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by WarbirdPhotog
Fri Aug 01, 2025 3:36 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Tracking down a 1916 Model T
Replies: 16
Views: 624

Re: Tracking down a 1916 Model T

The funeral and service was yesterday (Thursday), so I was able to talk to several family members (in the photo I posted) about the Model T. Sadly, nothing that would help with the hunt so far, but as several of them will be going through my grandmather's things in the next week, they all are going ...
by WarbirdPhotog
Wed Jul 30, 2025 4:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Tracking down a 1916 Model T
Replies: 16
Views: 624

Re: Tracking down a 1916 Model T

Thanks for all the ideas everyone! Some of those are a bit of a dead end with my Grandmother now passed away (a lot of DMV forms require her to be the one requesting it seems). The name is familiar. I believe they were members of the OCMTFC. I dont recall seeing this T out, especially if it never ha...
by WarbirdPhotog
Tue Jul 29, 2025 8:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Tracking down a 1916 Model T
Replies: 16
Views: 624

Re: Tracking down a 1916 Model T

We found a photo from a long time ago of the family (I'm holding the dog, I'm 42 now!). Grandparents are sitting in the front seats.

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by WarbirdPhotog
Tue Jul 29, 2025 8:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Tracking down a 1916 Model T
Replies: 16
Views: 624

Re: Tracking down a 1916 Model T

Thanks for the info so far. That's a bummer that the number is not quite right. It did seem awfully short. Unfortunately, checking over the letter again, I can confirm that's what she wrote (not to say she wasn't mistaken). I have the American Collector's Insurance policy number, so I've thought abo...
by WarbirdPhotog
Tue Jul 29, 2025 7:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Tracking down a 1916 Model T
Replies: 16
Views: 624

Tracking down a 1916 Model T

Hello all! Just signed up on the forums here. I'm hunting for a 1916 Ford Model T Touring Car that used to be owned by my grandfather, Richard C Dietz. Back in 2012, my grandfather passed away. My grandmother sold the Model T in a panic shortly after. It was originally supposed to be handed down to ...