loaded up my neighbors and all their kids and grandkids in the TT and went for about 20 mile round trip for icecream. There were 19 of us enjoying a nice evening fall ride. The oil lights are not that bright in the back and even tho I have clip on LED flashers, I ...

I visited Steve today! Its all true. Steve was alert and we visited and talked about friends and the cards hanging on his wall. He has no recalection of tha accident or days prior. I watched him finish most of his beakfast. I asked if he could use his glasses. I had found them in the car mangled and...

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