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- Tue Feb 27, 2024 10:55 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: First car
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1176
Re: First car
Great pix always enjoy looking at them
- Sun Feb 25, 2024 10:55 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Steve Jelf is home safe and sound
- Replies: 53
- Views: 5274
Re: Steve Jelf is home safe and sound
Welcome home Steve !!
Glad you're back.
Glad you're back.
- Tue Dec 12, 2023 11:16 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Delivery boys
- Replies: 12
- Views: 929
Re: Delivery boys
I don't know where you get all the great old pictures but really enjoy seeing them. Thanks !
- Fri Aug 11, 2023 11:26 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: auto. transport service
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2436
Re: auto. transport service
Used Bill Hagen years ago . He brought a TT from Colorado to
Missouri. Good job. Great guy
Would recommend him too
Missouri. Good job. Great guy
Would recommend him too
- Fri Aug 11, 2023 11:24 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: auto. transport service
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2436
Re: auto. transport service
Used Bill Hagen years ago . He brought a TT from Colorado to
Missouri. Good job. Great guy
Would recommend him too
Missouri. Good job. Great guy
Would recommend him too
- Wed Aug 02, 2023 2:27 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
- Topic: 1915 Brass Radiator Model T Truck (on car chassis)
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3945
Re: 1915 Brass Radiator Model T Truck (on car chassis)
Still for sale ?
- Fri Jun 02, 2023 10:39 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Summertime T
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1251
Re: Summertime T
The old pix are just great. Really enjoyed looking at them.
- Fri May 12, 2023 11:25 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Tuesday delivery
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1048
Re: Tuesday delivery
Great pix thanks for sharing .
- Sat Apr 15, 2023 12:57 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
- Topic: 1926 TT C cab with stake bed $6500 sold
- Replies: 14
- Views: 5040
Re: 1926 TT C cab with stake bed
Great looking truck.
Wish I wasn't so far away
Wish I wasn't so far away
- Wed Feb 08, 2023 11:55 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Soldering a T gas tank
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2633
Re: Soldering a T gas tank
When your tank is too far gone. T tanks are available but what about others I had a 24 Franklin which also had the gauge in the top of the tank. Yeah ,you had to get out and go around to the back to see how much gas you had ! I went to a company that made boat gas tanks. They made up an exact duplic...
- Sat Feb 04, 2023 11:21 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Model T vs Model A
- Replies: 32
- Views: 3017
Re: Model T vs Model A
I had a 30 A Roadster as my only car for years when I was a kid. I never had side curtains for it. I remember getting out from work and opening the door reaching in and scooping the snow off the seat and hop in and go home. That A never let me down. Which is more than I could say for my first car , ...
- Wed Dec 21, 2022 12:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Model T Old Wives Tales
- Replies: 52
- Views: 3777
Re: Model T Old Wives Tales
My Dad had a 1914:Saxon. He was teaching his sister to drive. He cranked the Saxon up and his sister
In the driver's seat let her foot slip off
the clutch and she ran over my Dad.
Always let the woman crank the car !!
In the driver's seat let her foot slip off
the clutch and she ran over my Dad.
Always let the woman crank the car !!
- Mon Oct 24, 2022 12:43 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
- Topic: For Sale 1929 Model AA Ford truck.
- Replies: 26
- Views: 6903
Re: For Sale 1929 Model AA Ford truck.
Finally sold the TT but too late I'm afraid.
- Sat Oct 15, 2022 4:50 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
- Topic: 1926 Model T Roadster Pickup
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3417
Re: 1926 Model T Roadster Pickup
Beautiful little truck Bob.
I'm sure it will sell fast.
I'm sure it will sell fast.
- Fri Oct 07, 2022 10:16 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
- Topic: 1929 Model A Ford pickup.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2126
Re: 1929 Model A Ford pickup.
Great looking truck !!!
- Mon Sep 05, 2022 8:56 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
- Topic: For Sale 1929 Model AA Ford truck.
- Replies: 26
- Views: 6903
Re: For Sale 1929 Model AA Ford truck.
Trying to sell my TT. If I can and you still have this great AA we will see
- Sun Aug 14, 2022 1:16 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
- Topic: For Sale 1929 Model AA Ford truck.
- Replies: 26
- Views: 6903
Re: For Sale 1929 Model AA Ford truck.
Great truck and a great price !
Wish I could.
Wish I could.
- Fri Jul 22, 2022 12:31 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
- Topic: For Sale 1929 Model AA Ford truck.
- Replies: 26
- Views: 6903
Re: For Sale 1929 Model AA Ford truck.
Hi Bob,
I'm amazed the truck hasn't sold.looks like it's in great shape a 29 too and a very reasonable price.
Wish I could wrap up and take it home
Gordon
I'm amazed the truck hasn't sold.looks like it's in great shape a 29 too and a very reasonable price.
Wish I could wrap up and take it home
Gordon
- Wed Jul 13, 2022 3:53 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
- Topic: For Sale 1929 Model AA Ford truck.
- Replies: 26
- Views: 6903
Re: For Sale 1929 Model AA Ford truck.
No it wouldn't help much. I had hoped to restore the TT but seems age caught up with me all at once and just not able to do it. Need to sell it or trade it for something already running. It's a nice truck with a sound body and a Warford and a distributor if you know someone that may want it. I can s...
- Wed Jul 13, 2022 11:47 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
- Topic: For Sale 1929 Model AA Ford truck.
- Replies: 26
- Views: 6903
Re: For Sale 1929 Model AA Ford truck.
Love you truck. Would you be interested in a 27 TT Closed cab project as partial trade ?
- Sat Jun 25, 2022 10:58 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: ***WANTED** Ford Model TT
- Replies: 1
- Views: 655
Re: ***WANTED** Ford Model TT
Have a 27 closed cab if you are interested
gclaytonsr@yahoo.com
gclaytonsr@yahoo.com
- Sun Oct 17, 2021 12:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: How many 1917-27 TT Trucks are left?
- Replies: 37
- Views: 5148
Re: How many 1917-27 TT Trucks are left?
I have one , work in progress, 27 closed cab
- Mon Jun 28, 2021 12:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Things you find when taking car apart
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1691
Re: Things you find when taking car apart
I found an old cotton work glove behind the ignition switch in my 27 TT. It appears that the old wires were shorting out
against the dash so the quick fix looked like it had lasted for years.
against the dash so the quick fix looked like it had lasted for years.
- Sat May 29, 2021 4:37 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WTB buggy rail, parts or patterns
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2470
Re: WTB buggy rail, parts or patterns
Kim, I have an iron buggy/robe rail down in the barn. I found it nailed to the closet wall in an old house on the property. I guess it made a nice tie rack. I haven't the foggiest notion what it is off of. If you like I'll hike down to the barn and take measurements and pix some time. Send me your e...
- Sun May 16, 2021 12:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Post 16
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2393
Re: Post 16
Great pixs Always enjoy them. Thanks
- Sun Apr 25, 2021 12:01 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
- Topic: 1922 Runabout .... Toms River,NJ area history
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5626
Re: 1922 Runabout .... Toms River,NJ area history
Wonder if this was the T Bill Downs had in his dealership years ago ????
- Mon Apr 19, 2021 11:09 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: SUNDAY SWAP MEET
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3392
- Sun Apr 18, 2021 1:44 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: SUNDAY SWAP MEET
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3392
Re: SUNDAY SWAP MEET
Mark,
Will take #5 the truck wheel lugs
Will take #5 the truck wheel lugs
- Mon Apr 12, 2021 1:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Looks like Smith and Jones are selling 1926/27 fuel tanks!
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3758
Re: Looks like Smith and Jones are selling 1926/27 fuel tanks!
Has anyone checked out boat gas tanks ? I had a 24 Franklin that had a sieve for a gas tank. We took it to an outfit the made gas tanks for boats and not only made a duplicate tank but took the old gas gauge and put it in the tank in the same location. The Franklin had an external gauge on the tank....
- Mon Apr 05, 2021 11:48 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Pictures past
- Replies: 36
- Views: 4607
Re: Pictures past
Don't know where you get all these great old pix but thanks so much for sharing
- Fri Mar 05, 2021 12:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Bunch of T’s
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2199
Re: Bunch of T’s
Great pixs always enjoy them !
- Sat Feb 27, 2021 11:11 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: FS A LITTLE OF THIS AND THAT
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2734
Re: FS A LITTLE OF THIS AND THAT
Anything I bought from Mark was as advertised .
Would not hesitate to buy again.
Gordon Clayton
Would not hesitate to buy again.
Gordon Clayton
- Wed Feb 24, 2021 10:53 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Nice old Fords
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1758
Re: Nice old Fords
Great pictures ! always enjoy them
Gordon Clayton
Gordon Clayton
- Fri Feb 12, 2021 12:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: New Langs catalog came today
- Replies: 29
- Views: 4488
Re: New Langs catalog came today
Still anxiously awaiting mine !!!
- Thu Jan 14, 2021 11:12 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: On the road home
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1888
Re: On the road home
Great old pix !!!!
Thanks for sharing
Thanks for sharing
- Mon Dec 14, 2020 11:09 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Drill Bit Quality
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1795
Re: Drill Bit Quality
Thanks ! I learned something. I guess you're never too old.
- Thu Nov 26, 2020 1:48 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: For Sale - Horn Mounting Bracket
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1960
- Tue Nov 10, 2020 10:42 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Vacuum Tank ..... What's Missing?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2341
Re: Vacuun Tank..... What's Missing?
Ohhhh memories ! I had a 28 Essex coupe, purchased in 1955 for $10. I had a number of people work on the vacuum tank and could never get it to work. It would work for a while and then put, put put. It would stop working. An old local mechanic finally put an electric fuel pump on it. I still loved th...
- Sun Oct 18, 2020 12:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Model t as a daily in the early 40s?
- Replies: 50
- Views: 6391
Re: Model t as a daily in the early 40s?
I was a teenager in the 50's. There was a number of T's being driven daily. My grandfather had a general store. One older man with a large gray mustache would stop with a T huckster. He had an orchard and sold apples around the area. Another man in the next town to the west had a 27 coupe with yello...
- Sun Sep 13, 2020 1:00 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: High hood
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1486
- Sun Jul 26, 2020 12:26 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Headlights with non-Ford rims
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2027
Re: Headlights with non-Ford rims
Are the headlamps still available ??
Gordon Clayton gcalaytonsr@yahoo.com
Gordon Clayton gcalaytonsr@yahoo.com
- Tue Jul 21, 2020 12:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Winter is coming, time to cut wood. Model T buzz saw
- Replies: 46
- Views: 14130
Re: Winter is coming, time to cut wood. Model T buzz saw
I totally agree with Charlie. Those things are dangerous.
There used to be a few around N.J. when I was a kid.
Some were a chassis with a belt running off the rear wheel.
Hit a knot and you were cutting more than wood !
There used to be a few around N.J. when I was a kid.
Some were a chassis with a belt running off the rear wheel.
Hit a knot and you were cutting more than wood !
- Tue Jul 21, 2020 12:13 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Headlights with non-Ford rims
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2027
Re: Headlights with non-Ford rims
Hi Will take the headlamps if still available
Gordon Clayton Sr gclaytonsr@yahoocom. member # 49977
If available, please advise on shipping. Can only send check do not have
pay pal if that's okay
Gordon Clayton Sr gclaytonsr@yahoocom. member # 49977
If available, please advise on shipping. Can only send check do not have
pay pal if that's okay
- Sat Feb 01, 2020 1:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 24 tt closed cab top
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4690
Re: 24 tt closed cab top
Have a 27 TT Closed cab with just a few badly weathered sticks too.
Just wondering if they used chicken wire on the wood to support the
padding like so many other 20's cars I had . I don't have enough left
of my top to check.
Gordon Clayton
Just wondering if they used chicken wire on the wood to support the
padding like so many other 20's cars I had . I don't have enough left
of my top to check.
Gordon Clayton
- Mon Dec 30, 2019 10:38 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: FS A VERY Nice Running Board Mount Tire Pump
- Replies: 33
- Views: 11847
Re: FS A VERY Nice Running Board Mount Tire Pump
Looks like a great tire pump David. Would like it but too soon
after Christmas for me.
Gordon
after Christmas for me.
Gordon
- Thu Dec 26, 2019 9:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: TT Makes its Public Debut
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4957
Re: TT Makes its Public Debut
Great looking truck !!! Mine is still in pieces
Gordon Clayton
Gordon Clayton
- Wed Dec 25, 2019 10:46 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Early TT
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5122
Re: Early TT
As a teenager , we had an old Oliver 70 tricycle. The rear wheels were about five foot high.
My brother and I used to hand crank that monster. Good thing it never kicked back. I'm
sure it would have done some real damage.
My brother and I used to hand crank that monster. Good thing it never kicked back. I'm
sure it would have done some real damage.
- Mon Nov 11, 2019 9:30 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: model t ford parts for sale
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4052
Re: model t ford parts for sale
Hi Richard,
Would like the 2nd horn if available.
Do not have pay pal can only send a check.
If available please advise on shipping.
Gordon Clayton Sr.
14576 Lawrence 2007
Miller, Mo 65707
gclaytonsr@yahoo.com
417-606-0305
Would like the 2nd horn if available.
Do not have pay pal can only send a check.
If available please advise on shipping.
Gordon Clayton Sr.
14576 Lawrence 2007
Miller, Mo 65707
gclaytonsr@yahoo.com
417-606-0305
- Tue Nov 05, 2019 10:45 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Can we stop? I’m thirsty.
- Replies: 14
- Views: 6090
Re: Can we stop? I’m thirsty.
Ahhh memories ! Grand Pop started a store in 02. He had the building moved via horse and wagon a mile or two away. He sold groceries, kerosene and feed. Later there was a post office inside too. When cars started to become numerous along the road, gas pumps were added. Soda was in an ice cooled, but...
- Thu Sep 26, 2019 10:55 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: A word to the wise salesman
- Replies: 14
- Views: 5688
Re: A word to the wise salesman
Right !!! Years ago my Father and Grandfather had a Chrysler/Plymouth Dealership. There was a yearly car show in Phily that they would attend. They watched an elderly couple.dressed sort of shabbily. My father said the man even had holes in his sweater. The pair stopped at the Chrysler display. The ...
- Thu Sep 19, 2019 10:45 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Oil sight gauge issue
- Replies: 27
- Views: 8503
Re: Oil sight gauge issue
Always read the forum. I'm learning a lot from you folks
with more experience and knowledge than I.
It's great that so many of you are willing to take
the time to help and share your knowledge.
with more experience and knowledge than I.
It's great that so many of you are willing to take
the time to help and share your knowledge.
- Mon Aug 26, 2019 4:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 8in1 American Convertible Motor Truck Body " restoration"
- Replies: 148
- Views: 43791
Re: 8in1 American Convertible Motor Truck Body " restoration"
I followed the work from start to finish.
Absolutely fantastic job !!!!
Wish I could do half as well.
Absolutely fantastic job !!!!
Wish I could do half as well.
- Mon Jul 29, 2019 11:29 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Pictures of trip to Model T Haven #2 repost of lost photos
- Replies: 24
- Views: 6833
Re: Pictures of trip to Model T Haven #2 repost of lost photos
Wow !!! the amount of stuff boggles the imagination
Great to know it's not going for scrap and lost forever
Great to know it's not going for scrap and lost forever
- Sat Jul 13, 2019 12:11 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: 2 split rim tools
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2303
Re: 2 split rim tools
Hello Bob,
Can use the rim jacks but bad time of year for me. Would go for $50 ?
Will understand if you don't want to. Wish I had kept the one I had
with my 28 Essex years ago.
Gordon Clayton Miller, Mo.
Can use the rim jacks but bad time of year for me. Would go for $50 ?
Will understand if you don't want to. Wish I had kept the one I had
with my 28 Essex years ago.
Gordon Clayton Miller, Mo.
- Sat Jun 15, 2019 10:46 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: thinking of name change
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2792
Re: thinking of name change
I'm a youngster and didn't come along until 1941, but great to hear your ramblings there in Vermont. We visited your fine state a number of times back when even looked at a place to buy in a small town whose name I have long forgotten. Here in S/W Missouri it has been wet too with a great deal of fl...
- Tue Jun 11, 2019 11:01 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Still hoping
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4031
Re: Still hoping
THANKS A BUNCH MATT !!!!!!!!
I had no idea what it looked like or how wide it was. I was thinking maybe it went all the way
over the entire seat.
really appreciate your help. Thanks again
Gordon Clayton Miller, Missouri
I had no idea what it looked like or how wide it was. I was thinking maybe it went all the way
over the entire seat.
really appreciate your help. Thanks again
Gordon Clayton Miller, Missouri
- Mon Jun 10, 2019 7:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 8in1 American Convertible Motor Truck Body " restoration"
- Replies: 148
- Views: 43791
Re: 8in1 American Convertible Motor Truck Body " restoration"
Truly amazing job !!!! I've have been following the progress for some time.
Only wish I can do half as good on mine
Only wish I can do half as good on mine
- Sun Jun 09, 2019 10:57 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Still hoping
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4031
Re: Still hoping
Me Too
G. Clayton Miller, Mo.
G. Clayton Miller, Mo.
- Sat Jun 01, 2019 10:24 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: TT ID help please
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2321
Re: TT ID help please
i could use a pix of the hinged board under the seat too.
All I have is the hinges and a sliver of wood .
Thanks, Gordon
All I have is the hinges and a sliver of wood .
Thanks, Gordon
- Sat Jun 01, 2019 10:21 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: I was a bit surprised at the club meeting...
- Replies: 26
- Views: 9765
Re: I was a bit surprised at the club meeting...
Steve, Those roads they are describing sound like the one we live on here in Missouri !
- Fri Apr 19, 2019 10:14 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Old photo - along the road,idyllic farm scene
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4692
Re: Old photo - along the road,idyllic farm scene
Is that a wooden front axle on the car ? May be a Brush. My father ,born 1905, told me when he
was a kid of 6 or so he often used to wait by the dirt trace next to his father's store to get a ride in
a neighbor's Brush when he returned home from work.
was a kid of 6 or so he often used to wait by the dirt trace next to his father's store to get a ride in
a neighbor's Brush when he returned home from work.
- Mon Apr 15, 2019 10:45 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: t rear wheel puller
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2107
Re: t rear wheel puller
Hi Gene,
Will take the puller if it's still available , let me know
Thanks,
Gordon Clayton
Will take the puller if it's still available , let me know
Thanks,
Gordon Clayton
- Tue Feb 26, 2019 10:53 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Little snow in Montana
- Replies: 24
- Views: 8768
Re: Little snow in Montana
I used to love there snow when i was a kid but now not so much. We hit low 60's yesterday here in S/W Missouri !!!!!! Years ago I had a 28 Essex coupe that I couldn't find tires for 4.50-5.50 x 20. I got 6.00 x 20 truck tires from my father's oil truck and they fit on the split rims. No getting stuc...
- Mon Jan 14, 2019 10:33 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Just an Old Car Painting
- Replies: 195
- Views: 52058
Re: Just an Old Car Painting
Amazing work Rich The detail is so life like.
Always enjoy your pictures
Gordon
Always enjoy your pictures
Gordon
- Sat Jan 12, 2019 10:42 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: We're About to Get Hammered
- Replies: 31
- Views: 10880
Re: We're About to Get Hammered
Charlie
ya got to move further south. Here in Miller, Mo We had all rain and no icing since it started. Hope it stays that way .
ya got to move further south. Here in Miller, Mo We had all rain and no icing since it started. Hope it stays that way .