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There wasn't a visor on my 24 when I purchased it. I like the increased visibility without it and it is safer.

Final Results
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A correction;
Car 16 has been moved to 9 place
Car 8 has moved up to 8 place
In the standings.

Above results are official.
Ed Wright winner 2025 Montana 500.
Congratulations Ed.

BEFORE TEAR DOWN

3 total had wood wheels.
A KS coupe and IL touring that did not finish the run.
As well as the KS roadster PU

End of Day 2
Car numbers 16 and 8 place are not correct

Here are the body types of the contestants.
CP coupe
RD roadster
RD PU roadster pickup
TR touring

Day 1 results

Starting line up

Saw several dozen or so people that attended Chickasha in the past. It was good to see more vendors and customers arriving late than leaving early. Enjoyed it very much. This is a 28 Chevy which was almost identical to my Dad's first car. My grandpa paid $15 for it in 1940. 26 coupe in background. 2...

Incredible art work.
My prayers are with the family.

Scott and Sam
I enjoyed reading your posts about your Travels to and back from San Diego via rt66 or reasonable facsimile. I like the pictures of the Cuda with the Sandias as a backdrop and the "Amarillo by Morning" featuring the Runabout.

Thanks for sharing your adventure.

Mike

Thanks For keeping us informed.

I love that stretch, but only if Susan is sitting beside me.

I continue to wish you and Bender the Best.

Mike Kosser Thank you for all your contributionS to the Model T hobby. The first thing I did after completing my first MT500 was to reinstall my I-Timer for "off the shelf" accuracy and maintenance free performance. The second thing I did was reinstall the fan. The third thing I did was decrease the...

Gene Thanks for inviting me up to the MT500 in 2019. I drove straight up I 25 with the intention of only observing and wound up doing data entry for the endurance run. With all the encouragement I received from you and the other participants, my coupe went from pictured below to the smiles you menti...

My Son and I had a blast in our coupe. We were lucky enough to stay drier and warmer than most. This is the 4th year, I have " "competed" " and Completed the endurance run. For me, the Model T is not the reason, but the excuse the meet and make Friends. I want to thank everyone who make this event p...

14 cars started, 12 finished. For more detail, go to website mt500.run Must be original Ford script crankshaft. New camshaft and pistons OK. For complete explanation, click on Rules at mt500.run. Balancing a must for longevity. Winning car is reassembled and driven out of shop after teardown and ins...

Thanks Wayne Thanks so much Tim The last times I saw Dennis' car was either in Spokane in 2021 or McPherson in 2020 or up in your neck of woods in 2015. But I still don't remember the wheels, but I do remember Dennis did win the 2005 Montana 500. Will here is an excerpt from the Montana 500 rules, 2...

I don't know. I will have to ask people who have been around longer than me. The last 3 years only one other person has ran wood wheels.

OFFICIAL RESULTS
1ST place dq ed due to cyl head volume under min
Every one moved up 1 position in standings
Ed Wright winner

Day 3
Unofficial results
Pending tear down

Day 2

Wind rain cold

Attached are the starting positions

Thanks Mike
I wish I would have been able to drive along
But I have another Model T commitment.
A really great thing was my Wife was interested in riding with me.
Wishing you guys the best.
Take care

When
I went to the url above that Dave H provided
They are not traveling through Elkhorn.
But it is fascinating to follow the progress.
Thank you

Mike Vaughn
Will you be Traveling through Elkhorn NE tomorrow June 14th?
I will let my cousins know.
Thanks so much for posting your progress.
Wishing you and Mike Bender the Best.
Attached picture just east of Elkhorn in 2008.

Steve
Is that William S Hart you are referring to? We used to picnic at his Ranch In Newhall.

Good Man. We met with him and his wife on several tours.
My prayers are with the family.

4 coils fit perfectly in this $5.99
ammo box from Harbor Freight.

https://www.harborfreight.com/030-calib ... =go_social

My prayers are with Mary and his family.

4 coils and an I Timer works just fine on 12 volts.

Thank you Chris I really enjoyed the presentations by the younger people, your daughters, and the students driving to McPherson from Colorado in their Ts and A. The Lincoln highway trip sounds like it will be a blast. Over the last year, I have learned so much from Larry about the Model T ignition s...

Thanks for the memories.
It was a great tour.

Marc
I drilled and tapped the outlet for the brass fitting. Some of the temp gauges come with 2 different size mounting fittings. I found a temp gage at O'Reillys with a black capillary tube which is not as noticeable for my other T.

Praying for you Steve

I had a wings mount cap too and the neck came loose ( not a Bergs radiator). I then replaced the wings with a plain chrome cap mount for the Moto Meter. I recently had a radiator shop reattach the neck. BUT, this is now what I use on both my Ts. I don't have to worry about weight or if the Moto Mete...

Re: 10/11/2023 Steve Jelf Update Steve Wishing you the best

Steve
Wishing you the best

Great news
Thanks for Update

Steve
Rest and get well soon.
Praying for you.

I run a Model A plastic fan in my coupe. Bolts right up to the T hub. Cools nicely with very little tension.

Thanks Tony

Thanks for posting.
I thoroughly enjoyed myself.
Congratulations to Larry.
Thanks ever so much to all the people who made this event possible. It is a lot of Work.

A great big thanks goes out the all the hard workers of the MCCTA who did a fantastic job hosting this year's MT500. We got to see some fantastic scenery and history around Fort Benton MT.

Kirk Peterson Car # 9 1924 maroon coupe
11th place

Tony was a GREAT Guy.
He will be missed.

The Pulled Pork sandwich sold by the family run concession in the North building was Delicious. The A&E is a great place to eat, the berry cobbler and ice cream was the size of an entrée. The peach cobbler at the Cotton Patch was very tasty and the waitress really treated everyone well. There are 3 ...

Thanks Gene

We watched that episode last night. I told my wife, Susan, that is Tom pushing the brass touring.

I am guessing this picture was taken in western Douglas County near Omaha. And there is an excellent possibility my Grandpa knew the owner of this T.

What Steve Jelf Said
Contact Adam Doleshal

Thank you to the MT500 Association for facilitating a fun filled and exciting event.
I had a grrrrrreat time.

My prayers are with the Family

Bill
You are most welcome. My mom is from Valley Nebraska and my Dad is from Elkhorn which is in the same county.
Good Luck
Kirk

Tom Vanmeeteren
11026 E County Road Y Valley, NE 68064-5212 (402) 359-5762

Wayne
That was good

Very nice and straight

Have one of each. No overheating. Drove in the MT500 this summer with no fan using a 6 year old Bergs.

Yep
A western or something

Dick Lodge is pictured below wearing red shirt at Kanab in 09

George I have hauled my Ts all over the West with visits in Elkhorn. Bugs have been my biggest issue. Worst case as far as the windshield is concerned is a $100 replacement at the local glass shop. Below picture Taken in Idaho Falls this summer. Look close you will see lots bugs. 20210813_095629.jpg

I was first impressed by Tony's electrification of oil lights.
I talked with him at Chickasha.
A very smart man.
My prayers are with the family.

Kathy and Ivan
I totally agree.
Tanner did an outstanding job.

Congratulations Russ

Great Tour!
Thanks so Much.
Loaded up and ready to head home.

Last day staging

Yeah
Going around curves is entertaining.
300 miles today
Still 11th
Having fun

Standings in reverse order for flag out this morning

Eating dinner at Casa Mexico in Kalispell
Dont have results sheet with me
Stormo in First
Kirk 11th place

Tom
Nan
Sonny
Ed Wright
All out

Ran great
Avg 47 mph

The plan is for Larry to be my mechanic.

We flag out at 830 Monday Morning west of town with 20 cars.

Eric
Your boy and your family are in my prayers.

Initially I purchased just the ECCT without the software. When I purchased the software, it made adjusting the coils easier and more precise. Later I got the Mag software. I would recommend purchasing all software. I have 2 I timers. They are fantastic and very cost effective.

A must read

My prayers are with his family and friends.

As a boy in the 50s, I saw meter maids in Downtown LA use something very similar to Rich's picture.

I echo Gene's comments.
Thanks for Posting.

Jim
Thanks so much for stopping and showing the cars.
Larry Lorna Dave Susan and I watched the interview during dinner tonight.
Great interview and thanks for the cookies.
Praying for Kim that his leg heals quickly.

Very Valuable Information

Thanks Mike

Joe

Thanks so much for your quick response.
Mark Wing down in Albuquerque just told me the same thing. There is a small hole to side of the key hole on the skin which made me think there could be an escutcheon.

Thanks Rich for your response too and Picture.

I would like someone to post a picture of the deck lid escutcheon for the trunk key on my 24/25 coupe.

Thanks so much

The dog was just happy to be in the car. Now the ladies, that was a different story.
A little off topic, but the magneto test option on the ECCT software is real easy to use and very informative.

I really like the I Timer. This past Saturday I drove my 27 Touring a total of 35 miles in 20 degree weather at an elevation of 7200 ft. My passengers were 2 ladies and a dog who were wrapped up in multiple blankets. Running ECCT tuned coils and an I Timer is the cat's meow.

They work great. I have 2 of them. I talked Garrett out of one and Tom and Stormo had them at the Winter Clinic.

I have seen pictures of Dan's brakes and I second Gene's remarks

Sorry I couldn't make it down

Gene is a Good Guy and Friend.

Found the answer in FAQ

Thanks
Kirk

I found out which forums (none).
But how do l subscribe to a Forum?

Thanks
Kirk

How do I know which Forums I am subscribed to?

Thanks
Kirk

My prayers are with Lloyd

Happy Birthday Stan

Congratulations to all.
Thanks for all your efforts.

HF lll was signing these posters at the Centennial. As an aside, I am impressed Henry Ford lll worked as a salesman at Galpin Ford on Roscoe Blvd in the San Fernando Valley.

Gene I have just purchased them for the Coupe mainly because I removed the generator. I have yet to install the leds. But I have had new reflectors in the buckets with regular bulbs which are much brighter than the Touring. I have zip tied 2 Harbor Freight "freebie" work lights to the front bumper o...

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