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I’ll bet they had a good time.

Post by Dollisdad » Wed Jun 09, 2021 12:39 pm

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Post by TWrenn » Wed Jun 09, 2021 3:28 pm

How cool is (was) that! Bless their hearts and souls!
Thanks for posting this pic Tom.

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Post by Hudson29 » Wed Jun 09, 2021 3:54 pm

That is neat!

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Post by ModelT46 » Wed Jun 09, 2021 3:57 pm

Found this clipping. Does not quite match, but must be related. The info on the license plate number matches.
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Post by ModelT46 » Wed Jun 09, 2021 3:58 pm

the year of clipping is 1947


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Post by ModelT46 » Wed Jun 09, 2021 4:00 pm

The nespaper is in Seattle, 1947


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Post by OilyBill » Wed Jun 09, 2021 11:32 pm

Absolutely awesome!
The next challenge is trying to find out where the car is, and who owns it today! By that year, and after the WWII scrap drives were over , it would have been more regarded as a valuable antique than just s worn out old car.
Perhaps it si still somewhere in the family!


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Post by KLTagert » Thu Jun 10, 2021 9:34 am

Beautiful - awesome and inspiring.
Especially in today’s view of trading in your car every 4-6 years for the warranty, new technology and keeping up with the neighbors.

To find that T would be so special!
What a wonderful story - thanks for posting.


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Post by jiminbartow » Thu Jun 10, 2021 10:21 am

Wow! Someone who drove a Model T as their primary car, everyday, for 30 years and across all 48 states, must have known all the tricks to driving and maintaining it in top running condition. I’ll bet he did all his own work and wouldn’t allow anyone else to work on “Our Henry”. Would’ve loved to have known them. I wonder how long they lived and what ever became of them. Jim Patrick

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Post by varmint » Thu Jun 10, 2021 11:02 am

In April, my wife and I drove our 1950 Ford F1 on our 25th anniversary from New Orleans on US route 61 up to Minnesota. We ain't that old but I kinda know what it feels like. Looking forward to doing it in a T.
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Post by John_manuel » Fri Jun 11, 2021 8:56 am

Thanks, Tom. I really enjoyed that post.


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Post by Bob_Rogers » Sun Jun 13, 2021 10:34 am

According to FamilySearch.org:

John Frederick Hielscher born 15 June 1866, Le Seur MN
Died 27 November 1955, Seattle WA

Leah Gertrude Zehnder born 7 October 1866, West St Paul MN
Died 26 August 1954, Seattle WA

Not 100% sure but I will bet it is them.

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