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Dennis-I’ll take it. I sent you an email.

Just a reminder that the clinic is canceled for Saturday.

And a reminder about the open house at the McPherson Museum. Free admission and we’ll have light snacks.

The Winter Clinic held at McPherson College has been canceled. The Flatland T’s club has a temporary exhibit of cars at the McPherson Museum (about 4 blocks from the college). Because we are not expecting the large number of people, we can host an informal, come-and-go event at the museum as a way t...

Don’t forget about the event three weeks from today. We don’t expect people to travel great distances, but if you’re local, I hope you’ll attend.

Hi all - I'm looking for the following right-hand drive parts: - lower steering bracket (any year - prefer pre-1926) - Tie-rod (or just the end) - Parking brake handle (or just pawl) So, basically I only have the transmission cover and pedals. I'd prefer to find them in the US because of shipping, i...

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The Flatland T's have been planning an exhibit at the McPherson (KS) Museum for nearly a year. Yesterday and today it came together. We've got 10 different Model T's on display along with some appropriate scenery. It was definitely a club effort - and fun to do. I hope everyone in the area (or passi...

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The Flatland T's had a fun, socially distant ride today. We had 9 Model T's and 2 Buicks. Here are a few photos:

I'm pretty sure I have an extra 1915 Kansas. I'll send you a PM.

If the radiator is on the car, start it up and let it get warm. An infared thermometer will tell you if you've got hot spots and cold spots. That will typically indicate plugged up areas.

Here's one that I've got. Same (interesting, but mediocre) idea.

I would say it is unusual but not rare. There were several different brands that manufactured the same style plug. I've got a couple different types. It's a neat find, and a 'must-have' type for most any plug collector. I hope that helps.

That is a really good deal. I wish I needed one.

Car is sold. Thanks for looking

Hpetrino- Novice is correct. The original price was $4,250.

Price drop. Now asking $3,800.

Sold-Thank you

This is a great, nearly-finished project. So much of the hard work has been done, and the hard-to-find parts have been collected. Most of the restoration work was completed by the previous owner. We've completed the assembly as shown and gotten it running and driving. It starts easily and runs well....

Last batch.

More photos.

More photos.

This is a pretty nice original car. It starts easily and runs well on battery and magneto. We were told the engine, transmission and front end were rebuilt. All look and act like they were. It goes down the road just fine. It appears to be a good original car. The wood seems to be very good-solid an...

Michael Peternell, that's a 1916 plate. Any chance the former owner thought the car was a '16? Steve Jelf, actually Kansas didn't start dating plates until 1921. All from 1913-20 were undated. Before 1913, many towns and cities issued their own plates. Here's a porcelain McPherson city plate I have ...

Very interesting. Thanks for sharing. I would have presumed the owner was from New Jersey. There is a 1908 NJ plate on the front and back, and a New York pre-state plate only on the back presumably in order to drive in NY to and in the race.

Thank you, Stu, for the great summary. I'd like to add it to my binder of information for future clinics.
And you even got a picture that make my touring car look good!

Thanks for posting the photos. I'm not sure I was the "ramrod", just a part of the new committee that put the clinic together this year.

Thank you to all that came to the clinic. We had a final head count of 119 people. From what I was told, that's the biggest crowd yet. I thought the presenters were great. I didn't get any photos- I hope someone will post some. We had 6 Model T's on display - 2 Montana 500 cars, 3 owned by students,...

We're waiting for a few more Model T's to show up for display and discussion but we're ready. Should be a fun day!

Just a few days away. The weather looks like it's going to be clear. Everything is in place, and it sounds like we've got a good crowd coming. In addition, we've got 2 Montana 500 cars, and 3 Model T's that are owned by McPherson College students that will be on display. Plus the 15 or so college-ow...

Sorry to everyone else for the thread drift... I remember all of those cars. I graduated in 1996. The Holsman stayed on display for many years. It was determined to be far less original than thought so we restored it. We still have it. The Maxwell resides in a collection about 25 miles away. I drove...

Wayfarer- it has changed tremendously. We'd be glad to have you come back anytime. We are in the middle of restoring a 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300S Cabriolet. Our goal is to show it, as a completely student-restored car, at Pebble Beach in 2023. It's always amazing to me to see where our graduates end up...

The vendors are going to talk about new products. They may have a few for sale. The clinic is being held in Templeton Hall, home of the restoration program. All 40,000 sq ft of the building will be open for viewing at your leisure throughout the day. We have 15-20 vehicles that the students are work...

Everything is in place for what should be a great day. If you've got questions, just let me know.

They are for an EMF.

I'd be interested to know more about the history of this plate. I have the mate, as shown below. I'd be interested in reuniting them if possible. Note that they were assembled in a different style. I presumed mine was assembled later issuing original components.

It's worked fine for me every day this week.

We had a great day, with 12 cars - 11 Model T's and a 1909 Buick. It's a Model T-era event for pre-1928 vehicles. Interestingly we had 5 roadster pickups - 3 1926, 1 1925, and a 1914. Here are a few photos - mostly from Verne Shirk. IMG_20191026_171535200_HDR.jpg IMG_20191026_171155248_HDR.jpg IMG_2...

It's a Buick, Model 17, either 1909 or 1910.

My youngest daughter and I a couple days ago on an HCCA tour in Oklahoma. Caught in the rain, but all smiles. She was 5 months old on her first week-long tour.

Only a month away! If you're 'local' I hope you'll join us.

The 14-spoke wheels were pretty unusual, and make me think Metz.

Metz, Maxwell, EMF.

We're hosting a one-day tour in the McPherson area. We did a NY-Paris scavenger hunt type tour last year. This year it's a duck hunt - just as much fun! Attached is a flyer (I hope). Feel free to contact me for more details.

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Charley-are you buying? I've had a bunch of 26-27 doors at Chickasha and Hershey for the past few years. Various conditions. I got anywhere from $5 - $50 each. The $50 ones were nice.

I've got a few comments... First, if you were surprised by it at the club meeting, why not bring it up at the club meeting? I took the conversation about touring the Flint Hills in the context of being a suitable location for our annual tour. Because of the following the tour has gained over the yea...

What are some of the activities or programs you've seen at T club meetings?
Thanks in advance.

The tour is now over. Luckily (for those that attended) we only had rain at night. All three days were about 75 degrees with a mix of sun and clouds. But no rain during the day. About a week ago, we had 35 cars registered. After the predictions of rain, that numbers dwindled. We had 24 Model T's and...

There are so many different weather reports, I just pick one I like. We have had a few cancellations, but we've still got 27 cars going. I got word on Tuesday that one of the paved roads on our route washed out, so we went yesterday and found a completely new route. I definitely don't like it as muc...

I commented on the other post, so I'll mention it here, too. I and the students thank you for the enthusiasm. Certainly everyone is welcome, and the swap meet is growing each year, but I don't want anyone to be disappointed. It is still small; approximately 35-40 vendors. We have a group of 8-10 fro...

And like I've told others...if you have items for sale that are $1, I'll personally guarantee you make at least one sale that day

I and the students thank you for the enthusiasm. Certainly everyone is welcome, and the swap meet is growing each year, but I don't want anyone to be disappointed. It is still small; approximately 35-40 vendors. We have a group of 8-10 from our local Flatland T's that have spaces. We have a lot of f...

This year's student-run event is coming up - May 3-4 in McPherson, KS. The schedule is: Friday evening Cruise-in on Main St (no registration necessary) Friday Dinner featuring Donald Osborne (registration required) Saturday Car Show (pre-registration preferred) Last year we had 400 cars ranging from...

If you're in the area, I'd invite you to attend the annual McPherson College CARS Club swap meet, in McPherson, Kansas on Saturday April 13. It is entirely student-run. It is small, but we have a group from our local Model T Club that have spaces. Vendor spaces are indoors, just $25 and you can have...

I'll take the second one- 1926 Automobile Club of America. Sending you a pm.

We'd be glad to have you join us. Let me know if you'd like the registration form.

Rob - we've made exceptions before for other pre-1928 non-T's. We'd be glad to have you join us.

We're hosting a 3-day tour in May in Russell, Kansas and the surrounding area. Here is more information. Feel free to contact me with questions or for a registration form. Flatland T’s of Central Kansas 2019 Spring Tour Russell, Kansas May 25-27, 2019 russell-1.jpg This will be a hub tour, starting ...

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