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Just a reminder that today is the deadline for Early Bird registration for the Homecoming Swap Meet spaces.

After today, the price goes up so call us before 5:00 (EST) to reserve your spots. You don't want to miss the event!

It's time to register for your swap meet space! We have new vendors this year and hope to see our old friends back again in 2025. To register, call the office at 765.373.3106 or go online at https://www.mtfca.com/homecoming/swap-meet to register and pay. Homecoming is always a great time to buy, sel...

The National Tour in Alberta, Canada will be here before you know it. Send in your registration now! Make checks payable to Foothills Model T Ford Club. It's important that the name appears just like this because of Canadian banking regulations. Hotel and campsite information can be found here: http...

Grandparent's Day at the Model T Museum is a great time to bring the young folks in your life for a visit. In addition to the usual interactive displays and learning opportunities, we will also have special crafts and activities for kids that day from 11 - 2. Round up the neighborhood kids and bring...

Send cover letter, resume, and a sample of your writing to rachel@mtfca.com no later than July 30.

Technical Director Duties and Responsibilities Vintage Ford • With assistance from and under the direction of the Executive Director, provide technical expertise to assure that each issue of the Vintage Ford is properly laid out, ready for publication by the set deadlines, and conveyed to the printe...

We are currently accepting ads and articles for the upcoming issues of the Vintage Ford. Articles should be focused on tours your chapter has taken, repairs or maintenance of the Model T, humorous articles about your Model T adventures, or historical/informational articles about Henry Ford or the Mo...

Due to circumstances beyond our control, the July/August issue of the Vintage Ford will be late. It is at the printer and should be mailed no later than July 22. We apologize for this but it could not be helped this month.

Thanks for your patience.

Here are more pictures of the C Cab. It's at the Model T Museum and will be sold on Saturday.

Don't miss this opportunity to buy a great-running Model T with upgraded brakes and axel!

Bids accepted until 2:00 Saturday, June 1.

Current high bid on the C-Cab is $7,500. All bids for this wonderful Model T must be received by 2:00 (EST) Saturday.

Get your bids in now!

Hope you're making plans to visit the Museum during Homecoming, May 29 - June 1. Swap meet spaces are filling up and you won't want to miss your chance to peruse the many vendor spaces for that perfect part for your T. You'll see some familiar faces again this year including Scott Bittner, Sam Atkin...

The Museum is selling a 1920 C-Cab with Rocky Mountain brakes and a Warford Transmission. It's in great running shape - ready to go for your summer tours! Interested? Submit your bid by email to admin@mtfca.com with the subject line "1920 C-Cab Bid". Bids will be accepted until 2:00pm (EST) on June ...

We're looking forward to seeing you all here in Richmond for the 2024 Homecoming May 29 - June 1. The event starts with tours on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Pre-registration and a current MTFCA membership is required for the Thursday and Friday tours which are $20 per car/per day. Wednesday is ...

This year, there will be 2 1/2 day of tours prior to Saturday's big Homecoming event. Wednesday's half day tour is free and open to anyone who wants to join in. Thursday's and Friday's tours are just $20 per car. No additional charge for riders. You must be a current MTFCA member to participate on T...

Good morning! I just wanted to remind you that we have a fabulous swap meet at Homecoming which, this year will be held on June 1 with 2 1/2 day of tours preceding that date. If you have extra parts or even a full Model T to sell, Homecoming is the place to offer it. We have swap meet spaces availab...

Its time to get your 2024 Homecoming Swap Meet booth! Here are the guidelines for this year's event. Please note some things have changed so please read through everything carefully : All Swap Meet vendor spaces are outdoors. • Spaces are 10 x 10 ft. Vendors can purchase up to 8 contiguous spaces. •...

If you're looking for Model T parts, engines, hoods, you name it, you're going to want to come to this Swap Meet! We have over 50 vendor spaces rented and there's going to be a little bit of everything. Familiar names of folks you've dealt with before at swamp meets to newcomers... This is going to ...

The registration form is online. You can print it and mail it in with your check or call the Business Office to make payment.

The form can be found here: https://www.mtfca.com/homecoming/swap-meet/

Hey guys, don't forget the Model T Homecoming is all set to return to Richmond’s Historic Depot District on Saturday, June 3, starting at 8 a.m. at the Model T Museum. As always, the event is free and open to the public. Join your fellow historic car enthusiasts for this annual celebration of the Fo...

Just a reminder that February 27 is that last day to register for the Annual Meeting, held this year in Las Vegas. The Southern Nevada Model T Club has been working hard to make this a great event so don't miss out on the fun! You can find the registration form on page 11 of the Jan/Feb issue of the...

Sorry this is so late! I've been swamped with membership renewals and donations. Thank you all for giving and supporting the Museum. Your gifts are greatly appreciated! I wanted to announced the new board members. Joining us for the first time are David Currier from Maine and Victor 'Ray' Foster, Jr...

Just popping in to let you know we have extended the Challenge Match through January 31. Since notice of Challenge Match was a little late getting out, we wanted to give everyone an opportunity to support the Museum with a gift. And we could sure use the support. We are slowly getting back to pre-CO...

Thank you all for this wonderful conversation. It was a delight to see all the supportive comments! The board wrestled a long time with the decision to increase dues but, as pointed out, we had to due to inflation and the rising cost of the materials necessary to publish the magazine, and other cost...

I wanted to update you on the November/December Vintage Ford. It is finally shipping today. For some reason, it has been held up at the printers for an unusually long time. We are not sure why. BUT I just got word that it is in the shipping department now and on it's way out the door soon! Thank you...

I wanted to update you on the November/December Vintage Ford. It is finally shipping today. For some reason, it has been held up at the printers for an unusually long time. We are not sure why. BUT I just got word that it is in the shipping department now and on it's way out the door soon! Thank you...

I'm pleased to announce that we once again have challenge match money! This year, the Board of Directors and I are putting up the funds to match gifts AND you have until the end of the year to make your gifts. As you know, the Museum is supported only by admission, gift shop sales, and donations. Ad...

Don't forget to vote for the incoming board of directors! The ballot is in the September/October issue and must be received by December 15. We have some great candidates again this year and we need your vote. You can read all about the men who are running on pages 15 - 17 of the same issue, then cas...

We made a mistake. In the latest issue of the Vintage Ford, we published the wrong website for the 20th Annual All Ford Car Show presented by the Santa Maria Model A Ford Club. The correct address is www.SantaMariaModelAClub.com . We sincerely apologize for this error and ask you to help us spread t...

I received this request and thought I'd put it out here to see if anyone could help Mark out. If so, please connect with Mark directly. --------------------- Mark Rose mrose@knapheide.com (217) 592-5229 Hi my name is Mark Rose and I work in the engineering department at Knapheide manufacturing and f...

It's Homecoming week! Who is excited for tours through the Hoosier countryside? Thursday the tour will be approximately 30 miles and is a leisurely drive through the backroads to Cambridge City for a fun day of antiquing, eating, and hanging out with your Model T friends. On Friday, the tour will le...

Have you registered for this year's National Tour? It's going to be held in Wonderful Wisconsin. The Dairyland Tin Lizzies folks have a full week of activities planned for us so make your reservations now! To register - or for more information - visit: dairylandtinlizzies.com. See you in Wonderful F...

Thanks to everyone who gave, we exceeded the challenge put before us and WILL get the $10,000 grant! We haven't finished processing all the gifts yet so you'll have to wait just a little longer to see just how awesome you all were. My sincerest thanks for all the support. You are amazing! If you mis...

Well said, again, Hap and Kathy! I'd just add that Community Foundations exist to help nonprofits. They are a connector between those who have money and those who need it. They can establish endowments on behalf of nonprofit organizations, can accept 'hard to manage' estate gifts, and can set up def...

Thanks, Hap, for posting the address information. We've been super busy here in the office with Challenge Match donations and renewals!! If folks want to give using a credit card to assure it gets to us during the Match period, call me at 765-373-3106. I can take your information over the phone. OR ...

Unfortunately, the Vintage Ford is being held up again this month so if you could help spread the word to your Clubs, it would sure be appreciated! We need support from our Chapters and members and this is a great time to do it!! Let's take advantage of this opportunity to get these matching grant d...

Yes, Hap. You're in the right place! Gifts made during November 1 - 9 will be counted for the Challenge Match. You don't need to specify that. Thanks for asking the question.

Thank you to every who replied! I appreciate your support of the Museum so very much. Now, let's get after this and raise some money for our amazing Museum!!!

Good morning, everyone! I'm happy to say that the Club was again selected to participate in the Wayne County Foundation Challenge Match! That means your donations could be matched if they are given between November 1 - 9 . It's easy to give. Just go the Club website - mtfca.com - and click the DONAT...

Dear Members, We apologize that the July/August issue of the Vintage Ford is running so late. Once again COVID has reared its ugly head and caused delays. After having to close down their printing lines for a bit, they are back up and running and assure us the new issues is finally in the mail and s...

Just a reminder to bid on these two great vehicles! Bids must be submitted by email (admin@mtfca.com) or in writing to MTFCA, PO Box 996/310 N. 8th Street, Richmond, IN 47374 no later than 5:00 p.m. (EST) June 18. No phone calls will be accepted. Bid must include: • Name, address, phone number, and ...

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