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Archive of fond memories.
Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2022 1:47 pm
by Bryce S.
I enjoy pouring through these forums and reading interesting stories of peoples days gone by. I would like to hear about peoples absolute favorite memories involving model T's, or just memories they are fond of in general. Be it what they remember from childhood, or from model t tours, working on the model t, or hanging out with friends. It doesn't have to be those specifically. I just figure it would be a good post for people to enjoy feel good stories.
I look forward to reading,
Bryce S.
Re: Archive of fond memories.
Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2022 2:16 pm
by Rich Eagle
It's a nice idea for a thread.
I was fortunate enough to have the old car bug and several like minded friends 58 years ago. We enjoyed clowning around and made a movie the day after this was taken. How wonderful to have kept those thoughts since then and have those great guys still around.
Rich
Perhaps the owner of the Depot Hack will chime in.
Re: Archive of fond memories.
Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2022 3:27 pm
by Rich P. Bingham
Ah youth ! And innocence.
That was a fun Labor Day weekend. As I recall, the above photo and a couple of other "staged" efforts inspired the notion of making a movie. My recollection is that the script, acting and cinematography were all "genius" and deserving of several academy awards - if only the ending scene hadn't been double-exposed !!
I'm a pathetic archivist, and mighty thankful Rich E. is a careful one. I certainly enjoy his views of our past adventures. Thank you, Rich ! You made my day !!
Re: Archive of fond memories.
Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2022 8:13 pm
by John Heaman
I got nothing!
Re: Archive of fond memories.
Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2022 8:35 pm
by DLodge
John Heaman wrote: ↑Sun Jun 12, 2022 8:13 pm
... at the time gave an argument that it was improper to call them 'Depot Hacks', but rather 'Hacks for Depots'. Does anyone remember this article or what his reasoning was?
Sounds like nitpicking. I'd be interested in seeing it. (Steve, there are several Dutch terms equivalent to "nitpicking." One is "muggeziften" (sieving mosquitos) and the other more colorful one is not appropriate for a general audience.) 
Re: Archive of fond memories.
Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2022 11:03 am
by KBurket
My favorite Model T memories are those days when we get out on snowy days.
Re: Archive of fond memories.
Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2022 2:11 pm
by Norman Kling
If it is improper to call it a Depot Hack, then it would also be improper to call a Station Wagon, but a Wagon for Stations. Or a Utility Vehicle for Suburbs.
Norm
Re: Archive of fond memories.
Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2022 4:29 pm
by TXGOAT2
In the 8th grade, we had a very strict English teacher. She gave an assignment requiring students to write a short story about some recent event in their lives. One kid wrote about the family's new car, which happened to be a four door Chevy II. Mrs. Spratt corrected "Chevy II" to "Chevrolet II".
Re: Archive of fond memories.
Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2022 11:57 am
by Rich Eagle
In the 70s we took part in cross-country events with these two Ts. We competed with Model As and 20s Chevrolets but were not too successful. They were great fun but hard on the cars and drivers.
Re: Archive of fond memories.
Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2022 12:54 pm
by ABoer
Dick L. Ik denk dat het iets te maken heeft met Mieren .
Toon
Re: Archive of fond memories.
Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2022 1:59 pm
by Bryce S.
KBurket wrote: ↑Mon Jun 13, 2022 11:03 am
My favorite Model T memories are those days when we get out on snowy days.
That looked like it would be a lot of fun!
Re: Archive of fond memories.
Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2022 2:33 pm
by TRDxB2
Terminology confusion - mixing a vehicle's Model designation with an expression, historical or slang, describing a design for an intended purpose.
Re: Archive of fond memories.
Posted: Wed Jun 15, 2022 12:23 pm
by Rich Eagle
Speaking of Jitney's and Fond Memories (the subject of this thread) I remember the first time I attended the "Holiday Excursion" in LA. The Jitney shown above was there and driving it was Ward Kimball. Ward worked for Art Disney on many projects.
When the HCCA folks heard a young member from Idaho was there they invited me to the excursion and pot luck afterward. I couldn't believe their hospitality. Cars folks have always been so great.
Thanks for posting that photo.
Rich
Re: Archive of fond memories.
Posted: Wed Jun 15, 2022 12:41 pm
by Rich P. Bingham
And, speaking of jitneys, hacks, depot hacks, shooting brakes, hucksters, and hacks for depots in Southern California, don't forget "woodies", a term coined by the surfer contingency. Here's a truly authentic "woodie":
Re: Archive of fond memories.
Posted: Wed Jun 15, 2022 9:28 pm
by John Heaman
I don't have the magazine before me.
Re: Archive of fond memories.
Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2022 6:06 am
by Bryce S.
John Heaman wrote: ↑Wed Jun 15, 2022 9:28 pm
I don't have the magazine before me but I just looked in the index on this forum of The Vintage Ford and found where the article re: Depot Hacks (A Hack For Depots) is located. The information says 27-5-26....which I believe refers to an issue from 1992, May and page 26?? I absolutely do not remember anything about writeup. If someone has that issue at their disposal could you please read it and report. Some of you may even know the author.
I've got quite a few older magazines that my father had saved from a long time ago. I'll try to find that issue and post what I find.
Re: Archive of fond memories.
Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2022 11:46 am
by Rich Eagle
There is an article in the Vintage Ford Vol. 27 No.5 Sept-Oct 1992 by Dorman Ford titled A Hack for Depots. He writes "You can 'Hack it!' Build a depot hack." He refers to them as depot hacks through out the article. The only mention of "Hack for Depots" is in the title.
It's a nice article with photos of Dorman and his Hack.
My apologies from straying further from the "fond memories" of this thread. Maybe back issues are fond memories.
Rich
Re: Archive of fond memories.
Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2022 12:59 pm
by DLodge
ABoer wrote: ↑Tue Jun 14, 2022 12:54 pm
Ik denk dat het iets te maken heeft met Mieren .
Klopt.
Re: Archive of fond memories.
Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2022 9:58 pm
by John Heaman
Still nothing
Re: Archive of fond memories.
Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2022 6:14 am
by Bryce S.
Bryce S. wrote: ↑Thu Jun 16, 2022 6:06 am
John Heaman wrote: ↑Wed Jun 15, 2022 9:28 pm
I don't have the magazine before me but I just looked in the index on this forum of The Vintage Ford and found where the article re: Depot Hacks (A Hack For Depots) is located. The information says 27-5-26....which I believe refers to an issue from 1992, May and page 26?? I absolutely do not remember anything about writeup. If someone has that issue at their disposal could you please read it and report. Some of you may even know the author.
I've got quite a few older magazines that my father had saved from a long time ago. I'll try to find that issue and post what I find.
I checked but I didn't end up finding that issue after sorting through the mountain of magazines.