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by WarbirdPhotog
Thu Aug 14, 2025 3:20 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Tracking down a 1916 Model T
Replies: 54
Views: 2565

Re: Tracking down a 1916 Model T

The DMV forms are away! Let's cross our fingers we get something back... no other updates at this point.
Please share this story and keep a lookout for that Model T, even in photos! If no one has modified/changed the hood in the last 13 years, then it'll still have the nine louvres.
by WarbirdPhotog
Fri Aug 08, 2025 10:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Tracking down a 1916 Model T
Replies: 54
Views: 2565

Re: Tracking down a 1916 Model T

Colin Mavins wrote:
Fri Aug 08, 2025 9:27 pm
The pic in the book would have been submitted by your Grandfather
Thanks for the clarification. I don't recall ever seeing this photo, however. Granted, we don't have many, but I'm sure many in my family still haven't seen it and will love it.
by WarbirdPhotog
Fri Aug 08, 2025 9:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Tracking down a 1916 Model T
Replies: 54
Views: 2565

Re: Tracking down a 1916 Model T

2005 That's amazing! Thank you so much for posting that photo! I'll share it with the family, they'll love to see it as well. And that confirms that, at least, the HC plates were on it, and it appears to be a short number. So, maybe the 6408 is the HC plates. That might be helpful when it comes to ...
by WarbirdPhotog
Thu Aug 07, 2025 8:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Tracking down a 1916 Model T
Replies: 54
Views: 2565

Re: Tracking down a 1916 Model T

If your going to run the 6408 like its a Horseless Carriage plate you need to put HC in front of the number: HC6408 or it won't come up. I've been thru this with CA DMV on several occasions. They don't even know it needs to be done. On the plus side when you go over a automated toll bridge it doesn...
by WarbirdPhotog
Wed Aug 06, 2025 4:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Tracking down a 1916 Model T
Replies: 54
Views: 2565

Re: Tracking down a 1916 Model T

I filled out my INF 70 form a week ago to get written documentation that my untitled speedster was never tited in California. The nice lady on the phone ran the serial number for me and said that it had never been titled in California. I asked if I could get that in writing she said I'd have to fil...
by WarbirdPhotog
Tue Aug 05, 2025 5:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Tracking down a 1916 Model T
Replies: 54
Views: 2565

Re: Tracking down a 1916 Model T

DMV Update: I got a message back from the DMV just now. They said I need to fill out an INF 70 form. I asked them if they would even have a record for a vehicle sold 13 years ago and they said: If the new owner completed the title transfer, the record should still exist. Please complete the Request...
by WarbirdPhotog
Tue Aug 05, 2025 4:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Tracking down a 1916 Model T
Replies: 54
Views: 2565

Re: Tracking down a 1916 Model T

Some updates 8/5/2025: American Collector's Insurance : I got a reply from the insurance company. Unfortunately, another dead end. They aquired a different insurance company in 2019, so any 'AVP' insurance records no longer exist (which is what my grandmother listed the policy number as in that let...
by WarbirdPhotog
Tue Aug 05, 2025 4:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Tracking down a 1916 Model T
Replies: 54
Views: 2565

Re: Tracking down a 1916 Model T

There is no point in perusing help from the CA DMV because of privacy laws https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/driver-education-and-safety/educational-materials/fast-facts/how-your-information-is-shared-ffdmv-17/ The DMV only purgers "registration Information" after the 4th year that of it not being rene...
by WarbirdPhotog
Tue Aug 05, 2025 5:39 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Tracking down a 1916 Model T
Replies: 54
Views: 2565

Re: Tracking down a 1916 Model T

California DMV purges any unregistered car after 7 years. Are you sure of this? That would be a huge bummer if so. Doesn't seem like that long to wait till it's purged. Britt, do you have any other photos of the car? I don't care what plates were on it in 2012. What I'm wondering about is "incorrec...
by WarbirdPhotog
Mon Aug 04, 2025 4:15 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Tracking down a 1916 Model T
Replies: 54
Views: 2565

Re: Tracking down a 1916 Model T

I've been trying to post this story in most of the Model T groups/forums I can find. I'd like to think someone may have seen it, but there's also the chance that the current owner has nothing to do with any Model T groups. Even though there are a bazllion Military Vehicle clubs/groups, it took me se...
by WarbirdPhotog
Sun Aug 03, 2025 2:12 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Tracking down a 1916 Model T
Replies: 54
Views: 2565

Re: Tracking down a 1916 Model T

Oh wow, so many replies! I've been reading them all and trying to stay caught up. I have some new information, and some updates (though they are not good updates).... - So, talking with a family member, we DO have those original horseless carriage plates . I was under the impression that he was goin...
by WarbirdPhotog
Fri Aug 01, 2025 3:36 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Tracking down a 1916 Model T
Replies: 54
Views: 2565

Re: Tracking down a 1916 Model T

The funeral and service was yesterday (Thursday), so I was able to talk to several family members (in the photo I posted) about the Model T. Sadly, nothing that would help with the hunt so far, but as several of them will be going through my grandmather's things in the next week, they all are going ...
by WarbirdPhotog
Wed Jul 30, 2025 4:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Tracking down a 1916 Model T
Replies: 54
Views: 2565

Re: Tracking down a 1916 Model T

Thanks for all the ideas everyone! Some of those are a bit of a dead end with my Grandmother now passed away (a lot of DMV forms require her to be the one requesting it seems). The name is familiar. I believe they were members of the OCMTFC. I dont recall seeing this T out, especially if it never ha...
by WarbirdPhotog
Tue Jul 29, 2025 8:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Tracking down a 1916 Model T
Replies: 54
Views: 2565

Re: Tracking down a 1916 Model T

We found a photo from a long time ago of the family (I'm holding the dog, I'm 42 now!). Grandparents are sitting in the front seats.

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by WarbirdPhotog
Tue Jul 29, 2025 8:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Tracking down a 1916 Model T
Replies: 54
Views: 2565

Re: Tracking down a 1916 Model T

Thanks for the info so far. That's a bummer that the number is not quite right. It did seem awfully short. Unfortunately, checking over the letter again, I can confirm that's what she wrote (not to say she wasn't mistaken). I have the American Collector's Insurance policy number, so I've thought abo...
by WarbirdPhotog
Tue Jul 29, 2025 7:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Tracking down a 1916 Model T
Replies: 54
Views: 2565

Tracking down a 1916 Model T

Hello all! Just signed up on the forums here. I'm hunting for a 1916 Ford Model T Touring Car that used to be owned by my grandfather, Richard C Dietz. Back in 2012, my grandfather passed away. My grandmother sold the Model T in a panic shortly after. It was originally supposed to be handed down to ...