FJ - Visit Clarence The 1913 Model T Runabout As He Makes His Way From California To The MTFCA Museum

Post by **FreighTer Jim** » Thu Feb 11, 2021 12:54 pm

Clarence has been in the same family since
being bought new back in 1913 in New York State.

Passed down to family members - Clarence
traveled to Arizona - then Oregon.

He was purchased in 2008 by a couple living
in the San Francisco area.

The husband was inspired to purchase Clarence
when he saw a badly restored 1913 Model T Runabout
at the Ford Centennial Celebration in Richmond, IN.

When he took possession - Clarence had the original
horsehair upholstery

I will be slowly be making my way to Richmond, IN
from California starting later today - I am taking
I -40 east to Oklahoma City & then I-44 up through
Tulsa into Joplin.

I plan on stopping in Albuquerque & St. Louis
like I did last year with Alexander
The 1904 Ford Model B

Call me if you have a group that wants to
see Clarence as we make our way to
The MTFCA Museum

FreighTer Jim
260-804-6695

Map Of Route

Post by **TWrenn** » Thu Feb 11, 2021 2:37 pm

Dual horns...now that is interesting!
Thanks for the info Jim!

Post by **Jeff Hood** » Thu Feb 11, 2021 5:28 pm

I can understand the need for dual horns. My wife definitely needs her own horn on her side!

Post by **FreighTer Jim** » Thu Feb 11, 2021 7:04 pm

Driver’s Horn

Passenger’s Horn

Driver’s Klaxton Horn

FJ

Post by **TWrenn** » Thu Feb 11, 2021 7:40 pm

Oh wow, I didn't even notice the Klaxon!! That owner must really be horny!!

Post by **FreighTer Jim** » Fri Feb 12, 2021 8:07 am

If I could pick & choose my hauls ....

This would be my choice - a Brass Era Grand Car
and a Model T ....

Sharing the trailer with Clarence - this beautiful
1910 Chalmers Detroit 30 Model K that is
headed to The Gilmore after I drop off Clarence
at The MTFCA Museum in Richmond, Indiana

Chalmers has an interesting history:

The Chalmers Award was established in 1910
with this model:

@ https://baseballhall.org/discover/insid ... rd-is-born

FJ

Post by **FreighTer Jim** » Sat Feb 13, 2021 9:53 am

I will be in Winslow, Arizona
on Monday, February 15th.

FJ

Post by **FreighTer Jim** » Sun Feb 14, 2021 6:45 am

February 17th

Subject to the weather ( which looks to be cooperative )

I will be at be in Eastern Albuquerque around 10 a.m.

Grandma Jo’s homemade cookies

will be available

FreighTer Jim

Post by **FreighTer Jim** » Wed Feb 17, 2021 2:41 pm

What a great morning

The last time I stopped in Albuquerque
was to show Alexander ( the 1904 Ford
Model B ) last summer.

Larry got some folks together to meet
at 10 a.m. - I arrived at 8 a.m. to get
both cars out.

Good turnout - thanks Larry

Special Thank You To Susan & Mark Wing

They have graciously hosted the local
Albuquerque Model T Club at their home
and fed us all very well during past visits

I am taking a break from loading the cars
back up - eating a roast beef panini that
Mark got me from the grocery store

FJ

Post by **FreighTer Jim** » Wed Feb 17, 2021 3:28 pm

FJ

Post by **KirkieP** » Wed Feb 17, 2021 4:09 pm

Sorry I couldn't make it down

Post by **FreighTer Jim** » Thu Feb 18, 2021 8:16 am

Hi Kirk

Sorry you couldn’t make it down.

Maybe next time.

The 1910 Chalmers Detroit 30 Model K
was an interesting contrast to the
1913 Ford Model T.

Built in Detroit - it sold for $1500.

FJ

Post by **FreighTer Jim** » Fri Feb 19, 2021 7:46 pm

Saturday February 20th

Sam’s Club in St. Louis, Missouri @ 1 pm

FJ

Post by **FreighTer Jim** » Sat Feb 20, 2021 8:35 pm

Good Turnout Today

Thanks to Steven Williams who is the
President of The St. Louis MTFCA Chapter.

He also is the President of The Mississippi
Valley Brass Touring Club.

Steven arranged for a warm welcome
on a cold day for members of both clubs
to come out & see the cars

FJ

Post by **FreighTer Jim** » Sun Feb 21, 2021 6:23 am

Gerald Perschbscher LL.D.from
Old Cars Weekly ( on the left )
came out to photograph the cars.

One contributing article Gerald
made was for Chickasha Swap Meet
back in 2007:

@ https://www.oldcarsweekly.com/news/frie ... -chickasha

The gentleman on the right is the son
of one of the founding members of
The Horseless Carriage Club Of Missouri.

HCCM is one of two chapters that started
The The Horseless Cariage Club Of America.

FJ

Post by **FreighTer Jim** » Sun Feb 21, 2021 8:49 am

I met Herb Iffrig

I think he is in this picture

It was nice to see a good turn out

FJ

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