Foto of the Day

Post by **Rich Eagle** » Sun Oct 09, 2022 7:32 pm

Yes, they are very hard to find, John. I made those 9 years ago.
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/33 ... 1380286211

Post by **Rich Eagle** » Wed Oct 12, 2022 1:20 pm

A little OT but still fun.

Rich P. Bingham · Post by **Rich P. Bingham** » Wed Oct 12, 2022 2:56 pm

I love that thing !! Is this the one in Virginia City ?

Post by **Rich Eagle** » Wed Oct 12, 2022 4:57 pm

Yes, it is. Beautiful to see as well as to hear.

Post by **Rich Eagle** » Fri Oct 14, 2022 1:45 pm

Moths?

Post by **Tadpole** » Sat Oct 22, 2022 5:41 pm

Post by **Rich Eagle** » Thu Nov 10, 2022 3:00 pm

Dad used to save stuff too.

Were the little metal film cans used in the 50s or 60s?

Post by **Rich Eagle** » Tue Nov 15, 2022 6:27 pm

Just Kids Playin'.

Post by **Rich Eagle** » Tue Dec 27, 2022 10:00 pm

Speaking of.... Some of the old photos are nice to go through. This was a Glidden Tour in 1984.

He sat on Mom's lap the whole way. What troopers.
From 16mm
Rich

martinola · Post by **martinola** » Wed Dec 28, 2022 11:51 am

Rich Eagle wrote: ↑
Thu Nov 10, 2022 3:00 pm
Were the little metal film cans used in the 50s or 60s?

I remember them disappearing about 1970 (give or take a little). Cool fotos!

Post by **Steve Jelf** » Wed Dec 28, 2022 12:16 pm

I've neglected posting here for quite awhile, so I'll add this.

I don't recall why I shot this particular grouping of plugs.
Maybe I bought them all at Chickasha last spring.

John_Aldrich · Post by **John_Aldrich** » Thu Jan 05, 2023 3:35 pm

Just tried to start the T's and the Model A. Only the 1927 T started.

Post by **Rich Eagle** » Fri Jan 20, 2023 1:55 pm

"I guess it didn't tu'n out to be spwing afte,all".
Robert Eagle 1945.

Post by **Rich Eagle** » Mon Feb 13, 2023 6:24 pm

Likely 1965. My freshly restored 1925 Model T in parade.

From Dad's 16mm.

Post by **Rich Eagle** » Wed Feb 15, 2023 1:46 pm

HELP ME!!!

Post by **Dallas Landers** » Wed Feb 15, 2023 2:44 pm

That poor thing. Is it coming or going? minimalist for sure.

1922ford · Post by **1922ford** » Thu Feb 16, 2023 10:58 am

I tried to make this photo look period but I actually took it almost two years ago. It's our '25 coupe on the road from our house to the state road

Post by **JohnM** » Thu Feb 16, 2023 11:30 am

Looks good. Period as in ww2 era. With that A sticker, I guess that's a real "doctor's" coup.

Post by **JohnM** » Thu Feb 16, 2023 12:48 pm

I just did a little research, the A sticker was for lowest priority and the most common, 3 to 4 gallons a week. B was for higher priority for people in a military support industry, up to 8 gallons. C were granted to persons deemed very essential to the war effort, such as doctors.

I guess it's not a doctor's coup after all.

Rich P. Bingham · Post by **Rich P. Bingham** » Thu Feb 16, 2023 1:12 pm

Tom, very nice !! Would certainly pass for a WW II period photo ! Thanks for posting.

Post by **bill_severn** » Thu Feb 16, 2023 3:45 pm

According to my pets, this hobby has gone to the dogs, and they love it.

Bill

Rich P. Bingham · Post by **Rich P. Bingham** » Thu Feb 16, 2023 4:16 pm

Bill, you have a great crew there !! There's just something extra special about Model Ts and dogs !!

Post by **Rich Eagle** » Mon Apr 10, 2023 3:25 pm

I see that Craig Breedlove passed on April 4th at age 86. He was big news when he set astonishing land speed records in the 1960s. 500 mph and 600mph. RIP Criag.

This photo of him pulling the "Spirit of America" out of his Father's garage reminds me of building Ts in my Father's garage about the same time. White T-shirts, neighbors houses and two strip driveways seem so long ago. Life was simple then, in the '60s.
Rich

Post by **tmodeldriver** » Tue Apr 11, 2023 11:03 am

Hi, Rich. Thanks for letting us know about Craig Breedlove's passing and for that great photo.

I was following his exploits with much interest back then. Supposedly, on one of his runs he lost it and skidded out of control for almost a mile and wound up in a lake. When help arrived he announced that for his next trick he was going to set himself on fire. As you said, rip, Craig. Bob

Post by **Rich Eagle** » Tue Apr 11, 2023 12:36 pm

That reminds me of Fred Mariott's comment about his 1907 Stanley wreck. A doctor was the first one to reach him and put his eye back in its socket. "That's my best eye now."

Jeremy Remmer has interesting comments on his near death experience. I only hope I can be that positive and clever next time my Model T tries to kill me.

Post by **Rich Eagle** » Sat May 13, 2023 1:27 pm

Looking through ports in my Roof Head.

Post by **Tadpole** » Mon May 22, 2023 9:32 am

Post by **Rich Eagle** » Wed Jun 14, 2023 12:23 pm

I like the Coupe Tad and am glad to see your doors open the right way.
I thought this '25 Dodge was interesting with the running board being "stepped through". That doesn't happen on a T.

From the AACA site.
https://forums.aaca.org/topic/395635-19 ... -brothers/

Post by **Tadpole** » Sat Jun 17, 2023 3:30 pm

Rich, thank you. The coupe is running your plugs right now. That Dodge has seen better days but the wheels look sharp!

It was smoky on the Ohio this morning.

Post by **Rich Eagle** » Mon Aug 07, 2023 12:58 pm

I'm glad you could use the plugs, Tad. I haven't gotten around to the Buick yet.
Rich

Post by **Rich Eagle** » Thu Aug 17, 2023 1:42 pm

The little one is driving now, and the tread is worn down on the tires.
What fun we had getting there.

2010

Post by **Tadpole** » Fri Sep 01, 2023 7:58 am

Wonderful photo Rich that I'm sure holds good memories, time only seems to speed up don't it? Was three years ago I bought the coupe now I'm up to three T's, just got this little Runabout out of Indiana.

Post by **Rich Eagle** » Fri Sep 01, 2023 2:03 pm

Well, I can see you are getting a good amount of fun out of the hobby, Tad. The Runabout looks great. That was my first T.
Don't get me started on good memories!

This was the state of our enthusiasm 56 years ago. 1929 REO Flying Cloud in background.

Post by **Tadpole** » Fri Sep 01, 2023 9:34 pm

That you in the top hat? Wish I was half as kool

Post by **TRDxB2** » Fri Sep 01, 2023 10:25 pm

Where have all the spark plug wrenches gone,
Gone to stashes of everyone

Post by **Rich Eagle** » Sat Sep 02, 2023 12:50 pm

That is me in the top hat Tad. We got excited enough in those days to wear vintage clothing. That seldom happens these days although some of the 50's crowd do.
Thanks
Rich
Yep, I got my share of spark plug wrenches too. "Long time coming".

Post by **Tadpole** » Tue Sep 05, 2023 2:16 pm

"Baccy"

Atomic Amish · Post by **Atomic Amish** » Wed Sep 13, 2023 8:08 am

Driving back to the garage after disconnecting from the "Henry's Helper" Sunday evening after Old Car Festival.

It was a Zen moment.

Post by **George House** » Wed Sep 13, 2023 9:45 am

“Can’t we go back to the air conditioned hotel room ?
I’m sooo bored”

Post by **NealW** » Wed Sep 13, 2023 10:15 am

Mid September is when the wild sunflowers in Kansas bloom, so I took our 1911 T that I restored out to get a glamor shot in front of some yesterday.

Post by **Rich Eagle** » Sun Sep 24, 2023 12:31 pm

Form 16mm, the day we brought a ton of sand home for the sandbox.

Post by **Rich Eagle** » Sat Dec 23, 2023 4:49 pm

A little snow and a little wind.

Post by **Rich Eagle** » Mon Feb 26, 2024 4:22 pm

The rain isn't much warmer than the snow, but seeing it through the window, still gives me a warm cozy feeling on days I don't drive it.

ModelTMitch · Post by **ModelTMitch** » Tue Mar 05, 2024 7:23 am

So this is how I came to have a Model T in my life... I drew a picture of one!
Not long after I drew this picture, I had paid the deposit on the Model T which I now own!

John Codman · Post by **John Codman** » Tue Mar 05, 2024 10:01 am

46woodduck wrote: ↑
Wed May 22, 2019 2:28 am
Had a friend (long passed) who was an award winning press photographer who used to say that if you took a couple of thousand pictures the odds were good a couple would be worth using.

I remember an author in FLYING Magazine back in the film days, who was asked why he took so many pictures when he was writing an article on a flight test; he said that after flying to the location, renting a car, and purchasing food, film was the least of all of his expenses.

Post by **Steve Jelf** » Tue Mar 05, 2024 10:18 am

It's great catching up on what I missed. When I get a good, working camera again — watch out!

1922ford · Post by **1922ford** » Fri Mar 08, 2024 4:00 pm

Here's a front end Friday shot of the radiator on a '16 couplet a friend is temporarily fostering. It belongs to The Sage of Oblong, IL.

Post by **Rich Eagle** » Sun Apr 07, 2024 3:31 pm

It's always a treat to see a light lit.
Rich

Post by **Rich Eagle** » Mon Apr 08, 2024 1:19 pm

bubbles

Post by **Jerry VanOoteghem** » Mon Apr 08, 2024 3:54 pm

Rich Eagle wrote: ↑
Sun Apr 07, 2024 3:31 pm
14taillt.jpg
It's always a treat to see a light lit.
Rich

Rich,

Is it a light lit, or a lit light? I hope I'm the only one who ponders these mysteries.

Post by **Rich Eagle** » Mon Apr 08, 2024 4:07 pm

I'm afraid you are not the only one who ponders these mysteries. Is it afraid or a freight? for instance.
A lit light might be seen from the other side. While it's delightful, wouldn't delighting make the flame go out?
I try to do my pondering while doing a useful task but not always.
Much thanks for the wisdom.
Rich

Post by **Jerry VanOoteghem** » Mon Apr 08, 2024 7:32 pm

Rich Eagle wrote: ↑
Mon Apr 08, 2024 4:07 pm
I'm afraid you are not the only one who ponders these mysteries. Is it afraid or a freight? for instance.
A lit light might be seen from the other side. While it's delightful, wouldn't delighting make the flame go out?
I try to do my pondering while doing a useful task but not always.
Much thanks for the wisdom.
Rich

Now even more to ponder!

Post by **JohnM** » Mon Apr 08, 2024 7:56 pm

The conundrum of a curious mind.

Post by **Rich Eagle** » Tue Jul 09, 2024 12:54 pm

Two Eagles and a Rooster.

Post by **JohnM** » Tue Jul 09, 2024 1:49 pm

The two Eagles were hawking their next meal.

Post by **Gracie'sDad** » Tue Jul 09, 2024 5:34 pm

Post by **Rich Eagle** » Mon Aug 05, 2024 6:31 pm

44 years old and a Chemical Engineer. Careful cranking without engaging the ratchet saved his arm.

'82 Glidden SLC, Utah.