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FreighTer Jim, read the history ! The freighters were responsible for the "glory" and the adventures, and more. Read the memoirs of Alexander Toponce Well Now … Looks like I have another Homage to pay with the capital “ T “ …. Thank You Rich ! @ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_Toponce FJ

A colorized tintype of my great granpappy FT (FreighTer Timmons) stopping for a libation when he took Loutentant Dunbar out to The Old Soldier Fort. 3E6BC92F-7FA9-4EBB-9A3C-F6E0AC30ADDE.jpeg FJ Why don't you put that in your book! Back east somebody say ...why dont he write? Timmons was the Inspira...

Bump …

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A colorized tintype of my great granpappy
FT (FreighTer Timmons) stopping for a libation
when he took Loutentant Dunbar out
to The Old Soldier Fort.

FJ

Alan,

How deep are your pockets ?

FJ

How a vehicle has been stored and the location are
determining factors to a prospective buyer.

It looks like the Center Door has been stored
in an enclosed trailer - if that is the case
is the trailer located outside in the elements ?

Is your Center Door located in Connecticut ?

FJ

And so my week begins with a text message exchange:

FJ

Folks contact me about shipping parts
and other items but I am not always
available to transport
what they need moved …

I have heard good things about YRC Freight:

@ https://yrc.com

FJ

Check Here:

@ https://hershey.aaca.com/eastern-divisi ... -schedule/

FJ

Bump …

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Hi Bill

You need to post more often

FJ

Contact Virginia ….

@ https://youtu.be/yuQmfOhWZaM

FJ

Having personally transported over 450 Model T
vehicles of every configuration - I have learned
every one is unique.

The best thing to do is measure the actual
Model T in question - then factor in a difference
in height if you plan to change wheels
and/or tires.

FJ

Many factors go into how a trailer acts while being towed down the road. Regarding the V-Nose Design: It does not reduce wind resistance It reduces interior cargo space It saves the manufacturer material & labor on construction A Coffin Front Design with a nose cone will increase fuel economy for th...

This is an “ Off Topic “ subject.
It should not even be in “ General Discussion “.

FJ

Dean Yoder would be the one to consult.
He has practical experience which includes
sewing canvas on a commercial sewing
machine he keeps at his place.

FJ

“ Jackass Annie “ was 63 years old in 1954
Given less than two years to live she set out
On horseback from Maine for California …

@ http://lifestyles.thewindhameagle.com/2 ... c.html?m=1

FJ

TWrenn wrote: ↑
Sat Feb 11, 2023 8:51 am
Ha ha Jim! Yeh, his mis-spelled word got me to look here for "something else"

Great Minds Of Debauchery Think Alike

FJ

While both Wench styles historically
Pre-date the Model T …

The original Wench ….

Would likely prove to be more practical
Than the later version usually found
serving Libations in Taverns

FJ

Get in a car - go make the drive to pick up whatever you want at a distance - see what it costs you in time & money. Shipping is about keeping a truck full headed in general direction - whatever you have on that truck is a tiny part of keeping that truck - and every other truck Full …. The USPS and ...

HameBelly wrote: ↑
Thu Feb 02, 2023 10:32 am
Hi, I understand why you are looking for a reliable and affordable car hauler. Moving a car can be daunting, but it can be easy with the right company.

All this thread is doing is attracting spam replies

FJ

Someone's not paying attention.... :lol: You're responding to a request for a transporter started over two years ago!! :lol: I bet he's already got his car in the garage! Tim 👋 Check the user profile: 87501FDF-2905-4A4F-AF7E-CD69D5BC3EDA.jpeg They just joined today. Second time on this thread this ...

Hi Morris

If you want a Model T then don’t buy that.
If you live in Tempe, AZ there are some
snowbirds in the east valley who can
mentor you and possibly point you
in the right direction regarding a specific car

Good Luck

FJ

Tom 👋 I added an all aluminum enclosed custom car hauler trailer last Spring that I am using. I researched & bought this winch on Amazon. I am very pleased with it. I recommend you go to a Batteries Plus or similar store to buy batteries for the remote & have them installed because the tiny cover sc...

I have recently found myself admitted to Colorado School Of Mines and want to drive my 26 Roadster Pickup from my home in Truckee California To Golden Colorado. I am wondering if there are any other young members that are bound for more eastward colleges that would like to form an antique automobil...

Tom Carnegie is renowned for his promotion and participation in The Montana 500. He also is a supplier of Model T parts as owner of Antique Auto Ranch in Spokane, Washington: @ https://www.oldcarsweekly.com/features/model-t-heaven-in-washington?back=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fsearch%3Fclient%3Ds...

Luke 👋 I agree with you. FYI - my understanding is - the base crank is manufactured overseas - imported then finished to spec - both the Model T and Model A use the same base crank as possibly other applications do. There is no reasonable explanation for the manufacturer of the crank to ignore their...

As suggested above - meet your prospective Buyer at a full service bank that has a Notary on duty. Prepare a Bill Of Sale listing vehicle description & VIN & name of Seller & Buyer along with date and time of sale and paragraph stating vehicle is free of liens & encumbrances and is “ sold as is with...

Lcjudge wrote: ↑
Mon Jan 02, 2023 10:17 pm
Is that car still on the market? I might be interested.

A search of Hemmings Online does not list
it in the current ads.

FJ

The Model T was the first vehicle most folks of a certain age learned to drive on - most folks have fond memories of somebody they knew in their Childhood that drove a Model T or a similar car. Multi Millionaires who can afford to drive anything they want - often delight in the Simplicity Of The Mod...

Happy Birthday To My Brother From Another Mother

Your Kindness - Geneousity - Knowledge - Caring
Has No Equal & Makes This World A Better Place

FJ

Hearse Discussed Here:

@ https://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/1 ... 85976.html

FJ

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While The Civil War Raged In The East …
The Federal Government Waged
A War On indigenous Peoples
In the West ….

Everyone traveling thru/living in
New Mexico should visit here ….

I did - earlier this month ….

@ https://youtu.be/Y4QBc3SKzmo

FJ

Merry Christmas From The Road

FJ

For those that watch “ Yellowstone “
on the Paramount Network there is a special preview
of “ 1923 “ following the latest episode tonight.

It may follow the latest episode of Yellowstone
throughout this week on the Paramount Network.

FJ

^^^^^ Rich is giving you good advice ^^^^^
Also - unless you have done the necessary
modifications before & have already
gathered the parts needed - possess
the skillset required - the necessary
tools - time - workspace …
It would most likely be cost prohibitive.

FJ

Part of keeping the story going is continuing
( if possible ) maintaining the finish as it
has been ….

Find out specifically what the previous
owner did & continue doing the same.

FJ

I have been cooking every day now
since Thanksgiving - I enjoy it and
that is one of the things I miss when
I am on the road …

FJ

Wowzers Burger

I just made colossal shrimp in
butter & garlic on the stove
for my birthday dinner along
with a good steak and stir fry
vegetables and mashed potatoes.

For Real ….

FJ

Thank Rich

Merry Christmas To You & Your Family

FJ

I am celebrating my birthday in Tucumcari, New Mexico.
Gonna make colossal shrimp & a good steak for dinner.

FJ

Thanks For Posting This Tom

I am glad you were involved in the
making of this tv movie series.
Perhaps you have a new career
beginning to grow ….

FJ

Me too, glad I read about it here. Has it been determined to be Larrys' contact list or the club roster? Simple enough to determine Everyone who received an email from him probably either had previous email correspondence with him or was on his email contact list. In my case - we corresponded by em...

FJ

Give Rick a call in Denver

3-0-3 three-four-nine 4-0-5-6

FJ

My friend Greg Grams bought this
1914 Model T modified by Walt Disney
in the 1950’s for Disneyland Parades
in California for the public to see at
The Volo Museum

@ https://fb.watch/hh_XR4b6lj/?mibextid=v7YzmG

FJ

The Duesenberg that Brad Pitt’s character drives in the movie was personally selected by him from several cars provided to him to choose from by The Volo Museum: CCB188D1-6D4A-466D-AAA9-7BF55D9E0584.jpeg It was rented for the filming My friend Greg Grams and The Volo Museum routinely supply vehicles...

To The OP …

Best Of Luck

FJ

Luke Don’t attempt to compare what happened to me on the road with what is going on here … This is my thread you referenced: @ https://mtfca.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=32881 The original aluminum axle mounting plate holding a 5200 pound torsion axle on my expensive custom high dollar enclosed al...

Thought You Should Know ..,.

@ https://www.theonion.com/nation-s-old-m ... 1849803269

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I have been in contact with the OP. My manner is direct. A company was sold and representations were made which would lead past & future customers to believe that the new ownership would continue with the level of quality that had been associated with a small business owner. The new ownership is a l...

Erik Barrett can be reached at
five - three - zero - 8 - 6 - 3 - seven - five - 7 - 9
which is his cell pnone

FJ

Erik Barrett in Auburn

FJ

George House wrote: ↑
Thu Nov 24, 2022 9:36 pm
Jim, your uncle is Jack Nicholson ????

Now George ….
We have been thru this already ….
I can’t comment ( publicly ) on “ The Family “ ….

FJ

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone 👋 This is an old photo from Thanksgiving Of 1921 taken in The Grand Ballroom of some Fancy Colorado Hotel. Being so cold out they made the caption read “ July “. My Great Uncle Jack is down front & center. FJ 6B0FBE18-28A6-4175-81F3-1E96E0AC57A1.jpeg 839AA9E5-3F17-4D5D-AA...

This trip is done March 12th Direct enclosed vehicle transport is available from Seattle, Washington I can pick up in other locations along my route shown in the map: I am only transporting to areas of the country along routes that allow for safe Winter weather driving Custom built all aluminum enc...

I am glad you enjoyed the video. Greg is at a point in his Life where most folks would be content to sit on a beach with their toes in the sand. But he still has the same Passion and Purpose that built The Volo Museum into what it is today. I have been fortunate to visit about 8 times this year & Gr...

What Happened This Year In Your Life That Was Significant That You Are Particularly Thankful For ? For me - it was meeting Mr. Greg Grams in the Spring and being fortunate enough to visit The Volo Museum several times. Every visit revealed new and unexpected discoveries and I was fortunate enough to...

KD worked tirelessly for all of this year
helping out the Family settle things.

He made several cross country trips
and worked countless hours.

Thank You Kim Dobbins.

FJ

Scott and Tom, thanks for your posts as I quite often use and request "family & friends" on pay-pal. I'll be re-thinking that from now on. Bruce Bruce I send & receive money thru Walmart & PayPal. Never had a problem with “ Gifting “. In any Con - there has to be a “ Mark “. I would never do any bu...

Scott and Tom, thanks for your posts as I quite often use and request "family & friends" on pay-pal. I'll be re-thinking that from now on. Bruce Bruce I send & receive money thru Walmart & PayPal. Never had a problem with “ Gifting “. In any Con - there has to be a “ Mark “. I would never do any bu...

Click on the link provided …. The listing is a year old …. FA06B79A-46E5-4929-8C0D-F707A41D5DD9.jpeg If anyone would think that a car listing from a year ago would be still active …. The Seller has been on FB since 2009 AC898E35-CA90-4B13-B173-F6398CA24971.jpeg I buy from Facebook Marketplace. Like ...

RajoRacer wrote: ↑
Sat Nov 19, 2022 4:11 pm
Why don't you put this in "Services" - we all know you haul !!!

Because I am not hauling …
You should actually bother to read a post
before you reply to it ….

FJ

I know a guy that bought a trailer. He lives in California & is driving to Texas to go pick it up and trailer it home empty - he has room to transport Leaving Texas November 29th Call or Text Two - Zero - Nine - 600 - 1662 if you need a vehicle that rolls or runs from Waco, Texas to Modesto, Califor...

Left side of front passenger side aluminum axle mounting plate that broke off after my certified welder John repaired it & reinforced it to the frame: 572C4306-536A-4E56-85AC-9748445275DE.jpeg Right side of front passenger side aluminum axle mounting plate that broke off after my certified welder Jo...

For a trailer manufacturer to install a critical structure element like an aluminum axle mounting plate made out of lightweight aluminum that was rolled to make a 90 degree angle …. Instead of installing the correct fabricated structural material …. Results in what you see on the video(s) I posted -...

I would not advise that you buy any trailer
manufactured by Middlebury Trailers located
in Middlebury, Indiana …

Here Is Why:

@ https://youtu.be/V_-MhHJkysU

FJ

Later today my welder John will do
a detailed interview of what he found
and why the aluminum mounting plate
broke at the corner from the aluminum frame.

I will post a link here when I
upload the video to YouTube.

FJ

Jim, there is a guy on the Model A club forum looking for you. He needs a 20 ft boat and trailer moved from NC to MI. I sent him here. Thanks but I don’t tow other trailers. My insurance doesn’t cover it. Aside from that - I would be foolish to take responsibility for towing equipment that I don’t ...

Waiting on the welder ….

FJ

Congratulations Mark

However - Glen would put the heavy items
on the top shelving first - despite your
objections - then after everything was
stocked he would change his mind and
put the heavy stuff on the bottom ….

FJ

I spent a few hours today chasing down material - prepping the trailer for the certified welder who is coming tomorrow morning to do repairs. The trailer manufacturer did not use stock aluminum angle - they either rolled 1/4 “ stock or welded two flat pieces together to make the 90 degree angle … 👎 ...

For the past several months I have pulling an all aluminum custom built enclosed car hauler trailer on a dally basis. This warning applies to all trailers ⚠️ Check your axle mounting plates ✅ On my tandem 5200 pound torsion axle trailer - the passenger mounting plate on the front axle completely bro...

Customer reviews are here:

@ https://www.amazon.com/Condor-SC-2000-T ... geNumber=2

Securing both wheels by installing a set
on the same axle might be a good idea ….

FJ

Duey

I was thinking of doing that next year.
Perfect for sharing videos too ….
What a Legacy !

FJ

Check Out These Beasts Of Burden ….

@ https://youtu.be/QmbzAIiweMM

FJ

Steve

Sounds like you know Mike …
That place is just incredible !

FJ

Mike

Sorry you couldn’t join me for lunch …
As you know already - it was excellent

Next time thru I will stop to see more.

FJ

What a day yesterday was …. 864746C6-DC11-49B1-B630-CB10EEA5D527.jpeg Dropping Off A 1917 Model T Speedster Opens The Door To A Fascinating Collection Started By Mlke’s Dad That Is Carried On Today By Mike & His Three Brothers 👍 @ https://youtu.be/s4ZFruK8tUs Pay a visit to Albany Pioneer Days 8DF1F...

Delivered Today

FJ

Picked up & dropped off ….

FJ

“ I Am Sorry “
“ It Was My Fault “
“ It Will Never Happen Again “

The Three Commandments Of Marriage

Bump For Tim

FJ

You can Trust Tim

FJ

I have visited Bob’s Ford Dealership he stepped
up to save & spent time with him.

He is a reputable person to do business with.

FJ

A member of Dean Yoder’s family took these images.
He visited a local elementary school in Iowa.

FJ

Unfortunately the Model A was tucked away in
a dark corner when I visited.

For a retired man - David stays pretty busy.
I was there with my sound engineer Mike
about four hours & that was all the time
David could spare that day ….

FJ

My Interview With Noted RV Historian
David Woodward At His Idaho Home

@ https://youtu.be/Ukn-6SAALMo

David gives tours in his 1911 Model T Touring

FJ

You have too many cars already KD ….

FJ

Now that - is a coffee pot

FJ

Someone was asking about him over on Ford Barn ….
I found this thread here that Mitch posted back in 2018:
@ https://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/8 ... 1523503834

FJ

Why don’t you pay a reputable local roofing company to come out and look at your roof and make a specific product recommendation ?

FJ

Reg is about a mile down the road from Dean Yoder. Dean recommended Reg to me several years ago to reinforce my receiver hitch on my Ford truck. He is the only welder I use and I plan trips so I can have work done on my truck & trailer when he is available. My latest trailer has a large side entry d...

My sixth visit this year so far … My favorite Museum … America’s Family Museum … A full day with Mr. Greg Grams ended after 5:00 pm in” Tom’s Garage “ which is not part of The Volo Museum that is open to the public. I got to video … A Model T Snowmobile A Model A Snowmobile A Snowplane Enjoy: @ http...

Before you put any coating on …

Crawl under your trailer to make sure that
the screws that were put in from above
actually hit the crossmembers.

You might want to put a few more screws in
and make sure the ones that were installed are tight.

FJ

I have friends in Naples - Melbourne - Miami.
All escaped flooding and major damage

FJ

David continued the family tradition with his two daughters by taking them auto camping across the United States and Canada driving a 1927 Model A that pulled a tent trailer behind it. He has owned that Model A for 52 years. It is one of the earliest largely complete Model A’s known to exist. 8BFC27...

Posted four hours ago on their Facebook page:

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Fordbarn Model A Forum General Discussion

@ https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=3

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