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I'm very sad to say that a family crisis is forcing me to sell my beloved '24 Touring.

I'll be listing it in the classifieds shortly.

...awful...

I’m very sorry to hear of your crisis Don. I hope it’s temporary and you’ll be back touring with us soon.

Please sell a two legged family member first….

This really disturbs me. I wish there was something I could do to help. Almost every good antique car I have had (nearly a dozen over all the years!), I have had to sell because of family issues. Going on nearly ten years since I drove on a significant tour.
I truly hope your crisis isn't serious. Hoping things work out for you.

Cars come and go based on your current situation and your family's needs. We are only the temporary custodian of all our possessions. I have restored and sold many myself, some with a bit of sadness, as my family's circumstances dictated. The world is full of things, but not full of family, that takes precedence over all else. And you'll get back on your feet. Then you'll have a open parking space, and the search can begin again!!

Lets start a MTFCA GO FUND ME for for Don . I'll pledge $50.00....More if this idea takes off. I know how I would feel if I ha to part with my "T".

And I will match yours Hal! Good Idea.

Hank

Here is my $50. Where do I send it?

I just lurk here and will be getting my T hopefully within a month. I would really contribute to the fund if one is set up.

I will pledge $ 50 & raise it $50 more, Just tell me where to send the Check. George

Very sorry to hear about this Don.
I too wish we could raise enough for you to keep your T. Should someone put this together, I'd gladly give 100.

I'll go to my bank tomorrow to set up an account and see what else has to be done. I'll have to keep track of all doners so ALL money collected can be returned if that need ever arises. I use CHASE

I’m in....
3800+ members, if half did $10 the goal would be reached.
I hope things work out for the best Don

I will donate $50.00 .

I am humbled beyond words.

Count me in.

Tell me where to send the check.
Tim

Count me in for $50 if it’ll cause Don to keep the touring.

I set up an account and from the posts above there's around $550.00. Does this show enough intrest to continue? LETS GIVE IT A TRY! Send checks to me and I will deposit them. I need your mailing address so I can return ALL funds in case this project fails. Don, we need to know, in general figures, a minimum amount needed in order for you to keep your "T" (Only if you want to). Make checks payable to: Harold Schedler for Don's T. THANKS!!

My address:
Hal Schedler
3712 Haven Glen Pl.
Sacramento, Ca,. 95821

In the mail box!

Im in Michigan working Hal. I will get a check out to you when I get home later this week.

Mine is in and Lee's is on the way=$100.00

Hal,

I just realized I am out of checks. When they arrive mine will be in the mail. The envelope is addressed and stamped.

I will also post this notice on FB for other Model T'ers that would like to contribute.

HalSched wrote: ↑

Tue Sep 14, 2021 7:49 pm

I set up an account and from the posts above there's around $550.00. Does this show enough intrest to continue? LETS GIVE IT A TRY! Send checks to me and I will deposit them. I need your mailing address so I can return ALL funds in case this project fails. Don, we need to know, in general figures, a minimum amount needed in order for you to keep your "T" (Only if you want to). Make checks payable to: Harold Schedler for Don's T. THANKS!!

My address:
Hal Schedler
3712 Haven Glen Pl.
Sacramento, Ca,. 95821

Sending you a private message Hal.

Southweat Model T Club in Arizona puts up 100.00 lets keep this gouing this is good

Mailing check today

Sending $50 today with a self addressed stamped envelope, in the event of an actual emergency .

Hal, I just came back from the PO & mailed my check for the $100. I pledged. Thank you for undertaking this project for Don. George

My check is in the mail....Let's keep this going guys! We've all been in tough spots and been helped by others - here's your chance to do the same for another.

check in the mail today

Check went out today!

Check in tomorrow’s mail….$100

I’ll get a check off to you tomorrow.
All the best

So far around $1100.00 in "pledges" and I'll up mine another $50.00 to make it $1150 Thanks guys!!!! Hal

Hal, can we do PayPal ?

Check is in the mail. I have watched this project from the start and enjoyed it very much.
Dallas

As of now I don't do PayPal. I'll see what is involved in setting it up. I think there is $$ involved. Cheers.....We have a ways to go

HalSched wrote: ↑

Thu Sep 16, 2021 1:19 pm

As of now I don't do PayPal. I'll see what is involved in setting it up. I think there is $$ involved. Cheers.....We have a ways to go

If you set your self up to receive. Dont think there is any cost.
We could friend & family send money to you very quickly & conveniently.
Cost to sender unless direct from a bank account.

speedytinc wrote: ↑

Thu Sep 16, 2021 1:29 pm

HalSched wrote: ↑

Thu Sep 16, 2021 1:19 pm

As of now I don't do PayPal. I'll see what is involved in setting it up. I think there is $$ involved. Cheers.....We have a ways to go

If you set your self up to receive. Dont think there is any cost.
We could friend & family send money to you very quickly & conveniently.
Cost to sender unless direct from a bank account.

Hi Hal,

I come from Canada, it is really complicated having USA check and a lot fees. If it is to hard for you with PayPal, I will send you $50 cash in envelope. Let us know. We are here to help Model T Ford brother.

I have a PayPal account so that is all that I may need. OK to give it a try...they sound like it's easy to send funds. I still want your mailing address.

The need is in the low 5 figure area....I hope we aren't dreaming.

We might not be able to hit that goal but perhaps we could raise enough to allow Don to look at another option for the rest other than selling his Model T. Maybe you should start a new thread with a title like "Help a friend."

I have two spaces at Hershey RCC 33&34 , near Langs' spaces, and could have a donation box out on the table. Please let me know this will be in time to help.

A GoFundMe account should be set up, and the link posted on a variety of antique car forums. It would allow more people, including those not associated with this forum to donate. It allows so much exposure that it is quite easy to reach goals that are posted. Plus people can donate anonymously and with any amount they can afford.

https://www.gofundme.com/en-us

President Regan said of the Russians, “Trust, but Verify!”

Is Don homeless and sleeping on a street in his Model T?

Houston has the largest city population in the state of Texas, and the fourth most populous in North America, with a population of over 2,000,000 for the 2020 census.

There are 46 Donald Allens living near Houston, Texas

Here are a few of them: Donald C Allen, Donald L Allen, C Donald Allen, Don C Allen, Donald Lee Allen, and a Carolyn Lea Allen.

So why don’t we know where Don lives in Houston and why doesn’t Don belong to the MTFCA Space City chapter?

If he does, no one knows him there and he didn’t pay his dues!

Why are we sending money to California for Don?

Perhaps someone could at least donate the dues for Don to join.

I will say this.., I have known “this” Don Allen for years, a trustworthy soul, a member of “our” MTFCA. So quit over “investigating” and help another member in need.

To do for or serve, help another person when the chips are down is no more than food for your soul! Kindness is lost or not?

My 3 1/2 cents worth,

Humbled Hank

It hurts no one to check. Some may find it annoying but still................

I have been away from the forum for awhile, just now saw this thread. I have been in a similar situation about 45 years ago, I know the stress involved. My check will be in the mail Monday. Many thanks to all that are involved with helping Don. If my donation doesn't pan out to help Don, I hope it can help someone else. No need to return it to me. Dave

Hal Schedler is a very longtime member of the model T community, and has stepped up to help others in need on many occasions as well as using his place for local club activities many times over the years. Don Allen is a relative newcomer here, compared to some of us that have been active in this hobby for more than fifty years now. He has in lengthy threads shared his interest, and restoration of his beloved touring car. I have not been to Texas to meet him, yet I feel I know him from his many postings here. And I know from other people's postings that they have met him, and know him to be a good model T person. Don has been posting here for several years now, and I suspect is beyond reproach. Hal Schedler I know is one of the most decent men I have ever met.

I can send $50 through PayPal.
Let me know where to send it.

Hi yall.

I'm sort of at a loss about all this. I started this thread to alert people to my classifieds posting. I've never accepted a penny of charity in my life. I'm usually the guy who gives to others. My intention was and is, to sell this car to raise the money I need. I honestly feel kind of squeemish about even letting this go forward.

Hal started this, and I'm grateful for his kindness. If I sell the car, Hal says he'll send your money back to you. Or maybe, with yall's blessing, he can donate it to the MTFCA museum or another charity. That won't be my call to make.

I'm dropping the price on the car now (it's on the classifieds), as I'll be needing the money pretty soon.

If you're in doubt about me, or the car, look at my build thread on this car. It goes back to the old forum in 2017. It really is an exceptional car. Here's a link.

viewtopic.php?t=28

I really don't know what to say. I'm having to eat humble pie.... not easy for me.

I'm in check in the mail...

Don, I know how you may feel. Your wish is my command, we can keep going, or not. We now have more than $1000.00, about 10% of the goal, all donated by terrific friends on this forum. You fooks are awsome!!!!!

FOLKS, ..... I even proofed it

HalSched wrote: ↑

Sun Sep 19, 2021 6:27 pm

FOLKS, ..... I even proofed it

Haha...and it’s awesome.

HalSched wrote: ↑

Sun Sep 19, 2021 1:18 am

Don, I know how you may feel. Your wish is my command, we can keep going, or not. We now have more than $1000.00, about 10% of the goal, all donated by terrific friends on this forum. You fooks are awsome!!!!!

Thanks again for your kindness Hal. And to all of you who've sent money to Hal.....I'm speechless. I really am.

Hal, I'm not comfortable advising whether to keep it going or not.

I'm going to reduce the price on the car again.

Maybe one of yall could make me a good offer on it and in a couple years, when this crisis has passed, I'd be able to buy it back from you. That way, if I get hit by a train or something, you'd be able to sell it and make some money or hold on to it.

Mechanically, it needs nothing. Visually, it just needs the interior finished and the top installed. But I have all the fabric, top, (and new straps and pads) etc to get that done. No extra money will have to be spent on this car to finish it in the style that I've been so meticulous about trying to achieve.

We'll keep it going. Let's see what happens. This may not go fast enough and If Don gets what is needed by seling hls T we'll go to plan B. Your input is appreciated.

And a contribution in any size will also be appreciated.

Price has been reduced to $10K on the car.

This project is slowing to a trickle. I have received 18 checks and $50.00 cash for a total of $1500.00. I'll keep you posted. To the folks who have contributed I Say THANK YOU!!! For the project to be a total success we need about 9g more. Maybe a bit too ambitious.? Cheers, Hal

I think this is great. I would also like to contribute, but would like to know what I am contributing to, perhaps others are holding back for the same reason.

Humblej wrote: ↑

Sun Sep 26, 2021 7:47 am

I think this is great. I would also like to contribute, but would like to know what I am contributing to, perhaps others are holding back for the same reason.

This is not something I want posted on a public forum but I will relate it via email, if anyone would like to know what’s going on.

allenchemistryATgmail.com

I’m about to reduce the price on the car again. At this point, just the completely worked over chassis/engine/trans/axles is worth the asking price.

Check will be in the mail tomorrow (Monday).

Don, PM sent.

Humblej wrote: ↑

Sun Sep 26, 2021 3:54 pm

Don, PM sent.

Thanks. I just replied.

My email address was listed incorrectly above. I fixed it.

Hal, I am in for $100, will get a check out to you Monday.

Price reduced to $8K

I received a few more checks today. We are up to $1900.00. We should take Ed's suggestion and post this on the other forum...Do they still have a forum??
Any other ideas? I am holding all checks so I can return them if needed... rather than deposit them and have to write checks if I the need to return arises. If this screws up anyone''s acconting Let me know. It's great working with you generous folks!

Hal you are a gem! Thanks for keeping us posted.

Hank

Great idea...set it up and I will find some parts I can part with....

I will be at Hershey RCC 33& 34 and will have a set of double hassler shocks if sold I will send a check with the dollar amount sold for.

FYI….I sold the trailer that I use to haul my T and I sold my sweet 66 F100. I think that, combined with what has been raised so far, will allow me to keep my T.

Thank you so very much. I am humbled beyond my capacity to properly express it.

This Model T is just a old car…a thing. But for me, it’s been therapy…much more than a car.

This family crisis is at its peak right now but will pass in another month or so. If another person finds themself in a similar situation in the future, I’ll be the first in line to help.

Several of y’all reached out to learn about the details and have been so kind and supportive. What a blessing. Thank you.

Hopefully things are turning around for you. Hang in there!

Through the genrtosity of you folks we raised $1900.00 in checks and $100.00 in cash that I will deposit Monday. I will send a check to Don for $2100.00 (Including what I put into the account). I can provide the list???? YOU FOLKS ARE A GREAT GROUP AND I'M PROUD TO BE A PART OF IT!!!!

I received another $50.00 via PayPal. Thanks Robbie

Hopefully, Don A can keep his T, and it can help him through some tough time. Some quiet drives, a little tinkering in the evening. Amazing how a "thing" can sometimes become one's best friend.

And another. Thanks Peter

Wayne...ditto

I just sent a Chase Casher's ck to Don ($2150.00). He should get it Thursday...Today is Monday, 10/4. Great job and thank's to everyone involved in this!!!!

Thank you Hal S! You are a good man.
But I already knew that.

Hal: Can I send you the money via Pay-Pal? Bruce

Go for it!! I'll get it to Don. Thanks

got it, Thank's

Hal you being a retired Herc pilot, you guys were always in for the long haul. Thanks. In my detachment duty days on FOL's, I was always glad to see you guys!

Hank

Thank you Hank!! I wish our little project (above) could have collected more, but we are thankful for what se got.

The big envelope came in the mail.

Thank you Hal and thank you to all of you. As I said before, I'm humbled...deeply.

Once this has passed, any of you have a friend, remote garage, amatuer mechanic, etc, in me.

Don

I got $200.00 more today. Thanks Arnold. I'll send it on to Don. Total $2300.00