On several occasions I have told my wife that the answers to most questions can be determined on the Sig Forum. She is now calling my bluff and wanting to know what brand/type/name automobile this is that her grandfather is leaning on. Would love to hear any knowledgeable opinions, thanks!

It appears to be a Ford model T, without the Ford emblem on the radiator. The number of spokes is the same, the front frame and headlights are the same, it just has a truck body on it probably originally sold as a work truck but someone was using it for camping? With the soft top on the back.(can’t tell very good as I’m on a tablet)

Definitely an early model as the wheel spokes are wooden and they were phased out fairly quickly.

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Originally posted by MikeinNC:
It appears to be a Ford model T, without the Ford emblem on the radiator. The number of spokes is the same, the front frame and headlights are the same, it just has a truck body on it probably originally sold as a work truck but someone was using it for camping? With the soft top on the back.

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what he said. .................... drill sgt.

Neat photo. Side note.....no front brakes! Safety third, Henry.

The Family Truckster from National Lampoon Vacation 1920.

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Originally posted by MikeinNC:
It appears to be a Ford model T, without the Ford emblem on the radiator. The number of spokes is the same, the front frame and headlights are the same, it just has a truck body on it probably originally sold as a work truck but someone was using it for camping? With the soft top on the back.(can’t tell very good as I’m on a tablet)

Definitely an early model as the wheel spokes are wooden and they were phased out fairly quickly.

I'm guessing early-mid '20s Model T, also. The painted radiator cowl makes me think that, and the transverse-leaf spring pack is also a highly identifiable T feature. I think it's a TT.

I don't know the vehicle but the man looks a whole lot like my father did as a young man. Picture is a bit fuzzy to be sure.

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Originally posted by gjgalligan:
Picture is a bit fuzzy to be sure.

Camera was same vintage as the vehicle.

The most shocking part is that it took 10 minutes to get the answer
You guys are slipping.

Cool photo! The T looks like a huckster or an express body with side curtains. What’s the story with this picture? Where was he and what was he doing? Curious about the boots.

I Googled Ford Model TT. Here is an example image and info.
https://www.classicautomall.co...del-tt-1-ton-flatbed

THANKS for everyone's help, and I think the Sig Forum has nailed it, as usual. My wife will be impressed.

The man in the picture is William DeWalt, and it was taken in 1925 on his honeymoon when he 21 years old. His father ran a plant nursey, so it makes sense they would have a work truck, which William probably borrowed for his wedding trip. William's uncle was the original DeWalt of DeWalt tools, having invented the radial arm saw, and the company went from there.

Thanks again!

More importantly is that I’m not a car guy....but as soon as I saw it I knew, looked at a google pic of a model t and started counting spokes...my grandmother she often of her family’s first car and showed pictures to us of them on trips...the wheels are what did it for me.

IIRC, Ford started the Kingsford charcoal business by using the wood scraps from making the wheels....