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- Mon Jan 18, 2021 3:48 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: 1914 Colorado porcelain license plate
- Replies: 2
- Views: 321
Re: 1914 Colorado porcelain license plate
Dennis-I’ll take it. I sent you an email.
- Sun Jan 17, 2021 1:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: McPherson Museum Model T Event
- Replies: 4
- Views: 676
Re: McPherson Museum Model T Event
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.
And a reminder about the open house at the McPherson Museum. Free admission and we’ll have light snacks.
- Sun Jan 03, 2021 10:26 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: McPherson Museum Model T Event
- Replies: 4
- Views: 676
Re: McPherson Museum Model T Event
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...
- Sat Jan 02, 2021 3:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: McPherson Museum Model T Event
- Replies: 4
- Views: 676
Re: McPherson Museum Model T Event
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.
- Wed Nov 18, 2020 12:57 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Wanted - RHD parts
- Replies: 1
- Views: 343
Wanted - RHD parts
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...
- Sat Nov 07, 2020 8:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: McPherson, Kansas Museum Exhibit - Model T's!
- Replies: 15
- Views: 738
- Sat Nov 07, 2020 8:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: McPherson, Kansas Museum Exhibit - Model T's!
- Replies: 15
- Views: 738
- Sat Nov 07, 2020 8:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: McPherson, Kansas Museum Exhibit - Model T's!
- Replies: 15
- Views: 738
Re: McPherson, Kansas Museum Exhibit - Model T's!
And more....
- Sat Nov 07, 2020 8:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: McPherson, Kansas Museum Exhibit - Model T's!
- Replies: 15
- Views: 738
McPherson, Kansas Museum Exhibit - Model T's!
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...
- Sun Sep 06, 2020 7:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Central Kansas T Ride Today
- Replies: 5
- Views: 623
Re: Central Kansas T Ride Today
And a few more:
- Sun Sep 06, 2020 7:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Central Kansas T Ride Today
- Replies: 5
- Views: 623
Central Kansas T Ride Today
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:
- Mon Jun 29, 2020 11:19 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Wanted, 1915 license plate
- Replies: 1
- Views: 395
Re: Wanted, 1915 license plate
I'm pretty sure I have an extra 1915 Kansas. I'll send you a PM.
- Fri May 22, 2020 11:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Radiator Question
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1417
Re: Radiator Question
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.
- Fri May 22, 2020 3:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Unusual Spark Plug
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1409
Re: Unusual Spark Plug
Here's one that I've got. Same (interesting, but mediocre) idea.
- Fri May 22, 2020 10:45 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Unusual Spark Plug
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1409
Re: Unusual Spark Plug
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.
- Sat May 09, 2020 12:09 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: SOLD:Original and High Quality Pre-Model T Ford Tiller/Steering Column Mount Brass Bulb Horn Assembly
- Replies: 1
- Views: 551
Re: Original and High Quality Pre-Model T Ford Tiller/Steering Column Mount Brass Bulb Horn Assembly
That is a really good deal. I wish I needed one.
- Wed Apr 29, 2020 5:57 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
- Topic: For Sale-1925 T Fordor Sedan- Sold
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3504
Re: For Sale-1925 T Fordor Sedan- Sold
Car is sold. Thanks for looking
- Sun Apr 26, 2020 1:19 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
- Topic: For Sale-1925 T Fordor Sedan- Sold
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3504
Re: For Sale-1925 T Fordor Sedan- Price Reduced
Hpetrino- Novice is correct. The original price was $4,250.
- Thu Apr 23, 2020 2:07 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
- Topic: For Sale-1925 T Fordor Sedan- Sold
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3504
Re: For Sale-1925 T Fordor Sedan
Price drop. Now asking $3,800.
- Tue Apr 14, 2020 5:58 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
- Topic: For Sale - 1926 T Touring - SOLD
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2111
Re: For Sale - 1926 T Touring - SOLD
Sold-Thank you
- Sun Apr 12, 2020 10:50 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
- Topic: For Sale - 1926 T Touring - SOLD
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2111
- Sun Apr 12, 2020 10:50 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
- Topic: For Sale - 1926 T Touring - SOLD
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2111
- Sun Apr 12, 2020 10:48 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
- Topic: For Sale - 1926 T Touring - SOLD
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2111
- Sun Apr 12, 2020 10:47 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
- Topic: For Sale - 1926 T Touring - SOLD
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2111
For Sale - 1926 T Touring - SOLD
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....
- Sun Apr 12, 2020 10:22 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
- Topic: For Sale-1925 T Fordor Sedan- Sold
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3504
Re: For Sale-1925 T Fordor Sedan
Last batch.
- Sun Apr 12, 2020 10:20 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
- Topic: For Sale-1925 T Fordor Sedan- Sold
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3504
Re: For Sale-1925 T Fordor Sedan
More photos.
- Sun Apr 12, 2020 10:17 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
- Topic: For Sale-1925 T Fordor Sedan- Sold
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3504
Re: For Sale-1925 T Fordor Sedan
More photos.
- Sun Apr 12, 2020 10:15 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
- Topic: For Sale-1925 T Fordor Sedan- Sold
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3504
For Sale-1925 T Fordor Sedan- Sold
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...
- Tue Mar 24, 2020 10:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Post a photo of your antique Model T License Plate
- Replies: 162
- Views: 14351
Re: Post a photo of your antique Model T License Plate
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 ...
- Sat Feb 22, 2020 8:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Fords at the 1908 Vanderbilt Cup race
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2096
Re: Fords at the 1908 Vanderbilt Cup race
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.
- Mon Feb 03, 2020 11:17 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Winter Clinic January 25, 2020
- Replies: 4
- Views: 827
Re: Winter Clinic January 25, 2020
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!
And you even got a picture that make my touring car look good!
- Mon Jan 27, 2020 9:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Midwinter Clinic
- Replies: 35
- Views: 5618
Re: Midwinter Clinic
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.
- Sun Jan 26, 2020 8:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Midwinter Clinic
- Replies: 35
- Views: 5618
Re: Midwinter Clinic
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,...
- Fri Jan 24, 2020 9:40 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Midwinter Clinic
- Replies: 35
- Views: 5618
Re: Midwinter Clinic
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!
- Mon Jan 20, 2020 8:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Midwinter Clinic
- Replies: 35
- Views: 5618
Re: Kansas Midwinter Clinic
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...
- Fri Jan 17, 2020 8:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Midwinter Clinic
- Replies: 35
- Views: 5618
Re: Midwinter Clinic
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...
- Thu Jan 16, 2020 7:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Midwinter Clinic
- Replies: 35
- Views: 5618
Re: Midwinter Clinic
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...
- Wed Jan 15, 2020 10:33 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Midwinter Clinic
- Replies: 35
- Views: 5618
Re: Midwinter Clinic
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...
- Sun Jan 12, 2020 2:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Midwinter Clinic
- Replies: 35
- Views: 5618
Re: Midwinter Clinic
Everything is in place for what should be a great day. If you've got questions, just let me know.
- Thu Dec 26, 2019 10:50 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: What do these fit?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1029
Re: What do these fit?
They are for an EMF.
- Wed Nov 13, 2019 10:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Nebraska Leather license plate Value
- Replies: 40
- Views: 4779
Re: Nebraska Leather license plate Value
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.
- Thu Nov 07, 2019 1:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: The HCCA sit is down
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1027
Re: The HCCA sit is down
It's worked fine for me every day this week.
- Sun Oct 27, 2019 8:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Duct Hunt with the T
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1721
- Sun Oct 27, 2019 7:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Duct Hunt with the T
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1721
Re: Duct Hunt with the T
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...
- Wed Oct 16, 2019 9:34 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Anyone have an idea what year and make this is?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 977
Re: Anyone have an idea what year and make this is?
It's a Buick, Model 17, either 1909 or 1910.
- Mon Sep 30, 2019 1:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: KIDS AND CARS
- Replies: 46
- Views: 6037
Re: KIDS AND CARS
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.
- Wed Sep 25, 2019 3:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Duck Hunt - Kansas T Tour - October 26
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1330
Re: Duck Hunt - Kansas T Tour - October 26
Only a month away! If you're 'local' I hope you'll join us.
- Fri Aug 09, 2019 11:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Old Courthouse Photo
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1273
Re: Old Courthouse Photo
The 14-spoke wheels were pretty unusual, and make me think Metz.
- Fri Aug 09, 2019 8:19 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Old Courthouse Photo
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1273
Re: Old Courthouse Photo
Metz, Maxwell, EMF.
- Thu Aug 01, 2019 8:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Duck Hunt - Kansas T Tour - October 26
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1330
Duck Hunt - Kansas T Tour - October 26
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.
- Sat Jul 06, 2019 8:58 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: FS 1924 Project Car/Parts
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3154
Re: FS 1924 Project Car/Parts
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.
- Fri May 31, 2019 6:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: I was a bit surprised at the club meeting...
- Replies: 26
- Views: 5074
Re: I was a bit surprised at the club meeting...
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...
- Tue May 28, 2019 10:39 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Model T club meeting entertainment ideas
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1385
Model T club meeting entertainment ideas
What are some of the activities or programs you've seen at T club meetings?
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.
- Mon May 27, 2019 4:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Bad weather, getting ready for Kansas Tour
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2685
Re: Bad weather, getting ready for Kansas Tour
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...
- Thu May 23, 2019 7:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Bad weather, getting ready for Kansas Tour
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2685
Re: Bad weather, getting ready for Kansas Tour
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...
- Wed Mar 27, 2019 11:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: McPherson Ks. swapmeet April 13
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2377
Re: McPherson Ks. swapmeet April 13
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...
- Wed Mar 27, 2019 11:10 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: McPherson Ks. swapmeet April13
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2157
Re: McPherson Ks. swapmeet April13
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 

- Wed Mar 27, 2019 11:08 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: McPherson Ks. swapmeet April13
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2157
Re: McPherson Ks. swapmeet April13
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...
- Tue Mar 12, 2019 12:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: McPherson College CARS Club Motoring Festival - May 3-4
- Replies: 1
- Views: 758
McPherson College CARS Club Motoring Festival - May 3-4
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...
- Tue Mar 12, 2019 11:25 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: McPherson, Kansas Swap Meet - April 13
- Replies: 2
- Views: 912
McPherson, Kansas Swap Meet - April 13
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...
- Thu Feb 21, 2019 9:53 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: License plate advertising part 3
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1794
Re: License plate advertising part 3
I'll take the second one- 1926 Automobile Club of America. Sending you a pm.
- Fri Jan 18, 2019 11:04 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Russell, Kansas Model T Tour May 25-27, 2019
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2124
Re: Russell, Kansas Model T Tour May 25-27, 2019
We'd be glad to have you join us. Let me know if you'd like the registration form.
- Wed Jan 16, 2019 8:58 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Russell, Kansas Model T Tour May 25-27, 2019
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2124
Re: Russell, Kansas Model T Tour May 25-27, 2019
Rob - we've made exceptions before for other pre-1928 non-T's. We'd be glad to have you join us.
- Tue Jan 15, 2019 1:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Russell, Kansas Model T Tour May 25-27, 2019
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2124
Russell, Kansas Model T Tour May 25-27, 2019
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 ...