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The Conclusion of Hay Wagon to Speedster Project

Post by ivaldes1 » Mon Oct 25, 2021 12:45 am

Now for the rest of the story of Hay Wagon to Speedster Project ​viewtopic.php?f=2&t=13134

It began as a stroll through my then girlfriends family farm some two years ago. And on this farm was unmistakably a 26-27 Model T chassis that had been turned into a Hay wagon. My girlfriend and her family had moved a lot of hay with that wagon. But it had been sitting in the field for years un-used. I decided to turn it back into a model T.
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Along the way I decided to make that girlfriend into my wife. That Hay Wagon finally became a Model T one day before the wedding. Same spot about 480 days later:
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The wedding was majestic. 1920's theme of course. Everyone had a great time. Thanks to everyone who helped: my wife, John Tannehill, Ross Lilleker, Steve Lang, Chaffin's, Terry Woods, Dave Huson, Model T Haven, my 3 sons, Steve Jelf, and many more on this forum. Could not have done it without you.
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Re: The Conclusion of Hay Wagon to Speedster Project

Post by ivaldes1 » Mon Oct 25, 2021 12:50 am

Here is my wife's 90 year old Father with his former hay wagon:
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Post by Wayne Sheldon » Mon Oct 25, 2021 6:37 am

Congratulations!
And best wishes.

Speedster looks nice!

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Post by Henry K. Lee » Mon Oct 25, 2021 7:57 am

Now the rest of the story surfaces! Sentimental Dad's rusty stuff!

Congrats!

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Re: The Conclusion of Hay Wagon to Speedster Project

Post by George House » Mon Oct 25, 2021 8:03 am

Good job Ignacio !! I admire your perseverance and congratulations on the wedding....
I don’t know why I turned out this way. My parents were decent people 🤪


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Re: The Conclusion of Hay Wagon to Speedster Project

Post by Dollisdad » Mon Oct 25, 2021 9:27 am

What a truly great story. Congratulations on the wedding, hoping you and your bride travel many happy miles. Great job on the car, it’s awesome! And it’s been fun following your build. Best of luck going forward.

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Re: The Conclusion of Hay Wagon to Speedster Project

Post by ivaldes1 » Mon Oct 25, 2021 10:32 am

Thanks again to all. Here is most of the wedding party. The reception was at Southfork Ranch where Dallas was filmed. We took it to church for the first time this Sunday, it was a great ride!
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Re: The Conclusion of Hay Wagon to Speedster Project

Post by kmatt2 » Mon Oct 25, 2021 1:28 pm

Ignacio and family, Congratulations on your wedding and finishing your Speedster project on time. Best wishes !


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Re: The Conclusion of Hay Wagon to Speedster Project

Post by rprice76 » Mon Oct 25, 2021 1:32 pm

Fantastic Job! Love how it came out, and such a happy couple!


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Re: The Conclusion of Hay Wagon to Speedster Project

Post by Dallas Landers » Mon Oct 25, 2021 4:13 pm

I didnt know I was filmed there?
Gongrats on that project. I enjoyed watching your progress and updates. Congrats on your wedding also. Hope you two have many happy years together and travel lots of miles in that speedster.
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Re: The Conclusion of Hay Wagon to Speedster Project

Post by Jerry VanOoteghem » Mon Oct 25, 2021 4:24 pm

Congratulations!!! What a wonderful story. Wishing you many happy years togther!

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Re: The Conclusion of Hay Wagon to Speedster Project

Post by RajoRacer » Mon Oct 25, 2021 4:33 pm

Way to Go, Ignacio !!!


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Re: The Conclusion of Hay Wagon to Speedster Project

Post by Don D » Mon Oct 25, 2021 4:46 pm

Ignacio,

You are blessed with two (2) beauties there!!

Congrats,

Dom

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Re: The Conclusion of Hay Wagon to Speedster Project

Post by Rob » Tue Oct 26, 2021 8:08 pm

Congrats, great ending (and beginning) to the story.


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Re: The Conclusion of Hay Wagon to Speedster Project

Post by ModelTWoods » Tue Oct 26, 2021 10:06 pm

Very nice job, both on the car and the wife. Hope the former Ms. Valdez is jealous. Don't forget, I still OWN part of that car.

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Re: The Conclusion of Hay Wagon to Speedster Project

Post by ivaldes1 » Tue Oct 26, 2021 11:27 pm

Thanks Terry, the wheels are great all you brother!

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Re: The Conclusion of Hay Wagon to Speedster Project

Post by ivaldes1 » Wed Oct 27, 2021 10:27 am

Towards the end it was 12 hour days getting it ready. Nothing like a has to be done by deadline to get something completed :-)

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Re: The Conclusion of Hay Wagon to Speedster Project

Post by ivaldes1 » Wed Oct 27, 2021 11:21 am

Model T with the house that the TV show Dallas was filmed...
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