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It is a nice touch that Tennessee labeled the individual plates: "Front" and "Rear". I always get them mixed up. Plus now you can tell if your Studebaker is coming or going.

If you have access to YouTube, Mitch Taylor has an excellent video, Driving a Model T from the Point of View of the driver. It does an excellent job. Since the Model T has no accelerator pedal to "let up on", the video may be more helpful than a verbal description.

Perhaps if you contact the promoter of the swap meet, they may be able to put you in touch with the vendor in question. If you haven't already, you may wish to place a "Want to Buy" ad in the MTCA Forum classified section.

I will take two pair. Email sent.

In case you missed this, the first time around.

I used renu on the gas tank from a 1955 Plymouth, 6 years ago. No issues since.

Those 1913 Illinois license plates are way COOL!

1927 Illinois License plate:

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Here is Batavia's Government Center, the former Appleton Manufacturing plant:

Batavia, IL, Part VI: The Windmill City In the later part of the 19th century, Batavia was home to 6 American-style windmill manufacturing companies and became known as "The Windmill City". As you drive along the backroads of America, in your Model T, if you come across a farm style windmill, there ...

Batavia, IL, Part V: Where the Buffalo Roam Maybe you saw this coming, and maybe you didn't, but we really do have a herd of: Baby_Bison_Fermilab-03-300x214.jpg Baby_Bison_Fermilab-06-620x465.jpg Baby_Bison_Fermilab-01-360x539.jpg The herd actually belongs to the Fermi National Accelerator Laborator...

In these times, I think it is simple, common, courtesy to avoid crowds of over 10 people, get closer than 6 feet, or go out in public without a mask.

There is nothing fake, or political, about 100,000 lives lost and counting.

Wayne your town looks to be a lovely place. Thanks for sharing, as I know nothing of your part of the country beyond what makes the news, and who cares about that? Well thank you Scott! I grew up in Wisconsin, which isn't quite as flat as most of Illinois. The Illinois Fox Valley is one of the few ...

Batavia, IL Part IV: Batavia Limestone One of Batavia's first industries was stone quarrying. Batavia is located on the Fox River and as the ground slopes to the river the bed rock is exposed. Commercial quarrying started in 1842 and by 1860 at least 10 quarries were operating in Batavia. When Chica...

Just an observation, it seems nobody objects too strenuously about modifications folks make to make their T go faster (high compression heads, pistons, cams, etc.) but everyone is a purist if you want to stop faster.

I live in a fairly congested area where people drive very aggressively, and nobody understands the limitations of 1915 braking technology. I am also a relatively new Model T driver. I choose Birdhaven / Texas T disk brakes and I am happy with them. Generally, folks are too upset to see 26 wire wheel...

Batavia, IL, Part III: Bellevue Place SAM_2400 (2).JPG Bellevue Place was an institution for treating mental health issues established by Dr. Richard J. Patterson. Dr. Patterson's treatment philosophy was very progressive for the time. He believed that: peace, quiet, and gentleness were beneficial t...

This may come out awkward, but at this point, the only one who has a say in the matter is the partcipant. Once an event announced, who gets to attend should be on a first come basis. It is no longer your decision.

Batavia, IL, Part II Batavia, like most self-respecting small towns founded before the Civil War, has a monument to the local soldiers who fought in that war. On Memorial Day, it seems fitting to feature our monument here: 9a.jpg 10a.jpg 11a.jpg 12a.jpg Batavia's monument was a gift from the Newton ...

My home town: Batavia, IL, Part I: "The Big Woods". We have had lots and lots of rain in my part of the world. In fact, Willis Tower (formerly Sears Tower) is closed because the sub basements are flooded. So yesterday, between the rain showers, I took my Model T out for my first drive of 2020: 1.jpg...

I gave myself a haircut yesterday. Like my car, it looks good from 10 feet away.

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You have a beautiful car.

Who doesn't like a yellow speedster?

Seen on Prince Edward Island, this: "Do It Yourself, Lobster Dinner Kit". (Some assembly required.)

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1928 Idaho license plate. Who can resist a license plate shaped like a potato?

Mom's rule of thumb in Wisconsin, was you could plant after Memorial Day, last Monday in May.

1914 New Jersey license plate:

One more photo, because, why not?

A horse of a different color. In yesterday's post I mentioned that I am partial to 1915 Model T's. Today I thought you might enjoy photos of Jeff Lee's 1915. Jeff lives in Novia Scotia, and he owns a Canadian built Model T. His car has several features, that while they are "as built" in Canada, they...

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That customized 1915 runabout looks great.

I have a weakness for 1915 Model T's:

Here's a few more butterflies emerging from their cocoons:

Christmas in August! Model T wise, it doesn't take much to keep me entertained. At the 2019 Michigan Jamboree of T's I arrived a little early, so I was able to enjoy the parking lot being transformed. First it was a mostly empty parking lot, soon it was a parking lot filled with trailers and tow veh...

The car in the 2nd photo wears a 1914 IL license plate, with the slots in the plate, for mounting in front of the radiator.

In honor of Mother's Day, I thought I would take you on a rather substantial detour. Here is a picture of my own mother holding my oldest sister. Mom.jpg In the background is my parent's 1946 Plymouth Club Coupe. My sister was born in March of 1948, so this photo was probably taken in the spring of ...

You might find something you like by doing an eBay search on "Pendleton blankets" and also "vintage blankets".

A few more photos from last year's breakfast run:

One of my favorite Model T events is the breakfast run the Midwest Chapter of MTFCI has each June in honor of John & Irene Stynoski. Due to the times, there will be no breakfast run in June this year. Here are some Model T's and other fine cars from last year: 20190602_091753.jpg 20190602_102650.jpg...

Just a thought. Was going through the pictures and post's of all these. What a great resources for information! Better yet if someone had the time to separate by year and/or state. Just a thought. Your right of course, this thread could be a good resource. Perhaps the easiest way to that end is if ...

1910 Tennessee license plate:

Today were are riding in the back seat of Joe's & Linda's 1926 touring. "Castle Rock" is one of those old time tourist attractions that were popular before the interstate system. We are outside of St. Ignace, MI, on the old highway: 93b.jpg Naturally, being tourists, we had to stop and check it out:...

Interesting wheels.

Here I am in Maryland, wishing I were driving my T:

From a previous forum post, here is a band saw, made from ….

I haven't been on that many Model T tours, but one thing I learned pretty quickly is, once it gets to 3-3:30 in the afternoon, start looking for: 20190714_162755 (4).jpg And you better get there early, or you will have trouble finding a place to park: 20190714_162335 (2).jpg 20190714_162755 (3).jpg

So the term "Ford Doctor's Coupe" goes back as far as at least 1908.

Plenty of lighthouses on Prince Edward Island. Here is another view from the backseat of Gil Fitzhugh's touring: SAM_1455b (2).jpg SAM_1456b.jpg Since it is Sunday, I will add some lupines. These flowers grow wild along the roadsides on Prince Edward Island. They make quite an impact: SAM_1308.JPG

Here is a close up:

I want one! (I will need to win the lottery first)

Here is the page Gil is referring to:

We put out grape jelly on our bird feeders to attract Baltimore Orioles. Yesterday, through dumb luck, I got this shot:

I couldn't capture that again if I tried.

While I am still in Wisconsin, how about a short detour, for a little maintenance, at a period Ford Garage? In the late 90's my parents moved to Coloma, WI, a town of about 400 people, located between Portage and Plover, WI. One day, while on a walk, I came across this sign, on the side of one of th...

I have also received an email from the organizers that the event will be postponed to July, 2021, and that refund checks will be sent.

A great story, thank you for posting.

Back on the road to Mineral Point, WI, in the backseat of Ed's and Julie's 1923 touring, Summer of 2018.

Still resting, Yellowstone Lake State Park, in Wisconsin, enroute to Mineral Point. Summer of 2018.

Today, we are on a rest stop, in: Yellowstone Lake State Park, in Wisconsin:

We are on Lake Road, driving from New Glarus to Mineral Point, Wisconsin, in August 2018.

On the road to New Glarus, WI, summer of 2018:

From George House's post:

The church has two balconies that run on each of the long sides of the church. Dallas, you may be referring to the rafter ends of the left balcony. The ends of the main beams of the balcony can be seen on the front and back side (short sides) of the church. To me there is something very elegant abou...

For Sunday, here is a special log church: 20190619_101355.jpg When it was built in 1806, Thomas Jefferson was president. The church was built by early settlers of Schellsburg, PA., on land donated by town founder John Schell. Log Church 3.jpg Log Church1.jpg The cemetery surrounding the church is th...

I haven't been on many tours with my Model T, so I am running low on material. A few years back the local chapter of the Model T club had a display at the Illinois Railroad Museum in Union, Illinois. I took this picture of the Model T club display, out of the window of a train car pulled by a steam ...

Sometimes it is hard to find your car in the parking lot: SAM_1387 (2).JPG Here is one owner's solution: 20190810_084230.jpg 20190810_084217.jpg The color may not be how Henry did it, but maybe Henry got it wrong. I also like his suitcase, it strikes a good balance between being period correct, with...

Today for a change of pace, perhaps you will enjoy a "tour" of Scott Frush's 1924 touring. Scott is from Guilderland, NY, and his Model T is one I think we would all be proud to call our own. 20190717_114542.jpg One of the first things I noticed about Scott's T was the wonderful patch panels on the ...

Spring is struggling a bit, here in Illinois. Last weekend it snowed. Until more of the yard is in bloom, I will need to content myself with photos. Here are more from the train museum on Prince Edward Island: 20190715_123805b (2).jpg 20190715_125003.jpg 20190715_125237.jpg SAM_1293b.jpg SAM_1294.JPG

Makes you wonder what is in these sacks?

I really enjoyed touring Prince Edward Island. Everything was in bloom during our visit. One of our tour stops was a train museum: SAM_1297.JPG SAM_1299.JPG I don't know what color they were originally, but lately I notice that many of the restored rural train depots seem to have this same color com...

Garrett County, Maryland:

When a brand new Model T Ford crossed this bridge in 1913, the bridge was already 100 years old.

I don't think I am paranoid, but ….

sometimes I think I am being followed ….

Looks like a 16 couplet with a later, black radiator and hood.

Home Depot type stores have "walk off" mats, the type you would put inside your back door, so your wet shoes don't track up your house. This one is a low nap carpet on a thick rubber backing: 20200417_133137.jpg They are cheap, can be cut to fit front or back, and can be removed and hosed off to cle...

From Dallas's post.

Tom Bauer from Taylor Mill, KY., sent me a nice note in reference to a photo previously posted by Dallas: 20180923_111415.jpg Tom had a very similar experience when on a Covered Bridge Tour, when he encountered a tree that had fallen across the roadway. It was remarkable to him since he had traveled...

Tiffany Stone Bridge. This is the oldest stone arch bridge in the state of Wisconsin. It was built in 1869 and crosses the Turtle Creek in rural Rock County, in the town of Turtle. The bridge is still used by the Union Pacific Rail Road.

In these times, it is great to find someone who delivers:

And the prices can't be beat!

2019 Michigan Jamboree of T's

It is 10 AM somewhere, time to stop what your doing for some coffee and donuts.

Coffee & donut break, Pickford, MI.; 2019 Michigan Jamboree of T's.

SAM_1522.JPG 2019 Red Dirt Tour, Prince Edward Island Happy Easter Everyone! I am enjoying all of your travels! Generally Easter for me involves getting together with my family, particularly with my 94 year old mother. So this Easter will be unusual for me, as I imagine it will be for everyone else...

I was at a Dollar Tree store last week and they had charging dish fuel in a screw top can. No idea if it will fit, but it was a Dollar.

Dallas, next time after rotating both ways, try saving the photo with a new name. Then post the "New name" photo and see if that works for you. (Worked for me).

20190719_071535.jpg Here I am practicing my backseat driving skills in the backseat of Gil Fitzhugh's 1914 touring during 2019's Red Dirt Tour held on Prince Edward Island, Canada. We were told that there were no gravel quarries on Prince Edward Island, so all paving material has to be brought in f...

I find that after a rotate the picture one way, then the other way, if I then save the file under a new name, I can then post the "new name" photo, and it will post correctly.

I remember reading about the Mackinac Bridge in "My Weekly Reader" when I was in first grade. It is always special for me when I see it in real life.

2019 Michigan Jamboree of T's.

1925 Wisconsin license plate. Wisconsin apparently liked to be thrifty, plates were different widths, depending on how many characters.

All of my posts have been jogs, so something else may be going wrong. If you wish, you can email your photos to me at: oneof514@aol.com, and I will post for you.

There are two rather obvious clues that this restored one room school house is in Canada, and not in the USA.

Osprey nest, Prince Edward Island

Ship Wreck Museum, 2019 Michigan Jamboree of T's:

Red Dirt Tour, Prince Edward Island, 2019

Here is an example.

Gil Fitzhugh's 1914 on Prince Edward Island, 2019.

I think I got the photo to post correctly!

I have had trouble myself, getting my photos to post correctly, so I will practice Jelf's technique.

Ladies and Gentlemen start your engines! This (virtual) tour won't be canceled, and it starts today! As you have probably guessed, living 40 miles from downtown Chicago, I am starting to go a little bonkers. I am inspired by the camping in a Model T thread, and the beautiful scenery photos posted th...

If I recall correctly, Edsel traveled to San Francisco in 1915 to atend the Pan American Expedtion. I seem to recall that in 2015 a couple of adventurous folks retraced the trip. There should be an article in either the Vintage Ford or Model T Times with photos of both trips. Also photos of Edsel's ...

Time wise, it could have been a WWII scrap drive. A 1925 auto would have been 17 years old in 1942. It would also explain why the tires were removed as new tires were very difficult to obtain by civilians in WWII. My grandfather's first car was a used 1926 Studebaker touring car. It was still a good...

Looks like a "California" type top on a touring car towards the front of the pile.

I have had a fascination with Model T's since Kindergarten. Here is a photo of me in 1962, age 10, unfortunately not my 1914 Model T: Wayne_001.jpg I did get to ride in the back seat of Gil Fitzhugh's 1914, last summer, on Prince Edward Island. 20190717_114503c.jpg 50 + years later, here is me at th...

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