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We got reinforcements !!

Post by Rich P. Bingham » Thu Jan 26, 2023 12:17 pm

In more ways than one ! Looks like the rear seat in this 1913 touring is holding up well under stress !
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Re: We got reinforcements !!

Post by NY John T » Thu Jan 26, 2023 2:36 pm

Love those hats!

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Re: We got reinforcements !!

Post by TWrenn » Thu Jan 26, 2023 3:07 pm

Wow...one guy and seven gals! Not sure if we should envy him or pity him! :lol:
Thanks for the cool pic Rich!

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Re: We got reinforcements !!

Post by Kaiser » Fri Jan 27, 2023 7:21 am

I would love to see a 'after' picture of the rear door sill :D
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Re: We got reinforcements !!

Post by Les Schubert » Fri Jan 27, 2023 12:00 pm

The rear door sills may be ok, especially if both versions of the “FIX” have been installed. I have the version installed in my 13 that fits inside the body and below the door. I also have the extra fame mounting attachment. I feel fairly confident!


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Re: We got reinforcements !!

Post by Rich P. Bingham » Fri Jan 27, 2023 12:16 pm

Just for fun !
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Re: We got reinforcements !!

Post by Oldav8tor » Fri Jan 27, 2023 5:12 pm

Have you ever noticed that many pictures of Model T's show them packed with people....was that a thing?
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Re: We got reinforcements !!

Post by Rich P. Bingham » Fri Jan 27, 2023 5:51 pm

The great number of period photos showing large groups of people in, on, and surrounding Model Ts is indeed, evidence that it was indeed "a thing", although I'm pretty sure each gathering was a spontaneous and independent event. I guess there's "something" about a Model T that invites it ?? Like taking pictures of a person straddling the hood or sitting on the front fenders. :lol:

I'd say a "thing", but not a fad, like swallowing goldfish or cramming Volkswagen beetles, or flash mobs in later decades. 🤔
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Re: We got reinforcements !!

Post by Rich Eagle » Sat Jan 28, 2023 12:54 pm

I suspect that dealers, not only Ford, took those pictures to boast about their product's durability. College kids sought how many souls they could crowd on a car much like stuffing a phone booth. Others just wanted to get a whole gang on the "New Car".
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