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John Codman
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Re: Can I give you a lift?
What in the world is the apparatus on the front of the first Model T shown? There is another photo of a similar framework on another T in the series of photos.
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Tadpole
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Re: Can I give you a lift?
Looks like one of them big super-duper fender supporters that also became a crank holder and third headlamp along the way...
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Rich Eagle
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Re: Can I give you a lift?
The gal in photo #1 has an inviting, "come hither" look not seen in old photos much. Odd for someone so worried about front end damage.
Thanks, as always for sharing your photos.
Rich
Thanks, as always for sharing your photos.
Rich
When did I do that?
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1925 Touring
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Re: Can I give you a lift?
Whats up with the top bow in the 12th picture?
Just a 20 year old who listens to 40 year old music, works on 75 year old airplanes and drives 100 year old cars.
The past is only simple because hindsight is 20/20.
The past is only simple because hindsight is 20/20.
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DanTreace
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Re: Can I give you a lift?
Picture #9, of the Red Cross '16, shows the woman enlisted knows how to safely crank the Ford, left handed 
The best way is always the simplest. The attics of the world are cluttered up with complicated failures. Henry Ford
Don’t find fault, find a remedy; anybody can complain. Henry Ford
Don’t find fault, find a remedy; anybody can complain. Henry Ford
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DanTreace
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Re: Can I give you a lift?
Yes, that was a popular fender brace and radiator guard, made in the mid west.John Codman wrote: ↑Wed Apr 10, 2024 12:35 pmWhat in the world is the apparatus on the front of the first Model T shown? There is another photo of a similar framework on another T in the series of photos.
But really like the added 'ditch lamp', usually found on the windshield post, but here mounted on that brace.
Plus, the neat cloth strap to hold up the crank handle out of the mud.
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The best way is always the simplest. The attics of the world are cluttered up with complicated failures. Henry Ford
Don’t find fault, find a remedy; anybody can complain. Henry Ford
Don’t find fault, find a remedy; anybody can complain. Henry Ford
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DanTreace
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Photo 10, of the Ford fording......really a big splash.
Plus, I guess decals on the windshield to proudly display mfg. name, seen today. But done much earlier.
That big Winged Pyramid Ford on the windscreen!
Plus, I guess decals on the windshield to proudly display mfg. name, seen today. But done much earlier.
That big Winged Pyramid Ford on the windscreen!
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The best way is always the simplest. The attics of the world are cluttered up with complicated failures. Henry Ford
Don’t find fault, find a remedy; anybody can complain. Henry Ford
Don’t find fault, find a remedy; anybody can complain. Henry Ford
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TWrenn
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Re: Can I give you a lift?
Ha ha Rich I had the same thought about her.Rich Eagle wrote: ↑Wed Apr 10, 2024 1:30 pmThe gal in photo #1 has an inviting, "come hither" look not seen in old photos much. Odd for someone so worried about front end damage.
Thanks, as always for sharing your photos.
Rich
She just has "that look" that makes ya wanna talk to her..and more!
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Southfork Creek
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Yup she's one hot flapper. If I recall correctly, the old whole expression in my neck of the woods was "come hither" "and yawn."
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38 coupe
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Re: Can I give you a lift?
A different picture of that gal and her fender brace equipped touring was posted a while back.
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I'm traditionally an Early V8 person, but T people and T tours are too much fun to miss out on.
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Wayne Sheldon
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Re: Can I give you a lift?
Sure looks like the same girl and likely the same car! But there are a few curious differences. The previous photo car has an after-market visor at the top of the windshield, and no spot light on the fender braces. This one does not have the visor, just the top windshield glass swung way forward. While the current post has the spot light on the fender braces. The headlamp lenses on the current thread appear to be standard Ford "H" lenses, correct for a 1924/'25 touring car. While the previous thread headlamps appear to have plain clear lenses (which would not be correct for the car??). Perhaps it is a trick of the lighting?
Fender brace, accessory steering wheel (not a fatman), Texas radiator license tag, all appear to be the same. So most likely the same car and flapper.
Fender brace, accessory steering wheel (not a fatman), Texas radiator license tag, all appear to be the same. So most likely the same car and flapper.
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Dollisdad
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Wayne Sheldon
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Re: Can I give you a lift?
Neat! Any additional photos of the same car?