1915 runabout restoration first test drive
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- First Name: Neal
- Last Name: Willford
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1915 runabout restoration first test drive
After 13 months of work, I finished the frame up restoration on our 1915 runabout today! I can't say that I did it all myself. Mike Bender rebuilt the engine and rear axle, Stutzman did the wheels, and Erik Larson rebuilt the coils and Classtique made the upholstery and top kit. It was a fun project and I learned a lot of new skills. I am also thankful that we have great parts suppliers and part makers such as Langs, Snyder's, Bob's and Chaffin's.
I have to say that I am most thankful for a wonderful wife who was supportive of me doing this project, when we already have a perfectly good 21 touring in the garage! She went along on the first drive today.
Neal
I have to say that I am most thankful for a wonderful wife who was supportive of me doing this project, when we already have a perfectly good 21 touring in the garage! She went along on the first drive today.
Neal
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Re: 1915 runabout restoration first test drive
Well done Neal.
Looks like a great T. Now get out and enjoy it!!
Alan in Western Australia.
Looks like a great T. Now get out and enjoy it!!
Alan in Western Australia.
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Re: 1915 runabout restoration first test drive
Neal,
Great looking car! Congratulations and many happy miles to come!
Respectfully submitted,
Hap l9l5 cut off
Great looking car! Congratulations and many happy miles to come!
Respectfully submitted,
Hap l9l5 cut off
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Re: 1915 runabout restoration first test drive
What a great job Neal. Now you have to post photos of your adventures so I can keep following your progress. Another one on the road!
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Re: 1915 runabout restoration first test drive
Beautiful work Neal. It makes it all worth while doesn't it?
I second the thanks to supportive wives. They make it much easier.
Good to see it. Have fun.
Rich
I second the thanks to supportive wives. They make it much easier.
Good to see it. Have fun.
Rich
When did I do that?
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Re: 1915 runabout restoration first test drive
Beautiful '15.
Thanks Neil!
Thanks Neil!
Since I lost my mind mind, I feel more liberated
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Re: 1915 runabout restoration first test drive
A year and a month for a project like that is pretty quick. Looks swell, and you've finished just as the weather is getting good for driving an open car. Time for some Model T camping.
The inevitable often happens.
1915 Runabout
1923 Touring
1915 Runabout
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Re: 1915 runabout restoration first test drive
Looks great & ready to roll.......