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I found the setting button and was able to change the text and background colors, so I am good.

Did I accidentally change a setting?
Background and text colors have suddenly changed. Very colorful, but hard to read.

Beautiful pictures! In Batavia, IL this week we have temps around 0 F. and about 1 foot of snow, so it is great to see warmer weather, if only in photos.

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Here is Clara Ford, driving Model N in front of Piquette Plant.

The Ford Piquette Plant is a very similar building, and I believe is the building in the photo of Mrs. Ford on the test drive.

The Piquette Plant's front door is centered on the front side of the building. This Dodge plant has the front door offset. Otherwise very similar buildings.

When I had the top installed on my 15 roadster I chose to have the a wind flap installed. In determining how the flap should be installed I found the following two photos helpful. I chose example 1, but example 2 shows an alternative flap. Example 1: example1.jpg Example 2: example2.jpg It would be ...

We all love auto correct. Some days more than others.

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We actually did that before you posted. Roger is a believer, Sweetpea isn't convinced.

I will take it. Text sent. 630 244 2285.

Happy Holidays Everyone!

I believe the cowl lamps are the same as those shown in photos of 1915 couplets, which were also produced early in the year.

I see the driver is wearing a tie. What could possible go wrong? Shades of Isadora Duncan.

My sister found a copy of this invoice on a Facebook page about Milwaukee: Ford Invoice 1917.png The car was ordered on Aug. 2, 1917, appears to have been built about August 13, and delivered Sept. 8. There is a Heiser Ford in the Milwaukee area today, I assume a successor company? At any rate, a fu...

It was 50 degrees and sunny yesterday in Batavia, IL, so ....

I was able to give the T a little exercise. Started on the 2nd pull.

I need 2 brass doors for 1915 Tail / Side Lamp. They do not need the lens.

I can't be the only one who has "help" when working on my Model T. Post a photo of your "helpers" here:

I am somewhat dyslexic on a good day. You definitely don't want to be following me if I have to rely on hand signals! Hence I have turn signals and stop lights.

Like many folks, 2020 has been a challenging year for me, due to the restrictions necessitated by the covid virus. I started this thread, in part, as an escape from the reality of 2020, and as a way to enjoy the travels of other folks, as well as relive some of my own travels. I was very much inspir...

I think Allan is correct, here is a copy of the Ford Drawing:

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Lang's web site has a section for new products, not in the existing catalogue. They now offer a reproduction tool kit screwdriver, so I decided to treat myself to an early Christmas present. It came today:

I think it looks good.

Consider canvas drop cloths from Harbor Freight.

If you search: "Model T light bracket" on ebay, you will find two 1915 touring brackets without the license plate holder offered for sale.

A wonderful green center door, complete with coach lamps!! I am very jealous. I hope I get to see them both in person one day.

The bracket for the horn is Lang's p/n 6437E.

If you search the "Vehicles For Sale" section of the forum, look for: "Nice Original 1916 Touring", listed by Kim Dobbins, listing date September 15, 2019. One of the photos shows the horn location:

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Everybody is familiar with Pikes Peak in Colorado. For those of you who think Illinois is flat as a pancake, I want you to know, here in Kane County, IL., we have our vary own "Johnson's Mound" which is the highest point in Kane Co. and rises to an astounding elevation of 867 feet above sea level! T...

The name Bernhart sounds familiar. I never knew your father, but Bernhart was my Catecism teacher for one year. A fine man, I still remember his lessons. Wisconsin PBS TV has a series "Around the Corner in Wisconsin". They have an episode on Mequon - Thiensville. They feature Trinity Church, the har...

What years was your Dad pastor? My family attended Trinity's sister church in Mequon. In 1965, when our church was between Pastors, we had an interim Pastor who was a retired minister from Trinity.

This is a great picture. The more I look at it, the more I see. If you look directly above the vehicle roof, you can see the top of the West Wing of the White House. When you enlarge it, you can see where the wall bulges out for the Oval Office. Cool!

Looks like it has "Department of State" written on the side. Looks like the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in the near background. Originally known as the: "State, War, and Navy Building".

Looks like the White House in the far background.

Re posted from another thread: Here is the ambulance presented to the Red Cross by the girl's of Washington Irving High School. The photo is dated 1917. Ambulance.jpg Before the U.S. entered WWI, the American Field Service provided volunteer ambulance drivers and ambulances for the Allied War Effort...

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I appreciate all the hard work of you and your committee. I look forward to next year.

It is a nice touch that Tennessee labeled the individual plates: "Front" and "Rear". I always get them mixed up. Plus now you can tell if your Studebaker is coming or going.

If you have access to YouTube, Mitch Taylor has an excellent video, Driving a Model T from the Point of View of the driver. It does an excellent job. Since the Model T has no accelerator pedal to "let up on", the video may be more helpful than a verbal description.

Perhaps if you contact the promoter of the swap meet, they may be able to put you in touch with the vendor in question. If you haven't already, you may wish to place a "Want to Buy" ad in the MTCA Forum classified section.

I will take two pair. Email sent.

In case you missed this, the first time around.

I used renu on the gas tank from a 1955 Plymouth, 6 years ago. No issues since.

Those 1913 Illinois license plates are way COOL!

1927 Illinois License plate:

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Here is Batavia's Government Center, the former Appleton Manufacturing plant:

Batavia, IL, Part VI: The Windmill City In the later part of the 19th century, Batavia was home to 6 American-style windmill manufacturing companies and became known as "The Windmill City". As you drive along the backroads of America, in your Model T, if you come across a farm style windmill, there ...

Batavia, IL, Part V: Where the Buffalo Roam Maybe you saw this coming, and maybe you didn't, but we really do have a herd of: Baby_Bison_Fermilab-03-300x214.jpg Baby_Bison_Fermilab-06-620x465.jpg Baby_Bison_Fermilab-01-360x539.jpg The herd actually belongs to the Fermi National Accelerator Laborator...

In these times, I think it is simple, common, courtesy to avoid crowds of over 10 people, get closer than 6 feet, or go out in public without a mask.

There is nothing fake, or political, about 100,000 lives lost and counting.

Wayne your town looks to be a lovely place. Thanks for sharing, as I know nothing of your part of the country beyond what makes the news, and who cares about that? Well thank you Scott! I grew up in Wisconsin, which isn't quite as flat as most of Illinois. The Illinois Fox Valley is one of the few ...

Batavia, IL Part IV: Batavia Limestone One of Batavia's first industries was stone quarrying. Batavia is located on the Fox River and as the ground slopes to the river the bed rock is exposed. Commercial quarrying started in 1842 and by 1860 at least 10 quarries were operating in Batavia. When Chica...

Just an observation, it seems nobody objects too strenuously about modifications folks make to make their T go faster (high compression heads, pistons, cams, etc.) but everyone is a purist if you want to stop faster.

I live in a fairly congested area where people drive very aggressively, and nobody understands the limitations of 1915 braking technology. I am also a relatively new Model T driver. I choose Birdhaven / Texas T disk brakes and I am happy with them. Generally, folks are too upset to see 26 wire wheel...

Batavia, IL, Part III: Bellevue Place SAM_2400 (2).JPG Bellevue Place was an institution for treating mental health issues established by Dr. Richard J. Patterson. Dr. Patterson's treatment philosophy was very progressive for the time. He believed that: peace, quiet, and gentleness were beneficial t...

This may come out awkward, but at this point, the only one who has a say in the matter is the partcipant. Once an event announced, who gets to attend should be on a first come basis. It is no longer your decision.

Batavia, IL, Part II Batavia, like most self-respecting small towns founded before the Civil War, has a monument to the local soldiers who fought in that war. On Memorial Day, it seems fitting to feature our monument here: 9a.jpg 10a.jpg 11a.jpg 12a.jpg Batavia's monument was a gift from the Newton ...

My home town: Batavia, IL, Part I: "The Big Woods". We have had lots and lots of rain in my part of the world. In fact, Willis Tower (formerly Sears Tower) is closed because the sub basements are flooded. So yesterday, between the rain showers, I took my Model T out for my first drive of 2020: 1.jpg...

I gave myself a haircut yesterday. Like my car, it looks good from 10 feet away.

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You have a beautiful car.

Who doesn't like a yellow speedster?

Seen on Prince Edward Island, this: "Do It Yourself, Lobster Dinner Kit". (Some assembly required.)

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1928 Idaho license plate. Who can resist a license plate shaped like a potato?

Mom's rule of thumb in Wisconsin, was you could plant after Memorial Day, last Monday in May.

1914 New Jersey license plate:

One more photo, because, why not?

A horse of a different color. In yesterday's post I mentioned that I am partial to 1915 Model T's. Today I thought you might enjoy photos of Jeff Lee's 1915. Jeff lives in Novia Scotia, and he owns a Canadian built Model T. His car has several features, that while they are "as built" in Canada, they...

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That customized 1915 runabout looks great.

I have a weakness for 1915 Model T's:

Here's a few more butterflies emerging from their cocoons:

Christmas in August! Model T wise, it doesn't take much to keep me entertained. At the 2019 Michigan Jamboree of T's I arrived a little early, so I was able to enjoy the parking lot being transformed. First it was a mostly empty parking lot, soon it was a parking lot filled with trailers and tow veh...

The car in the 2nd photo wears a 1914 IL license plate, with the slots in the plate, for mounting in front of the radiator.

In honor of Mother's Day, I thought I would take you on a rather substantial detour. Here is a picture of my own mother holding my oldest sister. Mom.jpg In the background is my parent's 1946 Plymouth Club Coupe. My sister was born in March of 1948, so this photo was probably taken in the spring of ...

You might find something you like by doing an eBay search on "Pendleton blankets" and also "vintage blankets".

A few more photos from last year's breakfast run:

One of my favorite Model T events is the breakfast run the Midwest Chapter of MTFCI has each June in honor of John & Irene Stynoski. Due to the times, there will be no breakfast run in June this year. Here are some Model T's and other fine cars from last year: 20190602_091753.jpg 20190602_102650.jpg...

Just a thought. Was going through the pictures and post's of all these. What a great resources for information! Better yet if someone had the time to separate by year and/or state. Just a thought. Your right of course, this thread could be a good resource. Perhaps the easiest way to that end is if ...

1910 Tennessee license plate:

Today were are riding in the back seat of Joe's & Linda's 1926 touring. "Castle Rock" is one of those old time tourist attractions that were popular before the interstate system. We are outside of St. Ignace, MI, on the old highway: 93b.jpg Naturally, being tourists, we had to stop and check it out:...

Interesting wheels.

Here I am in Maryland, wishing I were driving my T:

From a previous forum post, here is a band saw, made from ….

I haven't been on that many Model T tours, but one thing I learned pretty quickly is, once it gets to 3-3:30 in the afternoon, start looking for: 20190714_162755 (4).jpg And you better get there early, or you will have trouble finding a place to park: 20190714_162335 (2).jpg 20190714_162755 (3).jpg

So the term "Ford Doctor's Coupe" goes back as far as at least 1908.

Plenty of lighthouses on Prince Edward Island. Here is another view from the backseat of Gil Fitzhugh's touring: SAM_1455b (2).jpg SAM_1456b.jpg Since it is Sunday, I will add some lupines. These flowers grow wild along the roadsides on Prince Edward Island. They make quite an impact: SAM_1308.JPG

Here is a close up:

I want one! (I will need to win the lottery first)

Here is the page Gil is referring to:

We put out grape jelly on our bird feeders to attract Baltimore Orioles. Yesterday, through dumb luck, I got this shot:

I couldn't capture that again if I tried.

While I am still in Wisconsin, how about a short detour, for a little maintenance, at a period Ford Garage? In the late 90's my parents moved to Coloma, WI, a town of about 400 people, located between Portage and Plover, WI. One day, while on a walk, I came across this sign, on the side of one of th...

I have also received an email from the organizers that the event will be postponed to July, 2021, and that refund checks will be sent.

A great story, thank you for posting.

Back on the road to Mineral Point, WI, in the backseat of Ed's and Julie's 1923 touring, Summer of 2018.

Still resting, Yellowstone Lake State Park, in Wisconsin, enroute to Mineral Point. Summer of 2018.

Today, we are on a rest stop, in: Yellowstone Lake State Park, in Wisconsin:

We are on Lake Road, driving from New Glarus to Mineral Point, Wisconsin, in August 2018.

On the road to New Glarus, WI, summer of 2018:

From George House's post:

The church has two balconies that run on each of the long sides of the church. Dallas, you may be referring to the rafter ends of the left balcony. The ends of the main beams of the balcony can be seen on the front and back side (short sides) of the church. To me there is something very elegant abou...

For Sunday, here is a special log church: 20190619_101355.jpg When it was built in 1806, Thomas Jefferson was president. The church was built by early settlers of Schellsburg, PA., on land donated by town founder John Schell. Log Church 3.jpg Log Church1.jpg The cemetery surrounding the church is th...

I haven't been on many tours with my Model T, so I am running low on material. A few years back the local chapter of the Model T club had a display at the Illinois Railroad Museum in Union, Illinois. I took this picture of the Model T club display, out of the window of a train car pulled by a steam ...

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