His wife tried to hurry him away as there were dogs in the cold car but he couldn't thank us enough.
Season's Greetings to all.
Rich and Joy.
We don't know unless they tell us.
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Rich Eagle
Topic author - Posts: 6895
- Joined: Fri Jan 04, 2019 10:51 am
- First Name: Richard
- Last Name: Eagle
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1909 TR 1914 TR 1915 Rd 1920 Spdstr 1922 Coupe 1925 Tudor
- Location: Idaho Falls, ID
We don't know unless they tell us.
The doorbell rang and there was a fellow and his wife at the door. He was exploding with excitement about the Coupe sitting in the front yard. He had seen it coming down the road with the Christmas tree tied on the other day and couldn't believe it ran. " A piece of history and so wonderful to see it and know it runs". They had brought us a box of candy and wanted us to know how much they enjoyed it. He told of the Durant and the Grahm that he had had. His enthusiasm was almost too much, and we mentioned how nice it was that others enjoyed the old car too.
His wife tried to hurry him away as there were dogs in the cold car but he couldn't thank us enough. For the ones who tell us there must be more that enjoy our old cars that we never know about. It sure is heartwarming to know. I'm sure you all hear those things too. I never get tired of hearing it.
Season's Greetings to all.
Rich and Joy.
His wife tried to hurry him away as there were dogs in the cold car but he couldn't thank us enough. For the ones who tell us there must be more that enjoy our old cars that we never know about. It sure is heartwarming to know. I'm sure you all hear those things too. I never get tired of hearing it.
Season's Greetings to all.
Rich and Joy.
When did I do that?
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Oldav8tor
- Posts: 2246
- Joined: Sun Jan 06, 2019 11:39 am
- First Name: Tim
- Last Name: Juhl
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1917 Touring
- Location: Thumb of Michigan
- Board Member Since: 2018
Re: We don't know unless they tell us.
It was one of the first things I noticed after I got my car running.....driving my T thru a local lake-side town I would see people on the street stop, stare and then big grins would appear on their faces. I didn't expect it but with time I've realized it is a common reaction. I'm glad that merely by chugging down the street I can bring joy to others. How great to be able to measure our Model T rides in "smiles per hour"!
1917 Touring
1946 Aeronca Champ
1952 Willys M38a1 Jeep (sold 2023)
1953 Ford Jubilee Tractor
1946 Aeronca Champ
1952 Willys M38a1 Jeep (sold 2023)
1953 Ford Jubilee Tractor
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mortier
- Posts: 92
- Joined: Sun Jan 06, 2019 7:16 pm
- First Name: Philip
- Last Name: Jamison
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1915 Roadster
- Location: PA
Re: We don't know unless they tell us.
One guy followed my T home and gave me a thick book from 1916: "Automobile Design and Repair" by Page. He must've had it in his car. Great book. Said he thought I was the perfect person to have it!
Phil
Phil
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Aussie16
- Posts: 263
- Joined: Sat Jan 05, 2019 9:24 pm
- First Name: Warwick
- Last Name: Landy
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1916 RHD Canadian Touring 1916 Pickup 1926 Fordor 1925 Dalgety Tourer 1916 Speedster
- Location: Trarlagon Victoria Australia
Re: We don't know unless they tell us.
I have taken either one of my T's out this year to more car shows and events than ever before. Post Covid, there has been an explosion of cars and coffee gatherings at local venues. The T is always parked nearby more exotic and expensive machinery but the crowds always gather around the T. It is very satisfying to know the T has the pulling power over all the other exotics and is the most humble and affordable just as it was in its day.