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by Gordon C
Tue Feb 27, 2024 10:55 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: First car
Replies: 17
Views: 1087

Re: First car

Great pix always enjoy looking at them
by Gordon C
Sun Feb 25, 2024 10:55 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Steve Jelf is home safe and sound
Replies: 53
Views: 4946

Re: Steve Jelf is home safe and sound

Welcome home Steve !!
Glad you're back.
by Gordon C
Tue Dec 12, 2023 11:16 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Delivery boys
Replies: 12
Views: 883

Re: Delivery boys

I don't know where you get all the great old pictures but really enjoy seeing them. Thanks !
by Gordon C
Fri Aug 11, 2023 11:26 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: auto. transport service
Replies: 9
Views: 2365

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
by Gordon C
Fri Aug 11, 2023 11:24 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: auto. transport service
Replies: 9
Views: 2365

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
by Gordon C
Fri Jun 02, 2023 10:39 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Summertime T
Replies: 16
Views: 1211

Re: Summertime T

The old pix are just great. Really enjoyed looking at them.
by Gordon C
Fri May 12, 2023 11:25 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Tuesday delivery
Replies: 5
Views: 1021

Re: Tuesday delivery

Great pix thanks for sharing .
by Gordon C
Sat Apr 15, 2023 12:57 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
Topic: 1926 TT C cab with stake bed $6500 sold
Replies: 14
Views: 4943

Re: 1926 TT C cab with stake bed

Great looking truck.
Wish I wasn't so far away
by Gordon C
Wed Feb 08, 2023 11:55 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Soldering a T gas tank
Replies: 25
Views: 2049

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...
by Gordon C
Sat Feb 04, 2023 11:21 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model T vs Model A
Replies: 32
Views: 2911

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 , ...
by Gordon C
Wed Dec 21, 2022 12:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model T Old Wives Tales
Replies: 52
Views: 3705

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 !!
by Gordon C
Mon Oct 24, 2022 12:43 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
Topic: For Sale 1929 Model AA Ford truck.
Replies: 26
Views: 6814

Re: For Sale 1929 Model AA Ford truck.

Finally sold the TT but too late I'm afraid.
by Gordon C
Sat Oct 15, 2022 4:50 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
Topic: 1926 Model T Roadster Pickup
Replies: 5
Views: 3378

Re: 1926 Model T Roadster Pickup

Beautiful little truck Bob.
I'm sure it will sell fast.
by Gordon C
Fri Oct 07, 2022 10:16 am
Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
Topic: 1929 Model A Ford pickup.
Replies: 5
Views: 2092

Re: 1929 Model A Ford pickup.

Great looking truck !!!
by Gordon C
Mon Sep 05, 2022 8:56 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
Topic: For Sale 1929 Model AA Ford truck.
Replies: 26
Views: 6814

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
by Gordon C
Sun Aug 14, 2022 1:16 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
Topic: For Sale 1929 Model AA Ford truck.
Replies: 26
Views: 6814

Re: For Sale 1929 Model AA Ford truck.

Great truck and a great price !
Wish I could.
by Gordon C
Fri Jul 22, 2022 12:31 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
Topic: For Sale 1929 Model AA Ford truck.
Replies: 26
Views: 6814

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
by Gordon C
Wed Jul 13, 2022 3:53 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
Topic: For Sale 1929 Model AA Ford truck.
Replies: 26
Views: 6814

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...
by Gordon C
Wed Jul 13, 2022 11:47 am
Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
Topic: For Sale 1929 Model AA Ford truck.
Replies: 26
Views: 6814

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 ?
by Gordon C
Sat Jun 25, 2022 10:58 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: ***WANTED** Ford Model TT
Replies: 1
Views: 631

Re: ***WANTED** Ford Model TT

Have a 27 closed cab if you are interested
gclaytonsr@yahoo.com
by Gordon C
Sun Oct 17, 2021 12:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: How many 1917-27 TT Trucks are left?
Replies: 37
Views: 5046

Re: How many 1917-27 TT Trucks are left?

I have one , work in progress, 27 closed cab
by Gordon C
Mon Jun 28, 2021 12:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Things you find when taking car apart
Replies: 5
Views: 1661

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.
by Gordon C
Sat May 29, 2021 4:37 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: WTB buggy rail, parts or patterns
Replies: 10
Views: 2455

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...
by Gordon C
Sun May 16, 2021 12:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Post 16
Replies: 19
Views: 2328

Re: Post 16

Great pixs Always enjoy them. Thanks
by Gordon C
Sun Apr 25, 2021 12:01 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
Topic: 1922 Runabout .... Toms River,NJ area history
Replies: 9
Views: 5564

Re: 1922 Runabout .... Toms River,NJ area history

Wonder if this was the T Bill Downs had in his dealership years ago ????
by Gordon C
Mon Apr 19, 2021 11:09 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: SUNDAY SWAP MEET
Replies: 12
Views: 3341

Re: SUNDAY SWAP MEET

Mark,

Need your address. Sent you a pm but didn't go through.
gclaytonsr@yahoo.com
Thanks, Gordon
by Gordon C
Sun Apr 18, 2021 1:44 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: SUNDAY SWAP MEET
Replies: 12
Views: 3341

Re: SUNDAY SWAP MEET

Mark,
Will take #5 the truck wheel lugs
by Gordon C
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: 3708

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....
by Gordon C
Mon Apr 05, 2021 11:48 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Pictures past
Replies: 36
Views: 4533

Re: Pictures past

Don't know where you get all these great old pix but thanks so much for sharing
by Gordon C
Fri Mar 05, 2021 12:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Bunch of T’s
Replies: 18
Views: 2188

Re: Bunch of T’s

Great pixs always enjoy them !
by Gordon C
Sat Feb 27, 2021 11:11 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: FS A LITTLE OF THIS AND THAT
Replies: 16
Views: 2724

Re: FS A LITTLE OF THIS AND THAT

Anything I bought from Mark was as advertised .
Would not hesitate to buy again.
Gordon Clayton
by Gordon C
Wed Feb 24, 2021 10:53 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Nice old Fords
Replies: 13
Views: 1737

Re: Nice old Fords

Great pictures ! always enjoy them
Gordon Clayton
by Gordon C
Fri Feb 12, 2021 12:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: New Langs catalog came today
Replies: 29
Views: 4435

Re: New Langs catalog came today

Still anxiously awaiting mine !!!
by Gordon C
Thu Jan 14, 2021 11:12 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: On the road home
Replies: 8
Views: 1881

Re: On the road home

Great old pix !!!!
Thanks for sharing
by Gordon C
Mon Dec 14, 2020 11:09 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Drill Bit Quality
Replies: 5
Views: 1774

Re: Drill Bit Quality

Thanks ! I learned something. I guess you're never too old.
by Gordon C
Thu Nov 26, 2020 1:48 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: For Sale - Horn Mounting Bracket
Replies: 7
Views: 1941

Re: For Sale - Horn Mounting Bracket

Have horn but no bracket.
Is it still available ?
gclaytonsr@yahoo.com
by Gordon C
Tue Nov 10, 2020 10:42 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Vacuum Tank ..... What's Missing?
Replies: 9
Views: 2312

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...
by Gordon C
Sun Oct 18, 2020 12:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model t as a daily in the early 40s?
Replies: 50
Views: 6296

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...
by Gordon C
Sun Sep 13, 2020 1:00 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: High hood
Replies: 3
Views: 1468

Re: High hood

Me To. Have a 27 TT closed cab minus the hood.
Gordon Clayton Sr. Miller, Mo.
gclaytonsr@yahoo.com
by Gordon C
Sun Jul 26, 2020 12:26 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Headlights with non-Ford rims
Replies: 3
Views: 2013

Re: Headlights with non-Ford rims

Are the headlamps still available ??
Gordon Clayton gcalaytonsr@yahoo.com
by Gordon C
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: 13885

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 !
by Gordon C
Tue Jul 21, 2020 12:13 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Headlights with non-Ford rims
Replies: 3
Views: 2013

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
by Gordon C
Sat Feb 01, 2020 1:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 24 tt closed cab top
Replies: 12
Views: 4666

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
by Gordon C
Mon Dec 30, 2019 10:38 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: FS A VERY Nice Running Board Mount Tire Pump
Replies: 33
Views: 11756

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
by Gordon C
Thu Dec 26, 2019 9:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: TT Makes its Public Debut
Replies: 12
Views: 4931

Re: TT Makes its Public Debut

Great looking truck !!! Mine is still in pieces
Gordon Clayton
by Gordon C
Wed Dec 25, 2019 10:46 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Early TT
Replies: 12
Views: 5095

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.
by Gordon C
Mon Nov 11, 2019 9:30 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: model t ford parts for sale
Replies: 7
Views: 4030

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
by Gordon C
Tue Nov 05, 2019 10:45 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Can we stop? I’m thirsty.
Replies: 14
Views: 6042

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...
by Gordon C
Thu Sep 26, 2019 10:55 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: A word to the wise salesman
Replies: 14
Views: 5668

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 ...
by Gordon C
Thu Sep 19, 2019 10:45 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Oil sight gauge issue
Replies: 27
Views: 8451

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.
by Gordon C
Mon Aug 26, 2019 4:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 8in1 American Convertible Motor Truck Body " restoration"
Replies: 148
Views: 43352

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.
by Gordon C
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: 6817

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
by Gordon C
Sat Jul 13, 2019 12:11 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: 2 split rim tools
Replies: 3
Views: 2290

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.
by Gordon C
Sat Jun 15, 2019 10:46 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: thinking of name change
Replies: 3
Views: 2785

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...
by Gordon C
Tue Jun 11, 2019 11:01 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Still hoping
Replies: 7
Views: 4014

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
by Gordon C
Mon Jun 10, 2019 7:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 8in1 American Convertible Motor Truck Body " restoration"
Replies: 148
Views: 43352

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
by Gordon C
Sun Jun 09, 2019 10:57 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Still hoping
Replies: 7
Views: 4014

Re: Still hoping

Me Too
G. Clayton Miller, Mo.
by Gordon C
Sat Jun 01, 2019 10:24 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: TT ID help please
Replies: 3
Views: 2313

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
by Gordon C
Sat Jun 01, 2019 10:21 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: I was a bit surprised at the club meeting...
Replies: 26
Views: 9745

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 !
by Gordon C
Fri Apr 19, 2019 10:14 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Old photo - along the road,idyllic farm scene
Replies: 8
Views: 4679

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.
by Gordon C
Mon Apr 15, 2019 10:45 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: t rear wheel puller
Replies: 2
Views: 2097

Re: t rear wheel puller

Hi Gene,
Will take the puller if it's still available , let me know
Thanks,
Gordon Clayton
by Gordon C
Tue Feb 26, 2019 10:53 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Little snow in Montana
Replies: 24
Views: 8718

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...
by Gordon C
Mon Jan 14, 2019 10:33 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Just an Old Car Painting
Replies: 195
Views: 50694

Re: Just an Old Car Painting

Amazing work Rich The detail is so life like.
Always enjoy your pictures
Gordon
by Gordon C
Sat Jan 12, 2019 10:42 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: We're About to Get Hammered
Replies: 31
Views: 10850

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 .