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When I learned of this - I called Bob to congratulate him and express my admiration & respect for what he did. I vowed to pay a visit - but each time I was in the area - 🌧 or ❄️ kept me from dropping by. FJ The Ford Dealership Today 3F54F78B-B000-4EDD-909E-E28A5288FA4A.jpeg 78EC2F9F-47D9-4D7E-97BA-5...

Some know Robert ( Bob ) Peterson. For those that don’t - Bob lives between Rochester & Minneapolis in Kenyon, Minnesota. He has several Model T’s and Model A’s. He hosts a Swap Meet at his farm each year. What caught my eye - about 2.5 years ago Bob purchased the 1913 Ford Dealership Building in hi...

When Model T Folks usually discuss anything to do with Henry Ford - it inevitably ends up some variation of the narrow perspective seen thru Rosy Glasses 🤓 I have educated myself about the first few years and developed my own perspective based on the research of those principal players around Henry ...

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<><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> These Are Trying Times I am attempting to provide transport while complying with individual state laws <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> March 30th Enclosed transport is available from Des Moines, Iowa to Colorado Springs, Colorado & further I have about ...

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This trip is done March 27th I am available to transport out of Mason City, Iowa As of today - Iowa has limited travel restrictions on roadways That can change at any time Each state has changing travel restrictions for public roadways This affects non-essential transport I can pick up in surroundi...

I know who my first delivery would be to

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I checked the Seller’s User Profile.

If you are registered & signed in - you can review posts of a fellow member by clicking on their name which will take you to their profile.

That is where I found the image.

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Transporting To Travel & Tell Stories From The Road <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> You can follow me on Facebook and Instagram I post information about stuff for sale I see all across the country along with interesting places I spot while driving ... Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/prof...

Teachers by nature are always putting the interests of others first - Miss Erin is on Hiatus because of COVD-19. Miss Erin spent time over the past few days chasing down medical equipment to help out the staff at the VA Medical Center in New Orleans ... 🦸‍♀️ She was risking her health to help her fr...

First .... Get this Jingle in your noggin ... 🍿 @ https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=BR2JtsVumFA Substitute These Lyrics: Oh my Finicky Pretty T - Pretty T ... When ya’ gonna give me some time - Corona ? Wanna hear my motor run - motor run ... Everyone Talkin’ That Jive Corona ... I missed Da’ Chickasha ...

Miss Virginia ( seen above ) was one of the first female OB/GYN’s in Kansas. Because of WW2 - the demand for Doctors became a calling for 💪 Women to take on Traditional Male Professions. Miss Virginia was engaged but agreed to be a date for Mr. Robert to a 🏀 game. Miss Virginia was introduced to Mr....

Miss Erin is hoping to find more images.

Thank You

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From The HCCA Website: Re: 2020 Calendar for Swap Meets and tours Post by pfindlay Sorry, this tour has been cancelled due to the uncertainties surrounding the COVID virus situation. =================================================================== HCCA Vancouver Regional Group June Tour: June 11 ...

This is May 1946 or 1947. Miss Virgina & Mr. Robert are running to Joe having just been married. These are Miss Erin’s Grandparents. 23A773BF-9E84-4B97-819D-2E2E49AD82DD.jpeg 2023C6E5-CEA5-4547-86AA-44978C5A9270.jpeg 436A3DB3-2675-4CB0-9189-0BED3C34AE81.jpeg E1E2E087-4427-4AF0-94AE-8074731C3630.jpeg...

This trip is done March 20th Leaving New Orleans, LA Headed to Hazel Green, AL to pick up. 30 feet enclosed trailer space available 7000 pound capacity - 8 foot rear door clearance Continuing to Minneapolis, Minnesota to drop off 14 feet enclosed trailer space available 4000 pound capacity - 8 foot...

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This trip is done March 19 Leaving Houston, Texas - headed east along I-10 to New Orleans, Louisiana - then northeast to Hazel Green, Alabama to pick up. 30 feet enclosed trailer space available 7000 pound capacity - 8 foot rear door clearance Continuing to Minneapolis, Minnesota to drop off 14 fee...

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I have been doing my own research:

You might find this interesting:

@ https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_Hu ... rch_Center

@ https://www.fredhutch.org/en/coronavirus-overview.html

@ https://www.fredhutch.org/en/news/cente ... dford.html

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Bob was passed down in the Family. He was driven and served a number of Relatives. Miss Erin’s Great Grandmother Miss Cecilia recovered the worn seats & interior in red corduroy. Bob was considered for the film “ Pretty Baby “ starring Brooke Shields - but the red seats & interior were not period co...

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This is Bob on a trailer ...

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Burger

A 1923 Model T Center Door

A Proper Banker’s Car

Miss Erin has sent me a Short Novel of Joe’s history along with videos but no images - the image of Big Joe is from a video - he is giving
driving lessons in another Model T.

Big Joe is a member here - hopefully he will add images.

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Big Joe’s father was named Robert so the Model T was named “ Bob “ in his honor. The four grandchildren would take Bob to school and back - about four miles from home - in 1933 - their route followed a train track. Bob’s driver was Miss Erin’s great aunt - she was about 13 at the time. The train eng...

Back in 1925 - Grammy Gasser ( Big Joe’s Great Grandmother ) bought a 1923 Model T Center Door from a Banker in Wamigo, Kansas.

Miss Rose

Taeur Gasser needed a car to bring her

and

to market in Wamigo.

Miss Rose

would pass the Model T to her daughter’s children ( her grandchildren ).

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Miss Erin is the daughter of Miss Betty and Big Joe - she lives in New Orleans and is a teacher. I have a particular fondness for teachers ... 😉 I have two sisters - my best friend - along with Lou Mandich and The Kramer’s who all taught school. Miss Erin contacted me awhile back and asked me to sto...

I watched Miss Betty transform back to the 22 year old Louisiana college student as she recalled Big Joe pestering her to take a ride in his 1923 Model T Center Door ... We had just finished a welcome Sunday Meal of pot roast - mashed potatoes & gravy - carrots - sweet salad and good conversation ar...

George House wrote: ↑
Tue Mar 17, 2020 3:02 pm
Ha !! I was fishing for you Larry - and I caught you ! Ha !

I think he got you Larry ...

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file - 2020-03-17T043457.959.jpeg This trip is done March 17th I am in San Antonio, Texas - pick up available in other Texas locations Delivery available to anywhere in the lower (48) states 30 feet enclosed trailer space available 7000 pound capacity - 8 foot rear door clearance I am planning on h...

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Miss Erin will be the 4th Generation owner of her Great Great Grandmother’s Model T in a few years. She is teaching in New Orleans and the car along with her family is in Lake Charles - so it is quite the commute for Dad to give her driving lessons. Is there anyone that owns a Model T who lives in o...

Hi Don

I drove thru your town last night.

This morning I am south of Austin waiting
for the rain to clear out to drop off this
2004 Porsche GT3 Track Car.

I am on schedule for Chickasha.

Fingers Crossed

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Jim, Your post is an example of why I started this thread. The story of this car has remained the same since Jack Grace relocated it to Gruver, Texas for Cecil Ralston probably at least (50) years ago. Until now .... 🧐 I think Wayland has a sales brochure for a Ford Model B - they are rare I know. T...

Jim Dix saw the 1904 Ford Model B in the drive in daylight basement sometime between 1955 and 1957. At that time he remembers hearing Dick saying something about a guy in Texas wanting to buy engine parts or parts off the car. Jim believes Dick sold the car a few years later - no later than 1970 - i...

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I am bringing Pre WW2 NOS ...

The Good Stuff ...

Very limited supply available

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Jim Dix mentioned “ DeNaters Bros. “ in his post above on this thread ... 🤔 I thought perhaps he meant “ De Waters Bros. “ But then a Google image search turns up what appears to be an Oldsmobile Dodge Dealer named “ DEKATERS BROS. “ The Elmira Star-Gazette is still in business 😉 2ACF69A1-903E-4A2E-...

The possible demolished building the 1904 Ford Model B came out of ?

This google result links to:

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I will have Darel Liepold’s spaces this year.

I will put something together ....

Stop By

Say Hi

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I just got off the phone with Jim Dix.

He is connecting the dots on the incredible story unfolding about the journey of this remarkable car.

Thank You Jim

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Safe Travels

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Hi Jim

I sent you a PM and email asking for a phone number to contact you at.

Research is being done to establish the complete journey of this car & whatever you can contribute sure would be appreciated ...

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William ( Bill ) Harper passed along an important mantra to me a few years back ...

“ Attitude Of Gratitude “.

So ....

When I see you at Chickasha this year ...

You Better Be Smiling ....

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Larry,

Scott & Erik would probably know.

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Hi George,

Thanks but I am full to Austin, TX.

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Hi George,

I am full now out of Florida to Austin, Texas.

If the weather cooperates along I-10 then
I will stop and visit.

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Hi Darel,

Please mail the Chickasha Seap passes to the name & address in Austin, Texas I sent you,

Thanks !

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D.Yoder wrote: ↑
Tue Mar 10, 2020 11:44 am
Three hours in a modern car! That is only six in your T. Have more fun

Dean,

Are you continuing down to the Florida Keys ?

I am in Fort Lauderdale right now and it’s simply beautiful ...

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Hope Houston traffic doesn’t cause you too much aggravation ...

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Needed for a 1911 Maxwell 2 Cylinder

I will be at Chickasha Swap Meet
March 18th - 21st.

FreighTer Jim
260-804-6695

Needed for a 1911 Maxwell 2 Cylinder

I will be at Chickasha Swap Meet
March 18th - 21st.

FreighTer Jim
260-804-6695

Needed for a 1911 Maxwell 2 Cylinder

I will be at Chickasha Swap Meet
March 18th - 21st.

FreighTer Jim
260-804-6695

Pretty Sly There Mr. Chaffin ....

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Scott just sent me a You Tube video link of a 1927 Model T Roadster Pick Up he bought early last year in California on the MTFCA Classifieds. My friend Troy in Gold Run, CA went & picked it up with four flat tires - it was locked up. Troy took it to his house and I recommended EB ( Erik Barrett ) to...

Erik, The Torch Passes. Thank God there are Good Sons to carry on. You - Mark Chaffin. Living Legends like Kim Dobbins who lend resources to Epic Endeavors like The 1904 Ford Model B that you had a hand in bringing back to Life. Dean Yoder who is unlike anyone else. Kim & Jerry Kramer who as I post ...

Dean,

As many as you can - just take that car on your daily drives - if anything major is going to happen it probably will be within 100 miles or so of local stop and go trips don’t you think ?

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hpetrino wrote: ↑
Fri Mar 06, 2020 7:09 pm
I imagine the feature you're talking about is the little door just forward of the rear fender. It's for your golf bag.

On other cars -

On this car -

hose

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Dallas,

Wishing you a safe trip there & back ...

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Erik,

When I click on the images - they are straight.

Travel safely ...

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Rick,

I hear ya’ - I am excited too.

Great response on this thread about all the folks coming from a distance ...

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Well that’s no good

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Rudy,

You are coming from North Dakota ?

That’s a Drive

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Dan & John

I might see you driving on the way there

Safe Travels

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Checking the OP’s user profile - there is an address listed - google search shows a roofing business next door:

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Wayne,

I can upload 30 minute videos and they are hosted for free on Facebook.

That is why I use it to share stories from the road.

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I was contacted by the owner.

I was provided with his account along with photos.

Based on that - I formed my opinion.

My opinions are based upon first hand experience.

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Grundy also covers my collector cars and for the several years I have been with them my experience has been good. Grundy insured both him and a well known national carrier. The national carrier ( who was/is also insured by Grundy ) also denied his claim. FJ Since you have a firm opinion on who does...

Since I last checked in - I started a photo album on Facebook and uploaded all the videos and most of the images for public viewing that I have taken along with images provided by KD. The 1904 Model B caught on all four cylinders and ran smoothly for at least a minute - I was on hand to video that h...

March 10th Picking up a vehicle in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. I will have 14 feet minimum from there to Austin, Texas - then to Chickasha Swap Meet with an empty trailer. I have (2) vehicles waiting in Sierra Vista, AZ that need to go to the Pittsburgh, PA area on separate trips - so I probably will head ...

Bob,

Stop in Drummond, MT at Parkers Restaurant for one of the best meals you will ever have;

@ https://www.google.com/amp/s/mtstandard ... 8.amp.html

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Oh Dean

You have been working so hard getting ready

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Hi Bob

Are you going thru SLC, Utah ?

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Jim,

Of course you know that only applies to;

Those who can tell time

Those who care what really the time is

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Mark,

Probably not what you wanted to do but
You are a Good Son ...

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Hi R.V.

The 1904 Model B had no coils in it when I picked it up so KD sent you some I guess.

He is driving to Chickasha with Don.

They pretty much did most of the mechanical restoration labor on the Model B.

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Bob,

Darel is ok - he didn’t have enough time to get things together for Chickasha.

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R.V. Did you make the coils for the 1904 Model B for KD ? Andrew Not sure if I understand your post but Watson’s BBQ just received the honor of Best BBQ in New Mexico by Yelp - as voted by customers - they have a 5 ⭐️ rating - even if you don’t eat BBQ 🍖 they are worth visiting for an authentic Rout...

Sold ....

How about I also get you a shirt ?

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Hi Andrew, You probably are the longest traveler 👍 I might have met you at Bakersfield Swap Meet if you have been there in the past few years. Thanks for flying over 👍 I will call ahead and buy you lunch at Watson’s BBQ in Tucumcari, New Mexico if you tell me when you are driving thru: @ https://tuc...

Welcome Nate ✋ Many folks never post - so congratulations 👍 I don’t know how far you are from Bismark, IL but there is a nice guy ( Brian Cress ) who has rebuilt a lot of Model T engines. I don’t know how busy he is - but I can pass along his cell number if you want to give me a call. FJ 260-804-6695

I probably will be pulling a wagon of some type following this guy ....

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Erik,

Can you post a few images of the Flanders ?

Never heard of that brand.

Thanks

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I hope your trip is uneventful

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Bill Harper could probably estimate the fair market value of that Metz - but I doubt it Would be worth importing from Belgium to the states.

I have taken the Washington State ferry from Anacortes to Orcas Island with my truck and trailer to deliver a Stanley Steamer Mountain Wagon ....

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Your question doesn’t apply to the service I provide for the reason I stated.

End Of Discussion

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Why no Grundy? I was recently contacted by the owner of a frame off restored 1907 Thomas Flyer. Grundy insured both him and a well known national carrier. The carrier tried to drive his vehicle. The driver put a rod thru the block & the pan which destroyed the engine. Grundy rejected his claim with...

Erik,

Glad you will be in attendance

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