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T Fords of Texas
Activities 2014


January 2014 - Annual Meeting & Technical Session
"T Fords of Texas" group picture
Mike Mackeckney leads a technical session on Model T generators and starters
Meeting hosts the Bitterlys, with Clint on the left and Laura and Ronnie on the right of the 1914 touring car
February 2014 - Fredricksburg Road Art Tour
Model Ts at an art gallery located at French & Michigan during the 2014 Fredricksburg Road Art Tour
Patrick Christensen, his daughter and 26 Tudor at an art gallery located at French & Michigan during the 2014 Fredricksburg Road Art Tour
Wayne and Jean McBryde during the 2014 Fredricksburg Road Art Tour
Homer Holland and Daniel Bratcher outside the Tip Top Cafe during the 2014 Fredricksburg Road Art Tour
Model Ts turning into an art gallery during the 2014 Fredricksburg Road Art Tour
Ronnie Bitterly and son during the 2014 Fredricksburg Road Art Tour
March 2014

San Antonio Police Officer's Association "Memorial Car Show"
Classic cars lining up to get into the San Antonio Police Officers Association "Memorial Car Show" as seen through the rear wondow on a 1924 Ford Model TT C Cab, March 2014
Ford Model Ts lined up at the San Antonio Police Officers Association "Memorial Car Show," March 2014
George Wilson chatting with a visitor at the San Antonio Police Officers Association "Memorial Car Show" in front of his 1921 Ford Model T center door sedan, March 2014
Beverly Luce and Jeery King advertizing TFOT's upcoming T show at the San Antonio Police Officers Association "Memorial Car Show," March 2014
Click image to visit 2014 San Antonio Ford Model T Show page

"History Through Your House" television show shoot, Gonzales, Texas
Tom Campbell's 1912 Ford Model T at the "History Through Your House" television show shoot in Gonzales, Texas, March 2014
Hugh Hemphill chatting with "History Through Your House" television show host Kevin O-Connor in Gonzales, Texas, March 2014
Tom Campbell teaching "History Through Your House" television show host Kevin O-Connor how to drive his 1915 Ford Model T in Gonzales, Texas, March 2014
Tom Campbell teaching "History Through Your House" television show host Kevin O-Connor how to drive his 1915 Ford Model T in Gonzales, Texas, March 2014
George Wilson, Tom Campbell, "History Through Your House" television show host Kevin O-Connor and Hugh Hemphill in Gonzales, Texas, March 2014
April 2014

Tejeda Middle School History Faire
Gary Bethke with Whataburger's "Whataguy" at the Tejeda Middle School History Faire, April 2014
Visitor's scoping Anton Hajek's 1914 Ford Model T depot hack at the Tejeda Middle School History Faire, April 2014
Visitor enjoying Gary Bethke's 1923 Ford Model T at the Tejeda Middle School History Faire, April 2014
T Fords of Texas Spring Tour
Tom Campbell's leads "T Fords of Texas" Ford Model Ts at the start of the TFOT Spring Tour, April 2014
Clint Bitterly with Laura and Ronnie Bitterly and two of the family Ford Model Ts outside their "Central Air-Conditioning" shop at the start of the TFOT Spring Tour, April 2014
Ford Model Ts at the Lone Star Bakery during the TFOT Spring Tour, April 2014
TFOT members James Deatherage and Clint Bittery inside the Lone Star Bakery during the TFOT Spring Tour, April 2014
Ford Model Ts at Texas Pride BBQ during the TFOT Spring Tour, April 2014
Ford Model Ts at Texas Pride BBQ during the TFOT Spring Tour, April 2014
Ford Model Ts at Texas Pride BBQ during the TFOT Spring Tour, April 2014
Ford Model Ts at the Cinco Vodka distillery during the TFOT Spring Tour, April 2014
R.B. Waldrip and Ronnie Bitterly at the Cinco Vodka distillery during the TFOT Spring Tour, April 2014
Trey Azar describing the distillation process at Cinco Vodka distillery during the TFOT Spring Tour, April 2014
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Fiesta Parades
Ronnie Bitterly as the 'Great Wizard of Oz' in the "Battle of Flowers" Fiesta parade, April 2014
TFOT member Clint Bitterly driving a 1924 Buffalo fire truck in the "Battle of Flowers" Fiesta parade, April 2014
Homer and Carolyn Holland in the "King William" Fiesta parade, April 2014
Joey Groff in the "King William" Fiesta parade, April 2014. Joey and wife, Molly, were also in the Battle of Flowers and Flambeau parades. Their 1924 TT was one of only two vehicles to participate in all three major Fiest parades in 2014.
May 2014

2014 Spring Fly-In, Pioneer Flight Museum, Kingsbury Aerodrome
Ford Model T driven by Cameron Whittaker at the 2014 Spring Fly-In, Pioneer Flight Museum, Kingsbury Aerodrome
Ford Model Ts at the 2014 Spring Fly-In, Pioneer Flight Museum, Kingsbury Aerodrome
Hugh Hemphill driving a Ford Model T belonging to the Pioneer Flight Museum, at the 2014 Spring Fly-In, Kingsbury Aerodrome
Shely Koehler with his 1927 Ford Model T at the 2014 Spring Fly-In, Pioneer Flight Museum, Kingsbury Aerodrome
Anton Hajek's 1914 Ford Model T sen through another Model T windshield at the 2014 Spring Fly-In, Pioneer Flight Museum, Kingsbury Aerodrome
Anton Hajek in his Ford Model T at the 2014 Spring Fly-In, Pioneer Flight Museum, Kingsbury Aerodrome
Ford Model T at the 2014 Spring Fly-In, Pioneer Flight Museum, Kingsbury Aerodrome
Homer Holland in his Ford Model T at the 2014 Spring Fly-In, Pioneer Flight Museum, Kingsbury Aerodrome
Ford Model T belonging to the Pioneer Flight Museum, at the 2014 Spring Fly-In, Kingsbury Aerodrome
Aircraft seen landing through the windshield of a Ford Model T at the 2014 Spring Fly-In, Pioneer Flight Museum, Kingsbury Aerodrome
2014 Shriner Car Show
There were 13 Ford Model Ts at this event, the largest single type of car at the show.
Each one earned an award.
George Wilson in front of his 1921 Ford Model T center door sedan at the 2014 Shriner car show
DuWayne Headrick and 1926 Ford Model TT truck at the 2014 Shriner car show
Don Weaver and 1923 Ford Model T doctor's coupe at the 2014 Shriner car show
Daniel Bratcher and 1926 Ford Model T touring car at the 2014 Shriner car show
The littlest mechanic working on Daniel Bratcher's 1926 Ford Model T touring car at the 2014 Shriner car show
Danny Langston under the hood and Joe Macaluso at the wheel of their 1914 Ford Model T touring car at the 2014 Shriner car show
Danny Langston's grandson shining the wheels of Danny's 1917 Ford Model T touring car at the 2014 Shriner car show
Tom Campbell and 1926 Ford Model T speedster at the 2014 Shriner car show
Steve Mazurek and 1920 Ford Model T race car at the 2014 Shriner car show
Jerry King and Beverly Luce with their 1926 Ford Model T runabout at the 2014 Shriner car show
Anton Hajek with his 1914 Ford Model T depot hack at the 2014 Shriner car show
Hugh Hemphill with a 1924 Ford Model TT truck at the 2014 Shriner car show
Ronnie Bitterly with his 1917 Ford Model T touring car at the 2014 Shriner car show
George Wilson winning first prize in his class for his 1921 Ford Model T center door sedan at the 2014 Shriner car show
June 2014

2014 Father's Day Car Show, Austin
TFOT president Daniel Bratcher in Darrell Vanderford's 1924 Ford Model T at the 2014 Father's Day Car Show in Austin. Pic by Beverly Luce
Ford Model Ts at the 2014 Father's Day Car Show in Austin. Pic by Beverly Luce
Ford Model Ts at the 2014 Father's Day Car Show in Austin. Pic by Beverly Luce
Ford Model T at the 2014 Father's Day Car Show in Austin. Pic by Beverly Luce
Ford Model Ts at the 2014 Father's Day Car Show in Austin. Pic by Beverly Luce
Ford Model Ts at the 2014 Father's Day Car Show in Austin. Pic by Beverly Luce
Ford Model Ts at the 2014 Father's Day Car Show in Austin. Pic by John Anderson
Ford Model Ts at the 2014 Father's Day Car Show in Austin. Pic by John Anderson
Jery King with his 1926 Ford Model T at the 2014 Father's Day Car Show in Austin. Pic by Beverly Luce
TFOT group picture at the 2014 Father's Day Car Show in Austin. Pic by Beverly Luce
TFOT group picture at the 2014 Father's Day Car Show in Austin. Pic by Beverly Luce
TFOT and Cen-Tex Tin Lizzies group picture at the 2014 Father's Day Car Show in Austin. Pic by Beverly Luce
"Dare To Love" Charity Car Show, Northside Ford
TFOT Ford Model Ts lined up at the "Dare To Love" charity car show at Northside Ford, June 2014
TFOT Ford Model Ts lined up at the "Dare To Love" charity car show at Northside Ford, June 2014
DuWayne Headrick's 1926 Ford Model TT being judged at the "Dare To Love" charity car show at Northside Ford, June 2014
TFOT member Homer Holland receiving a trophy for his 1926 Ford Model T huckster truck at the "Dare To Love" charity car show at Northside Ford, June 2014
TFOT member DuWayne Headrick receiving a trophy for his 1926 Ford Model TT truck at the "Dare To Love" charity car show at Northside Ford, June 2014
TFOT member Cary Abate receiving a trophy for his 1926 Ford Model T runabout at the "Dare To Love" charity car show at Northside Ford, June 2014
TFOT Ford Model Ts lined up at the "Dare To Love" charity car show at Northside Ford, June 2014
TFOT Ford Model Ts lined up at the "Dare To Love" charity car show at Northside Ford, June 2014
"4th of July" Parade, Air Force Village II
TFOT Ford Model Ts lined up at the 2014 Air Force Village II "4th of July" parade
TFOT member Tom Campbell at the 2014 Air Force Village II "4th of July" parade
TFOT member George Wilson at the 2014 Air Force Village II "4th of July" parade
TFOT member Daniel Brather at the 2014 Air Force Village II "4th of July" parade
TFOT member Butch Shoemaker at the 2014 Air Force Village II "4th of July" parade
TFOT member Joey Groff at the 2014 Air Force Village II "4th of July" parade
TFOT member Jerry King at the 2014 Air Force Village II "4th of July" parade
Ford Model Ts at the 2014 Air Force Village II "4th of July" parade
July 2014

4th of July Parade, Castroville
Tom Campbell's 1915 Ford Model T at the Castroville 4th of July parade, 2014
Homer Holland's 1927 Ford Model T at the Castroville 4th of July parade, 2014
George Wilson's 1921 Ford Model T at the Castroville 4th of July parade, 2014
Tom Campbell's 1926 Ford Model T at the Castroville 4th of July parade, 2014
THomer Holland's 1926 Ford Model T at the Castroville 4th of July parade, 2014
Butch Shoemaker's Ford Model T at the Castroville 4th of July parade, 2014
George Wilson driving his 1921 Ford Model T in the Castroville 4th of July parade, 2014
August

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"Swingin' With Sinatra" concert, Scottish Rite Auditorium, San Antonio
TFOT Ford Model Ts lined up at the Scottish Rite Auditorium, San Antonio on the night of the "Swingin' With Sinatra" concert
TFOT Ford Model Ts lined up at the Scottish Rite Auditorium, San Antonio on the night of the "Swingin' With Sinatra" concert
TFOT members George Wilson and Beverly Luce at the Scottish Rite Auditorium, San Antonio on the night of the "Swingin' With Sinatra" concert
TFOT members Anton and Mary Ann Hajek at the Scottish Rite Auditorium, San Antonio on the night of the "Swingin' With Sinatra" concert
Visitors enjoying George Wilson's 1921 Center Door Ford Model T up at the Scottish Rite Auditorium, San Antonio on the night of the "Swingin' With Sinatra" concert
A wee visit to the historic Pig Stand" diner on Broadway after the "Swingin' With Sinatra" concert
September

Short cruise with new TFOT members Skip & Karla Wheeler
When the Wheelers acquired a 1926 runabout, several TFOT members went to help them get it running properly and go on a short cruise around the New Braunfels area.
Daniel Bratcher and Mike Mackechney help new TFOT member Skip Wheeler with his 1926 Ford Model T
New TFOT member Skip Wheeler on a short first cruise with other club members with his 1926 Ford Model T
TFOT Ford Model Ts, all 1926s, outside a restaurant at lunch time
TFOT Ford Model Ts, all 1926s, on a short first cruise near New Braunfels
New member Skip Wheeler and TFOT president Daniel Bratcher with their Ford Model Ts, all 1926s, on a short first cruise near New Braunfels
New TFOT members Skip and Karla Wheeler with their 1926 Ford Model T and country produce roadside stand owner Chad Stahlman near New Braunfels
Little girl having her picture taken in new TFOT members Skip and Karla Wheeler's 1926 Ford Model T near New Braunfels
New TFOT members Skip Wheeler learns the hard way to check the gas tank on his 1926 Ford Model T
New TFOT members Skip and Karla Wheeler in their 1926 Ford Model T near New Braunfels
Cruise with the Austin Model T club, the "Cen-Tex Tin Lizzies"
from Dripping Spings to Blanco
'T Fords of Texas' and 'Cen-Tex Tin Lizzies' tour, September 2014
Tour leader Vic Donnell during the 'T Fords of Texas' and 'Cen-Tex Tin Lizzies' tour, September 2014
James & Laurie Deathergae with friends during 'T Fords of Texas' and 'Cen-Tex Tin Lizzies' tour, September 2014
'T Fords of Texas' and 'Cen-Tex Tin Lizzies' tour, September 2014
'T Fords of Texas' and 'Cen-Tex Tin Lizzies' tour, September 2014
'T Fords of Texas' and 'Cen-Tex Tin Lizzies' tour, September 2014
Picture of a Model T in the snow in Blanco in the 1920s seen in the old Blanco court house during 'T Fords of Texas' and 'Cen-Tex Tin Lizzies' tour, September 2014
Darrell Vanderford and 'chauffeur,' grandson Andrew during the 'T Fords of Texas' and 'Cen-Tex Tin Lizzies' tour, September 2014
During the 'T Fords of Texas' and 'Cen-Tex Tin Lizzies' tour, September 2014
'T Fords of Texas' and 'Cen-Tex Tin Lizzies' tour, September 2014
'T Fords of Texas' and 'Cen-Tex Tin Lizzies' tour, September 2014
'T Fords of Texas' and 'Cen-Tex Tin Lizzies' tour, September 2014
'T Fords of Texas' and 'Cen-Tex Tin Lizzies' tour, September 2014
'T Fords of Texas' and 'Cen-Tex Tin Lizzies' tour, September 2014
'T Fords of Texas' and 'Cen-Tex Tin Lizzies' tour, September 2014
Visit to an old folks home in Shavano Park
Delighted resident during a visit to an old folks home in Shavano Park, San Antonio September 2014
June Prade holds court in the back seat of her 24 touring car during a visit to an old folks home in Shavano Park, San Antonio September 2014
Resident born in 1924 with a 1924 Ford Model T during a visit to an old folks home in Shavano Park, San Antonio September 2014
Liquid sunshine after a visit to an old folks home in Shavano Park, San Antonio September 2014
Liquid sunshine after a visit to an old folks home in Shavano Park, San Antonio September 2014
October

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Canyon Lake Cruise
Driver's meeting at the start of the Canyon Lake Cruise, October 2014
Canyon Lake Cruise, October 2014
On River Road, Canyon Lake Cruise, October 2014
On River Road, Canyon Lake Cruise, October 2014
Meeting tourists from China, Canyon Lake Cruise, October 2014
FOT president Daniel Bratcher giving a T ride to tourists from China, Canyon Lake Cruise, October 2014
TFOT president Daniel Bratcher giving a T ride to tourists from India, Canyon Lake Cruise, October 2014
TFOT president Daniel Bratcher, Canyon Lake Cruise, October 2014
Daniel Bratcher giving a T ride to tourists from India, Canyon Lake Cruise, October 2014
Canyon Lake Cruise leaders, Skip & Karla Wheeler, October 2014
Car line up, Canyon Lake Cruise, October 2014
Georeg Wilson and TFOT founder June Prade escape the late October heat, Canyon Lake Cruise, October 2014
Mike Mackenchney's 26 T at Canyon Lake, Canyon Lake Cruise, October 2014
On River Road, Canyon Lake Cruise, October 2014
Brandon Borchers 23 T on River Road, Canyon Lake Cruise, October 2014
Vehicles lined up, Canyon Lake Cruise, October 2014
November

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Brackenridge Park club picnic
Ronnie and Laura Bitterly arriving at the TFOT club picnic, November 2014
TFOT members at the Brackenridge Park club picnic, November 2014
Model Ts lined up in Brackenridge Park during the TFOT club picnic, November 2014
Model Ts lined up in Brackenridge Park during the TFOT club picnic, November 2014
Mechanical adjustments during the TFOT club picnic, November 2014
George Wilson taking Gary Bethke's 1924 Runabout for a wee test drive following some mechanical adjustments during the TFOT club picnic, November 2014
Miniature train passing the TFOT club picnic in Brackenridge Park, November 2014
TT truck at the miniature train grade crossing during the TFOT club picnic, November 2014
Anton Hajek and his 1914 depot hack at the Brackenridge Park club picnic, November 2014
Hugh Hemphill in a 1924 TT at the Brackenridge Park club picnic, November 2014
Driving home in the rain from the Brackenridge Park club picnic, November 2014
December

George Wilson with his and other mModel Ts at a Christmas event in Castroville, TX
TFOT members a the "Wrapping With Jack" charity event
Jerry King picks up a "new" T in El Paso, Texas
A "T" donated to the Texas Transportation Museum which will be restored as a a depot hack in due course
Santa checking out a special section of his work shop
Merry Christmas, ya'll !
At Richard Hansen's funeral with his beloved 1917 Model T

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