Iowa to Alaska in a Model T
Adventures of the Preacher and the Prof
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Brian (the Preacher) and Lee (the Prof) have been friends for around 25 years and have done several National Model T tours together, Brian was the first to get involved with Model T's, owning several over the years, but never owned more than one at a time. Lee, on the other hand has 5 (4 of which are in running condition). The trip is something we've talked about for several years (once we've retired) and really got serious in planning following Lee's retirement from Iowa State University in 2014. Brian currently is working half-time and was granted two months leave for the trip.
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Lee has made many additional enhances to his car in order to improve performance, especially when pulling the camper. These include the following:
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High compression "Z" head
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e-TImer from Mike Kosser (Kenilworth, NJ)
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Period correct Stromberg OF carburetoe rebuilt by Stan Howe (Helena, MT)
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Scat crankshaft
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High performance Stipe 280 camshaft
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High volume external oil line
Lee's Model T
As indicated on the home page, the camper is a 1926 Zagelmeyer pop-up camper, Once set-up, there are standard twin-sized beds on each side of the center aisle, so it is really only designed to sleep two comfortably. Although there is nothing else (no water, no cooking facilities, no toilet, etc.) inside it, the top lifts up high enough that we can standup inside it. Furthermore, there are flaps on all four sides that can be lifted up to provide ventilation, while still keeping mosquito's out,