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Brian;s Model T pick-up is a 1926 that he had the engine rebuilt in 2015. Since then he has added a Rickstell transmission as well as safety hubs and Sure-Stop disc brakes (for additional safety). Other than that, his is basically as Henry made it at the factory!

Lee's pick-up was produced during the last week of production of Model T's (May 1927) and was overhauled prior to making the trip. This included completely rebuilding the engine by BJ Miller (Ron's Machine Shop in Shandon, OH) and drive train, adding safety hubs and Sure-Stop disc brakes (for increased safety), and adding Ruckstell transmission (all done by Bill & Justin Devine  (Birdhaven Vintage Auto, Colfax, IA) mostly for climbing hills and mountains. The camper is a 1926 Zagelmeyer pop-up, meaning the top lifts up, and beds fold out on both sides. Basically it's a small utility trailer that we haul mattresses and clothing in! I did add turn signals and brake lights to both the trailer and pick-up for increased safety.

We plan to leave central Iowa on June 1, making our way to Fargo and Minot (ND), then Moose Jaw, Saskatoon, Edmonton and finally Dawson Creek where we will pick up the Alaska Highway , taking it to Fairbanks, AK.  Planned overnight stops are:

     June 1 - Fairmont, MN

     June 2 - Paynesville, MN

     June 3 - Fargo, ND

     June 4 - New Rockford, ND

     June 5 - Minot, ND

     June 6 - Estevan, SK

     June 7 - Moose Jaw, SK

     June 8 - Saskatoon, SK

     June 9 - Lloydminster, SK

     June 10 - Edmonton, AB

     June 11 - Fox Creek, AB

     June 12 - Dawson Creek, BC

     June 13-22 - along the Alaska Highway

     June 23 - Fairbanks, AK

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Our wives plan to fly to Fairbanks on June 25 and return on July 2. While there we are planning a number of side trips including tours north of the arctic circle and thru Denali National Park. It's approximately 3,370 mi from Ames to Fairbanks, plus the side trip to Denali, total mileage should be in the 7,000 range.

Brian's Model T
Lee's Model T & Camper
General route
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